How does this ingredient work on the skin, and why is it better than its synthetic counterpart?
PATYKA helps you understand the benefits of plant-based retinol for the face.
What are the benefits of retinol for the skin?
Part of the retinoid family of cosmetic ingredients, retinol is a derivative of vitamin A.
As vitamin A cannot be naturally synthesised by the body, it must be obtained externally. Diet, dietary supplements or topical skincare enriched with vitamin A can help compensate for a deficiency. Known for acting deep within the epidermis, retinol can help address a wide range of skin concerns:
- Regulating: It helps control sebum production and reduce shine.
- Anti-ageing: It reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines while improving skin firmness and elasticity.
- Anti-dark spot: It helps prevent and reduce pigmentation spots.
- Anti-blemish: It helps combat acne by reducing blemishes, blackheads and acne scars.
- Radiance-boosting: It helps combat dullness and restore luminosity.
- Collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid booster: It promotes their natural production by the skin.
- Keratolytic: It softens the skin’s outermost layer and reduces the appearance of pores. By promoting exfoliation, it creates a “new skin” effect and smooths skin texture.
An essential anti-ageing and anti-blemish active, retinol can easily be replaced by a so-called “Retinol-Like” active to deliver comparable efficacy without compromising skin tolerance. Used daily to improve skin texture over time, or as a treatment to firm the skin and reduce pigmentation concerns, it helps restore a smooth, radiant complexion.
Plant-Based Retinol-Like: A closer look at this ultra-effective plant-based active
While the benefits of retinol for the skin are well established, it is not suitable for sensitive skin: its use is contraindicated during sun exposure, as it may cause irritation or promote the appearance of brown spots.
Furthermore, its powerful action on the epidermis makes it better suited to occasional use as a treatment rather than continuous daily application.
To deliver a high level of efficacy while offering better tolerance and absorption, PATYKA Advanced Research developed a new natural active: plant-based Retinol-Like. It is extracted from Vigna Aconitifolia, a plant native to South Asia, cultivated for the protein-rich seeds.
The plant-based retinol developed by PATYKA acts at both dermal and epidermal levels to stimulate fibroblast activity and restart the skin’s natural cell renewal process.
As effective as conventional retinol, it is above all better tolerated and much gentler on the skin.
Discover Plant-Based Retinol-Like in the Pro-Collagen Lift Night Mask
Enjoy all the benefits of plant-based Retinol-Like in this certified organic night mask. With its ultra-comfortable texture, it promotes the skin’s natural collagen production. By morning, skin appears lifted, supple and visibly younger-looking.
Key active ingredients:
- Plant-based Retinol-Like: 100% natural, this active is as powerful as retinol but gentler on the skin, effectively combating visible signs of ageing. Skin feels more supple and elastic, while wrinkles appear visibly reduced.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Pure & Natural and low molecular weight, it acts deep within the skin to stimulate dermal production of hyaluronic acid and collagen. Skin appears plumper and intensely hydrated.
- Amino acids: Naturally present in collagen fibres, they support fibroblast activity and help protect elastin fibres. Skin appears lifted and wrinkles visibly reduced.
- Vitamin C: Essential to the natural synthesis of collagen, it combats free radicals thanks to its powerful antioxidant properties. It boosts radiance and helps reduce pigmentation spots.
Application advice:
- 2 to 3 times a week, depending on your skin’s needs, apply the treatment to the face, neck and décolleté.
To help the active ingredients penetrate and tone the skin tissues, use gentle lifting movements from the inside out.
For an intensive anti-ageing action, apply the mask every evening as a one-week treatment.
Proven efficacy: The Pro-Collagen Lift Mask provides +25% collagen in the skin after just 4 nights.
Did you know about the importance of combining retinol with sun protection?
Often irritating and photosensitising, retinol is not recommended during sun exposure. While Retinol-Like has no contraindications regarding UV exposure, applying a sunscreen to the face daily is essential to protect the skin from free radicals and skin ageing.