1% Retinol - C₂₀H₃₀O

Synonym

• Vitamin A

Chemical Formula -

• C₂₀H₃₀O

Physical State -

• Yellow crystals or orange solid

Solubility -

• Fat soluble

Origin -

• Carotenoids

Benefits -

• activates retinoid receptors (RAR)
• induces cell differentiation
• causes apoptosis of some cancer cells
• skin conditioning

Direction -

• Apply at night to a cleansed face.
• For day use, wear sunscreen.