It is an active ingredient for cosmetic skin-care products. It releases Vitamin A on contact with enzymes in the skin. Vitamin A stimulates cell growth, increases enzyme activity and normalizes cell division. Therefore, this product is able to counteract the skin-aging process and improve the appearance of UV-damaged skin. It is a retinyl palmitate, all-trans-retinol palmitic acid ester that is supplied as a viscous, yellow oils that may contains some crystals, and has a mild odor.