What it is
Benefits
Concerns
Tretinoin is a form of Vitamin A. It is stronger than retinol and only available with a prescription in many countries.
Research on tretinoin has found it to be effective in anti-aging the skin. It helps improve damage from the sun, even the skin tone, and smooth out wrinkles. Tretinoin has also been found to be an effective acne treatment by reducing sebum production in pores.
Tretinoin, like other forms of Vitamin A, increases the turnover cycle of skin cells. This helps the skin create newer and healthier skin cells faster. Due to its strength, it can cause irritation, redness, and dry skin. Those with sensitive skin should consult a professional about using tretinoin.
It is not recommended to use tretinoin or other retinols while pregnant.
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Also known as: All-Trans-Retinoic Acid and Retinoic Acid
Tretinoin is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.2% of the products in our database containing it.
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Where it's used
Of the 26 products in our database that have a known concentration of Tretinoin, we've seen concentrations from 0.01% to 0.1% specified within their ingredient lists.
