Ingredient glossary
Retinyl Palmitate
INCI: Retinyl Palmitate · Also: Vitamin A Palmitate
Decent support
Does Retinyl Palmitate clash with what you already use? Check it →A reasonable supporting ingredient. It helps a formula without being the star.
What it does
- anti aging
- antioxidant support
moderate evidenceEx vivo and formulation data show that retinyl palmitate can stimulate collagen when used at several times the concentration of retinol, but clinical anti-aging data are more limited.
On a label: works best above 0.3%.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- dry
- normal
- sensitive
Approach with care
- pregnancy
- breastfeeding
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
Pregnancy: Not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Plays well with
- ceramides
- antioxidants
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