Retinal
Primary Function
Emollient
Safety Verdict
Mostly Safe
Health Score
5/10
Eco Score
4/10
About Retinal
Retinaldehyde, a potent retinoid one step from retinoic acid, effective for anti-aging with less irritation than tretinoin.
Formulation Role & Skin Benefits
Retinal is selected for formulations requiring reducing dryness, flakiness, and rough texture, delivering enhancing skin barrier comfort and tactile smoothness.
Best suited for dry, mature, and sensitive skin types. Typical formulation context: creams, balms, ointments, and rich moisturizers.
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