![]() While its anti-aging benefits are proven, it also has legitimate downsides notably, Retinol can cause extreme sensitization, irritation, redness, dryness and unsightly flaking of the skin. To be exact, Retinol is the name for the entire vitamin A molecule and the purest form of the antioxidant vitamin. The term “retinol” has become the catch-all for all forms of retinoids in skincare marketing. According to the experts on the Paula’s Choice Research Team, the claims that it’s unsafe are “based on a study from nearly 20 years ago that has never been reproduced or tested under real-life conditions such as how people use sunscreens that contain this ingredient.” Retinol Retinyl Palmitate gets a bad rap and is on the clean beauty ingredient hit lists of both Sephora and Credo, meaning a formula that contains it cannot be classified as “clean”. As the weakest form, it’s also generally the most well tolerated. Because of the lengthy conversion process required within the skin, it’s the least effective of the retinoids. Retinyl Palmitate is actually naturally occurring in the skin. This form of Vitamin A is created by combining Retinol, or pure Vitamin A, and palmitic acid – a saturated fatty acid derived from palm oil. Brands and their formulators have multiple format options in seemingly infinite concentrations, depending on the formulation and the product’s claims positioning.įollowing is a breakdown of the most common forms of retinoids with a brief description of its unique benefits and qualities. There are many forms of retinoids used in skincare today and it can get confusing. Retinyl Palmitate –> Retinol - > Retinaldehyde –> All-Trans-Retinoic Acid (Tretinoin) It has to go through a conversion process in the skin to get to the active form which is then usable by the skin. The term “Retinol” is the name of the purest form of Vitamin A, and used most often to refer to the non-prescription version of Retinoids. There are many derivatives and strengths of retinoids available in both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription products today. This quicker skin cell turnover rate, paired with cell communicating abilities is what makes Retinol such a superstar! This is how, over time, Retinol can address multiple skin concerns.Īnother way Retinol works is also by telling the older cells in the upper layer of skin to die quicker which in turn allows the newer, healthier skin to surface faster. Retinol ‘tells’ developing skin cell in the lower layers of the skin – called the dermis, to develop normally, instead of a sun-damaged or genetically malformed skin cell. ![]() Retinol is classified as a Cell-Communicating Ingredient, which means that it can tell a skin cell how to behave. There’s a superb piece on retinoids by the experts on the Paula’s Choice Research Team titled, The Complete Guide To Retinol: The Anti-Aging (And Anti-Acne) Hero - which you can catch here. As with Niacinamide, topical retinoids - as all derivatives of Vitamin A are referred to - can even minimize the appearance of pores and defend skin against aging environmental damage. Among them are the smoothing of lines and wrinkles, potent antioxidant defense and visible skin firming. Like Vitamin C and Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), the Vitamin A derivative has multiple pro-skin health, anti-aging benefits. It’s commonly accepted that Retinol and retinoids, more specifically, are the gold standard in anti-aging. What Is Retinol and What Does Retinol Do for the Skin? What follows is our guide to your ideal skin care routine. ![]() Research has also clearly shown retinol helps minimize enlarged pores and reignites firmer-feeling skin, which is why we utilize this multitasking ingredient in so many of our Paula’s Choice Skincare formulas. Retinol (also known as vitamin A) is one of the most effective anti-aging ingredients for softening the appearance of wrinkles, refining skin texture, and improving uneven skin tone. What is Retinol? Well, according to the experts on the Paula Choice Research team, But skin can really benefit from Vitamin A, and from its multitude of benefits. And a prescription-strength retinoid is not possible in a hundred-dollar routine. No pain, no gain, right? The experience isn’t for everyone. If you’ve tried prescription strength Tretinoin or Retin-A, you know the affects are immediate -with signs of drying, sensitivity and redness. Okay, so who doesn’t have a love-hate relationship with Retinol, aka Vitamin A? It’s a rather complicated ingredient with multiple forms in varying strengths. ![]() This review was originally part of my blog article titled, A Complete $100 Skincare Routine with The Inkey List, The Ordinary, Benton & More! You can catch the full piece here. ![]()
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