Retinol
Supplement
The weakest form of retinoid, available over-the-counter, suitable for early preventative care and mild acne.
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Videos Mentioning Retinol
#13 – Brett Kotlus, M.D.: How to look younger while we live longer
Peter Attia MD
A less potent, over-the-counter form of Vitamin A, suitable for those new to retinoids or with sensitive skin, often found in moisturizers.
How to Improve Skin Health & Appearance
Andrew Huberman
Derivatives of Vitamin A (e.g., Tretinoin, Retin-A) are prescription treatments that activate transcription factors to induce collagen formation, new skin synthesis, improved vascularization, and increased fibroblast presence, leading to more youthful skin. Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
355 – Skincare strategies, the science of facial aging, and cosmetic-intervention guidance
Peter Attia MD
The weakest form of retinoid, available over-the-counter, suitable for early preventative care and mild acne.