Retinol vs
Retinaldehyde
Maybe you’ve heard of both of these Vitamin
A products, maybe you thought they were the same, maybe you just don’t know.
Here’s a little background on this class of skincare, recommended by top dermatologists, Retinoids are the family of
Vitamin A derivatives scientifically proven to help smooth fine lines and
wrinkles and reduce other signs of skin aging by improving skin cell renewal
and stimulating the production of collagen, the protein fiber that keeps skin
firm and supple.
Retinol
Retinol is a convertible form of Vitamin A that is mostly derived from
animal sources. It should not be confused with pro-vitamin A carotenoids, which
comes from different plant sources, such as carrots. Retinol is extracted from
animal sources such as eggs, liver and dairy products. It is a highly regarded,
results proven ingredient in cosmetics for anti aging, repairing sun damage,
treating acne and increasing skin cell turnover rate.
In topical form, such as creams or serums, retinol has the ability to
speed up the healing process of the skin. Retinol is applied topically to the
skin and is absorbed as a retinyl-ester (the most stable form). The oxidation
process is at cellular level. This ester version of Vitamin A helps to break
down and inhibit the production of oil in the sebaceous glands of the skin.
Thus, it allows a reduction in oil secretion, allowing the pores to shrink.
This is how it can help heal acne. For some skin conditions, Retinol tends to
cause irritation.
Retinaldehyde
Retinaldehyde is a form of Vitamin A that binds proteins and it also
allows the conversion of light into metabolic energy. It is a more stabilized form of Vitamin
A in the skin, due to its ability to convert Vitamin A into the cellular form
of retinol. This form provides a more effective dermal response. Retinaldehyde
is superior in repairing connective tissue from environmental damage.
Similar to Retinol, Retinaldehyde treats the same skin conditions, but
with a more stabilized result. Osmosis Pur Medical Skincare is one of the top
skin care lines that uses Retinaledyde in its stabilized form. Their products
are highly effective in treating skin conditions on a dermal and cellular
level.
The bottom line is that both forms of Retinol are highly effective for
treatments in anti aging, acne, cellular repair and as a collagen booster, but Retinaldehyde is much less irritating.
