Skin relies on vitamins to function properly, and skin cell growth requires vitamin A. Retinol is vitamin A in its purest and most active form. Applied externally, it penetrates deep into the skin, where it becomes fully operative. The appearance of wrinkles and lines are gradually smoothed, moisture and elasticity increase, the complexion glows, and damage is visibly reduced.

RxA3 Creme is designed especially for sensitive skin and combines three forms of vitamin A that support cell rejuvenation and collagen renewal and aid in the visible reduction and prevention of lines, wrinkles, and age spots. By helping exfoliate dead skin cells from the epidermis, retinol smoothes the skin surface and improves skin tone. Enhanced radiance and smoothness can be observed after as little as two weeks, and the skin benefits increase during usage and continue after usage is stopped.

In addition to retinol and two other forms of vitamin A, this moisturizing, rebalancing creme is infused with skin-restoring ingredients that promote healthy, beautiful, renewed skin, including: lemon, lavender, bisabolol (a derivative of chamomile), pistachio nut oil, yeast extract and vitamin C to help protect the cells of the skin. Additional ingredients help renew the skin's natural barrier and moisturize and condition the skin, resulting in skin that is rebalanced, restored, and renewed.

RESEARCH BRIEF

The skin is considered an organ because its tissues work together to accomplish specific biological functions. In the average adult, the skin has a surface area of about 3,000 square inches. The skin not only helps hold the body together and protect against abrasion, bacteria, dehydration, and UV radiation, but it also performs several other roles that are essential to health, including body temperature regulation, stimuli reception, excretion through perspiration, and vitamin D synthesis.

The skin is made up of three layers: the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. The epidermis has several layers and four distinct kinds of cells. New skin cells form in the epidermis' deepest layer and take about two weeks to move to the skin surface, where they are eventually exfoliated off. The dermis consists mainly of collagen and elastin, two fibers that provide the skin's structural framework and allow the skin to stretch and return to its original shape. Collagen, which accounts for about a third of the body's total protein, is also found in bone, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and other body tissues. The hypodermis, which is composed primarily of adipose tissue and blood vessels, acts as a cushion for the body's internal structure.

Skin is constantly aging, but the aging process begins accelerating in a person's late 40s. The collagen fibers start to decrease, stiffen, break apart, and lose their collective shape. The elastin fibers lose their stretchy properties, thicken into clumps, and fray. As a result of these changes, skin becomes wrinkled and discolored. Sun damage is one of the main culprits in premature aging of the skin.

Q. Will RxA3 Creme make my skin more sensitive to the sun?
A. Retinoids can sensitize the skin to UV rays, so you are advised to use sun block during the application period and for at least three weeks after discontinuing use of the product.

Q. Can RxA3 Creme be used along with Mineral Mask?
A. Yes, they can be used together.

Q. If I'm using a prescription medication for my skin, can I use RxA3 Creme as well?
A. You should be able to use RxA3 Creme while using skin medication but it is best to check with your dermatologist.

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Kretz A. Vitamin A in der Kosmetik. SOFW - Journal. 1993;119, 21-24.

Bertin C, et al. Retinol + Melibiose: An innovative anti-aging association. 20th IFSCC Congress. 1998;P 058, 1-7.

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