retinoid
noun
ret·i·noid
ˈre-tə-ˌnȯid 
: any of various synthetic or naturally occurring analogs of vitamin A
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The breakdown also notes that the rise of retinoids, isotretinoids and antibiotics in oral and topical forms, are increasing awareness about acne products and available treatments in the global population.
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Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
But retinoids are very powerful ingredients that should be used carefully and slowly integrated into your routine in order to avoid irritation and dryness.
—Rio Viera-Newton, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
This is a prescription retinoid that increases cell turnover to help the skin peel and unclog pores.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
At-Home Treatments To care for crepey skin at home, try using both a skin-firming moisturizer and a retinoid (skincare derived from vitamin A).
—Laura Schober, Health, 24 Nov. 2024
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Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
But retinoids are very powerful ingredients that should be used carefully and slowly integrated into your routine in order to avoid irritation and dryness.
—Rio Viera-Newton, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
This is a prescription retinoid that increases cell turnover to help the skin peel and unclog pores.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
At-Home Treatments To care for crepey skin at home, try using both a skin-firming moisturizer and a retinoid (skincare derived from vitamin A).
—Laura Schober, Health, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Retinoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retinoid. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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retinoid
noun
ret·i·noid
ˈret-ᵊn-ˌȯid
: any of various synthetic or naturally occurring analogs of vitamin A
retinoid
adjective
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