Myth: All retinoids are the same
by Curology Team Updated on Jul 6, 2023 • 7 min read Medically reviewed
Type of ingredient: retinoid Main benefits: treats acne; minimizes and prevents fine lines and wrinkles; evens out skin tone Who should use it: in general, anyone with acne-prone skin or aging
The latter requires conversion to retinoic acid before it can exert its molecular might
Indeed, tretinoin comes with a double edge sword, warns Dr Elif
Here are six things she wants you to know about Retin-A
The Downsides Tretinoin is strong and not suitable for everyone or all skin types
This overnight moisturizer uses two powerhouse ingredients: retinol and vitamin C