Retinol Serum for men and women offers anti-aging in a bottle by combining powerful ingredients that revitalize, rebuild, restore, and renew the skin. Through proprietary Non-Oxidizing Lipid Matrix Technology, Unicity brings you the first stabilized form of retinol, the biologically active form of vitamin A that delivers beautiful, smooth, revitalized skin. Retinol works to exfoliate dead and damaged skin cells and stimulate the body's production of collagen, one of the key building blocks of skin.

This sloughing and rebuilding action can make wrinkles less severe and reduce the appearance of splotchiness, age spots, and sun damage. With Retinol Serum, you can reawaken your beauty and renew the vitality of your skin!

Retinol is difficult to deliver effectively. Retinol Serum overcomes this problem with a special delivery system. We combine retinol with lipids under high pressure to make a Temporary Occlusive Film that protects the retinol and enhances retinol penetration at greater potency. This innovative, proprietary process is called Non-Oxidizing Lipid Matrix Technology.

Directions for Use:
Apply only at night on cleansed skin, preferably 30 minutes before bedtime. Initially apply every third night. For sensitive skin, reduce frequency of use. To apply, pool appropriate amount in palm and use fingertips to spread serum all over face, under eyes, and on neck and chest. When first applied, the serum forms the Temporary Occlusive Film, but it absorbs in 10-15 minutes and leaves skin feeling silky.

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 Retinol Serum 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 the product.

Q. Can Retinol Serum be used along with Be Night Recovery Serum or other products that contain alpha hydroxy acids?
A. It is recommended that alpha hydroxy acid products be avoided while using Retinol Serum.

Q. What if I have sensitive skin?
A. If you know you have sensitive skin, apply a small amount of Retinol Serum in a sensitive area and then wait four hours. If there is no reaction, then you can proceed to use the product twice a week and slowly increase frequency. If irritation results, reduce frequency of use.

Q. Can Retinol Serum 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 Retinol Serum as well?
A. It is best not to use Retinol Serum in combination with prescription medications for the skin. After you discontinue use of the prescription medications, check with your dermatologist to determine how long you should wait before using Retinol Serum.

REFERENCES

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

Caldera R, Kersaudy L, Badoual J, Olive G. The cutaneous absorption of vitamin A. Dev. Pharmacol. Ther. 1984;7, 213-17.

Guttman C. Studies back retinol as photoaging Tx: Stronger concentration, still less irritating than reinoic acid, shows activity against aging signs. Dermatology Times, July 2000.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.