Janssen Pharmaceuticals Retino-A Tretinoin Cream U.S.P. 0.05%

Janssen PharmaceuticalsRetino-A Tretinoin Cream U.S.P. 0.05%Ingredients

Janssen Pharmaceuticals Retino-A Tretinoin Cream U.S.P. 0.05% is a product from Moisturizers category with 9 ingredients. Notable: BHT. The product is made by Janssen Pharmaceuticals.

Retino-A Tretinoin Cream U.S.P. 0.05% provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Antifungal.

Organic score: 44% natural vs 44% chemical.

INCI

1
Tretinoin
2
PEG-40 Stearate
Cleansing agent, Surfactant
3
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Isopropyl Myristate
Skin conditioning agent, Binding, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent
5
BHT
Fragrance ingredient, Masking
6
Stearic Acid
Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
7
Sorbic Acid
Fragrance ingredient, Preservative
8
Xanthan Gum
Skin conditioning agent, Binding, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Gel forming, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

All the Positive

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Antioxidants [1]: BHT
Softening 3: Stearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Stearic Acid
Moisturizing 1: Stearic Acid
Cleansing 1: PEG-40 Stearate
Antifungal 1: Sorbic Acid

Concerns

Pay attention to these components
Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Stearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Stearic Acid
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
PEG-40 Stearate, Isopropyl Myristate, Stearic Acid
PEG
PEG
1 component
PEG-40 Stearate#2

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Stearyl Alcohol#3
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Isopropyl Myristate#4Stearic Acid#6
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Janssen Pharmaceuticals Retino-A Tretinoin Cream U.S.P. 0.05%

#1Tretinoin

Origin: No information
Role: No information

#2PEG-40 Stearate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
Cleansing
Malassezia unsafe
PEG
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

#3Stearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Stearyl Alcohol creates a barrier on the skin's surface lowering the evaporation of water and making it hydrated for a longer time. This barrier helps the skin to recover after deep cleansing. It also makes the skin look smooth. Though it belongs to alcohols, it's a fatty alcohol and it doesn't make your skin dry.

#4Isopropyl Myristate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Binding, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 5 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

#5BHT

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Antioxidants
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

BHT is a stabilizer and antioxidant. It helps to keep the product fresh for a long time, preventing the oxidization of components. It is stable even in high temperatures, that’s why it’s an essential component in some products. It also protects the skin from free radicals. As for safety, the component isn't researched very well. It’s considered to be safe in low concentrations. But there is still not enough scientific data collected.

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