Retinyl Palmitate
棕榈酸视黄酯
Also known as: Vitamin A Palmitate
What it does
- Mild anti-aging
- Antioxidant
- Gentlest retinoid
Evidence
Limited evidenceWeakest retinoid. Needs multiple conversions to become retinoic acid.
Skin types
Well suited for: All Sensitive
Very gentle but also less effective.
Helps with
Aging & Fine Lines
Irritation potential
Very Low
Comedogenic rating
0 / 5
Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy
Still a retinoid—avoid during pregnancy as a precaution.
Good to know
Often a marketing ingredient. Very mild—good for absolute beginners only.
References
Compound data from PubChem (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
Further reading
- Use of Retinoids in Topical Antiaging Treatments: A Focused Review of Clinical Evidence for Conventional and Nanoformulations — Adv Ther (2022)
- A Comprehensive Review of the Strategies to Reduce Retinoid-Induced Skin Irritation in Topical Formulation — Dermatol Res Pract (2024)
Selected peer-reviewed reviews on this ingredient, indexed by Europe PMC. Provided as background, not proof of any specific claim.
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