Retinol simplified. Topical Vitamin A.
Retinol can be purchased over the counter (OTC). A trick to remember this is Retin(all). "All can purchase". Look for the following ingredients on the labels: retinyl acetate, retinyl palmitate, ...and retinaldehyde.
Retin A is the trade name of tretinoin and is by prescription only. It comes in concentrations of 0.025%-0.1%. Compliance with your Doctors' instructions is the key when beginning this product.
Vitamin A is an extremely effective cell-communicating ingredient, which means it can literally connect to almost any skin cell and tell it to behave like a healthy, younger skin cell. But there's more:
Retinol is an antioxidant, and thus can interrupt the free-radical damage process that causes skin to look and act older. This action helps prevent wrinkling and increases collagen production as well as maintain elastin.
Retinol/Retin A is effective at managing acne and eczema, as well as improving discolorations and wrinkles from sun damage.
All of these benefits are why retinol helps your skin look and act younger! In total, retinol can help more than 100 skin issues. It is the topical fountain of youth!
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