Product overview
Retinol is the alcohol form of vitamin A used in advanced skin-care formulations focused on visible photoaging, fine lines and skin renewal. Because retinol is sensitive to oxygen, light and heat, grade selection must consider active content, stabilization system, packaging, processing temperature and destination-market cosmetic requirements.
Function & Usage
- Soothe, Moisturize & Improve Skin Feel
Supports soothing, moisturization, repair or sensorial improvement according to the selected cosmetic ingredient. Typical uses: Anti-aging skin-care formulations, Skin-renewal products, Fine-line and photoaging care.
- Build Antioxidant & Skin-Renewal Care
Supports antioxidant protection or renewal-oriented skin care according to the selected active, stabilization system and compliant use level. Typical uses: Anti-aging skin-care formulations, Skin-renewal products, Fine-line and photoaging care.
Product information
- Primary category:
- Personal Care & Cosmetic
- Subcategory:
- Cosmetic Actives
- CAS No.:
- 68-26-8
- Form:
- Powder / Stabilized Dispersion
- Content / Grade:
- High-purity retinol ≥95.0% or ≥97.5%; stabilized cosmetic dispersions commonly supplied at 10%, 15% or 50% active
- Applications:
- Anti-aging skin-care formulations, Skin-renewal products, Fine-line and photoaging care
- Hazard / Transport:
- High-purity retinol reference SDS: eye irritant, skin sensitizer, reproductive toxicant Category 1B and chronic aquatic hazard. Diluted or stabilized grades may have a different classification; confirm the current grade-specific SDS and transport status.
- Storage:
- Keep high-purity powder tightly closed under nitrogen at -20°C in light-resistant packaging. Protect all grades from air, light, heat and oxidizing materials; maintain the labeled controlled temperature for stabilized dispersions.