The Library · Vol. 01Entry No. 185· Chapter 14

Retinol

Vitamin A

The gold standard in anti-aging skincare. Retinol accelerates cell turnover, stimulates collagen production, and reduces fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation.

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Active compounds
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In our products
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Topicals & Botanicals
Retinol (Vitamin A) — botanical watercolor illustration

Vitamin ABotanical illustration

§ 1The molecules

Active compounds.

1 compound · 3 statements

No.01

Retinol

Why this matters

  • № 01Accelerates cell turnover for fresher, smoother skin*
  • № 02Stimulates collagen production to reduce fine lines*
  • № 03Helps fade dark spots and even skin tone*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

§ 3Where it lives

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2 products

Daily Hydrating Moisturizer
Daily Hydrating Moisturizer
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$26.17$34.90
Retinol Peptide Face Serum
Retinol Peptide Face Serum
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$29.17$38.90
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Lion's Mane Mushroom botanical illustration
№ 01 · CH.01

Lion's Mane Mushroom

Hericium erinaceus

A distinctive white, shaggy mushroom used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine.

HericenonesErinacinesβ-(1→3)(1→6)-glucan
Reishi Mushroom botanical illustration
№ 02 · CH.01

Reishi Mushroom

Ganoderma lucidum

Known as the 'mushroom of immortality' in traditional Chinese medicine, Reishi has been used for over 2,000 years to support longevity and overall wellness.

Ganoderic acidsβ-(1→3)(1→6)-glucanPolysaccharides
Ashwagandha botanical illustration
№ 11 · CH.02

Ashwagandha

Withania somnifera

One of the most important herbs in Ayurvedic medicine, used for over 3,000 years.

WithanolidesWithaferin ASitoindosides
Rhodiola Rosea botanical illustration
№ 12 · CH.02

Rhodiola Rosea

Rhodiola rosea

A powerful adaptogen that grows in cold, mountainous regions of Europe and Asia.

RosavinsSalidroside
Bacopa botanical illustration
№ 17 · CH.03

Bacopa

Bacopa monnieri

An ancient Ayurvedic herb known as 'Brahmi', used for thousands of years to enhance memory and learning.

Bacosides
Chinese Club Moss botanical illustration
№ 18 · CH.03

Chinese Club Moss

Huperzia serrata

A primitive, slow-growing moss native to mountain forests of China and Southeast Asia, used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries.

Huperzine A
Bee Bread botanical illustration
№ 19 · CH.04

Bee Bread

Fermented Bee Pollen

Bee bread is pollen that has been fermented by bees using honey and their own enzymes.

Digestive EnzymesAmino Acids
Royal Jelly botanical illustration
№ 20 · CH.04

Royal Jelly

Apis mellifera secretion

The exclusive food of queen bees, who live 40x longer than worker bees.

10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acidRoyalactin
Valerian Root botanical illustration
№ 22 · CH.05

Valerian Root

Valeriana officinalis

A flowering plant native to Europe and Asia, Valerian has been used since ancient Greece and Rome to promote relaxation and restful sleep.

Valerenic AcidIsovaleric Acid
Lavender botanical illustration
№ 23 · CH.05

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

A fragrant herb used for thousands of years to promote relaxation and sleep.

LinaloolLinalyl Acetate
Horsetail Extract botanical illustration
№ 30 · CH.06

Horsetail Extract

Equisetum arvense

An ancient plant dating back to prehistoric times, Horsetail is one of the richest natural sources of silica.

Silicon Dioxide
Fo-Ti botanical illustration
№ 31 · CH.06

Fo-Ti

Polygonum multiflorum

A revered herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine, known as 'He Shou Wu' meaning 'black-haired Mr.

StilbenesAnthraquinones

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