Retinol 0.5

A concentrated pure retinol cream to diminish the appearance of multiple signs of aging simultaneously.

Product Description:

Designed for maximum efficacy and stability, SkinCeuticals retinol cream is formulated with high concentrations of pure retinol and enhanced with stabilization and delivery technologies to ensure maximum efficacy while minimizing irritation and other common side effects.

Retinol 0.5 is ideal for reducing signs of aging skin and sun damage. Formulated with 0.5% pure retinol and calming chamomile-derived bisabolol, this night cream can helps minimize the appearance of pore size, while reducing the appearance fine lines, wrinkles, and skin discoloration, while minimizing breakouts and the appearance of pores.  Retinol 0.5 is recommended for first-time retinol cream users and is ideal for continued use or for conditioning skin as a prerequisite to SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0.

How to Use:

In the evening, apply a pea-sized amount of this night cream to clean skin, avoiding the eye area.  Allow for absorption before applying other skincare products.  Limit initial use to once or twice a week, gradually increasing frequency as tolerated.  Retinol is prone to increase photosensitivity.  Always use a high-concentration, broad spectrum sunscreen when using this product.

As a precaution, retinol cream products should not be used by pregnant women, or women who intend to become pregnant in the near future. Though there are no reports of topical retinol having any negative effect on fetal development, some problems have been reported with ingested retinoic acid.

Recommended for Skin Types:

dry
normal
oily
combination

Recommended for the Following Skin Conditions:

discoloration - dark spots
acne
aging
 
Ingredients:

0.5% Retinol:  A derivative of vitamin A, clinically proven to improve the appearance of aging skin and skin discoloration.  Helps exfoliate skin and decrease the occurrence of blemishes.

Derived from the chamomile plant, this ingredient helps calm and soothe the skin.

Water, propanediol, dimethicone, cetearyl ethylhexanoate, alcohol denat., dipropylene glycol, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, allyl methacrylates crosspolymer, acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, hydrogenated lecithin, isohexadecane, retinol, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, polysorbate 20, isopropyl myristate, sodium citrate, boswellia serrata gum, polysorbate 80, dimethiconol, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, bisabolol, bht, sorbitan oleate, citric acid, propyl gallate.