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In the most basic terms, retinol is the whole vitamin A molecule, which is one of the best vitamins for your skin. Vitamin A is a potent antioxidant, and works to protect your skin from free radicals, generates cell growth, and repairs damaged cells.
Retinoids work by activating your skinâs retinoid receptors. This means that retinoids have unique pathways to change your skin. When a retinoid binds to a skin retinoid receptor it activates biochemical changes that lead to anti-aging effects that youâll see in the mirror. Tretinoin works to fight the signs of skin aging. Retinol does too.