Feature

Retinal is an intermediate metabolite of natural retinoic acid. It is a type of vitamin A, also known as A aldehyde, which can be oxidized to produce A acid (Retinotic acid) and reduced to produce Retinol (Retinol).

Specification-COA

Is retinal really better than retinol?

Vitamin A is not a single compound, it includes derivatives such as retinol, retinene, retinoic acid, etc. However, retinal is less irritating to the skin than retinoic acid. The stability of retinal is relatively poor, but liposomal retinal improves its stability and bioavailability.

Function

Retinaldehyde has a better effect on the skin than retinol and retinyl esters, and is the ingredient closest to retinoic acid.

1. The unique aldehyde structure of retinal makes it the only vitamin A with antibacterial properties, suitable for oily and acne-prone skin.
2. Retinal can promote the production of elastin and collagen and promote cell renewal. Moreover, the speed at which retinal is converted into retinoic acid is faster than retinol, and it is better than retinol in stimulating collagen production.
3. Retinal can improve the phenomenon of skin photoaging caused by ultraviolet rays (UV).
4. Retinal can affect the body's balance of sugar and lipid metabolism.
5. Retinal is an important component of retinal rhodopsin and an important substance for maintaining normal dark vision.