Description
Retinol exhibits powerful anti-aging action by increasing the production of epidermal cells, endothelial cells (increases dermal vascularity/assists wound healing) and fibroblasts (synthesizes collagen and the extracellular matrix) and inhibiting collagen degrading enzymes.
Considerably less erythema, irritation, TEWL compared to trans retinoic acid.
Retinol boosts the effects of hydroxy acid peels due to increased cellular renewal, increased epidermal healing and enhanced penetration of the peeling agent. Retinol can be resumed after all evidence of peeling and irritation subsides.
References:
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- Skin Res Technol. 1998 Nov;4(4):237-43.
- Nature. 1996 Jan 25;379(6563):335-9.
- N Engl J Med. 1997 Nov 13;337(20):1419-28.
- Journal of Cosmet Dermatol. 15, 49-57
- Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2015 Aug 26;8:455-61.
- Arch Dermatol. 2007;143(5)606-12
- Int J Cosmet Sci. 2017 Feb 39(1)56-65
- J Invest Dermatol. 1996 Aug;107(2):178-82.
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- J Invest Dermatol. 2000 Mar;114(3):480-6.
Directions:
To be applied only at night.
Apply 2-3 drops directly onto cleansed skin.
Follow with moisturiser.
Alternatively mix 2-3 drops in with your LA CLINICA moisture cream and apply onto skin.
Maximum use twice weekly.
Avoid direct sunlight during a skincare regime with this product
Warning – May cause irritation. Skin may also start to shed dead skin cells within the first week and may last a further week.
Avoid direct and unprotected exposure to the sun.
DO NOT use during pregnancy.
DO NOT use on sensitive skin conditions.
Ingredients:
Aqua (Water), Propanediol, Niacinamide, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Extract (Organic), Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Extract (Organic), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Retinol, Polysorbate-20, Sodium Polyacrylate, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Trideceth-6 Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/ Leaf/Vine Extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Inflata (Licorice) Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin.
Manufactured and packaged under nitrogen, into airless containers.