Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum with Retinol

SKIN RECOVERY Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum is what your skin needs to be hydrated, softer and younger-looking. This high-performance, silky-smooth serum contains an ideal assortment of beneficial ingredients for dry skin to reestablish a dewy, hydrated glow and improve the appearance of wrinkles. It has a luxuriously rich texture and absorbs easily into skin.

Bathes dry, parched skin in wrinkle-smoothing retinol and hydrating, antioxidant-enriched plant oils. Smooths, softens, and fights the appearance of visible signs of environmental damage and aging as it helps strengthen skin so it’s better able to combat environmental attack and future signs of aging. Formulated to be gentle enough for sensitive skin, including for skin prone to eczema.

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Smooth a few drops onto face, neck and eye area before face moisturizer (or use alone). For optimal results, use AM and PM. For daytime, follow with a broad-spectrum face sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater.

Key Ingredients: Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane, Tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Adenosine, Tocotrienols, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Bisabolol, Cranberry Seed Oil, Astaxanthin, Glycine Soja Oil, Retinol, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Olive Oil/Olive Fruit Oil, Grape Seed Extract, Evening Primrose Oil, Green Tea, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract

All Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane (Silicone, Emollient, Solvent | Good), Dimethicone (Silicone, Emollient | Best), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (Emollient, Texture Enhancer, Solvent | Good), Olea Europaea Fruit Oil (Emollient, Plant Extracts, Antioxidant | Good), Tocopherol (Antioxidant | Best), Retinol (Antioxidant, Retinoids | Best), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Antioxidant | Best), Bisabolol (Plant Extracts, Antioxidant | Best), Tocotrienols (Antioxidant | Best), Adenosine (Plant Extracts | Best), Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane (Antioxidant | Best), Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract (Plant Extracts, Antioxidant | Best), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil (Antioxidant, Emollient, Plant Extracts | Best), Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract (Plant Extracts, Antioxidant | Best), Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Stearyl Dimethicone (Silicone, Polymer, Texture Enhancer | Good), Astaxanthin (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts, Coloring Agent/Pigment | Best), Glycine Soja Oil (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts, Emollient | Best), Oenothera Biennis Oil (Emollient, Plant Extracts, Antioxidant | Best), Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil (Plant Extracts, Emollient, Antioxidant | Best), Rubus Idaeus (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Elaeis Guineensis Oil (Emollient, Plant Extracts, Antioxidant | Best)

Ingredient Spotlight:

• Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil: Plant-derived emollient oil that improves hydration and helps protect skin from pro-aging damage like dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles. Does not replace common UV filters. A lightweight, plant-derived oil also known as raspberry seed oil; Best known for emollient and antioxidant properties; Prevents water loss to help boost skin hydration
• Tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane: A turmeric root-derived ingredient that belongs to a group of antioxidants known as curcuminoids. It possesses calming, antioxidants, and discoloration-improving traits. Occurs naturally in the root of the turmeric plant; Native to India and has a long history of use in Ayurvedic medicine; A synthetic form is used in skin care due to the natural ingredient’s strong yellow color
• Tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane: One of a group of soothing natural ingredients known as curcuminoids. Derived from the root of the turmeric plant, research has shown this antioxidant has multiple skin-soothing and tone-improving benefits. Occurs naturally in the root of the turmeric plant; Native to India and has a long history of use in Ayurvedic medicine; A synthetic form is used in skin care due to the natural ingredient’s strong yellow color
• Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate: Highly stable form of vitamin C that protects skin from oxidative damage and collagen breakdown. Oil-soluble, more stable form of vitamin C; Can help preserve’s skin collagen; Antioxidant helps fight damaging free radicals
• Adenosine: Known for wrinkle-smoothing and skin-soothing benefits. Adenosine is also naturally present in skin, allowing for ideal biocompatibility. Helps improve the visible appearance of wrinkles; Has soothing properties; Also smooths skin's surface
• Tocotrienols: Compounds of vitamin E that offer powerful antioxidant and soothing benefits. Can be naturally or synthetically derived. Potent, stable forms of vitamin E; Considered powerful antioxidants; Known to offer skin-conditioning + soothing benefits
• Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract: The Latin name for the flower extract of a type of chamomile. It has soothing and antioxidant properties. AKA chamomile flower extract; Helps protect skin from environmental aggressors; Soothes skin
• Bisabolol: Soothing ingredient with significant skin-calming properties. Can be derived from plants (such as chamomile) or made synthetically. Skin-soothing ingredient; May offer some discoloration-fading properties; Commonly derived from chamomile
• Cranberry Seed Oil: Fragrance-free plant oil rich in beneficial omegas and antioxidants which offer skin-softening and soothing properties. Skin-soothing plant oil (fragrance-free); Rich in nourishing omegas fatty acids; Delivers vitamin E to strengthen skin
• Astaxanthin: This naturally occurring chemical has potent antioxidant properties and helps boost sunscreen protection. Natural pigment found in algae, fungi, and bacteria; Also found in aquatic organisms; Rich source of antioxidants
• Glycine Soja Oil: Glycine soja (soybean) oil is a non-fragrant plant oil with multiple uses for skin. AKA soybean oil; Non-fragrant plant oil with multiple uses for skin; Has skin-smoothing emollient properties
• Retinol: One of the most recognized anti-aging ingredients, this powerhouse has multiple benefits for skin. With over seven decades of research proving its effectiveness, it’s used in several strengths and types of products to deliver visible results. Name for the entire vitamin A molecule; Research proves its anti-aging abilities; Helps tell skin how to look and behave younger
• Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane: Found in the root of the turmeric plant and lab-made for many skin care uses, this compound delivers potent antioxidant, soothing, and discoloration-reducing benefits to skin. Occurs naturally in the root of the turmeric plant; Native to India and has a long history of use in Ayurvedic medicine; A synthetic form is used in skin care due to the natural ingredient’s strong yellow color
• Olive Oil/Olive Fruit Oil: Emollient plant oil similar to many other non-fragrant plant oils. An emollient, non-fragrant plant oil also called Olea Europaea (Olive) fruit oil; Beneficial for dry skin because of its fatty acid content; Contains phenolic compounds that provide antioxidant benefits
• Grape Seed Extract: This extract from the seeds of the common grape has numerous benefits for skin, including anti-aging, soothing, and dark spot-fighting properties. Rich source of antioxidants; Contains anti-aging resveratrol; Promotes hydration from an improved barrier
• Evening Primrose Oil: Can have significant soothing and emollient benefits for skin. Also known as Oenothera biennis oil; Non-fragrant plant oil; Its fatty acids can have significant skin-soothing benefits
• Green Tea: Research has established that topical application of green tea leaves or extracts have many benefits for skin, including anti-aging properties. Has anti-aging and soothing benefits; Contains antioxidant epigallocatechin gallate; Helps improve the appearance of sun-damaged skin
• Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract: Antioxidant-rich extract from the bearberry plant, noted for anti-aging and skin tone evening benefits. Antioxidant-rich plant extract; Helps visibly minimize premature skin aging; Rich in arbutin to mitigate uneven tone

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