What is Retin-A? | Sally Beauty

What is Retin-A?

One of the most effective topical anti-acne treatments, Retin-A is also called Vitamin A acid, Retinoic Acid, or Tretinoin. It is only available by prescription from a doctor. Retin-A accelerates cell turnover, speeding the production of new skin cells. This increased cell turnover helps clear up inflammatory acne lesions. More recently, Retin-A has become known for its effectiveness in treating wrinkles, typically the result of sun damage (photoaging).