Retinol: the before-and-after effect

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

When it is used for skin care products, it must be converted into retinal, and then into retinoic acid, in order for it to work actively. To sum up retinol's way of working, it stimulates skin cells to return to optimal function, like healthier and/or younger cells.

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

My skin is sensitive, prone to redness and fragile. Can I use retinol? Our answer is yes, you can use retinal! In our Serum Concentrate, we've chosen retinal rather than retinol, for an effective yet gentler 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.

The answer is yes! You can combine retinol and hyaluronic acid for an 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.