Retinoidlow risk
Retinaldehyde
INCI · Retinaldehyde
Intermediate between retinol and retinoic acid. More potent than retinol; can irritate compromised skin barriers.
Why dermatologists flag it
NEA-listed retinoid
Names to look for on labels
Retinaldehyde appears under any of these names — manufacturers choose between INCI, common, and local-language terms freely.
RetinaldehydeRetinalVitamin A aldehyde
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