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Ingredient · Vitamin Mineral

Retinol (Vitamin A)

Mixed · 6/10, higher is cleaner

How we reached this

Established anti-aging actives. Photo-sensitivity + irritation; pregnancy contraindication. EU permits with use restrictions.

Sources · 1

  • EWG Skin Deep: Retinol

Regulatory position

European Unionpermitted with use limits
United Statespermitted

Also listed as

vitamin a

Products containing this · 15

About this rating

Ratings run 1–10, higher is cleaner, and are set editorially against the sources above — see the methodology page for how an ingredient rating becomes part of a product score. Last reviewed 2026-05-26.