RETINAL is graded B** (Low Concern) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data. It is restricted under Health Canada (Restricted).
RETINAL
Safety grade: B**
Retinal is a form of Vitamin A that your skin can directly convert into retinoic acid, a powerful compound known for improving skin texture and appearance. It's a potent ingredient that works to rejuvenate skin at the cellular level.
Retinal is used in skincare products to condition and improve skin by promoting cell renewal, reducing the appearance of fine lines, and enhancing overall skin texture and radiance.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
- Health Canada — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Skin Conditioning ingredients
- TOCOPHEROL — Grade A
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- DIMETHICONE — Grade A
- TOCOPHERYL ACETATE — Grade A
- PANTHENOL — Grade A
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL — Grade A
- ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN — Grade A