0.3% retinol facial oil
- taralee

- Apr 12, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: May 13, 2022
Formula;

10% papaya oil
10% watermelon oil
0.5% vitamin E oil
10% rosehip seed oil
10% olive squalane
21.5% apricot kernel oil
Directions;
combine all ingredients together and mix
pour into a dark bottle to help keep light out (light can degrade retinol)
Natural PH of product - this is an anhydrous product and anhydrous products don't have a ph.
Benefits/Purpose of each ingredient
oil soluble retinol FSS - this is an oil soluble liposome of retinol. retinol can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Can fade age spots, soften skin, and even fight acne. Retinol does cause sun sensitivity so make sure you are wearing a sunscreen when using this. Retinol can also irritate the skin, so if you experience irritation this is normal. If it is to irritating please wash off the product.
papaya oil - high in vitamins A, C, & E. helps firm skin, remove blemishes, and even skin tone.
watermelon oil - has moisturizing regenerating and restoring properties
vitamin E oil - an antioxidant that protects cells against the effects of free radicals. Helps maintain skins health. Promotes the growth of new skin. Can soothe skin and prevent dryness, itching, flaking, and burning, it promotes the look of a youthful, radiant complexion as well. Helps keep oils fresh and from going rancid.
rosehip seed oil - trans-retinoic acid is a natural form of vitamin A naturally found in rosehip seed oil. vitamin -A has been found to help treat acne along with signs of aging. said to help reduce irritation.
caprylic capric triglyceride - emollient ester that moisturizes skin and reduces the greasiness of product.
olive squalane - emollient ester that moisturizes skin and reduces the greasiness of product.
evening primrose oil - it promotes a healthy, clear, rejuvenated complexion with enhanced radiance and addresses roughness, wrinkles, redness, dryness, and irritation.
apricot kernel oil - improves skin tone, softens skin and helps with fine lines wrinkles and blemishes.
Substitutions;
substituting ingredients will change the final feel, viscosity, and overall effect of final product. percentages and formulating procedure may need to change with substitutions.
oil soluble retinol FSS - no sub
papaya oil - any oil of choice
watermelon oil - any oil of choice
vitamin E oil - no sub
rosehip seed oil - any oil of choice
caprylic capric triglyceride - any other emollient ester like c12-15 alkyl benzoate, coco caprylate, jojoba esters 15, or any oil
olive squalane - any other emollient ester like c12-15 alkyl benzoate, coco caprylate, jojoba esters 15, or any oil
evening primrose oil - any oil of choice
apricot kernel oil - any oil of choice




Comments