+FUL Retinol 1% Serum is a product with 24 ingredients: Water, Butylene Glycol, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Polysorbate-20, Retinol (Vitamin A), Hydrogenated Lecithin, Methylparaben, BHT, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben and 14 more.
Contains: Vitamins - Retinol (Vitamin A); Retinoids - Retinol (Vitamin A); Antioxidant - Retinol (Vitamin A), BHT, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract;
Organic score: 21% natural, 71% chemical. Vegan - No; Cruelty free - No; Reef safe - No;
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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.
Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.
Polysorbate 20 doesn’t have any notable skin benefits but is used in cosmetics quite often. Manufacturers use it for formulation purposes. It improves the scent, texture, and feel of the product.
Methylparaben is an effective preservative. It is a controversial ingredient in terms of safety. In 2006 there was a laboratory test showed that this component can increase the sun sensitivity of the skin cells. That’s why it’s a good idea to use sunscreen after you use this component.
BHT is a stabilizer and antioxidant. It helps to keep the product fresh for a long time, preventing the oxidization of components. It is stable even in high temperatures, that’s why it’s an essential component in some products. It also protects the skin from free radicals. As for safety, the component isn't researched very well. It’s considered to be safe in low concentrations. But there is still not enough scientific data collected.
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