๐ฏ At a Glance
๐ฌ How It Actually Works
A natural ester of retinol and acetic acid. It requires cellular conversion to become active, making it much gentler but significantly slower acting than pure Retinol.
๐ Why your skin loves it
Provides mild anti-aging benefits and robust antioxidant defense.
๐ก Pro Tip
Excellent for retinoid beginners or highly sensitive skin.
โ๏ธ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It provides the exact same results as Retinol.
The Science
Due to the conversion steps, it is much weaker and serves better as an antioxidant.