#retinoids

Retinaldehyde: The Middle-Path Retinoid Nobody Talks About

Retinaldehyde is roughly 11× more potent than retinol with comparable irritation. The reason it's underused isn't clinical — it's supply chain economics.

Tretinoin in Skin of Color: The Paradox Most Coverage Misses

Tretinoin is the gold-standard retinoid for hyperpigmentation, and one of the more common iatrogenic causes of hyperpigmentation in darker skin tones. Both…