1 LT 1% Vitamin A Palmitate (Retinol) In Sunflower Oil

Ingredients: Sunflower Oil, DL-alpha-Tocopherol, Vitamin A Palmitate

INCI Ingredient List:  Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Retinyl Palmitate

Origin: Vitamin A Palmitate is classified as a synthetic vitamin as it goes through several steps of synthesis that use a mixture of both naturally derived (vegetable) and chemically synthesised materials. None of the ingredients are animal derived.

Background Information: Also called “The Normaliser”, Vitamin A Palmitate has attracted great interest in recent years as it is the active agent for treatment of aging skin in beauty care. Vitamin A promotes the enzyme activity in the skin. It thickens the epidermis and can regenerate skin prematurely aged by UV-radiation. This product can also assist in increasing the skin’s elasticity and the reversal of photodamage.

Appearance: Colourless to slightly yellow coloured to mobile liquid

Assay: Contains 1% Vitamin A Palmitate

Activity: Contains Vitamin A Palmitate 1.7 MIU/g

Odour: Characteristic (almost odourless)

Solubility: Oil soluble

Benefits:

• Improves skin texture
• Regulates cell turn-over
• Deeply hydrates
• Enhances skin barrier protection
• Increases the thickness and elasticity of skin
• Reduces the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles
• Evens skin tone

 

Skincare

• Oil based formulations
• Moisturisers
• Lotions
• Body Butters
• Scrubs

Haircare

• Shampoos
• Conditioners

Recommendations:

• Dry/mature skin
• Sundamaged skin
• Ageing skin
• Pigmented skin
• Acne

Formulation Tips: 

• For Cold Process, add to the oil phase
• For Hot Process, add at cool down phase below 40°C

CAUTIONS : 

Avoid contact with the eyes. If you do get product in your eye, rinse thoroughly with cool water. Patch test prior to use. If irritation occurs discontinue to use the product.

Note: Do not use during pregnancy

Storage: Store in cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Free from Sulphates, Free from Parabens, Free from Mineral Oils, Free from Artificial Colours and Fragrances, Vegan Friendly