Definition of retinol
: the chief and typical vitamin A C20H29OH that is a highly unsaturated alicyclic alcohol used in various forms in medicine and nutrition
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The same can't be said for the derivatives called pro-retinols (a.k.a.
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Without retinol, peels, serums — would my face start sliding away, like that notorious melting Nazi in the first Indiana Jones film?
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Look for retinol, every dermatologist’s favorite fixer, as well as peptides to rev up your skin’s collagen engine.
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Derms agree that the skin repairs itself overnight, so things like retinol and thick moisturizer are best used in the evening.
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But because retinol causes a quick turnover of skin cells, flaky skin might result.
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Below are 11 myths about retinols, and the truth behind them.
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One such substance is called retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) that was found in a 16-year study of nurses to increase the risk of developing coronary heart disease.
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Also worth putting on hold temporarily: anti-aging creams with retinol or alpha- and beta-hydroxy acids that may be too harsh on sensitive, raw skin.
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