INCI Name: Retinyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol Common Name: Vitamin A Palmitate A potent antioxidant that improves the skin’s appearance, texture and radiance. Can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. .shg-rich-text ul { list-style-position: outside !important; } PRODUCT DESCRIPTION A yellow to brownish yellow, thick oily liquid which can crystallise at room temperature. It is stabilised with Tocopherol. It is also known as Retinyl Palmitate. According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Database (Cosing), the functions of Vitamin A are: Skin Conditioning. To view more information, visit the Cosing Database here.. HOW TO USE IT Use up to 0.5%. Oil soluble so cannot be used in water only products. It is not heat stable so must be used in Stage 3 (below 40°C) . when making creams and lotions. Vitamin A can easily solidify in the bottle at room temperature. To use it, stand the bottle in a mug of warm water to loosen it up. Do not use boiling water as this can damage the Vitamin A. As soon as it is pourable, pour out the amount you need. Store in a cool, dark place or in the refrigerator. Skin Care Excellent for conditioning the skin and can help to increase the skin’s natural elasticity and also help to repair the damage to the skin. As a powerful antioxidant, it helps to protect the cell membranes from free radical damage. Excellent to use in products for dry and mature skin as it helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Use in anti ageing creams, lotions and serums. It nourishes the skin and is soothing for skin complaints. Very useful in anti-acne products as clears the pores to help stop breakouts. It also improves the appearance of blemishes to give the skin a more even tone and luminosity. Even skin that has been damaged by too much sun can be revitalised by using Vitamin A Palmitate. CAUTIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS High levels or regular usage of Vitamin A is not advised if you are pregnant. Do not use on children under the age of 7 years and do not use on babies at all. Different assessors have varying opinions on safety levels for adults. We have found that 0.5% is generally acceptable. If you are unsure, consult your safety assessor. RECIPES & BLENDS Works very well when used with Wu Zhu Extract in a cream or lotion to give radiance to the skin. Click on the links below to be directed to great recipes featuring Vitamin A Palmitate. Anti-Wrinkle Face Serum Facial Serum For Acne Prone Skin Spray Body Lotion Vitamin Bath TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS Here is a link to all non-batch-specific documents for this product: Link to Technical Documents If you have any questions about the documents or need the Certificate of Analysis (COA) for a product that you have received, please request it here.
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