
Obagi Medical Retivance Skin Rejuvenating Complex is a product with 18 ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Extract, Water, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate and 8 more.
Contains: Vitamins - Tocopheryl Acetate; Antioxidant - Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol;
Organic score: 39% natural, 33% chemical. Vegan - No; Cruelty free - No; Reef safe - Yes;
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Cyclopentasiloxane is a fluid silicone. It’s non-greasy and doesn’t have any scent or color. It evaporates pretty fast which makes this ingredient essential when it comes to making products that have to dry quickly. It also gives a nice silky feeling when you apply the product to the skin and hair. It leaves a thin film that protects the skin after evaporation.
Cyclopentasiloxane is chemically neutral, meaning it doesn’t react with other components.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.
It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.
Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.
This oil consists of Olein and Linoleic acids mostly. It also contains a lot of Tocopherol. That's why it's a great component to counter ageing. It soaks into the skin pretty fast without leaving an oily film. It makes the skin feel silky and helps to recover hydro-lipid layer, increases its firmness and elasticity.

Tocopheryl Acetate is a form of Vitamine E. It’s used as an alternative to Tocopherol because it is more stable in the formulation. It has all the positive effects of Tocopherol plus better stability. It’s a brilliant component. It conditions and nourishes the skin helping it to resist aging. It also helps to protect the skin from the sun. High concentrations of Tocopheryl Acetate can lead to irritation and allergic reactions.
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