retinol

[ ret-n-awl, -ol ]

noun

1. vitamin A.
2. Chemistry. a yellowish oil, C 3 2 H 1 6 , obtained by the distillation of resin, used as a solvent and as an antiseptic.

retinol

/ ˈrɛtɪˌnɒl /

noun

1. another name for vitamin A2
2. another name for rosin oil

retinol

/ rĕt′n-ôl′ /

1. See vitamin A

Word History and Origins

Origin of retinol¹

First recorded in 1830–40; from Greek rhētī́n(e) “resin” ( resin ) + -ol ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of retinol¹

C19: from Greek rhētinē resin + -ol ¹

Example Sentences

Since then, I’ve religiously followed a retinol and sunscreen regime, but I still found the bags under my eyes growing and growing.

From Los Angeles Times

Ingredients like retinol or skin care routines that involve multiple steps may not be suitable for people in their teens, they note.

From New York Times

One result of retinol biology remaining obscure for so long is that retinoid and vitamin A applications have long produced confusing results.

From Science Daily

A lot of the products in these brands contain ingredients intended for older skin, like retinol or acids.

From BBC

But many of its bestsellers, which cost about £60 each, contain exfoliators such as alpha and beta hydroxy acids and vitamin-A derivative retinol.

From BBC