MINIMALIST RETINOL 0.3%
MINIMALIST RETINOL 0.3%
What makes it special
- Contains 0.3% pure Retinol in water-free formulation. Retinol is proven to fade fine lines & wrinkles, even skin tone and smoothen skin
- Packed with potent antioxidants. Coenzyme Q10 is an outstanding radical scavenger and visibly reduces wrinkle depth. It is coupled with Tocopherol (Vitamin E), another antioxidant, that nourishes & repairs skin
- Boosted with 1% pure Bakuchiol Oil which in some studies has shown to have similar benefits as Retinol without any irritation. This combination makes it a powerful anti-aging serum
- Retinol is an unstable molecule and it oxidizes in presence of water or light. This product is water-free and uses Squalane as based ingredient. Also this serum comes in a UV Protective bottle, which makes this a highly stable retinol
- All ingredients are sourced from top quality suppliers. Retinol from BASF, Germany and Coenzyme Q10 from Selco, Germany
Skin concerns it targets
Fine lines · Wrinkles · Loss of elasticity
Suitable for
All skin types
Highlights
Fragrance free · Essential Oil Free · Non-comedogenic
pH
Not applicable (as this is a water free formula)
Consumer study results
Retinol primarily works by inactivating the MMP (collagen degrading enzyme), resulting in increase in amount of collagen in our skin. It also increases the cell turnover rate, which results in older cells getting replaced by newer cells
87% subjects agree wrinkles are visibly reduced in 4 weeks
90% subjects agree skin smoothness is improved after 4 weeks
93% subjects agree firmness of skin is significantly improved after 8 weeks
How to use
Apply on cleansed face after your water based serums, and before moisturizer. Use of sunscreen is highly recommended while using this product.
When to use: PM. Start with every alternate day and after 2 weeks of usage, use it everyday.
Ingredients
Retinol
Retinol is the most efficacious form of vitamin A. It is the most effective substance for the care of aging and UV-damaged skin because it increases enzyme activity, and normalizes keratinisation, which improves and normalizes the cell renewal process
Coenzyme Q10
A potent antioxidant, Coenzyme Q10, is a radical scavenger and it protects skin cells against active oxygen structures, resulting in reduction of wrinkle depth
Bakuchiol Oil
A powerful anti-aging ingredient. Some studies have shown that Bakuchiol Oil has similarities to Retinol in how it affect cell pathways. The duo of Retinol & Bakuchiol Oil, makes this a very powerful anti-aging serum
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isododecane, Squalane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Triheptanoin, Tocopherol Acetate, Bakuchiol, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10), BHT