facetheory Retin-C Vitamin Oil O9 - Acne Scar Face Oil, Loaded With Vitamin C and Vitamin E, Gentle On Skin, Non-comedogenic Base, Vegan and Cruelty-Free, Made in the UK | 100 ml

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Facetheory are a vegan, cruelty-free skincare company. They care just as much about the planet as they do about improving the look and health of your skin. Our Scar Treatment Oil with 2% retinyl ester, vitamin C and vitamin E are incorporated into a non-comedogenic base that work together to improve the appearance of old and new scars, stretch marks, acne scars and other areas of skin discoloration. Mother Nature also created wax esters but for a totally different purpose. Chemically, a wax ester is a fatty acid + a fatty alcohol, one long molecule. Wax esters are on the outer surface of several plant leaves to give them environmental protection. 25-30% of human sebum is also wax esters to give uspeople environmental protection. If you’re on a mission to achieve better skin without blowing your life savings, Facetheory are the skincare brand for you. Facetheory are a vegan cruelty-free skincare company who are passionate about bringing affordable, sustainable skincare to their customers. Your skin health is a personal thing and Facetheory understand every person is different.

This gentle yet highly effective formulation delivers all the benefits of retinol without irritation due to the hydrating properties of oil, making it suitable for use on discoloured and scarred areas of the face and body and suitable for all skin types. When it comes to serums, the Regenacalm Serum S1 Pro is brilliant at reducing the appearance of wrinkles, blemishes and acne scars. This powerful serum contains 3% retinoid, which speeds up the renewal of skin cells, leaving you looking youthful and fresh. Alternatively, the Porebright Serum N10 with niacinamide and azelaic acid is great for balancing out your skin tone and reducing redness. Zone 2: Bulgaria, Croatia, Luxembourg, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Czechia, Italy, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland Third, jojoba oil moisturizes the skin through a unique dual action:on the one hand, it mixes with sebum and forms a thin, non-greasy, semi-occlusive layer; on the other hand, it absorbs into the skin through pores and hair follicles thendiffuses into the intercellular spaces of the outer layer of the skin to make it soft and supple. The types of products you’re recommended (such as cleansers, scrubs, moisturisers or serums) will depend on your answers too. Once you’ve decided on your products, you can keep your skincare regime consistent by signing up to a subscription of your favourite Facetheory skincare products. You get to choose how often your items are delivered to you, and you’ll get a whopping 15% discount and free delivery too.Free of parabens, silicones, PEGs, SLS, SLES, and mineral oils. Vegan and cruelty-free. Made in the UK. Massage in a few drops of Retin-C into problem areas as required, concentrating on scarring, fine lines, dark spots and areas of hyperpigmentation. Follow with your moisturiser. Some people may need to gradually accustom their skin to this product. Test first on a small area first and if any reaction occurs discontinue use. This product contains retinol, which may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards. Please don't use this product if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding. Please refer to leaflet for directions and warnings, and read carefully before your first use. As we wrote in our lengthy retinol description the problem is that the conversion is not terriblyeffective. The evidence that RP is still an effective anti-aging ingredient is not very strong, in fact, it's weak. Dr. Leslie Baumann in her fantastic Cosmetic Dermatologybook writes that RP is topically ineffective. Free From: Animal ingredients, benzalkonium chloride, benzophenones/benzophenone derivatives, bisphenol a (BPA), butoxyethanol, BHT, carbomer, coal tar dyes, -cones, ethanolamines (MEA/DEA/TEA), formaldehyde, hydroquinone, liquid petrolatum, methyl cellosolve, methylisothiazolinone, methylchloroisothiazolinone, mercury, mercury compounds, mineral oil, oxybenzone, parabens, paraffin oil, phenoxyethanol, phthalates, polyethylene glycol (PEGs), resorcinol, siloxanes, sodium nitrite, sulfates, thimerosal, triclosan, triclocarban. Facetheory products contain a high concentration of actives, so only a small amount is required per use.

Facetheory provide all the products you need to look after your skin and target problem areas. Their range includes moisturisers, cleansers, toners and serums. Many of their products can come naturally fragranced or unfragranced, so you can choose which is best for your skin. They also offer a make-up collection, which includes foundation, lip colour, blusher and make-up brushes.Dr. Leslie Baumann wrote a great review of the debate and summarized the research available about retinyl palmitatehere. It seems that there is a study showing RP being photo protective against UVB rays but there is also a study showingRP causing DNA damage and cytotoxicity in association with UVA. However, if you don’t even know where to start when it comes to buying products for your face (perhaps you’ve never really bothered with skincare, or maybe you’ve tried everything and nothing seems to work), Facetheory’s routine builder is a hugely helpful tool. By just answering a few simple questions, Facetheory will recommend a regime for you which has at least three stages. We think that the truth lies somewhere in the middle, and we agree with Dr. Baumann's conclusion: " sufficient evidence to establish a causal link between RP and skin cancer has not been produced. Nor, I’m afraid, are there any good reasons to recommend the use of RP". We would addespeciallyduring the day! OLIVE SQUALANE: A clear, odorless, natural emollient that works to soften skin. Sustainably derived from olives. RETINOL (RETINYL PALMITATE): Retinol has been proven to speed up skin cell renewal, softening fine lines and tightening pores. This product contains retinyl palmitate, a stabilised ester of retinol. Esters of retinol are associated with less sun sensitivity than retinol.

Facetheory Scar Treatment Oil contains 2% retinyl ester, vitamin C and vitamin E, that are incorporated into a non-comedogenic base. They work together to improve the appearance of old and new scars, stretch marks, acne scars and other areas of skin discolouration. This retinol oil blends 2% retinoid and vitamins C and E with a non-comedogenic base to expedite skin cell shedding and renewal. Perfect for acne scars, stretch marks, and other areas of skin discoloration. Suitable for all skin types. Get a text within an hour of delivery. Redirect to a neighbour or parcelshop or request to leave in a safe place.Regarding conversion, we can cite onlya manufacturers claimsaying thatEAC is metabolized in the skin into pure ascorbic acid (and the ascorbic acid content of EAC is very high - 86,4% - compared to the usual 50-60% Vitamin C content of other derivatives). This Scar Treatment Oil with 2% retinyl ester, vitamin C and vitamin E are incorporated into a non-comedogenic base that work together to improve the appearance of old and new scars, stretch marks, acne scars and other areas of skin discoloration. But if you want an oil which will specifically help improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks and acne scars, the Retin-C Vitamin Scar Treatment Oil O9 is highly recommended. Containing retinyl ester, vitamin C and vitamin E, this product is suitable for all skin types due to its gentle formula.