0,1% Retinaldehyde

The Powerful Vitamin A

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Product Information

A powerful yet tolerable skin perfecting serum that improves skin’s surface as it treats signs of sun damage, uneven texture, wrinkles, and surface imperfections. More powerful activation of retinoid receptors in the skin with less irritation than Retinol.

The Mix Of Ingredients

Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Phospholipids, Ergothioneine, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Retinaldehyde, PEG-20, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

SKIN functional strives to continuously bring you the best product and therefore there may be formulation updates which may result in the ingredient list on the website and carton differing.

Key ingredient

  • Retinaldehyde
    Vitamin A derivative, is the precursor to Retinoid acid. Effective for ageing, acne and dark spot concerns, Retinaldehyde inhibits collagen breakdown, reduces dermal elastosis, and significantly improves photo aged skin. It also unclogs blocked pores, improving black heads and breakouts. Promotes cell turnover, encouraging new cell growth for a more even complexion.

Good To Know

  • pH 5,2 – 5,6.
  • Water based serum.
  • Fragrance free.
  • Silicone free.
  • Alcohol free.
  • Cruelty free.
  • Allergy and Toxicologically tested.
  • Lovingly created in South Africa.

Best Way To Use

Limit initial use to three times per week for two weeks, applying two to three drops, only in the evening after cleansing. Apply every second night for two weeks and then move to application every night.

Suitable Skin Types

  • Combination
  • Oily

Say Goodbye To

  • Sun damage
  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Dullness /poor complexion
  • Loss of firmness / elasticity

Contraindications

Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Beta Hydroxy Acids, Polyhydroxy Acids

  • Avoid layering with direct acids to avoid over stimulation of the skin and impairing the barrier.

For Your Safety

  • Patch test before use.
  • Keep away from children.
  • Store at room temperature.
  • Do not use on broken skin.
  • Use sunscreen every morning.
  • If irritation occurs, stop use. If problem persists, see a doctor.
  • Avoid contact with eyes.
  • Not suitable for someone with a mushroom allergy.
  • Not suitable for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

References

  1. Hyuck Sun Kwon MD Ji Hae Lee MD, PhD Gyong Moon Kim MD, PhD Jung Min Bae MD, PhD. Efficacy and safety of retinaldehyde 0.1% and 0.05% creams used to treat photoaged skin: A randomized double‐blind controlled trialJ Cosmet Dermatol. 2018;(16).
  2. Céline Rouvrais DPharm Martine Baspeyras MD Valérie Mengeaud PhD Ana Beatris Rossi MD. Antiaging efficacy of a retinaldehyde‐based cream compared with glycolic acid peel sessions: A randomized controlled study J Comset Dermatol. 2018:19(6).
  3. Andres Cordero MD Gladys Leon‐Dorantes MD Annick Pons‐Guiraud MD Anonio Di Pietro MD Santiago Vidal Asensi MD Barbara Walkiewicz‐Cyraska MD Radek Litvik MD Virginie Turlier MD Sophie Mery PharmD Christelle Merial‐Kieny PhD. Retinaldehyde/hyaluronic acid fragments: a synergistic association for the management of skin aging. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2011:7(2).
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Customer Reviews

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M Badenhorst
Pleasantly surprised

This is my very first encounter with a retinol product and I'm hooked! I quickly moved from applying every second night to every night as it's gentle on my skin and caused no irritants whatsoever. Absorbs quickly and I can already see an improvement to my skin.

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C.b.
Amazing

I have used this for 8 months now and my skin has never felt or looked better.

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Tsitsi
Great plumping product

I've been using this daily for 8 weeks and I can see the difference in my skin, its smoother and plumper, and I have no irritation whatsoever when I layer this with Niacinamide and Mandelic acid.

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Kathryn Wright
Amaaazing

Love it. Use it every second night, and my skin has never looked better

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O.V

This was a shot in the dark for me. I purchased this serum because my normal retinol wasn't working. I was a little worried that it would cause irritation and I am happy to say that no such thing happened. I really love this serum. The consistency is super light and I look forward to seeing it work its magic on my skin. I also appreciated the detailed instructions on using this product and the side effects that might come with it.

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