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Reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and acne with Dr. Susan Spell's Pure Retinol Rx and Pure Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid Serum.

Includes

  • Pure Retinol Rx
  • Pure Vitamin C + Ferulic Serum

Features

Pure Retinol RX

  • Advanced encapsulated retinol serum brings together active ingredients that help reduce appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and other signs of aging, without irritation. Helpful for acne, pigmentation and scarring.
  • Brightens dull skin and helps prevent oxidative damage. Supports the synthesis and stability of collagen and helps minimize the appearance of wrinkles. Assists in normalizing desquamation by reducing keratinocyte proliferation and promoting differentiation and helps block several important inflammatory pathways that are activated in acne.
  • Retinol (0.75%): Form of Vitamin A known to improve the appearance of fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and acne scarring. Highly elective ingredient works by stimulating the production of collagen, increasing cell turnover rate, and improving the skin's barrier function resulting in an overall smoother, brighter complexion.
  • Niacinamide: Form of Vitamin B3 known to improve the skin's barrier function, increase the natural production of ceramides, and reduce inflammation. Works to brighten hyperpigmentation by inhibiting transfer of melanosomes from melanocytes to keratinocytes.
  • Sodium Hyaluronate: Water-soluble salt extracted from Hyaluronic Acid (HA). Enables deeper penetration into the epidermis and hydrates the skin more effectively.
  • Copper Tripeptide-1: Known to have anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Supports production of collagen and elastin.
  • Janiastim (Glycerin and Jania Rubens Extract): A mineral-rich red seaweed extract. Shown to promote collagen synthesis and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
  • POLY-PORE® 120 RE: Patented delivery system is specifically designed to increase the stability of retinol while reducing skin irritation. A slow release of retinol minimizes skin irritation, while allowing for a higher percentage of retinol within the formulation

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Pure Vitamin C + Ferulic Serum

  • Pure Vitamin C + Ferulic Serum contains hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and ferulic acid that work together to protect skin and provide long lasting hydration. Advanced microencapsulation technology enhances product penetration.
  • Significantly increase photoprotection. 12% pure vitamin C is proven to promote collagen synthesis, reduce sunburn. Ferulic acid stabilizes vitamin C, increasing its photoprotective capacity by 8x. Neutralizes free radicals, protects from environmental aging. Provides consistent hydration for 6-8 hours; reduces transepidermal water loss
  • Sodium Hyaluronate: Serves as a high-performance humectant as it increases the skin moisture content 1,800 times its own weight in water.
  • Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer (Poly-Pore® Technology): Clinical study shows that Poly-Pore® delivery system provides as lower release rate than the un-entrapped hyaluronic acid in the same formulation indicating that this technology provides sustained release of the hyaluronic acid over the 6-hour duration of the experiment.
  • Ascorbic Acid (12%):A form of vitamin C that helps fight free radical damage and brighten complexion.
  • Ferulic Acid: Antioxidant that helps fight free radical damage.

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Country of Origin: United States

Disclaimer: Pure Retinol Rx: Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding.

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Dry skin is identified as skin severely lacking natural oil and moisture. Characteristics include roughness, flakiness, tightness, fine pore redness, pronounced fine lines around the eyes and mouth, and a thin, fragile texture. The skin may also appear flaky, ashy or dull from dead skin build up. Skin Firming

When skin ages, its collagen and elastin are produced more slowly. This causes gradual changes like hyperpigmentation, discoloration, dryness, sagging, wrinkles, crepe-like folds, loss of muscle tone, textural unevenness and loss of elasticity.

The topical application of key skin firming ingredients works synergistically to protect and strengthen the skin. Skin care products should have a combination of naturally occurring active ingredients. They will contain compounds to protect which will likely be in the form of extracts containing antioxidants. Another set of ingredients will firm the skin by penetrating through its seven layers to support the collagen process at a cellular level.

Skin firming creams are usually formulated as night creams. They tend to be richer, thicker and more emollient and should be able to stay on long enough to absorb for maximum benefits. In general, face creams are designed to minimize lines/wrinkles, improve skin density, firm, plump and decrease puffiness (especially in the eye area).

Many manufacturers describe their product as a "cocktail" of ingredients that work together to decrease the effects of aging. Skin firming and anti-aging ingredients often include antioxidants, minerals, seaweed, herb extracts and different kinds of oils like Vitamins A and E. Other ingredients attributed to having a firming effect on the skin include green tea, aloe vera, beech bud extract, alpha lipoic acids, shea butter, hyaluronic acid and the very exotic sounding emu oil. Some firming and anti-aging products also contain light reflecting pigments, such as mica, to enhance the glow and make the skin look radiant.

Oily skin is identified as skin with oily areas, pronounced shininess in the T-zone, breakouts, and pores that may be clogged and enlarged. The oiliness can cause makeup to fade prematurely. Finding the right balance is key to this skincare routine.

What is a Serum?
Deciding to use a serum can depend on various factors including skin type, age or degree of damage. They are able to effectively absorb onto the skin, delivering active ingredients for maximum benefit. Depending on ingredients, serums contain anti-aging properties that help to firm, tighten, provide anti-oxidants, re-texturize, or address the signs of aging. If you decide to use a serum with your moisturizer, select one with the ingredients or benefits associated with the concerns you wish to address.