AE-SC - RADIANT RESILIENCE MOISTURIZER

WHAT IT IS:

HIGHLIGHTED INGREDIENTS:

• Ferulic Acid is an anti-oxidant found in the cell walls of plants such as rice and oats and the seeds of apples and oranges, where it plays a key role in the plants’ protection and self-preservation.

• Resveratrol is a natural polyphenol and powerful anti-oxidant.

• Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 is designed to communicate with healthy skin cells in order to keep them acting in a healthy manner.

• Retinol and Retinyl Palmitate support cellular renewal and the revitalization of dull skin.

Ingredients:  Aqua (Purified Water), Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Dimethylaminoethanol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Ferula Foetida (Asafoetida) Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/ Leaf Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinol, Yeast Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Ferulic Acid, Resveratrol. pH 6.5 - 7.0

Directions for Use:  For best results, start by using this glycolic product every other night. Daily use may cause irritation for some skin types. If irritation occurs, reduce frequency to every other day or three times weekly, adjusting as your skin builds tolerance. Apply in a light circular motion to freshly cleansed and toned face, neck and décolleté avoiding direct contact with eyes. Moisturizer application
should follow serum application, if used. Allow time to absorb prior to makeup application. 

*** IF IRRITATION OCCURS, DISCONTINUE USE AND CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN

WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW:

- Resveratrol, a potent polyphenol and antioxidant, helps protect the skin from environmental damage while promoting a youthful glow. Combined with Ferulic Acid, Peptides, Retinol, and Retinyl Palmitate, this powerful blend supports cellular renewal, improves skin texture, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and revitalizes dull, tired skin for a smoother, more radiant complexion.

- When retinol is used in a small amount in daily moisturizers, it can still offer benefits without overwhelming the skin. Here’s why it can work effectively and safely, even in a daytime product:

1. Low Concentration: When retinol is used in low concentrations, it is gentler on the skin and less likely to cause the irritation often associated with higher doses of retinol products. Low doses offer milder exfoliating and cell-renewing effects, which can help improve skin texture and tone over time.
2. Stability in Formulation: Modern formulations often combine retinol with stabilizing ingredients or encapsulate it to protect it from breaking down in light. This allows for a more gradual release, making it safer and more effective during the day.
3. Enhanced Benefits Over Time: Even in small amounts, retinol can stimulate collagen production and accelerate cell turnover. When included in a daily moisturizer, it provides a subtle, consistent boost to skin rejuvenation that, over time, helps reduce fine lines, smooths texture, and can even improve pigmentation.
4. Complementary Ingredients: Daily moisturizers with retinol often include antioxidants, SPF, or soothing agents like hyaluronic acid, which can counterbalance retinol’s sensitivity to light and protect the skin. Antioxidants also help defend against free radicals, which are another factor in skin aging.
5. Consistency Without Overuse: Using a tiny amount daily in a moisturizer allows for consistent but minimal retinol exposure, helping the skin gradually adapt and minimizing the chance of irritation. This steady approach can yield benefits without the typical “retinol reaction” some experience from concentrated nighttime treatments.

So, small amounts of retinol in daily moisturizers serve to provide a gentle anti-aging effect. While sun protection is still essential, the formulation makes it more practical for daytime use.

RECOMMENDED FOR RADIANT, MATURE, OILY/COMBINATION SKIN

AE-SC - RADIANT RESILIENCE MOISTURIZER