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Hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic acid
Common Name Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, HA INCI Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate (salt form) Extraction or Production Process Originally sourced from animal tissues such as rooster combs, modern production of... Mehr lesen …
Retinoic Acid
Retinoic Acid
Retinoic acid, commonly known as tretinoin, is the most potent form of vitamin A used in dermatology and skincare. Unlike retinol, retinaldehyde, and retinyl esters, which require enzymatic conversion in... Mehr lesen …
Retinal
Retinal
Retinaldehyde, also known as retinal, is an aldehyde form of vitamin A that serves as the direct precursor to retinoic acid in the skin. Unlike retinol, which requires two enzymatic... Mehr lesen …
Retinol (Vitamin A1)
Retinol (Vitamin A1)
Retinol is one of the most researched and widely used forms of vitamin A in skincare and dermatology. Unlike retinyl esters, which require multiple conversion steps, retinol is closer to... Mehr lesen …
Retinyl Acetate
Retinyl Acetate
Retinyl Acetate is a retinyl ester, meaning it is a storage form of vitamin A that must undergo enzymatic conversion to retinoic acid before becoming biologically active. It is created by... Mehr lesen …
Retinyl Palmitate
Retinyl Palmitate
Retinyl Palmitate is the most stable and least irritating form of vitamin A used in skincare. As a retinyl ester, it is a precursor to retinoic acid, the biologically active... Mehr lesen …
Bakuchiol
Bakuchiol
Bakuchiol is a phytochemical known for its similarity to retinol in delivering anti-aging benefits without the harshness typically associated with retinoids, making it highly valued in sensitive skin formulations. This... Mehr lesen …
AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) Fruit Acids
AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) Fruit Acids
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) are naturally occurring acids derived from fruit sugars and are prevalent in skincare formulations for their exfoliating properties. Mehr lesen …