This is a pure, active form of Vitamin A. It works by penetrating the outer layers of the skin and working to repair the lower layers of the skin. This allows it to repair and stimulate collagen and elastin, creating firmer, smoother skin. N.B. A sun protection cream of at least SPF15 must always be used when using products containing Retinol.

Great for fine wrinkles and acne, retinol has been known to increase cellular turnover, therby evening out skin tone and texture and helping to optimize skin function.

Helps to fight wrinkles, encourages moisture retention, and stimulates collagen production and cell turnover.

encourages the production and elimination of skin cells

Another name for vitamin A. See "Carotenoids."

The form of vitamin A found in mammals.

Topical vitamin A, it is shown to increase cell turnover so dull surface cells are shed more quickly. It thickens the epidermis, improves skin texture and elasticity, and evens out skin tone.

is a powerful skin renewal agent. It plumps skin, thickens the epidermis and improves skin texture and blood circulation. It also repairs the signs of sun damage.

The physiologically active, principal component of vitamin A. Animal foods (meats, eggs, milk) contain retinal. Plants do not contain retinol, but they have carotene, which is transformed into retinol in our bodies.

is the most active form of Vitamin A. It enhances epidermis regeneration and strengthens its protective function. It restores the even skin tone by removing pigmentation blemishes as well as brightening age and sunspots. It is one of the most effective anti-ageing substances to minimize wrinkles and restore skin elasticity and firmness. To improve stability and efficiency of its action, Retinol has been closed in nanocapsules of collagen derived from marine organisms. The capsules ensure the gradual release of Retinol in optimal doses to prevent skin irritations and prolong its action.

The chemical name for Vitamin A, which is found in egg yolk, butter, carrots (and most yellow and orange fruits and vegetables). It is fat-soluable and is considered an anti-cancer vitamin. Vitamin A is important for your eyesight and helps with keeping healthy skin.

A form of Vitamin A that helps maintain the skin's integrity. Keeps natural deterioration in check (i.e. crèpiness), helps fight infection and protects from combustible toxins in the air, such as cigarette smoke.

Essential for healthy skin, good blood, strong bones and teeth, kidneys, bladder, lungs and membrane.

(retinyl acetate, retinyl alcohol) is a naturally occurring form of vitamin A and is found in many fruits and vegetables with an orange, yellow, or red color.

an acid from Vitamin A

form of vitamin A; fat soluble; depending upon concentration, estimated to be approximately 10 times less effective than tretinoin; relatively unstable. May irritate skin in high concentrations.

Technical name for vitamin A and can have the same action on skin as tretinoin (a derivative of vitamin A and the active ingredient in Retin-A, Renova, Tazorac, and Avita). In skin, tretinoin is the form of vitamin A that can actually affect cell production

A pure form of vitamin A that helps smooth fine lines and wrinkles, increase skin clarity, and bring radiance to the complexion.

Vitamin A, a nutrient essential for proper vision and healthy skin and mucous membranes. Retinol is being studied in the prevention of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called retinoids.

This is the chemical name for vitamin A, which is an anti cancer vitamin. This fat-soluble vitamin is extremely important for the health of the eyes. It prevents them from drying out and the eyeball from atrophying (wasting away), and helps to improve night vision. Vitamin A also assists with the skin and mucous membranes. It is commonly found in egg yolk, butter and all yellow and orange fruit and vegetables, like carrots for example, which really do help us to see in the dark

Vitamin A carotenoids with antioxidant and skin renewing properties.

A derivative of Vitamin A commonly found in many skin care creams.

Naturally occurring compounds with some vitamin A activity, usually of animal origin.

a fat-soluble vitamin A. Retinol is crucial for good vision and healthy skin, but in high concentrations it may cause skin irritations.

The unaltered animal form of vitamin A, of which there are myriad varieties of compounds; this author's opinion is that only retinol should be called "vitamin A."

Vitamin A. It is essential for proper vision, healthy skin and mucous membranes. Retinol is being studied for cancer prevention; it belongs to the family of drugs called retinoids.

A vitamin A acid. The main ingredient in Retin-A and Renova. These products are used to treat fine wrinkles and acne.

See Vitamin A.

Retinol, the animal form of vitamin A, is a yellow fat-soluble, antioxidant vitamin important in vision and bone growth. It belongs to the family of chemical compounds known as retinoids. Retinol is ingested in a precursor form; animal sources (milk and eggs) contain retinyl esters, whereas plants (carrots, spinach) contain pro-vitamin A carotenoids.