Ingredient name
Vitamin A, retinoic acid
INCI Name
RETINYL PALMITATE
Vitamin A is a lipid-soluble vitamin, present in products of animal and plant origin.
It plays a role in a variety of biochemically important functions for skin and hair, which makes it one of the main components in anti-ageing skincare and acne treatment. As a powerful antioxidant, it plays a part in oxidation-reduction process, improves skin's protective barrier and immune system, while stimulating new collagen production in dermis.
Why it’s good for your face
Why it’s good for your hair
Why it’s good for your body
Contraindications
Individual intolerance.
Scientific evidence
[1] Vitamin A is widely used for acne treatment.
https://patents.google.com/patent/US6080393A/en
[2] It prevents the clinical photo-ageing signs by stimulating new collagen production.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1046/j.1365-2230.2001.00892.x