BergaCare™ SmartLipids Retinol

• High stabilization of sensitive actives against degradation
• Controlled release of the active
• Restoration of the skin barrier by the carrier itself
• Controlled occlusion and reduction of TEWL
• Enhanced penetration and prolonged release of the protected active
• Simple addition to the finished dermal formulation

• Higher penetration
• Selected occlusion
• Improved bioavailability
• Controlled release
• Prolonged release
• Restoration of skin barrier
• Protection of actives

Retinol (vitamin A derivative) is one of the most effective ingredients available in adult acne and antiaging treatments. Retinol stimulates collagen production, accelerates cell reproduction and normalizes skin keratinisation for an improved cell renewal process.

But being very light sensitive and unstable in diverse conditions like in contact with oxygen, heavy metals or acids, Retinol remains difficult to work with. Cosmetic manufacturers have to look for a good way to protect it and minimize its degradation.

Moreover if Retinol isn’t used properly it can lead to skin irritation and side effects, which means that Retinol is in need of a carrier system to perform at its best

• Serum
• Anti-aging treatments

Due to its aqueous suspension form, BergaCare SmartLipids Retinol will be very easy to add to your formulation during the cooling phase. BergaCare SmartLipids Retinol are not sensitive to commonly used shear force and can be used with most of common emulsifying systems without any risk of degrading the delivery system.