You should know
What it is
Retinoid
Form of Retinoid
Retinoids (AKA Vitamin A) help with signs of aging by simulating new cell production and getting rid of old skin cells.
Benefits
Acne
Helps fight Acne
Common acne is known as Acne vulgaris. Acne forms when skin follicles are clogged by sebum, hair, skin cells, or oils. There are several types of acne: whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts.
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Good for Oily Skin
Oily Skin is determined by your genetics, but can also be influenced by factors such as stress levels, changing hormonal levels, and humidity.
Texture
Good for Texture
The most common cause of textured skin is a build up of dead skin cells. The easiest way to get rid of textured skin is to exfoliate and give your skin the proper nutrients.
Large Pores
Reduces Large Pores
Pores are little openings on the skin that let out sweat and oil. They can become enlarged from excessive sebum production, acne, sun damage, and by using pore-clogging ingredients.
Anti-Aging
Helps with Anti-Aging
Decreased natural production of oils, degraded collagen, UV exposure, and lifestyle all contribute to how your skin looks over time. Although we cannot stop aging, there are ingredients that have been shown to slow the process: retinoids, antioxidants, and some peptides.
Dark Spots
Helps with Dark Spots
Dark spots are areas where the skin has changed color due to sun exposure.
Scar Healing
Good for Scar Healing
A scar is an area of fibrous tissue that remains after the skin has been wounded and healed.
Concerns
Dry Skin
Can worsen Dry Skin
Dry skin is often characterized by redness, itchiness, tightness, flaking, peeling, and cracking. Dryness can be caused by a variety of factors: genetics, over-exfoliating, climate, diet, age, and skin conditions.
Irritation
May cause Irritation
Skin irritation can arise from a number of reasons: very dry skin, sensitivity to certain ingredients, allergies, dermatitis, bug bites, eczema, rosacea, and illness are common factors.
Explained
Retinyl Propionate is a form of retinoid. It can be good for be good for oily skin. It can help to improve skin texture, reduce large pores, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, heal scars, and fight acne. It can be bad for dry skin and cause irritation.
People also like: Niacinamide, Retinol, Salicylic Acid
Retinyl Propionate is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.1% of the products in our database containing it.
What it does:
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Users who like it 💖
Often have the following skin types:
Dry
Oily
Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:
Wrinkles • Redness • Fine Lines • Dullness
Where it's used
Retinyl Propionate is most often found as ingredient number 11 within an ingredient list.
These are the categories of products that use Retinyl Propionate the most:
Products with Retinyl Propionate
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 37483
- INCI Name: RETINYL PROPIONATE
- EC #: Â 230-363-2
- All Functions: Skin Conditioning
