Retinol is the purest over-the-counter form of Vitamin A, converted by skin enzymes into retinoic acid (the active form). It is the gold standard anti-aging ingredient, clinically proven to reduce fine lines, improve skin texture, increase collagen production, and accelerate cell turnover.
Key Skin Benefits
+ Clinically proven to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
+ Stimulates collagen and elastin production
+ Accelerates epidermal cell turnover
+ Fades hyperpigmentation and evens skin tone
+ Normalizes keratinization; unclogs pores
Pros
+ Gold-standard anti-aging ingredient with decades of research