ABSOLUTE A VERSUS ABSOLUTE A+ RETINAL SERUM

You want to take advantage of the numerous benefits of the well-aging and anti-blemish active ingredient retinal for your skin. In the article, you will learn which DR. EMI ARPA SKIN serum with encapsulated retinal is best suited for your skin type, what application concentrations mean, and you can decide which active ingredient you want to integrate into your skincare routine.

Well-aging and clearer skin with Vitamin A

Autumn/Winter is the season for skin-renewing treatments and active ingredients. Now we particularly like to integrate active ingredients such as Vitamin A into our skincare routine. DR. EMI ARPA SKIN Absolute A and Absolute A+ Retinal Serums contain this well-aging vitamin with pore-clearing effect in highly effective encapsulation for beginners (Absolute A) and advanced users (Absolute A+).

In addition to the evidence-based retinal concentrations, 5 peptides were formulated into both serums, which can stimulate the synthesis of collagen, elastin, proteoglycans, and glycosaminoglycans, thereby improving skin texture and reducing fine lines. Additionally, the peptides have a strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect. 10% prebiotics and postbiotics soothe and strengthen the skin along with important skin-own lipids such as ceramides and cholesterol. In addition, the ferments increase the bioavailability and biocompatibility of the formulation. To prevent possible irritations, allantoin and ectoin were also additionally formulated to achieve optimal skin resilience.

Which skin types are retinal serums particularly suitable for?

Retinal serums for external use are particularly suitable for:

• Skin types with signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation, as concentrations starting from 0.05% retinal can reduce these, promote skin elasticity, contribute to improved skin texture, and increase epidermal thickness.

• Skin types prone to impurities: Additionally, retinal clears the pores, has antibacterial effects, and stimulates cell renewal like other retinoids

From a concentration of 0.1%, retinal can even lead to an improvement in skin pigmentation. Skincare with retinal is also suitable for normal skin, dry skin, combination skin, oily skin, and dehydrated skin. Sensitive and redness-prone skin types should start with a lower application frequency and, ideally, with a lower-dosed product such as DR. EMI ARPA SKIN Absolut A Retinal Serum.

Commonalities: Active ingredients and modes of action of Absolute A and Absolute A+ Retinal Serum

As the basis of the formulation, DR. EMI ARPA SKIN has also incorporated 10% pre- and postbiotics in the Absolute A and Absolute A + Retinal Serum. These pre- & postbiotics can reduce inflammatory reactions, soothe the skin after irritations, and have an antioxidant effect. More precisely, the prebiotics alpha-glucan oligosaccharides and inulin together support the commensal skin flora and strengthen the skin barrier by inhibiting the growth of undesirable bacteria on the skin. The postbiotics are also called ferments. Absolute A and Absolute A+ Retinal Serum contain the postbiotic Bifida Ferment Lysate, which improves visible skin redness and strengthens the skin barrier by increasing the formation of proteins. Lactococcus Ferment Lysate improves skin barrier function, optimizes skin moisture, and regulates the skin's pH level.

In addition, the Absolute A and Absolute A+ retinal serums contain a 5-peptide complex. Peptides are becoming increasingly important as active ingredients in the field of 'well-aging'. The peptides contained in DR. EMI ARPA SKIN Retinal Serums Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 together form the peptide complex Matrixyl™3000, which can lead to a reduction in wrinkles, as well as an improvement in skin texture and an increase in skin thickness. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 has a moisturizing effect. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 has proven effective in reducing eye wrinkles in several studies. Copper Tripeptide-1 is one of the most well-researched peptides and has strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. It promotes the synthesis of collagen, elastin, proteoglycans, and glycosaminoglycans, thereby improving skin texture.

Friends of DR. EMI ARPA SKIN are ceramides known as an essential component of a healthy skin barrier. They play a crucial role in the skin's water retention capacity and prevent excessive transepidermal water loss. They strengthen the skin barrier, lock in moisture, soothe the skin, and improve skin texture for a smooth complexion. Likewise, the long-term moisturizer Ectoin, which also has anti-inflammatory, skin-soothing, nourishing, and protective effects.

The incorporated antioxidant Tocopherol is also known as Vitamin E and has a preventive effect under various oxidative stress conditions and can inhibit melanogenesis – this is the biochemical process of melanin synthesis. Melangonese is stimulated by sunlight or UV light.

Both DR. EMI ARPA SKIN Retinal Serums contain encapsulated retinal, which can reduce signs of skin aging such as fine lines and wrinkles, promote skin elasticity, contribute to improving skin texture, and increase epidermal thickness. Additionally, retinal also has the ability to unclog pores and reduce bacteria that can cause acne.

Differences: Absolute A and Absolute A+ Retinal Serum

The significant difference between Absolute A Retinal Serum (0.05%) and Absolute A+ Retinal Serum (0.1%) lies in the concentration of retinal. The Absolute A+ Retinal Serum with a higher concentration of 0.1% retinal can improve hyperpigmentation, meaning it reduces age spots and pigmentation spots.

For retinal beginners and sensitive or rosacea-prone skin conditions, dermatologist Dr. Emi Arpa recommends starting with the lower-concentrated Absolute A Retinal Serum at a lower application frequency, such as 1-2 times per week. Initially, effects such as dry skin, flaking, or irritations like mild/sporadic itching and skin redness can be normal. This is usually not about intolerances, but about the effect of a highly potent active ingredient that the skin needs to get used to slowly. Those who tolerate the respective concentration well can slowly reduce the application intervals and/or increase the concentration to 0.1% after using up Absolute A by switching to Absolute A+ Retinal Serum. As another option, after several weeks of using Absolute A, you can additionally use Absolute A + alternately.

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