Skin Pharmacy Retinol Skin Repair Day Moisturiser

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Our Retinol Skin Repair Serum is designed to replace dull complexions with brighter and plumper skin by slowly releasing encapsulated retinol into the skin, which aims to balance the skin tone and diminish the signs of ageing. MATRIXYL™ Synthe'6 : Derived from a peptide naturally found in collagen and laminins, MATRIXYL™ Synthe'6™ is a tripeptide that strengthens the skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Microencapsulated Retinol (0.2%) : A vitamin A derivative and antioxidant that reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and improves texture and tone by strengthening skin, improving elasticity and increasing skin turnover. Retinol also targets blemish-prone skin by unclogging pores and enhances skin tone by reducing the appearance of hyperpigmentation. Encapsulated retinol allows for a slow release into the skin overnight, which minimizes side effects so you can enjoy all the benefits of retinol with little to no irritation! Come morning a broad-spectrum SPF is a must. “It not only protects us from skin cancer and sun damage, but since retinoids promote cell turnover the skin can become more sensitive to the sun and more prone to burning,” explains Metwally. Niacinamide (vitamin B3) : Niacinamide increases ceramide and free fatty acids in the skin, which are key components of its protective lipid barrier. Along with keeping in moisture and boosting hydration, it also brightens skin, calms redness and increases tolerance to topical retinoids.

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An ingredient that offers dual action repair is the best way to describe this tried-and-true complexion perfector. Since vitamin A is an antioxidant, retinoids boast the ability to neutralise free radicals (compounds created by environmental stressors like pollution, smoke, and UV) before they damage the body’s cells, resulting in visible signs of skin ageing – think sagging, wrinkles, dullness, hyperpigmentation and more. Hyaluronic Acid, works to firm and deeply moisturise the skin by penetrating further into the epidermis of the skin

Tetrapeptide-14, Tea Extracts, Boswellia Serrate Extract, Honey : A redness-relieving peptide combined with the antioxidant properties of tea and the calming qualities of honey and boswellia. A safe and effective growth factor analog known to support healing and regeneration, further collagen synthesis, and deliver beneficial epigenetic messages to cell nuclei. It is a key bio-identical molecule in the cellular “emergency response system” of the body. With all those benefits it’s no wonder that the Skin Pharmacy team recommend adding a retinoid to your skincare arsenal in your mid to late 20’s (unless you have acne in which case you can use it sooner). “That's when cell turnover starts slowing down, as does collagen production, which leads to dullness, dryness, and the onset of lines and wrinkles,” says Metwally.

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A gold standard skincare active that treats a plethora of concerns, retinol is loved by skincare experts around the globe. But despite its popularity, it’s still largely misunderstood by the masses (even by those who use it).Go slowly with how often you use your retinoid too,” says Metwally, whose favourite retinols are the ZO Skin Health Radical Night Repair and the Skinbetter Science AlphaRet Overnight Cream. He adds that he usually recommends, “applying your retinoid at night twice a week for the first week, then every other night for the next two weeks, graduating to nighty use by week four. This way your skin slowly gets used to the retinoic acid, and you should shed less and encounter less irritation as well.” A mushroom used as an anti-aging ingredient in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years. It is well-known for its ability to reduce the appearance of aging skin and boost collagen synthesis. WATER/AQUA/EAU, GLYCERIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) LEAF EXTRACT, CETEARETH-20, HYDROXYPHENOXY PROPIONIC ACID, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, RETINOL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA FLOWER EXTRACT, TOURMALINE EXTRACT, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT, ALGAE EXTRACT, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ALLANTOIN, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, APRICOT KERNEL OIL PEG-6 ESTERS, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, METHYLGLUCOSIDE PHOSPHATE, COPPER LYSINATE/PROLINATE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, PVP, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE, CITRIC ACID, ALCOHOL, BHT, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, PHENOXYETHANOL Vitamin E, works as a great anti-inflammatory and moisturises the skin whilst aiming to prevent damage caused by environments stresses

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A skin emollient from the nut of the Karite tree in West Africa that lessens irritation and soothes skin by replenishing gaps between skin cells. It contains fatty acids required by the skin barrier and antioxidants. Retinol, aims to promote cell health and regeneration within the skin, reducing the visibility of wrinkles, renewing dull or ageing skin, and intensely moisturising the skin If you have dry, dehydrated, or sensitive skin, then it's advisable to start with a 0.3% concentration. This can gradually be increased as tolerated - on average around every 3 months till you reach the optimum dose - which will likely be about 1%. Normal skin types can start with 0.5 % and work up to around 1.5%. While those with an oilier more resilient skin type can usually start with a 1% concentration and settle on 1.5% or 2%.

Slow and steady wins the race when it comes to using retinoids, even over the counter versions like retinol. At Skin Pharmacy we create personlised regimes to take the guesswork out of retinol use, but the general rule of thumb goes like this. A uniquely formulated antioxidant combination functioning as a natural preservative system and potentiator of Retinol activity, increasing its potency by 32%.