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You may have heard the terms Retinol, Retin-A, Retinoids, and Tretinoin tossed about as you search for skincare information. At first glance, these names sound similar and many people are confused about how they differ from each other or if they differ at all.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s unwind this tangled web and define the differences.<\/p>\n

Retinoids<\/h2>\n

\u201cRetinoid\u201d \u00a0is a medical term referring to a family of vitamin A and vitamin A-related chemicals in skincare. These topical vitamin A-based drugs are beneficial in acne and anti-aging treatment. \u00a0Additional benefits may include fading age spots and softening rough patches of skin.<\/p>\n

Retinol<\/h2>\n

\u201cRetinol\u201d refers to a natural form of vitamin A, also called vitamin A1. Skincare products often include Retinol because it minimizes acne breakouts and provides other skincare benefits in a less intense form. Thus, Retinol is a TYPE of retinoid.<\/p>\n

Tretinoin<\/h2>\n

\u201cTretinoin\u201d is also a TYPE of retinoid known as retinoic acid. It is sold under many brand names and is available by prescription only. It works best when used as part of a skincare regimen that includes sun protection. It is used to treat fine lines and wrinkles, dark spots, and rough skin by helping replace older skin with newer skin.<\/p>\n

Retin-A<\/h2>\n

\u201cRetin-A\u00ae<\/sup>\u201d is the trademarked brand name<\/a> of a prescription drug with FDA-approval<\/a> for acne treatments. It contains tretinoin and is available in a cream or gel-based form at different strengths. It is important to avoid sun exposure following treatment.<\/p>\n

How do these terms relate to each other?<\/h2>\n

Retin-A is a brand name for Tretinoin and both are prescription strength retinoids. Retinol is also a retinoid however because it is not as strong as Tretinoin, it is sold over the counter.<\/p>\n

Which one is right for me?<\/h2>\n

Both Retinol and Tretinoin can be used for acne and anti-aging treatment. Prescription products containing tretinoin must adhere to specific standards, unlike most other over-the-counter products containing Retinol. These products are recommended as a part of a patient-specific skin care regimen. Our Medspa specialists are available to help you find the best skincare products for your skin concerns, and we carry a wide variety of medical-grade products. Contact us for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You may have heard the terms Retinol, Retin-A, Retinoids, and Tretinoin tossed about as you search for skincare information. At first glance, these names sound similar and many people are confused about how they differ from each other or if they differ at all. Let\u2019s unwind this tangled web and define the differences. Retinoids \u201cRetinoid\u201d … Continue reading Retinol, Retin-A, Retinoids, Tretinoin? What\u2019s What?<\/span> →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":38,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-37","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"yoast_head":"\nRetinol, Retin-A, Retinoids, Tretinoin? 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