retinoid
noun
ret·i·noid
ˈre-tə-ˌnȯid 
: any of various synthetic or naturally occurring analogs of vitamin A
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Topical retinoids, like over-the-counter retinol and prescription tretinoin, can also treat wrinkles and texture by slowing the breakdown of collagen and increasing skin cell turnover.
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Medea Giordano, WIRED, 3 May 2024
However, retinol is approximately 20 times less powerful than prescription-strength retinoids, evidence suggests.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
In addition to double cleansing, using a benzoyl peroxide wash and retinoid can help, according to the AAD.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 24 Apr. 2024
The best anti-aging ingredients for 15- or 16-year-olds to start using are antioxidants, vitamin C serums, and retinoids.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2024
One of the side effects of several acne treatments, such as retinoids, is dry skin and irritation.
—Lisa Desantis, Health, 22 Mar. 2024
Key for preventing blackheads is that Differin, formulated with a type of retinoid called adapalene, is also relatively gentle.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2024
This means temporarily eschewing vitamin C serum, retinoids, and exfoliants.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2024
There are also plenty of acne products out there that don't contain benzoyl peroxide, such as those formulated with salicylic acid, sulfur, or a retinoid like adapalene.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Mar. 2024
Medea Giordano, WIRED, 3 May 2024
However, retinol is approximately 20 times less powerful than prescription-strength retinoids, evidence suggests.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
In addition to double cleansing, using a benzoyl peroxide wash and retinoid can help, according to the AAD.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 24 Apr. 2024
The best anti-aging ingredients for 15- or 16-year-olds to start using are antioxidants, vitamin C serums, and retinoids.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2024
One of the side effects of several acne treatments, such as retinoids, is dry skin and irritation.
—Lisa Desantis, Health, 22 Mar. 2024
Key for preventing blackheads is that Differin, formulated with a type of retinoid called adapalene, is also relatively gentle.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2024
This means temporarily eschewing vitamin C serum, retinoids, and exfoliants.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2024
There are also plenty of acne products out there that don't contain benzoyl peroxide, such as those formulated with salicylic acid, sulfur, or a retinoid like adapalene.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Mar. 2024
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retinoid
noun
ret·i·noid
ˈret-ᵊn-ˌȯid
: any of various synthetic or naturally occurring analogs of vitamin A
retinoid
adjective
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