Hedge & Hedge Pharmaceutical LLP Tretinoin Tretin 0.05% Cream USP Versus Perrigo Tretinoin Cream, USP 0.05%
Updated on March 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain retinoid
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Hedge & Hedge Pharmaceutical LLP Tretinoin Tretin 0.05% Cream USP 3 ingredients
Perrigo Tretinoin Cream, USP 0.05% 9 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Hedge & Hedge Pharmaceutical LLP Tretinoin Tretin 0.05% Cream USP 3 ingredients
Perrigo Tretinoin Cream, USP 0.05% 9 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
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 BHTSorbic 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.
Learn more about Sorbic AcidIngredient Ratings
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Hedge & Hedge Pharmaceutical LLP Tretinoin Tretin 0.05% Cream USP 3 ingredients
Perrigo Tretinoin Cream, USP 0.05% 9 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Hedge & Hedge Pharmaceutical LLP Tretinoin Tretin 0.05% Cream USP 3 ingredients
Perrigo Tretinoin Cream, USP 0.05% 9 ingredients
Saved my skin! On it for 1+ years
Smoothes lines, clears my skin
