retinol
/ˈrɛtɪnɔl/
noun
- A form of vitamin A used in skincare products to improve skin texture, reduce wrinkles, and treat acne.
- If you use retinol, you should apply it only at night because it breaks down in sunlight.
- Retinol is a common ingredient in over-the-counter anti-aging creams.
- She started using retinol serum every night to brighten her complexion.
- A chemical compound found in animal foods like liver and eggs, essential for vision and immune function.
- Retinol is the active form of vitamin A that your body can use immediately.
- A deficiency in retinol can lead to night blindness.
- Eating carrots provides beta-carotene, which your body converts into retinol.