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Retinol and retinal are highly effective ingredients in anti-aging skincare formulations, but they face challenges with stability and skin irritation and are often difficult to formulate and manufacture. AMCOL Health and Beauty Solutions (HBS) addresses these issues with advanced delivery systems that enhance retinoid stability and reduce irritation by slowly releasing the active ingredient onto the skin over a period of hours. These technologies offer a more effective, easier to formulate and manufacture solution for aging skin.
Retinol promotes collagen production, increases cell turnover, and reduces fine lines and wrinkles. However, it can degrade when exposed to light and oxygen, reducing its effectiveness and causing irritation. HBS delivery systems, including MICROSPONGE®720TRE, POLY-PORE®120TRE, and RetinEZ™, protect retinol from environmental degradation, improving its shelf life and reducing irritation. RetinEZ™ also maintains retinol content over the product's shelf life without the need for inert gas or yellow lighting during manufacturing.
Retinaldehyde (retinal), a precursor to retinoic acid, offers excellent anti-aging benefits and is up to 10 times more potent than retinol. HBS's MICROSPONGE® N 720TRA and MICROSPONGE® 520RA delivery systems provide controlled, sustained release of retinaldehyde, improving its stability over the product's shelf life while reducing irritation.
In addition to Retinol and Retinaldehyde, HBS offers an impressive portfolio of ingredients that address aging skin, acne, hydration, and sebum control. LUXOMATTE® N MT125 and POLYTRAP® 6603 provide high-capacity skin oil adsorption and skin mattification by offering up to 6.0 g/g sebum adsorption capabilities. These skin oil adsorbers deliver a silky skin feel, making them ideal for various cosmetic and skincare applications, including color cosmetics, skincare, suncare, deodorants, stick formats, and more.
