ENCAPSULATED RETINOL 0.5% CREAM: Touted as a miracle ingredient in modern skincare, Retinol is known for its ability to renew and refresh. Retinol is capable of acting intuitively to target individual imperfections. This anti-aging cream can also improve the appearance of uneven tone and texture, and diminish the look of expression lines and wrinkles.
This formula contains encapsulated Retinol, which is highly prized for its ability to dramatically improve skin’s appearance. Its highly absorbent ingredients deeply penetrate your skin, leaving it luminous, supple, firm, revitalized, perky, and soft.
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
In the evening, apply a pea-sized amount to clean skin, avoiding the eye area. Allow to dry. Will hydrate as it exfoliates. Limit initial use to once or twice a week, gradually increasing frequency as tolerated. Store in cool place.
KEY INGREDIENTS:
Vitamin A (Retinol and Retinyl Palmitate): Retinol and Retinyl Palmitate are retinoid derivatives of vitamin A. They convert into retinoic acid to brighten and smooth the appearance of aging skin.
Jojoba Seed Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil): Derived from a perennial shrub native to the southwestern US and parts of Mexico, jojoba seed oil is rich in fatty acids, and acts as a lightweight emollient.
Squalane: Derived from olives, squalane works to deeply moisturize. It has a similar composition to skin’s own sebum, which makes it an excellent hydrator.
Safflower Seed Oil (Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil): Safflower is one of humanity’s oldest crops, and has been cultivated for centuries throughout a multitude of cultures for its oil. Safflower seed oil is used in skincare for its emollient and moisturizing qualities.
Glycerin: Glycerin is a plant derived humectant that works by balancing moisture levels, helping skin feel smoother and softer. It draws water to itself from the environment, ensuring hydrated skin.
Hydrolyzed Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride): Hydrolyzed coconut oil is an emollient, meaning it conditions and moisturizes the outer layer of the skin. Derived from coconuts, this ingredients goes through a process to ensure maximum efficacy and stability.
Ceramide-3: Ceramides are lipid molecules that are found in high concentrations within cell membranes. They are found naturally in the skin, and play an important role for the protective layer that holds in moisture.