Description
Retinal X Serum is a 30mL night serum with an encapsulated retinoid, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 and apple fruit extract. It’s light and absorbs fast, and it’s aimed at fine lines, firmness and dull skin. The supplier lists the retinoid strength at 1%. Retinal X Serum 30mL is in stock at $39.00.
Retinal serum ingredients
Retinal (retinaldehyde) is one step away from retinoic acid, the active form of vitamin A in skin. Retinol has to be converted twice before it works and retinal only once, which is why retinal acts faster at the same strength. Encapsulation releases it slowly to keep irritation down.
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 is GHK with a fatty acid attached so it gets into skin more easily. It’s a collagen-signal peptide used in anti-wrinkle creams.
Apple fruit extract adds polyphenols, plant compounds that act as antioxidants.
For the published research behind the main ingredient, start with this PubMed search. The full ingredient list is printed on the packaging.
Using retinal serum
Use it at night on clean, dry skin. Start two or three nights a week and add nights as your skin gets used to it. Follow with moisturizer, and wear sunscreen during the day, because retinoids make skin more sensitive to the sun.
Patch test first: put a little behind your ear or on the inside of your forearm and wait 24 hours. If there’s no redness or itching, you’re good to go.
Who should use retinal serum
This is for people who want a retinoid in their routine, or who’ve used retinol and want something that works faster. It’s not for pregnancy or breastfeeding, which is the standard advice for every vitamin A product.
Some dryness or flaking in the first few weeks is normal with any retinoid. If it gets uncomfortable, drop back to every third night and use a richer moisturizer such as the PDRN Revive cream on top.
Don’t layer it with exfoliating acids on the same night, and give it at least four weeks before you judge it. Retinoids work on how skin cells turn over, which takes time.
Adding retinal serum to your routine
Serums go on after cleansing and before moisturizer. They’re thin, so they get in first, and the cream on top holds them there. Give each layer a minute to settle. If you use more than one serum, put the thinnest one on first, and keep strong actives to one per routine so your skin isn’t overloaded.
When to expect results from retinal serum
Hydration shows up within days. Changes in tone and fine lines take longer, usually six to twelve weeks of steady use, because they depend on skin cells turning over. Take a photo in the same light at the start so you have something to compare against.
Getting the most from retinal serum
A few things that hold people back:
- Using it on damp skin when it’s a strong active. Wait until skin is dry to cut down on stinging.
- Stacking too many actives in one routine. One strong serum at a time is plenty.
- Skipping sunscreen. Daytime UV undoes most of what a serum does at night.
Retinal serum details
- Size: 30mL
- Key ingredients: encapsulated retinoid (1% listed by the supplier), palmitoyl tripeptide-1, apple fruit extract
- Texture: lightweight serum
- Use: night only
- Price: $39.00
- SKU: AMP-RETINAL-30
- Use: external cosmetic use only
Storing retinal serum
Keep it closed, at room temperature and out of direct sunlight. Don’t leave it in a hot car or a steamy shower for long, because heat breaks down peptides faster.
Goes well with
- PDRN Revive Capsule Cream 50mL: $39.00
- Resveratrol Booster Serum with NAD+ 50mL: $50.00
- Peptide Eye Cream 15mL: $49.00
See the full peptide skin care range for more.
Retinal serum questions
How do I use retinal serum?
Use it at night on clean, dry skin.
How long does Retinal X Serum 30mL last?
Used as directed, most people get one to two months from it, depending on how much they apply.
Is retinal serum in stock?
Yes. Retinal X Serum 30mL is in stock and ships with any other order.
Can I use it with acids?
Not on the same night. Use acids in the morning or on alternate nights, and wear sunscreen every day.
Buy retinal serum from Ameano Peptides
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For external cosmetic use only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Patch test before first use and stop if irritation develops.
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