The world of retinoids is not as simple as it seems! While the term "retinol" is often used broadly, there is actually a variety of retinoids with different properties.
Let us break it down for you:
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UNDERSTANDING RETINOIDS
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Retinoids are a group of derivatives of vitamin A that work wonders for the skin.
Increasing Cell Turnover:
Promoting the shedding of old skin cells and the generation of new ones.
Improving Skin Tone and Texture:
Smoothing the skin and evening out pigmentation.
Stimulating Collagen Production:
Helping to reduce wrinkles and fine lines by boosting skin elasticity.
TYPES OF RETINOIDS
Retinoic Acid (Tretinoin)
Retinoic acid, or tretinoin, is the purest form of vitamin A, directly used by the skin. It’s highly effective for severe acne, wrinkles, and sun damage but is prescription-only due to its potency.
Retinyl Palmitate
Retinyl Palmitate is a retinol ester that is stable and less irritating, ideal for beginners and sensitive skin. It converts to retinol, then retinaldehyde, and finally to retinoic acid.
Retinol
Retinol is a common retinoid that converts to retinaldehyde and then to retinoic acid. It’s effective for anti-aging and acne, less potent but more tolerable than retinoic acid.
Retinaldehyde
Retinaldehyde converts directly to retinoic acid, making it faster and more potent than retinol. It offers significant anti-aging benefits and is well-tolerated.
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR)
HPR is a direct-acting retinoid ester of retinoic acid that doesn’t require conversion. It provides high eϙcacy with less irritation, suitable for various skin types.
Bakuchiol
Bakuchiol is a plant-based alternative to retinol, offering similar anti-aging benefits without irritation. It’s ideal for sensitive skin.
CONVERSION PROCESS AND POTENCY
Retinoids need to be converted into Retinoic Acid (the active form) to be effectively used by the skin. The longer the conversion process, the lesser the potency and irritation.
Slower Results
More Gentle
Faster Results
More Irritating
Less Irritation
Greater Stability
RETINOL ESTERS / RETINYL PALMITATE
RETINOL
RETINALDEHYDE / RETINAL
RETINOIC ACID / TRETINOIN
HRP
Priscription Only
Direct Act On The Skin
CHOOSING THE RIGHT RETINOID FOR YOUR SKIN
Beginners and Sensitive Skin:
Start with retinyl palmitate, HPR or bakuchiol. These are gentle and less likely to cause irritation.
Intermediate Users:
Retinol is a great option if you have some experience with retinoids and want to see more noticeable results.
Experienced Users:
If you’ve used retinoids before and your skin can tolerate them, retinaldehyde (retinal) offers a potent anti-aging solution without requiring a prescription.
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Severe Skin Concerns:
For severe acne or significant signs of aging, consult a dermatologist about using retinoic acid (tretinoin) for maximum effcacy.
RETINOIDS CHEAT SHEET
Retinyl / Palmitate / Retinol Esters
[1] CONVERSION STEPS
3 steps
[2] POTENCY
Low
[3] USES
Anti-aging, Beginners, Sensitive Skin
[4] IRRITATION RISK
Low
Most stable and least irritating form, ideal for beginners and sensitive skin.
Retinol
[1] CONVERSION STEPS
2 steps
[2] POTENCY
Medium
[3] USES
Anti-aging, Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Acne
[4] IRRITATION RISK
Medium
Widely used and effective, less irritating than retinaldehyde and retinoic acid but more potent than retinyl palmitate.
Retinaldehyde / Retinal
[1] CONVERSION STEPS
1 steps
[2] POTENCY
High
[3] USES
Anti-aging, Wrinkles, Fine Lines, Acne
[4] IRRITATION RISK
Medium to High
Acts faster than retinol due to fewer conversion steps, potent with significant anti-aging benefits, moderate irritation potential.
Retinoic Acid (Tretinoin)
[1] CONVERSION STEPS
None (already active)
[2] POTENCY
Very High
[3] USES
Severe Acne, Deep Wrinkles, Sun Damage
[4] IRRITATION RISK
High
Directly used by the skin without conversion, most effective but also the most irritating, available only by prescription.
Hydroxypinacol one Retinoate (HPR)
[1] CONVERSION STEPS
None (already active)
[2] POTENCY
High
[3] USES
Anti-aging, Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Acne
[4] IRRITATION RISK
Low to Medium
Binds directly to retinoid receptors, high efficacy with less irritation, suitable for a broad range of skin types.
Bakuchiol
[1] CONVERSION STEPS
Not a retinoid, mimics retinol
[2] POTENCY
Low to Medium
[3] USES
Anti-aging, Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Firmness, Acne, Hyperpigmentation
[4] IRRITATION RISK
Very Low
Plant-based alternative to retinol, offers similar benefits without irritation, ideal for sensitive skin.
PATH TO GLASS SKIN WITH RETINOIDS
The world of retinoids is not as simple as it seems! While the term "retinol" is often used broadly, there is actually a variety of retinoids with different properties.
Let us break it down for you
UNDERSTANDING RETINOIDS
Retinoids are a group of derivatives of vitamin A that work wonders for the skin.
Increasing Cell Turnover:
Promoting the shedding of old skin cells and the generation of new ones.
Improving Skin Tone and Texture:
Smoothing the skin and evening out pigmentation.
Stimulating Collagen Production:
Helping to reduce wrinkles and fine lines by boosting skin elasticity.
TYPES OF RETINOIDS
Retinoic Acid (Tretinoin)
Retinoic acid, or tretinoin, is the purest form of vitamin A, directly used by the skin. It’s highly effective for severe acne, wrinkles, and sun damage but is prescription-only due to its potency.
Retinyl Palmitate
Retinyl Palmitate is a retinol ester that is stable and less irritating, ideal for beginners and sensitive skin. It converts to retinol, then retinaldehyde, and finally to retinoic acid.
Retinol
Retinol is a common retinoid that converts to retinaldehyde and then to retinoic acid. It’s effective for anti-aging and acne, less potent but more tolerable than retinoic acid.
Retinaldehyde
Retinaldehyde converts directly to retinoic acid, making it faster and more potent than retinol. It oϘers significant anti-aging benefits and is well-tolerated.
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR)
HPR is a direct-acting retinoid ester of retinoic acid that doesn’t require conversion. It provides high eϙcacy with less irritation, suitable for various skin types.
Bakuchiol
Bakuchiol is a plant-based alternative to retinol, offering similar anti-aging benefits without irritation. It’s ideal for sensitive skin.
CONVERSION PROCESS AND POTENCY
Retinoids need to be converted into Retinoic Acid (the active form) to be effectively used by the skin.
The longer the conversion process, the lesser the potency and irritation.
Faster Results
More Irritating
RETINOL ESTERS / RETINYL PALMITATE
RETINOL
RETINALDEHYDE / RETINAL
RETINOIC ACID / TRETINOIN
Priscription Only
Faster Results
More Irritating
HRP
Direct Act On The Skin
CHOOSING THE RIGHT RETINOID FOR YOUR SKIN
Beginners and Sensitive Skin:
Start with retinyl palmitate, HPR or bakuchiol. These are gentle and less likely to cause irritation.
Intermediate Users:
Retinol is a great option if you have some experience with retinoids and want to see more noticeable results.
Experienced Users:
If you’ve used retinoids before and your skin can tolerate them, retinaldehyde (retinal) offers a potent anti-aging solution without requiring a prescription.
Severe Skin Concerns:
For severe acne or significant signs of aging, consult a dermatologist about using retinoic acid (tretinoin) for maximum effcacy.
RETINOIDS CHEAT SHEET
Retinyl / Palmitate / Retinol Esters
[1] CONVERSION STEPS
3 steps
[2] POTENCY
Low
[3] USES
Anti-aging, Beginners, Sensitive Skin
[4] IRRITATION RISK
Low
Most stable and least irritating form, ideal for beginners and sensitive skin.
Retinol
[1] CONVERSION STEPS
2 steps
[2] POTENCY
Medium
[3] USES
Anti-aging, Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Acne
[4] IRRITATION RISK
Medium
Widely used and effective, less irritating than retinaldehyde and retinoic acid but more potent than retinyl palmitate.
Retinaldehyde / Retinal
[1] CONVERSION STEPS
1 steps
[2] POTENCY
High
[3] USES
Anti-aging, Wrinkles, Fine Lines, Acne
[4] IRRITATION RISK
Medium to High
Acts faster than retinol due to fewer conversion steps, potent with significant anti-aging benefits, moderate irritation potential.
Retinoic Acid (Tretinoin)
[1] CONVERSION STEPS
None (already active)
[2] POTENCY
Very High
[3] USES
Severe Acne, Deep Wrinkles, Sun Damage
[4] IRRITATION RISK
High
Directly used by the skin without conversion, most effective but also the most irritating, available only by prescription.
Hydroxypinacol one Retinoate (HPR)
[1] CONVERSION STEPS
None (already active)
[2] POTENCY
High
[3] USES
Anti-aging, Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Acne
[4] IRRITATION RISK
Low to Medium
Binds directly to retinoid receptors, high efficacy with less irritation, suitable for a broad range of skin types.
Bakuchiol
[1] CONVERSION STEPS
Not a retinoid, mimics retinol
[2] POTENCY
Low to Medium
[3] USES
Anti-aging, Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Firmness, Acne, Hyperpigmentation
[4] IRRITATION RISK
Very Low
Plant-based alternative to retinol, offers similar benefits without irritation, ideal for sensitive skin.