FORMULA HIGHLIGHTS
Oleic Acid — An omega-9 fatty acid that permeates the skin’s surface to replenish lost moisture and prevent TEWL. Oleic acid is an antioxidant-rich and anti- inflammatory oil that promotes wound healing and offsets free radical damage and oxidative stress. It also strengthens cell membranes, rebalances skin lipids, and soothes inflamed skin conditions.
Retinol — The vitamin A precursor to retinoic acid. Retinol helps restore vitamin A levels in damaged skin, boosts cell turnover, and helps reduce redundant cuticle. It also clears out congestion in follicles, improves texture, irregular pigmentation, and signs of aging. As with other vitamin A derivatives, retinol is antioxidant, inhibits MMPs, and strengthens the skin by thickening the dermis.
Retinyl Palmitate — A type of vitamin A that is enzymatically converted to retinoic acid in the skin, but without the irritation potential. Vitamin A is critical for the long-term maintenance of healthy skin. It slows the mechanisms of aging by inhibiting collagen breakdown and MMPs, promoting glycosaminoglycan (GAG) synthesis, repairing photodamage, and facilitating collagen production. Topical application of Retinyl Palmitate speeds wound healing, smooths texture, reduces pigmentation, evens tone, boosts elasticity, and refines wrinkles.
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (Jojoba) — Jojoba is an oil rich in fatty acids and waxy esters. It has some similarities to natural sebum (sebum is ~ 26% waxy esters) and works superficially to restore and reinforce barrier function. This ingredient is anti-inflammatory, emollient, and softening.
INGREDIENTS:
Water/Aqua/Eau, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Retinol, Resorcinol Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Ipomoea Batatas (Sweet Potato) Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acacia Catechu Catechins (Black Cutch), Beta-Carotene, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Chloroxylenol.