Review (5/5): Another winner from Majestic Pure
I have many Majestic Pure products (from skin care products, to hair care, to essential oils), and have always been very satisfied. I am also pleased with the retinol cream. Having very sensitive skin, I tend to use products containing retinol quite sparingly (aka, every few days, vs. daily) as they tend to cause my skin to become quite irritated or scaly after a few days of daily use. I’ve been using this around just my eyes every evening (about 1 hour after applying a hyaluronic acid serum), as my skin is so sensitive that using anything with retinol on my entire face seems to really cause a lot of scaliness. And, this is where the fine lines are really beginning to show.
The results – after using a cream with retinol in combination with hyaluronic acid serum for 3 weeks, I’ve been noticing a definite reduction in the fine lines. They are still there but they were becoming really noticeable.
The cream has ingredients that are highly moisturizing (again, which I like to follow up on a serum with). The consistency is pretty thin (not thick and creamy like a lotion), and there is no noticeable fragrance. It seems to absorb quickly and is not oily.
Some note on the ingredients:
Retinol 2.5% - Retinol is another name for Vitamin A, which is an antioxidant (helps reverse the damage caused by free radicals, apparent in wrinkles and aging), encourages the production of collagen, and elastin.
Jojoba Oil - closely resembles sebum (a waxy substance produced by our skin glands), packed with vitamins and minerals - Vitamin E, B, copper, zinc, selenium, iodine and chromium.
Green Tea - Tea is high in anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, whether ingested or applied topically. Green tea contains tannins which can reduce puffiness and inflammation of the skin. It also contains polyphenols, which can combat free radicals (which contribute to aging). The catechins in tea can combat the bacteria that contribute to acne.
Propolis - Propolis, “bee glue or bee penicillin” is the resinous material gathered by honeybees from flowers and leaf buds of various plants. It contains dozens of anti-oxidants,
Shea Butter - The moisturizers in shea butter are similar to those produced by the skin’s sebaceous glands, making it one of the best choices for super-dry or cracked skin. Shea butter also contains anti-inflammatory compounds – great for applying to inflamed or irritated skin (think eczema, chapped skin, bug bites)
Vitamin B5 - A humectant (a water-binding substance that attracts and retains water). Particularly good for the skin as it stabilizes the skin barrier, increasing hydration and improving softness and elasticity.
Vitamin E - A powerful antioxidant, that neutralizes the oxidant effect of free radicals, which are molecules that damage collagen and cause skin dryness, fine lines and wrinkles
*I received the retinol cream for evaluation and review