Retinoidlow risk Common irritant
Retinol
INCI · Retinol
Vitamin A derivative. Causes purging, redness, peeling, and barrier disruption in sensitive/eczema-prone skin, especially at high concentrations.
Why dermatologists flag it
NEA-listed retinoid — can trigger eczema flares in sensitive skin
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Retinol appears under any of these names — manufacturers choose between INCI, common, and local-language terms freely.
RetinolVitamin ARetinyl alcoholरेटिनॉल
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