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2% Granactive Retinoid in Squalane
Granactive is an advanced Retinoid that has been shown to improve signs of aging without any irritation that retinoids can cause.
2% Granactive serum contains 0.2% Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Our Granactive Serum is made in a light oil base(non-comedogenic) formula that can be layered with other products easily.
We have also included carotenoids from Tomato that are anti-inflammatory and reduce free radical damage on the skin.
Shelf life: 18months
- Cruelty-Free
- Essential oil-Free, Fragrance-Free
- Acne-prone skin may experience a temporary increase in acne during the first few weeks of using any form of retinoid including those used in this formulation.
- It is not safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Why use Granactive over other forms of Retinoid
Granactive seems to be much less irritating than many retinoids but at the same time effective - How to start using Retinoids?
2 Week + 2 Week + 2 Week Plan
First two weeks - twice a week
Second Two weeks - Alternate Days
Next two weeks - 5-6 days a week
Granactive seems to be much less irritating than many retinoids but at the same time effective - How to layer it up with other products?
Wash your face, apply moisturiser, then apply retinoid. You can layer it with Niacinamide or Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Antioxidant Serum)
Don't use acids at the same time/day as Retinoids. You can use alternate days. If you are experienced users then give a gap of 15 min between an acid and Retinoid. - What's the right age to start using retinoids?
If you have acne issues you can start in teens, else you can start in late 20s
There is no harm starting retinoids early.
Products are shipped in 1-2 working days and will reach you in 3-4 working days based on your location
notes from the lab
skin type
- Aging Skin, Oily Skin, Dry Skin, Combination Skin
how
- Apply 2-3 drops in the evening. You can add 2-3 drops of this oil to your moisturiser and apply. Start with twice a week for the first 2 weeks . Then make it an alternate day for the next 2 weeks, later based on your skin tolerance you can use it daily.
how much
- Use a few times a week, gradually increase the usage until skin develops tolerance.
- Use 1 to 2 drops.
when
- PM
ph
- NA
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Granactive Retinoid (also referred to as 'the novel retinoid') helps renew skin plumpness, elasticity, and hydration to provide a radiant and fresh appearance. They've been proven in studies to encourage cellular turnover and stimulate collagen production. It also stimulates skin cell proliferation, which restores thickness to the skin, making it firm & youthful.
Carotenoids are good antioxidants for the skin and are found in several plants. Carotenoids can stimulate collagen and elastin in the skin to increase its density, elasticity, and firmness. It can help reduce skin pigmentation by decreasing the size of melanocytes and melanin levels. Carotenoids help stimulate epidermal regeneration helping to soften and smooth skin.
Vitamin E is the name given to [a] family of oil-soluble antioxidants. It contains alpha-tocopherol, a major powerhouse antioxidant that protects your skin from free radicals while simultaneously moisturizing. Vitamin E also has anti-inflammatory properties which naturally enhance the skin's regeneration process, thus often alleviating discoloration and pigmentation.