Retinol for Sun Damage (Photoaging)
Speeds up how fast your skin renews itself so old, dull cells shed faster and fresher skin shows through. Builds collagen over time, smoothing fine lines.
Why it works for Sun Damage (Photoaging)
An over-the-counter retinoid. Your skin converts it in a couple of steps into the same active form as tretinoin. It pushes the skin to make collagen and turn over faster, which smooths rough texture and evens out uneven color from the sun. Several controlled trials show it improves fine lines, roughness, and patchy pigment at 0.1 to 0.4 percent. It works more slowly than tretinoin but is easier on the skin. Use at night only, and wear sunscreen daily.
How Retinol works
Converts to retinoic acid in skin; accelerates cell turnover and stimulates collagen synthesis.
Evidence
4 citations from our ingredient database. Full citation list on the Retinol ingredient page.
Products with Retinol in our catalog
These are the catalog products that list Retinol as a tracked ingredient.
Hada Labo
Hada Labo Tokyo Anti-Aging Hydrator
$19 · Serum
The Ordinary
Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
$9 · Treatment
Innisfree
Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule
$39 · Treatment
The Ordinary
Retinol 1% in Squalane
$8 · Treatment
Paula's Choice
1% Retinol Booster
$60 · Treatment
Paula's Choice
Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment
$67 · Treatment