Retinal; Retinaldehyde(in 89 products)
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Functions:
1. Anti-aging - Prevents or slows aging, and causes the skin to appear more youthful
2. Exfoliant - Removes dead cells at the surface of the skin
3. Skin Whitening Agent - Reduces the melanin content of the skin
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Scientific References:
1. PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/638015
Regulatory References:
1. CANADA INGREDIENT HOTLIST, List of Ingredients that are Restricted for Use in Cosmetic Products [2019]
- Retinol and its esters
Safety and Hazards (UN GHS):
1. Harmful if swallowed (H302)
2. Causes skin irritation (H315)
3. May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life (H413)
Potential Health Concerns For:
1. Liver Cirrhosis, Experimental (PubMed ID:16248980)
2. Macular Degeneration (PubMed ID:25331497)
3. Retinal Degeneration (PubMed ID:25331497)
4. Stargardt Disease (PubMed ID:25331497)
Potential Health Benefits For:
1. Fetal Death (PubMed ID:27793605)
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