If you’re at all interested in skincare, I’d venture you have at least some awareness of the benefits of retinoids. Nearly every skincare expert I speak to recommends using one of the best retinol serums as part of a hardworking skincare routine. But as a skincare category, this encompasses several different types of vitamin A product which are getting more attention in light of the new EU retinol regulation.
Vitamin A: The umbrella term that includes all retinoids.
Retinoids: The term for all compounds that are derivatives of vitamin A.
Retinoic acid: The form of vitamin A that your skin actually uses. Think of this as the final destination on a skincare product’s journey after being applied to your skin.
Retinisation: Any dryness and sensitivity your skin experiences when adjusting to the introduction of a retinoid to your skincare routine.
