Retinal in skincare
A vitamin A compound, also called retinaldehyde.
What is retinal?
A vitamin A compound, also called retinaldehyde. On the ingredient list, you can find the name Retinal. The dictionary uses both the common name and the INCI name, so you can compare the explanation with the packaging.
What does retinal do for skin and the product?
Used in cosmetic retinoid products focused on skin texture.
Active ingredients are used for a specific skincare purpose. Amount, stability and combination with other ingredients determine what a product can do. An ingredient name alone does not substantiate a particular result.
May irritate. Retinoids are not recommended during pregnancy. Retinal and retinol are not the same compound.
How to read the ingredient list
Look at the product's purpose and overall composition. Position on the list does not tell you the exact concentration used or how your skin will react. One substance can serve several purposes in the same product.
Questions about retinal
What does retinal do in skincare?
Used in cosmetic retinoid products focused on skin texture.
What should I know about retinal?
May irritate. Retinoids are not recommended during pregnancy. Retinal and retinol are not the same compound.
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About sources and ingredient names
The European Commission's CosIng database is a reference for cosmetic ingredient names and functions. An entry does not constitute approval of all uses or evidence of a particular product effect.
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