Ingredient

retinyl palmitate

Mid risk

FunctionAntioxidant

What it is — Retinyl Palmitate (INCI: Retinyl Palmitate) is an ester of vitamin A, a gentler and more stable member of the retinoid family used as a conditioning and antioxidant ingredient.

What it does — It is included in formulas positioned around smoother, more even-looking skin and antioxidant support. As a mild vitamin-A ester, its effects tend to be gradual and subtler than stronger retinoids.

Typical use — It appears in serums, creams and eye products, usually at low levels within a wider blend.

Who it suits / good to know — Often chosen by those who find stronger retinoids too harsh. Vitamin-A ingredients can increase sun sensitivity, so daytime sun protection is sensible and many people prefer to use it at night. It is generally advised to avoid retinoids in pregnancy — check with a clinician if that applies.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it mid risk: a vitamin-A ester with photostability and irritation considerations at higher use. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test and introduce gradually.

Why we grade it Mid: Mid risk - vitamin A ester with photostability/irritation concerns at higher use.
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Not currently in any DHALIORA product.

How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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