
Retinol
It is an organic compound with the formula C20H30O and is one of the forms of vitamin A. Retinol is vitamin A in the narrow sense, and vitamin A in the broad sense also includes: Retinal, intermediate metabolites of natural retinoic acid (retinoic acid), retinol acetate, retinopropionate, retinol linoleate, retinoretinoate, retinopalmitate, hydroxy-acetone retinoate, retinoxy trimethylsilane, retinol/yeast polypeptide, methoxy PEG-12 retinoamide, etc
Retinol
Vitamin A
CAS number 68-26-8
Molecular weight 286.452
Density 1.0± 0.1g /cm3
Boiling point 421.2±14.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular formula C20H30O
Melting point 61-63 °C(lit.)
Flash point 147.3±16.4 °C

Retinol Function in cosmetics:
1. Anti-aging:
Retinol can effectively reduce fine lines and wrinkles, smooth rough skin, and improve skin texture. It also improves skin by increasing cell renewal and preventing the breakdown of collagen, thus making pores appear less obvious. In addition, retinol can also reduce dark spots and improve skin texture.
2.Acne treatment:
Retinol can dispel acne, remove acne marks, external use is helpful to acne, pus, boils,
skin surface ulcer and other diseases treatment.
3.Exfoliate:
Retinol is A derivative of vitamin A. Use skin care products containing retinol to exfoliate skin
and eliminate acne.
4. Fade fine lines:
The use of skin care products containing retinol can promote the production of collagen, increase the elasticity of the skin, and have a certain effect of fading fine lines.
5. Lighten skin tone:
Retinol can have a certain role in brightening skin color, fade spots, acne marks.
6. Boost metabolism:
Use skin care products that contain retinol, which can promote the metabolism of skin cells.
