Eris Oaknet Revize Micro Tretinoin Gel 0.025% Versus Janssen Retin-A 0.025%
Updated on December 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe prescription. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Eris Oaknet Revize Micro Tretinoin Gel 0.025% 13 ingredients
Janssen Retin-A 0.025% 8 ingredients
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Eris Oaknet Revize Micro Tretinoin Gel 0.025% 13 ingredients
Janssen Retin-A 0.025% 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.
Learn more about BHTWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSorbic Acid is a preservative. It is the most commonly used food preservative in the world.
Sorbic Acid is a natural antibiotic and highly effective at preventing the growth of fungus. It is less effective against bacteria.
Potassium Sorbate, another commonly-used preservative, is the potassium salt of Sorbic Acid.
Sorbic Acid may worsen eczema. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
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Eris Oaknet Revize Micro Tretinoin Gel 0.025% 13 ingredients
Janssen Retin-A 0.025% 8 ingredients
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