Retinol: the before-and-after effect

Retinol is one of the forms of vitamin A, which exists in our bodies in the form of retinal (or retinaldehyde) and retinoic acid, the active form that binds to cell receptors.

When used in skincare products, it must be converted into retinal and retinoic acid to work actively. To sum up, it stimulates skin cells to return to optimal function as healthier and younger cells.

All skin types, even sensitive skin, will benefit from retinol with our Optimised Retinal Serum Concentrate. This treatment is particularly suitable for skin that is mature, affected by premature ageing, acne-prone, prone to redness and rosacea, or in need of a spot-combating solution.

Optimised Retinal Serum Concentrate is effective on the skin in multiple ways and visibly improves the epidermis over time:

• Reduces wrinkles and fine lines.

• Helps prevent loss of firmness and sagging skin.

• Evens the complexion, smoothes skin texture and tightens pores.

• Reduces and prevents the appearance of pigmentation spots.

• Purifies oily skin prone to blemishes.

• Brightens the complexion.

• Soothes redness.

My skin is sensitive, prone to redness and fragile. Can I use retinol? The answer is yes, you can use retinal! In our Serum Concentrate, we've chosen retinal rather than retinol for a gentle yet effective formula. Retinal provides a more effective and controlled release of retinoic acid, while eliminating the side effects and undesirable effects of retinol, such as redness, irritation and phototoxicity.

Skin cells regenerate in cycles of 3-4 weeks, usually 28 days. Optimised Retinal Serum Concentrate was laboratory-tested under dermatological supervision by a panel of 40 people over 28 days. These people had brown spots, mature skin and blemishes, including six men and 34 women, 20 of whom had sensitive skin. The results after 28 days of use show:

• 95% reduction in deep wrinkles.

• 98% firmer skin.

• 93% unclogged pores.

• 100% more radiant skin.

The answer is yes! You can combine retinol and hyaluronic acid for overall beautiful skin action. Our advice: apply our Hyaluronic acid serum concentrate in the morning and Optimised retinal serum concentrate in the evening, for hydrated, plumper, firmer skin with a tighter texture.

Retinal has anti-bacterial effects on the skin, reducing the spread of bacteria, especially Propionibacterium acnes, which is responsible for inflammation, acne pimples and blackheads. It is therefore a highly effective active ingredient for preventing, reducing and combating acne. Optimised Retinal Serum Concentrate helps to reduce blemishes, unclog pores and refine skin texture.

When using Optimised Retinal Serum Concentrate, we recommend a single application per day, in the evening only. This treatment is not photosensitising and does not require sun protection the following day, except when exposed to the sun.

Passionate about plants and their properties, she started her career as a perfumer before moving to the world of natural beauty and aromatherapy over 10 years ago. Lucie supports ethical and committed brands with strategy development, product formulation and expert advice for their customers. She has worked with the Aroma-Zone team on several books, including "Le grand guide de l'Aromathérapie et des cosmétiques naturels" ("The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy and Natural Cosmetics"). She also has years of training in aromatherapy, herbalism and essential oil distillation, and supports the work of French plant growers.