Retinol (a Vitamin A compound) is a valued ingredient known for its ability to support the skin’s natural visible renewal process. It is great for helping skin maintain a smooth and resilient feel. Retinol helps visibly soften the look of fine lines and wrinkles and improve the appearance of skin texture. It also helps condition the skin against visible signs of environmental stress.
Retinol is primarily used to enhance the look of the following cosmetic concerns:
- Fine lines
- Wrinkles (to visibly soften their look)
- Enlarged pores (to visibly soften their appearance)
- Uneven skin texture
- The appearance of dark spots and uneven tone (to visibly even the complexion)
Important Information for Use
Retinol may increase the skin’s sensitivity to the sun, so it is best used at night. If you must use it during the day, you must use broad-spectrum sunscreen.
Retinol and the Visible Signs of Aging
Fig.1. Retinol improves the visible appearance of fine lines. Representative images of a volunteer treated with 0.1% retinol at baseline, 24 and 36 weeks. Arrows point to fine lines that improve their appearance in the course of the study.
Fig.2. Retinol improves the three-dimensional appearance of fine lines. Representative surface profilometry images demonstrating the three-dimensional appearance of fine lines of a volunteer treated with 0.1% retinol in the course of the study. The imaged area corresponds to the crow’s feet region on the side of the eyes.
(Skin Pharmacol Physiol 2009;22:200–209. G. Bellemère, G. Stamatas, V. Bruère, C. Bertin, N. Issachar, T. Oddos)
HD RETINOL SERUM
The HD Retinol Serum helps condition your skin against the visible signs of aging. It helps to visibly soften the look of fine lines and can aid in refreshing the look of pores to support the appearance of clear skin. Enriched with Vitamin E and Hyaluronic Acid, the serum visibly enhances texture and tone for a smoother, firmer-looking, more radiant complexion.
- 0.1% Retinol
- Supports the skin’s natural visible firming processes for a visibly firmer and smoother appearance
- Visibly softens the look of wrinkles and fine lines
- Supports the skin’s natural visible renewal process
- Free of parabens, MI/MCI, colorant, and alcohol
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE: Fill dropper with serum and apply 2–3 drops morning and evening on face and neck. Apply after cleansing. Can be used alone or under a moisturizer. Follow with an SPF in the AM.
HD RETINOL CREAM
An intensely hydrating retinol cream formulated to visibly soften the look of fine lines and wrinkles. It supports the skin’s natural visible renewal process and helps support the skin’s natural visible firming processes, which leaves your skin smoother and younger-looking.
- 0.14% Retinol
- Non-greasy and fast absorbing
- Supports the skin’s natural visible renewal process
- Visibly softens the look of wrinkles and fine lines
- Supports the skin’s natural visible firming processes
- Free of parabens, MI/MCI, colorant, alcohol, and fragrance
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:
Open the bottle cap, gently press down to squeeze out the retinol cream.
Take a suitable amount and massage gently all over the face and neck. Always apply a broad-spectrum SPF in the morning.
Use no more than twice a week to start, preferably in the evening. Gradually increase the application frequency as your skin tolerates it.
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