What’s the difference between retinol and Retin A?

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A lot of terms are thrown around about retinoids — retinol, Retin-A, tretinoin, Differin. “𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘪𝘥𝘴” is the overarching umbrella term, and it is a vitamin A derivative that aids in skin cell turnover and collagen remodeling, which is why it’s helpful in acne, acne scarring, and anti-aging. ⁣
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🧪The active form of vitamin A is retinoic acid (𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘪𝘯/𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯-𝘈). Retinoic acid analogs include other prescription retinoids like tazaorotene (𝘛𝘢𝘻𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘤), adapalene 0.3%, and trifarotene (𝘈𝘬𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘧). This works immediately in the skin but there is also a higher risk of irritation and dryness. Retinol has to get converted to retinaldehyde then to retinoic acid before it can work in the skin. So the effects are not as strong or immediate but there is also less risk for irritation. There are actually some newer medical grade retinols there have been showing comparable effects to prescription retinoids.⁣
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✔️if you are new to retinoids OR have very sensitive or dry skin, start with an over-the-counter retinol or over-the-counter Differin (adapalene 0.1%).⁣
✔️ If you have used retinols OR want to be more aggressive OR have oily skin and/or acne-prone skin, start with a prescription retinoid. Your dermatologist can help you pick the right one. I’m an online dermatologist for @Skintap and we can formulate a unique cream for you.
✔️If you have acne and don’t want to start on a prescription yet, then start with over-the-counter Differin/adapalene.⁣
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𝐃𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭. ⁣

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