Vitamin A
Reviewed by Daisy · Last updated 30 Jul 2026
Also known as: Retinol
Also known as retinol
Best For Skin Types
Oily, Combination
Addresses
EWG Safety Score
What Is Vitamin A?
Retinol is the name for the entire vitamin A molecule. This powerhouse ingredient has more than 70 years of established studies showing it has value for skin on several fronts: It’s a skin-restoring, wrinkle-smoothing, firming and pore-refining ingredient and an antioxidant, allowing it to improve a variety of skin concerns, most related to visible signs of ageing.
Clinical Evidence & References
References:
- Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2019, pages 918-923 View Study
- Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, March 2015, pages 271-280 View Study
- Experimental Dermatology, August 2019, pages 906-913 View Study
- Archives of Dermatological Research, May 2017, pages 275-283 View Study
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2017, pages 56-65 View Study
- Dermatology, May 2014, pages 314-325 View Study
- Dermatoendocrinology, July 2012, issue 3, pages 308-319 View Study
- Toxicological Research, March 2010, pages 61-66 View Study
- Archives of Dermatology, May 2007, pages 606-612 View Study
- The Journal of Pathology, January 2007, issue 2, pages 241-251 View Study
- Clinical Interventions in ageing, December 2006, pages 327-348 View Study
Published Research
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Vitamin A and skin health Clin Interv Aging, 2006
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