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Menarini A-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.1% Versus Micro Labs Limited Kojivit Ultra

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Facial Treatment
Italian Brand Italy
Indian Brand India

Updated on May 30, 2024

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain parabens

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Preservative

Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.

Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.

Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.

The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.

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Preservative

Propylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben with antifungal and antimicrobial properties.

This ingredient can be naturally found in plants and insects, but most of it is synthetically manufactured for human use. In cosmetics, it is usually created by reacting para-aminobenzoic acid and propanol (an alcohol).

You can usually find this ingredient in water-based products.

Parabens have come under controversy due to the claim they are hormone disruptors. Studies show conflicting results. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Propylparaben is commonly found in food, medicine, and cosmetics.

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When to use

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96% use in pm
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Reviews

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Menarini A-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.1% 3 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 4 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Drying (1) Great Value (1)
RebeccaSpickler_288's avatar

RebeccaSpickler_288

1 year ago
Review

Dermatologist Rx. Helped immensely. Cleared up acne and helped with fine lines. It’s so simple but also effective.

JessicaKimball_261's avatar

JessicaKimball_261

2 years ago
Review

Only product that scientifically proven to build collagen in the skin

Micro Labs Limited Kojivit Ultra 28 ingredients

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