While on your journey in search of clear skin, am sure you have come across one or all of the above products,they seem the same but wait,are they different? Or are they one and the same thing? Lets take a look at these anti aging super power cousins ;inter related but very different.
Retinoids
Retinoids are a class of chemical compounds that have similar molecular structure of vitamin A or are chemically related to it.(Wikipedia)There are both synthetic and natural derivatives of retinoids.Retinoids includes both Retin-A and retinol which are both chemically related to vitamin A.The importance of vitamin A was discovered early in the 20th century, according to an article in the journal Clinical Interventions in Aging and in 1968 researchers began looking to create or derive substances similar to it. It was at this point that scientists began understanding the role of retinoids in skin care .
Retinoids are incredibly effective ingredients for an ageless complexion. Studies have shown that they reduce fine lines and wrinkles by increasing the production of collagen. They also stimulate the production of new blood vessels in the skin, which improves skin color. Additional benefits include fading