0,2% Retinaldehyde Serum SKIN Functional

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0,2% Retinaldehyde

Retinal Serum

Type: Serum

SKU: 6009888758847

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.

About this product

This serum is part of vitamin A formulations, formulated for pigmentation solutions. Browse the full all serums collection.

R 385.00

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Volume: 30ml airless

30ml airless 5ml

Vegan Friendly
Alcohol Free
Cruelty Free

Available in stock (2161)

Suitable Skin Types

Combination

Oily

How 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.

Say Goodbye to

Rough Texture

Uneven Skin Tone

Dullness / poor complexion

Loss of firmness / elasticity

Key Ingredients

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.

Colour Indication

Yellow

We work within an approved colour and viscosity range. Different manufacturing yields of raw materials may result in slight changes in colour and viscosity between batches.

Ingredients List

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.

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.

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

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).
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).
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).
The Cosmetics Notification Portal (CPNP) is an online notification system created for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. The certification of our products includes: Microbiological, Physico-Chemical, Dermatological tests, CPSR – Cosmetic Product Safety Report. Packaging migration studies in the product, Stability studies, PIF documents.

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How to Use

Cleanse

Apply a small amount of your favorite cleanser to a damp face, gentle lather and rinse. Then pat dry

Tone

Apply your favourite hydrating toners. Do not use any exfoliating toners on the same night as you apply 0,2% Retinaldehyde. Exfoliating toners contain ingredients with AHA or BHA actives.

Apply 0,2% Retinaldehyde

Pump the airless bottle two or three times into the palm of your hand and apply onto your skin. Taking care of to apply all over the face, neck and decolltage. Only apply in the evenings. If you have additional serums apply them in order of your most pressing skin concern. Layer water based serums first, then anhydrous, then oil-based serums. Do not layer any AHAs or BHAs on the evening you apply the 0,2% Retinaldehyde. Apply sunscreen in the morning.

Moisturise

After applying your serums and once all the products have been absorbed into the skin, apply a liberal amount of your favorite moisturiser, enough to cover the face, neck and décolletage.

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