Tretinoin, Retinol, and Retinyl Palmitate: The Key to Anti-Aging Success?


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Photo: Tretinoin treatments, courtesy Drugs.com. According to Dr. David E. Bank, director of the Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic & Laser Surgery, researchers discovered the anti-aging properties of Retin-A, a prescription topical treatment containing a derivative of vitamin A, in 1985, when it was first used as an acne treatment. Patients reported decrease in the appearance of wrinkles and smoother skin, in addition to a reduction in acne. The active ingredient in Retin-A, tretinoin (brand name Renova), is the only chemical to date to... read more