Common compounded prescription ingredients
Tretinoin
- Benefits: Improves skin texture, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, treats acne, and boosts collagen production.
- Peer-Reviewed Article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9112391/
Hyaluronic Acid
- Benefits: Deeply hydrates the skin, improves elasticity, and helps to smooth fine lines by retaining moisture in the skin.
- Peer-Reviewed Article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10078143/
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
- Benefits: A powerful antioxidant that brightens the skin, reduces discoloration, and protects against environmental damage.
- Peer-Reviewed Article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5605218/
Hydroquinone
- Benefits: Treats hyperpigmentation by lightening dark spots and evening skin tone, often used for melasma.
- Peer-Reviewed Article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10723018/
Niacinamide
- Benefits: Improves skin barrier function, reduces redness and inflammation, minimizes pores, and evens out skin tone.
- Peer-Reviewed Article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11047333/
Estriol
- Benefits: A weaker form of estrogen used to improve skin elasticity, hydration, and thickness, particularly beneficial for aging skin.
- Peer-Reviewed Article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6451761/
Azelaic Acid
- Benefits: Treats acne and rosacea by reducing inflammation and redness, as well as improving skin texture and reducing hyperpigmentation.
- Peer-Reviewed Article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10809820/#sec3