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Skin Conditioning

RETINOL

CAS 68-26-8 / 11103-57-4
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Vitamin A — the proven anti-aging active. Effective but irritating, photosensitizing, and now capped in the EU; not for pregnancy.

Skin benefits

  • Collagen stimulation
  • Wrinkle reduction
  • Tone evening
  • Texture refinement

Known concerns

  • Irritation and peeling
  • EU concentration cap
  • Pregnancy contraindication
  • UV sensitivity
  • Oxidation instability

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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