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Dermatologists say vitamin A products are exploding in popularity but warn of potential for sun damage

From recommendations, tutorials and box-opening videos, there are millions of social media clips offering beauty and health advice to a younger audience on TikTok and Instagram.

And one type of skincare product is having its moment in the sun: retinol and retinoids.

Retinoids are topical vitamin A products that act on the skin's collagen and elastin to "regenerate and remodel", while retinol is a type of retinoid.

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