0,46% ProRetinol Night Cream
PUCA - PURE & CARE 0.46% Proretinol night cream. An extra powerful and smoothing skin booster.
50ml / 1.7 Fl Oz
Night cream with 0.46% Retinyl Palmitate which is equivalent to 0.25 % Retinol. An extra powerful and smoothing skin booster
A night cream that helps rebuild lost collagen structure in all layers of the skin by stimulating production of collagen and elastin. Skin becomes less transparent as a result, with improved texture. Aids in recovery from the harmful effects of sun damage while lessening visible wrinkles. Cuts down on natural oil production. Proretinol is effective at reducing blemishes and is also suitable for younger skin.
This cream contains:
Oats have for centuries been used for the care of dry, irritated and itchy skin – particularly in the form of colloidal oatmeal. Today, both in vitro and clinical studies show that oat ingredients may exert anti-inflammatory, anti-itch, pH-regulating, antioxidant and skin barrier–supporting properties and may also positively influence the skin microbiome
This cream also contains effective plant extracts that have a calming effect.
Tocopheryl acetate, a derivative of vitamin E, is an antioxidant that protects against free radicals.
Rich in natural fatty acids that deliver intense moisture, nourishment, and protection to the skin. Shea butter is rich in fatty acids and vitamins that help soften, replenish and soothe dry and irritated skin, while macadamia oil contains omega-7 fatty acids that penetrate deep into the skin, strengthening its barrier and leaving it feeling silky smooth.
Sodium Hyaluronate, which provides intensive hydration by attracting and retaining water in the skin, helps to improve skin elasticity, plumpness, and smoothness, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Suitable for both women and men.
We recommend that you use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor of at least SPF 15.
Note:
It takes three to six months of consistent use to see visible improvement in the appearance of wrinkles, with optimal results typically achieved after six to twelve months.
Retinol can cause skin irritation.
A tip to minimize redness is to apply our Hyaluronic Acid Serum before and after applying retinol. These extra layers can mitigate the side effects.
DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IN IMMEDIATE COMBINATION WITH:
**Vitamin C, 7% glycolic acid – AHA and 2% salicylic acid – BHA
**Pro-Tip: Use the products separately for morning and evening routines.
We use 2.5% Retinol Brillian-KS6 from Beijing Brilliance Biochemica*, of which 10% is pure retinol, resulting in 0.25% retinol in the finished product.
*We have no affiliation with Beijing Brilliance Biochemica. For our retinol creams, we selected their Brillian-KS6 retinol for its effectiveness and stability.
Contains Vitamin A. Consider your daily intake before use.
Store the cream in a cool place and avoid exposure to direct sunlight and high temperatures.
Are you pregnant and in doubt as to whether Retinol is for you? - read more here
Read more about Retinol, its properties and the use of Retinol here
For this product, the pH value is 5.85 indicated from the 1st batch, read more about pH here
Aqua / Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Glycerin, ***Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter , Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Inositol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Tea) Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Centella Asiatica (Asiatic Pennywort) Extract, Panthenol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis (Chinese Skullcap) Root Extract, Allantoin, Panthenol, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Pectin, Proline, Serine, Glucose, Arginine, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, 4-Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol
***The substance used, called "ProRetinol", is Retinyl Palmitate. Each molecule of Retinyl Palmitate can, by cleavage of the ester bond and consumption of a water molecule (H2O), form Retinol and Palmitic Acid.
To calculate how much a certain amount of Retinyl Palmitate corresponds to in the form of Retinol, it is necessary to use the molecular weights.
Retinyl Palmitate has the empirical formula C36H60O2 and thus a molecular weight of 524.86 g/mol (Da).
Retinol has the empirical formula C20H30O and thus a molecular weight of 288.46 g/mol (Da).
The conversion formula is as follows: Amount of Retinyl Palmitate x (Molecular weight of Retinol / Molecular weight of Retinyl Palmitate).
If, for example, 0.46% Retinyl Palmitate is used, the calculation is as follows:
0.46% x (288.46 g/mol / 524.86 g/mol) = 0.25%
Thus, 0.46% Retinyl Palmitate corresponds to 0.25% Retinol (assuming that all Retinyl Palmitate is cleaved into Retinol and Palmitic Acid).
***Learn more about our Retinol – see here
The product is without Alcohol and Silicone.
Natural ingredients may vary in color and consistency
Our formulations are updated from time to time therefore the ingredient list shown here may vary from the box of previous production.
Assessment of the study results
None of the 30 subjects showed skin alterations in the test area after
24 h, 48 h and 72 h following application of the epicutaneous test according to the
recommendations of Colipa, the DDG, the DGAKI and ISO 10993-23:2021 (section 8 and Annex E). The product was tolerated very well.
Hence, it can be concluded that, from a dermatological point of view, the tested product does not exhibit a high irritative potential and that the product, if used as intended, will not lead to undesirable skin reactions.
Evening. After cleansing the skin, apply Night Cream to the face and neck with the fingertips and massage the cream into the entire face using circular motions. Press gently to enhance absorption
Retinol can cause skin irritation.
A tip to minimize redness is to apply Hyaluronic Acid Serum before and after applying retinol. These extra layers can mitigate the side effects.
