Skin In the Game- 1% Retinol Serum *UPDATED* 
 
Skin Types: Oily, Comination, Dry, Normal but not Sensitive 
 
Size: 1oz bottle in airless treatment pump that protects the product from air and light penetration 
 
DO NOT USE IF PREGNANT OR NURSING- consult your physician first
 
Always test product on a small area of skin (behind ear or in bend of arm) to be sure you have no allergic relations,  prior to full application. 
 
CAUTION: 
This product contains Retinol which should be avoided prior to sun exposure. Retinols reveal fresh, new skin which is more susceptible to UV damage. Always wear sunscreen for protection from both UVA and UVB rays and reapply every 2 hours
 
Description: 
Experience the gold standard in skin anti-aging (healthy-aging) with our newly formulated 1% Retinol Serum. This reformulation includes a new liposome delivery system which enhances penetration of the skin surface to the ideal delivery point in the epidermal and dermal layers, helping to maximize the efficacy of the retinol. 
 
This potent serum, now stronger than our previous formulation, combines the power of Vitamin A enriched with deeply hydrating aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, skin-soothing Vitamin E, nourishing jojoba oil, and antioxidant-rich green tea. This serum not only helps restore but also nourishes and protects your skin against some of the potential drying effects of retinol use.
 
Handcrafted from nature’s finest ingredients, this enhanced formulation promises stronger and more noticeable results than ever before. Embrace the natural way to youthful, glowing skin. 
 
Benefits: 
A stronger, more effective 1% Retinol concentration
GOLD STANDARD in healthy-aging/line prevention
Has shown to promote collagen growth and stimulation
Shown to promote more rapid skin turnover
Shown to promote firmer skin
Contributes to a healthy completion
Assists in helping to even out skin tone
The only ingredient that has been shown (via scientific studies) to reverse some of the signs of aging, to some extent. 
 
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU ARE NEW TO RETINOL 
If you are new to using Retinol please follow the instructions below for the best results. 
Our 1% solution is strong. Please abide by the folliwng routine: 
First Week of Use:  After you have cleansed and toned your face gently apply a half a pump size of the retinol serum 1x a week, at night,  for the first week
Second Week: If skin is responding well begin applying 2x/week, spacing a day between applications
Third Week: If skin is still responding well begin applying 3x/week, spacing a day between each application 
Fourth Week and Fifth Weeks: If you are not having any negative reactions begin applying 4x/week, skipping a day between each application
Sixth Week: If your skin is still responding well you can begin applying a hole pump, every night of the week OR every other night, giving your skin a chance to rest
If duing this routine your skin begins to respond negatively STOP your application and give your skin a rest for 3-4 days. After that, begin once again the slow process of application. Let your skin tell you how to proceed. 
Remember that it is natural if your skin begins to dry out a bit and you begin to see some exfoliation occur when you are just starting a retinol nightly routine. Don't give up, remember that your skin will begin to adjust to the retinol over time and the dryness and visual peeling will go away. In the meantime be sure to use a good moisturizer like our Restorative Facial Cream along with skin loving natural oils like our Perfecting pro-aging serum that will help lock in the moisturizer, both night and day. 
 
Instructions if you are a seasoned user of Retinol: 
Apply only a half a pump or one pump size of serum in the PM  after you cleanse & tone your face.
You can layer serums but be sure to put water based serums on before any oil based serums and/or products.
After application be sure to apply a heavier moisturizer like our Restorative Facial Cream as Retinol can cause skin to dry out, especially if you just starting your treatment. 
Only use retinol products during your night skincare regime and always apply sunscreen during the day as retinol will make your skin more sensitive to the effects of the sun.  
 
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION-COMBINING MOISTURIZERS WITH AHA*-please read:
 if you are using a Retinol product in the evening and our Retexturizing Moisturizer as your evening moisturizer PLEASE DISCONTINUE! 
DO NOT apply our Retexturizing Moisturizer (or any moisturizer with AHA's) on the same evening as you apply your Retinol Serum. Our Retexturizing Moisturizer contains AHA's and could be irritating to the skin when used with the Retinol serum on the same evening.  
Alternate nights with the Retinol Serum and on those Retinol Serum nights use a different nighttime moistuizer like our Restorative Facial Cream as your evening moisturizer. 
On the nights off of using the Retinol Serum you are welcome to use the Retextruizing Moisturizer as your nighttime moisturizer.
It is okay to use the Retexturizing Moisturizer as your dayime moisturizer, even if it is on an evening you are applying a retinol product.
 
Ingredients:
AQUA (DEIONIZED WATER), ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE (ORGANIC ALOE), HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA WATER (WITCH HAZEL DISTILLATE), GLYCERIN (KOSHER, VEGETABLE), PHENOXYETHANOL (PRESERVATIVE), ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER (THICKENER & EMULSIFIER), LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER), PENTYLENE GLYCOL(SOLVENT), ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN (PRESERVATIVE), POLYSORBATE 20(EMULSIFIER), SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL (ORGANIC JOJOBA), RETINOL (VITAMIN A), CAESALPINIA SPINOSA GUM (TARA, BOTANICAL HYALURONIC ACID), ALCOHOL(fatty alcohol), TRITICUM VULGARE GERM OIL (WHEAT GERM OIL), POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CAUSTIC SODA), TOCOPHEROL (VITAMIN E), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), PROPOLIS EXTRACT (SKIN NUTRIENT), POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT (GOTU KOLA), EQUISETUM ARVENSE EXTRACT (HORSETAIL), GERANIUM MACULATUM EXTRACT (WILD GERANIUM), TARAXACUM OFFICINALE EXTRACT (ORGANIC DANDELION), CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT (ORGANIC GREEN TEA), CARRAGEENAN (thickener), HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE(geling agent).