Retinol

Retinol

CAS 68-26-8 / 11103-57-4 · also known as Vitamin A · active · EC 200-683-7 / 234-328-2 · KR 레티놀

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Retinol; vitamin A

Retinol is an active ingredient used in skincare formulations.

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Quick facts

Description: Retinol — anti-aging, cell turnover.

All Functions: anti-aging, cell turnover

Quick Facts:

Category: active
Also Known As: Vitamin A
Comedogenic Rating: 0/5
Regulatory Note: Restricted in the EU

Proven Benefits At A Glance:

Retinol is a form of vitamin A that works on aging skin at the cellular level
Research shows retinol can reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone
Retinol increases collagen production and thickens both the outer and deeper layers of skin
Over-the-counter retinol is less potent than prescription retinoids but better tolerated by most people
Common side effects include skin scaling and stinging, especially when starting treatment

Chemical Overview

Retinol is a retinoid consisting of 3,7-dimethylnona-2,4,6,8-tetraen-1-ol substituted at position 9 by a 2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl group (geometry of the four exocyclic double bonds is not specified). It has a role as a human metabolite. It is a primary allylic alcohol and a retinoid. 9-cis retinol has been reported in Pandalus borealis, Homo sapiens, and other organisms with data available. See also: Retinol (annotation moved to).

Source(s): ChEBI, PubChem, LOTUS – the natural products occurrence database, via PubChem