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Retinaldehyde

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AntioxidantFirmness / Aging
INCI: Retinal
In short · TL;DR
Category
Antioxidant
Effect
Retinoic acid precursor, 10x effect vs retinol, similar irritation
Concentration
0.05-0.1%
Effect
Retinoic acid precursor, 10x effect vs retinol, similar irritation
Mechanism
One-step conversion to retinoic acid, RAR/RXR activation
Typical concentration
0.05-0.1%
Onset
8-12 weeks for wrinkle/pigmentation
Cautions
Oxidation-sensitive, airless packaging, UV care
Evidence & references
Diridollou et al., Dermatology 1999
Journal

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This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.
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