Altreno Tretinoin 0.05% Versus The Ordinary Retinol 1% In Squalane
Updated on June 19, 2024
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Altreno Tretinoin 0.05% 12 ingredients
The Ordinary Retinol 1% In Squalane 8 ingredients
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What's inside
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Altreno Tretinoin 0.05% 12 ingredients
The Ordinary Retinol 1% In Squalane 8 ingredients
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
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Altreno Tretinoin 0.05% 12 ingredients
The Ordinary Retinol 1% In Squalane 8 ingredients
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