retinoid
noun
ret·i·noid
ˈre-tə-ˌnȯid 
: any of various synthetic or naturally occurring analogs of vitamin A
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Henry agrees and adds parabens, sulfates, any forms of retinoids or retinol, benzoyl peroxide, and other harsh exfoliants to the list of things to avoid.
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
Because of the side effects of retinoids, start slowly.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, TIME, 17 Oct. 2024
However, retinoids are infamously irritating to some skin types—which is why a gentle iteration of the collagen-boosting ingredient is essential in a wrinkle-smoothing regime for sensitive skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024
King explains that retinoids increase cell turnover and reduce dead skin cells and other debris to clog pores.
—Jenna Rennert, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
Because of the side effects of retinoids, start slowly.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, TIME, 17 Oct. 2024
However, retinoids are infamously irritating to some skin types—which is why a gentle iteration of the collagen-boosting ingredient is essential in a wrinkle-smoothing regime for sensitive skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024
King explains that retinoids increase cell turnover and reduce dead skin cells and other debris to clog pores.
—Jenna Rennert, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Retinoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retinoid. Accessed 16 Nov. 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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