In the constant quest for younger and more radiant skin, anti-wrinkle treatments have evolved significantly. One of the most revolutionary ingredients in this field is retinal, an advanced form of vitamin A that has been shown to be 11 times faster than retinol.

What is Retinal?

Retinal, also known as retinaldehyde, is a form of vitamin A that converts into retinoic acid in the skin. Unlike retinol, retinal acts more quickly and with less irritation, making it an ideal option for those seeking visible results that are well-tolerated even on sensitive skin.

Benefits of Beauté Mediterranea’s Retinal

• Superior Efficacy: Studies have shown that retinal is up to 11 times more effective than retinol in reducing wrinkles and fine lines, showing a reduction in wrinkles in 100% of cases.
• Vegan Formula: Beauté Mediterranea’s products are formulated with vegan ingredients, and retinal is also produced through biotechnology and physical methods to obtain highly pure retinal.
• Improved Skin Texture: In addition to combating wrinkles, retinal helps improve skin texture and tone, leaving it smoother and more even.

Technical Data on Conversion Rate

In differentiated keratinocytes, retinol and retinal have distinct roles and behaviors:

• Retinol:
  • Conversion: In differentiated keratinocytes, retinol converts into retinal and then into retinoic acid.
  • Conversion Rate: The conversion of retinol to retinoic acid occurs at a rate of 4.49 pmol/h per mg of protein.
  • Function: Retinol acts as a precursor in the formation of retinoic acid, which is crucial for cellular differentiation and skin function.
• Retinal:
  • Metabolic Intermediate: Retinal is an intermediate in the conversion of retinol to retinoic acid.
  • Conversion Rate: When retinal is used directly, the formation of retinoic acid occurs at a much higher rate, 51.6 pmol/h per mg of protein.
  • Reduction to Retinol: Retinal can also be reduced to retinol in the presence of NADH, at a rate of 8 pmol/h per mg of protein.

Therefore, retinal converts to retinoic acid 11 times more efficiently than retinol.

Usage Tips

To maximize the benefits of retinal, follow these tips:

• Daily Application: Apply products with retinal during the day, as it is not photosensitizing.
• Start Gradually: If you are new to using retinal, start by applying it two or three times a week and gradually increase the frequency as your skin adjusts.
• Sun Protection: Use sunscreen during the day to protect your skin from UV damage, as it is the best ally for youthful skin.

Recommended Products from Beauté Mediterranea

• Retinal Smart Repair 8 Cream: An anti-wrinkle cream with natural vegan retinal that enhances skin youthfulness and reduces wrinkles in 100% of cases.
• Retinal Super Advanced Recovery Serum: A rejuvenating serum that combines natural vegan retinal with vitamin D, ideal for improving firmness and reducing wrinkles.

Conclusion

Retinal is a powerful and effective option for combating the signs of aging. With Beauté Mediterranea’s products, you can enjoy the benefits of this revolutionary ingredient in vegan and skin-friendly formulas. Dare to try them and discover younger, more radiant skin!