VITAMIN A /RETINOLS - MILD/BEGINNERS | CAROLINE HIRONS | MARCH 2019

Hi All. Vitamin A Housekeeping: All of the brands featured responded to my questionnaire and I am very grateful. Not all disclosed the % of their vitamin A ingredients so where possible I have alluded to the placement on the inci list on the packaging. All of these products will get an individual review on the blog (if they are not already featured). I am working on them solidly, so bear with. Do not forget your SPF. Seek your physician’s advice if pregnant or breastfeeding. None of the retinol series of videos is sponsored, but affiliate links are used. Cheat Sheet on types of vitamin A traditionally used in OTC products: https://www.carolinehirons.com/2019/03/cheat-sheet-vitamin-a-stages-of-conversion.html Retinol Q&A: https://youtu.be/SfVZXANeavQ Timestamps: 00:00 – 9:30: Debrief on how we came to these products, questions asked of the brands and the brands feedback. 9:30 – beginning of individual product chat – all of these should be suitable for all skin types. Alpha-H Vitamin A 0.5% - retinol at 0.25%, retinyl propionate at 0.25% - http://bit.ly/2TESm2I GOW Granactive Retinoid 5% - hydroxypinacolone retinoate – delivers 0.5% granactive to the skin – https://www.victoriahealth.com/product/Granactive-Retinoid-5-Serum/13091 Sunday Riley Luna - hydroxypinacolone retinoate at 2% - delivering around 0.2% to the skin - http://bit.ly/2F7pqGq Indeed Labs Retinol Reface – hydroxypinacolone retinoate at 1% and retinol at 1% - says ‘retinol complex on the website, says