Name: Sesderma - SESRETINAL Mature Skin Crema Gel
Brand: Sesderma

What can the product work for?

Works for

Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Anti-blemish
Exfoliation
Anti-oxidation

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

improves skin firmness and elasticity, increases epidermal turnover and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinal, retinol, bakuchiol, glycolic acid.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-oligopeptide-1.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

retinol 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating

bakuchiol 0.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation

glycolic acid 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

improves skin firmness and elasticity, increases epidermal turnover and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.

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This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinal, retinol.

In addition, this product contains bakuchiol, glycolic acid, mandelic acid. This ingredient (ingredients) might help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the effect, if any, is likely to be small.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glucosamine hcl, glycyrrhetinic acid.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

retinol 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating

bakuchiol 0.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation

mandelic acid 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

improves skin firmness and elasticity, increases epidermal turnover and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glucosamine hcl, glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, elaeis guineensis oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-oligopeptide-1, paraffinum liquidum

sodium hyaluronate 1% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

dimethicone 1.9% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-oligopeptide-1 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinal, retinol. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

In addition, this product contains bakuchiol. It can help in reducing blemishes, even though it is less effective.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycolic acid, mandelic acid

retinol 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating

bakuchiol 0.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation

retinal 0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating

Exfoliation

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid, mandelic acid, retinol.

retinol 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating

mandelic acid 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid

glycolic acid 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (bakuchiol, glycyrrhetinic acid, retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - lycium barbarum fruit extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

bakuchiol 0.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation

retinol 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating

glycyrrhetinic acid 0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation

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gluconolactone 0.55% - 0.8%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

retinol 0.5% - 0.75%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Exfoliation, Mattifying, Anti-blemish

Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating

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alcohol 1.4% - 1.7%

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Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

retinal 0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging

One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

isostearyl isostearate 2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic

triticum vulgare germ extract 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

isodecyl neopentanoate 4.8% - 5.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.

glycerin 4.4% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Water, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Paraffinum liquidum, Isostearyl isostearate, Ceteth-20, Dimethicone, Titanium dioxide, Alcohol, Zinc chloride, Sodium hyaluronate, Retinal, Nicotiana benthamiana sh-polypedtide-7, Niacin, Mandelic acid, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Glycolic acid, Glucosamine hcl, Unknown, Bidens pilosa extract, Bakuchiol, Nicotiana benthamiana sh-polypeptide-15 hexapeptide-40, Unknown, Hexapeptide-47, Nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-oligopeptide-1, Gluconolactone, Lecithin, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Glyceryl stearate, Arachidyl alcohol, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Dimethicone/bis-isobutyl ppg-20 crosspolymer, Behenyl alcohol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Polysilicone-11, Xanthan gum, Tocopheryl acetate, Arachidyl glucoside, Polysorbate 20, Disodium edta, Sodium cholate, Triethanolamine, Sea salt, Silica, Isoceteth-10, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Dipotassium phosphate, Sodium hydroxide, Glyceryl oleate, Tromethamine, Citric acid, Hydrochloric acid, Potassium phosphate, Retinol, Unknown, Elaeis guineensis oil, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Lactic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Parfum

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Key ingredients	retinol paraffinum liquidum +18 more	Common: retinal retinol +1 more Other: salicylic acid niacinamide +9 more	Common: retinol bakuchiol +4 more Other: linoleic acid copernicia cerifera wax +8 more	Common: retinol bakuchiol +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more	Common: retinol bakuchiol +1 more Other: panthenol helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more	Common: retinol bakuchiol +5 more Other: ferulic acid adenosine +18 more	Common: retinol bakuchiol +5 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-2 tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +15 more	Common: retinol bakuchiol +2 more Other: ceramide np glycine soja oil +3 more	Common: retinol bakuchiol +2 more Other: retinyl retinoate anhydroxylitol +11 more	Common: retinol dimethicone +6 more Other: decapeptide-22 niacinamide +10 more	Common: retinol glycolic acid +2 more Other: ethylhexyl hydroxystearate magnesium aspartate +4 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +23 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	humulus lupulus extract Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +13 more	salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +4 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +32 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +26 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? jasminum officinale flower extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	tanacetum annuum flower oil Has skin benefit? anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +14 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? isodecyl neopentanoate Has skin benefit? +65 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? c13-16 isoparaffin Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? carthamus tinctorius seed oil Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? methyl glucose sesquistearate Has skin benefit? +66 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +70 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? cocoglycerides Has skin benefit? +48 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +33 more

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Sesderma SESRETINAL Mature Skin Crema Gel

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Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

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Moisturizing

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Anti-blemish

Exfoliation

Anti-oxidation

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