can, in some cases, be the same thing. (See?) Let us explain."Retinoid is a generic term for any topical product that contains a vitamin A derivative," says , a dermatologist in New York City.
So it serves as a catch-all term for any vitamin A derivative—be it retinoic acid, retinol, retinol palmitate, or retinol propionate (a.k.a.
pro-retinol). To answer the question of then, it's just one of many types of retinoids out there.Both retinol and retinoids work toward the same goal. "They have years of scientific evidence backing their improvement of wrinkles, pigmentation, and of course, acne," says , a dermatologist at Spring Street Dermatology in New York City.
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