RETINOL

RETINOL

Other Names: Vitamin A

Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below: Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.

What it is:  Retinol is a popular skincare ingredient known for its anti-aging benefits. It helps boost collagen, reduce wrinkles, even out skin tone, and improve skin texture by stimulating cell renewal and regulating gene activity.

Safety in special situations:

Pregnancy Women
Not recommended
Nursing Mother
Not recommended
Babies under 2 years
As per the current usage/dosage guidelines, it is best to use products with this ingredient, only as guided by your physician
Childrens
As per the current usage/dosage guidelines, it is best to use products with this ingredient, only as guided by your physician
Cancer Free
Not recommended

Environmental and Ecological Concerns:

Vegan
May be vegan
Synthetic Origin
Synthetic
Biodegradable
Yes
Ecotoxicity
May potentially impact aquatic life at high concentrations

Note:

  • You may need to look at the exact product claim to know if a vegan version was used

Attributes:

Comedogenicity
Non comedogenic
acne prone skin
Yes
sensitive skin
May be safe

Note:

  • Retinol sensitivity is formulation-dependent and can be mitigated through encapsulation technology.

Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines):

European Union – CIR Safe to use, as per current practice
European Union – SCCS Safe to use, as per current practice
US FDA No data available
ASEAN guidelines No data available

Conclusionconclusion
As per the above regional guidelines, Retinol is safe as per the current practice of use.

Referencesbook

  1. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. https://european-union.europa.eu
  3. https://online.personalcarecouncil.org
  4. https://health.ec.europa.eu
  5. https://asean.org
  6. https://www.researchgate.net
  7. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Disclaimer: The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in