There are many forms of retinol, retinal and vitamin A based skincare on the market. The formulation and type of retinal matters for the longevity of skin health. Have you ever tried a vitamin A based product that leaves your skin feel dry, sensitive, burning, flakey or more red? Often times it’s from using an inflammatory form of retinol.
At Neves we work with brands that focus on less inflammatory reactions with retinaldehyde or our Alpharet line from Skinbetter. In this blog I’m going to discuss how retinaldehyde, the basis of our Signature Nano Channel Facials and serums we often recommend for home care.
All retinoids that sit in the epidermis can oxidize over approximately 48 hours which can result in DNA damage. However research shows Retinaldehyde or sometimes called Retinal, is the safest and most effective form of Vitamin A. It will stimulate collagen in amounts equal to retinoic acid, and requires only one step in our skin to convert to vitamin A. This can reverse physical alterations involved in skin aging and photoaging with pronounced effects on epidermal thickness and cutaneous elasticity.
In addition, Retinal does not break out in the presence of the sun avoiding further DNA damage. It is a sun safe formulation meaning you can use it all year long without needing to avoid the sun.
What sets Osmosis apart from other retinals on the market is the delivery system. A technology that uses liposomal delivery systems that incapsulate the active ingredient ensuring the the actives reach the dermis six times more effectively than those without a delivery system in place.
To further breakdown Osmosis retinals let’s take a closer look at Correct MD, our preventative retinal serum. Correct delivers pharmaceutical grade liposomes that nourish the skin from within while soothing ingredients gently restore and balance hydration. This formulation blend of collagen stimulators, amino acids, and antioxidants offers long-lasting skin rejuvenation.
Some of the key ingredients and how they work:
RETINALDEHYDE: performs to enhance skin renewal for a smoother complexion. Helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and increases cell turnover.
PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE: supports cell membrane structure, adds hydration and nourishment to the skin
CHLORELLA: protects the skins environmental damage, supports detoxification, and may stimulate new blood vessel formation
NIACINAMIDE: improves redness, tone and fine lines while increasing blood flow to areas of the skin
BETA GLUCAN: stimulates immune cell activity for antibacterial effects, increases moisture properties and addresses scar remodeling
HYDROXYPROLINE: crucial for collagen stability and contributes to improved elasticity for firmer skin
Our Four Favorite Retinal Based On Skin Concerns
Clarify - Clearing Retinal Serum
Our lowest concentration of retinaldehyde helps to address breakout prone skin while improving cell turnover. It works with the skin to normalize oil production, improve detoxification, calm inflammation, restore the epidermal barrier, and accelerate the healing process of blemishes for a flawless finish. This serum can also be used as a spot treatment for stubborn blemishes
Calm - Gentle Retinal Serum
The ultimate soothing serum for sensitive skin. A sun-safe, anti-aging formula with liposomal-delivered collagen-targeting ingredients and antioxidants. Essential nutrients restore a youthful complexion without irritation, making it gentle enough for rosacea. Embrace the barrier-supporting nutrients and let your skin flourish with renewed radiance and tranquility. Best for sensitive skin types.
Correct MD - Preventative Retinal Serum
Transformative benefits with .083% Retinaldehyde. This game-changer delivers pharmaceutical-grade liposomes that nourish your skin from within while soothing ingredients gently restore and balance hydration. A fusion of collagen stimulators, amino acids, and antioxidants offers long-lasting rejuvenation and protection for a radiant, youthful look. A good serum to start with for youthful skin.
Renew MD - Advanced Retinal Serum
Revamp your skin with a transformative formula of 0.165% Retinaldehyde, clinically recognized for its ability to match retinoic acid in collagen stimulation. The pharmaceutical-grade liposomes deliver proprietary nutrients deep into the skin, helping to nourish and remodel it from within. With savvy ingredients that gently soothe, restore, and balance hydration, witness remarkable and lasting changes. Promotes the benefits of collagen stimulators, amino acids, and antioxidants, fortified with UVB protection and barrier repair, and rejuvenation. We often advance clients up to Renew after using Correct MD for a more advanced retinal solution. Renew is an industry favorite and won the 2023 Aesthetician’s Choice award for Favorite Retinal Serum.
Why We Love Osmosis Retinals
Our customers tolerate this formulation better than other forms such as tretinoin, retin-a, or any other form of retinol on the market. It’s meant and safe for daily use, will not thin the skin over time and can perform with added benefits of hydration, skin calming and soothing to add vibrancy to the skin.
In addition to our serums you’ll find an even higher concentration of retinaldehyde in our Nano Channel based facials or our At Home Facial kits. This syringe infusion peel generates a 30-day collagen production increase and is a fantastic option used to boost/speed the results of our facial protocols. It is unique because it avoids damaging the epidermis by penetrating several high-dose active ingredients into the dermis through liposomal delivery.
This Facial Infusion enhances results for acne, aging, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation and can be customized by adding powder blends and actives for increased correction. Our most beloved and sought after facial experience which is now available in an At Home Facial kit if you are unable to come to the studio for a facial appointment. We ask for you to start with the Starter Kit to ensure you have all the tools needed to successfully perform the facial. We also provide video demonstration and course instructions so you’ll feel confident performing the facial on yourself at home.
Proof is in the use! Give Osmosis Retinals a try and see how your skin begins to transform. I personally, have been using Osmosis retinaldehyde for over 6 years now and refuse to skip a month of the facial syringe because the results are astounding for long lasting skin transformation.
