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retinol

[ ret-n-awl, -ol ]

noun

  1. Chemistry. a yellowish oil, C 3 2 H 1 6 , obtained by the distillation of resin, used as a solvent and as an antiseptic.


retinol

/ ˈɛɪˌɒ /

noun

  1. another name for vitamin A2
  2. another name for rosin oil
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retinol

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of retinol1

First recorded in 1830–40; from Greek ŧī́() “resin” ( resin ) + -ol 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of retinol1

C19: from Greek ŧپŧ resin + -ol 1
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Avoid products containing potent alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids and retinol, Galamgam said.

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Since then, I’ve religiously followed a retinol and sunscreen regime, but I still found the bags under my eyes growing and growing.

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Ingredients like retinol or skin care routines that involve multiple steps may not be suitable for people in their teens, they note.

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One result of retinol biology remaining obscure for so long is that retinoid and vitamin A applications have long produced confusing results.

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A lot of the products in these brands contain ingredients intended for older skin, like retinol or acids.

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