Active ingredient
Retinyl Acetate
An ester of retinol (vitamin A) and acetic acid — the mildest retinoid ester, requiring two enzymatic conversion steps to reach retinoic acid, giving it a gentler profile than retinol.
Also known as: vitamin a acetate, retinol acetate
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Benefits
- ✓Gentlest retinoid ester — supports cell turnover with low irritation
- ✓Smooths the look of fine lines
- ✓Supports skin renewal
Watch for
- ⚠Increases photosensitivity — use SPF during the day
- ⚠Avoid during pregnancy (all retinoids carry teratogenicity concern at high systemic doses)
- ⚠Two conversion steps to retinoic acid mean weaker potency than retinol
