{"id":14278,"date":"2017-09-24T16:07:06","date_gmt":"2017-09-24T10:37:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=14278"},"modified":"2018-09-04T12:18:28","modified_gmt":"2018-09-04T06:48:28","slug":"retinol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=14278","title":{"rendered":"Retinol and Retinyl Palmitate Sources, Uses, Dosage &#038; FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Retinol and Retinyl <\/span>palmitate<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> are both forms of Vitamin A and basically organic chemical compounds which are used as ingredients in antiaging skin care products. Retinyl is an ester of vitamin A while as retinol is an alcoholic derivative of Vitamin A. Retinyl palmitate is formed when retinol reacts with palmitic acid. Both retinol and retinyl palmitate are used in <\/span>anti-aging<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> creams but both of these have to be\u00a0<\/span>converted<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> by our body into retinoic acid in order to work. Our cells <\/span>recognize<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> retinoic acid and start producing new cells.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-31679 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/img-retinol-and-retinyl-palmitate-sources-uses-dosage-faqs-01-2017-09.jpg\" alt=\"retinol and retinyl palmitate sources uses dosage &amp; faqs\" width=\"700\" height=\"470\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Retinyl palmitate is nothing but the primary form of retinol. Retinyl palmitate gets converted into retinol which in turn is converted into retinaldehyde and finally retinoic acid in our body by specific enzymes present in our body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p lang=\"pt-BR\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"CENTER\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Retinyl palmitate &lt;=&gt; Retinol &lt;=&gt; Retinaldehyde =&gt; Retinoic acid<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The basic difference between retinol and retinyl palmitate depends on their exfoliating effects. Being derivative of <a href=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/hot-topics\/aging\/vitamin-a\/\"><strong>Vitamin A<\/strong><\/a>, both retinol and retinyl palmitate are versatile solutions for skin care. Retinyl palmitate is best recommended for <strong>sensitive skin.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Sources\" style=\"padding-top: 20px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"><strong>Sources of Retinol and Retinyl Palmitate:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Retinol is mainly sourced from animals such as fish oil, cow, egg, milk, chicken etc. Whereas, retinyl is composed of retinol and palmitic acid as mentioned above. Both of them can be beneficial only after metabolizing as they are not able to interact with the cell directly. Some specific enzyme, such as lecithin retinol acyltransferase (LRAT), present in human&#8217;s skin that plays a catalytic role to convert all-trans-<\/span>retinols<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> into all-trans-retinyls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>How <span lang=\"\">do<\/span> retinol and retinyl work on skin as an Anti-aging tool?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Retinol and retinyl are processed by enhancing the rate of the surface skin cell decomposition rapidly so that the new cells that have grown underneath could make their way out. They disturb the breakdown of <a href=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/hot-topics\/aging\/collagen\/\"><strong>collagen<\/strong><\/a> and thicken the deeper layer of skin where wrinkles started to grow. Their molecules are relatively small and they easily penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Once absorbed, after certain transformation, both retinol and retinyl palmitate <span lang=\"\">is<\/span> converted to retinoic acid. There are limits of retinol and retinyl palmitate to present in cosmetics; the maximum and minimum concentration limits are 0.04% and 0.07%, respectively, to avoid side-effects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"Protect_Skin\" style=\"padding-top: 20px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"><strong>How Retinoids Protect Skin from UV Rays?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Retinoids have found extremely effective against the <a href=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/hot-topics\/aging\/anti-aging\/\"><strong>aging signs<\/strong><\/a> caused by ultraviolet rays. They encourage the effectiveness of collagen fiber growth in human skin, that could help to look younger. This can even help skin to grow at the cellular level.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Collagen I and III get affected by UV rays and the consequences come with 24 hours for sensitive skins. Treatment with retinoids inhibits the loss of collagen and <span lang=\"\">catalyzes<\/span> the collagen synthesis process.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"Avoid_retinyl\" style=\"padding-top: 20px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"><strong>Should you avoid retinyl palmitate in sunscreens?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span lang=\"\">Researches<\/span> are being conducted to test the usefulness of retinyl palmitate (RP) in sunscreen since 2005.\u00a0 A 2009 study by Environmental Working Group (EWG) clearly states that RP is carcinogenic while exposed to sun rays. EWG suggests not to use RP among sunscreens and cosmetics and other products on sun-exposed skin. Experts advise <span lang=\"\">applying<\/span> retinoids at night as sunlight weakens the effectiveness of vitamin A.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Vitamin_A:_Skin_Friend_or_Foe\" style=\"padding-top: 20px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"><strong>Vitamin A: Skin Friend or Foe<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Long-term use of Vitamin A might enhance the possibility of skin cancer, whereas, lesser dose tend to prevent the disease.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Vitamin A or <a href=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/hot-topics\/aging\/beta-carotene\/\"><strong>\u03b2-carotene<\/strong><\/a> is the remedy against aging. Retinol and Retinyl palmitate can be way out for skin care against skin damages caused by sun UV-rays, pollution, smog.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Both of them are <a href=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/hot-topics\/aging\/antioxidants\/\"><strong>powerful antioxidants<\/strong><\/a> that neutralize the free radicals and results in good condition of skin; reduce wrinkles, fade brown spots, and smooth skin roughness if used properly and in moderation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Use of creams containing these products for long periods may cause side-effects such as redness and dryness of skin including peeling of skin. This can also be caused if we use products with a <\/span>higher<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> concentration of retinol.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Overconsumption of retinoids results in liver and dermatological hazards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Retinol molecules get altered in the presence of UV light. During this breakdown process, it produces free radicals that harm the skin and increase the chance of cancer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Caution for Pregnant or Breastfeeding Women:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Retinoids could be harmful <span lang=\"\">skincare<\/span> element for pregnant women. Experts suggest <span lang=\"\">avoiding<\/span> both retinol and retinyl <span lang=\"\">palmitate<\/span> during pregnancy. As retinol can be extracted from breast milk which is undoubtedly <span lang=\"\">harmful to<\/span> the <span lang=\"\">newborn<\/span>. Doctors recommend <span lang=\"\">pregnant<\/span> or <span lang=\"\">breastfeeding<\/span> women to discontinue the usage of products containing retinol and retinyl palmitate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Retinoids_Consumption\" style=\"padding-top: 20px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"><strong>Restriction on Retinoids Consumption:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Retinoids alias vitamin A is an essential nutrient for the <span lang=\"\">human<\/span> body and easily available in plant and animal food sources. Its excess intake may cause hair loss, liver damage, bone damage. The upper limit of consuming vitamin A set by the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) of the National Academy of Sciences, is 10,000 IU per day. Neither retinol nor retinyl is recommended for people suffering from <strong>Stargardt disease.<\/strong> It is a hereditary disease that <span lang=\"\">results in<\/span> loss of visions among children and young adults.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"FAQ\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"><strong>FAQs: What people normally want to know about Retinol and Retinyl Palmitate?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"><strong>1. What does palmitate do?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Palmitate is composed of palmitic acid that is a major organic saturated fatty acid found in palm oils. This is the fatty acid part which reacts with the alcohol derivative retinol to produce ester derivative retinyl palmitate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"><strong>2. How long will it take to see results from Retinol?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It needs four to six weeks\u2019 time to see the results of applying retinoids. Moreover, application of retinoids on dry skin results better than its application on wet skin, as wet skin aggravates skin sensitivity.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Retinol and Retinyl palmitate are both forms of Vitamin A and basically organic chemical compounds which are used as ingredients in antiaging skin care products. Retinyl is an ester of vitamin A while as retinol is an alcoholic derivative of Vitamin A. Retinyl palmitate is formed when retinol reacts with palmitic acid. 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