Retinyl Palmitate is a vitamin A acid derivative that is converted into active vitamin A in the skin. The group of vitamin A acid derivatives are effective anti-aging ingredients that help to reduce wrinkles by promoting the growth of new skin cells. Retinoids are also effective in acne and help with clogged pores / comedones. Some retinoids including the highly active forms can be very irritating to the skin. We have chosen to use Retinyl Palmitate in SUPERFOOD, as the side effect profile of Retinyl Palmitate causes less local irritation than is the case for other vitamin A acid derivatives. Retinyl Palmitate causes the skin's barrier to weaken to a lesser extent and does not increase UV sensitivity or irritation/inflammation. Retinyl palmitate can therefore be used daily, all year round. Retinyl Palmitate is better suited for sensitive skin than other vitamin A acid derivatives.
Because of. content of vitamin A, SUPERFOOD should be avoided during pregnancy.