Ingredient index / Personal care
Retinol
A form of vitamin A used in skin care, distinct from retinal and retinyl esters.
- Label name
- Retinol
- Typical function
- Skin conditioning
- Use
- Personal care
- Other names, identifiers and related terms
- Vitamin A · Witamina A
Where is it commonly found?
Serums, facial creams and night care.
What should you check on the label?
Check directions, frequency and manufacturer warnings. INCI alone does not determine concentration or a suitable routine.
Sources and context
Reference materials cover ingredient names, uses or the context of an ingredient group. They do not assess a specific product. FDA materials describe the US context, while CosIng covers the EU; conditions of use may differ.
A name alone does not establish concentration, finished-product safety or individual tolerance. Read the full label and manufacturer directions. This information is educational.
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