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Product summary

"Algenist - Green Microalgae Retinol + Regenerating Serum" is effective for: Exfoliation, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging and Anti-blemish

Ingredient callouts

  • This product contains acids (gluconolactone 0.45% - 1.10%, glycolic acid 1.00% - 1.50% and lactic acid 1.20% - 1.80%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). PHAs (gluconolactone) especially are great for improving skin hydration. They might be even able to stimulate the production of skin's natural humectants and support the healthy skin microbiome.
  • This product contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): retinol 2.00% - 3.00%. Retinoids are potent multitasking actives. They work to improve and prevent early signs of aging, reduce hyperpigmentation (age spots and post-acne marks), and prevent inflamed blemishes and clogged pores. The downside of Retinoids is that they can be irritating. If you are not already using a Retinoid in your routine, it is best to start slowly and apply the Retinoid product only a few times per week. If your skin tolerates it well, you can gradually increase the frequency to daily.
  • Salicylic acid (1.00% - 1.60%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
  • Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.35% - 0.80% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
  • Humectants (sodium pca 0.30% - 0.75%, panthenol 0.35% - 0.80%, parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides 1.70% - 2.50% and glycerin 3.70% - 5.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

Price

The product retails for 85.00$ in the United States and for 115.00CA$ in Canada.

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