Ingredient
Retinol (vitamin A)
On labels: Retinol
Gold-standard ingredient for smoothing fine lines and refining texture over time.
- What it does
- Smooths the look of lines · Smooths texture
- Evidence
- Evidence: Strong · Well studied for skincare use.
- Often chosen for
- Fine lines, Skin that looks less firm, Rough texture, Blackheads and visible pores, Dark spots and post-breakout marks
- Skin types
- Oily, Combination, Normal
- Typical amount
- 0.01-1% in a formula
- Best time
- Evening
Good to know
Start 2-3 nights a week; dryness and flaking are common at first. Use daily sunscreen. Avoid during pregnancy.
Many doctors advise avoiding this during pregnancy — check with yours.
- Can irritate reactive skin
- Can make skin more sun-sensitive
Products with Retinol (vitamin A)
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