retinol

noun

ret·​i·​nol ˈre-tə-ˌnȯl How to pronounce retinol (audio)
-ˌnōl
: the chief and typical vitamin A C20H29OH that is a highly unsaturated alicyclic alcohol used in various forms in medicine and nutrition

Examples of retinol in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Beauty-store barbarian Sephora tweens stampeding through skin-care aisles and slathering their baby faces in retinol? Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2024 From affordable retinols to brightening Caudalie products and Nuxe body oil, this two-story pharmacy in Saint-Germain-des-Prés makes for excellent souvenir shopping. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024 Always check with a doctor before introducing any type of retinol product to your teen’s skin and keep in mind that a small amount goes a long way. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024 If a child insists on additional products, parents should avoid retinol and exfoliating hydroxy acids. Katie Mogg, NBC News, 29 Feb. 2024 The eye cream is packed with beauty favorites including collagen, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, retinol, and glycerin. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2024 This could be because, with each use, my hands are coated in a safe level of retinol, colloidal oatmeal, and panthenol. Stixx Matthews, Essence, 20 Feb. 2024 The mix of retinol, urea, lactic and glycolic acid is great for exfoliating, smoothing, and evening out my body's skin tone. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2024 Dermatologists have known since the 1970s that retinol, a topical Vitamin A derivative, is a godsend for treating not only acne but also signs of aging. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

retin- + -ol entry 1; from its being the source of retinal

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of retinol was in 1960

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Cite this Entry

“Retinol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retinol. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

retinol

noun
ret·​i·​nol ˈret-ᵊn-ˌȯl How to pronounce retinol (audio)
-ˌōl
: the most common form of vitamin A

Medical Definition

retinol

noun
ret·​i·​nol ˈret-ᵊn-ˌȯl How to pronounce retinol (audio) -ˌōl How to pronounce retinol (audio)

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