(13) Retin A(Tretinoin)

WHAT ARE THE WHITENING 

INGREDIENTS IN SKIN CARE?

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Retin A (Tretinoin)

Description 

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Retinoic acid/Vitamin A acid

How it works

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Boosts epidermal turnover, which promotes keratinocyte proliferation. Discharges epidermal melanin but not dermal melanin.

Efficacy

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Tretinoin was used as monotherapy in a study on 38 African- American patients with melasma and 68%-73% of patients improved.

Safe to use on darker skin

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Yes