OZNaturals Super Youth 2.5% Retinol Moisturizer

28/38 Best Ingredients

5/38 Good Ingredients

5/38 Unfavorable Ingredients

23/38 Natural Ingredients

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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Anti-aging)

retinal

Vitamin A. Heals wrinkles
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 17515510
glycerin

Glycerin. Effects include significant improvement in the hydration of the outer layer of skin, reduction of small wrinkles
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 22151935
tocopheryl acetate

Vitamin E. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, possesses skin protecting properties that reduce skin aging.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3874949
ascorbyl palmitate

Vitamin C. Used as antioxidant with numerous anti-aging benefits
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19159387
rosa canina fruit extract

Rose Hip. Antioxidative, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3586833
camellia sinensis leaf extract

Green Tea. Antioxidant properties. Protects against UV rays, has anti-inflammatory properties.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19492999
aloe barbadensis leaf extract

Aloe. Skin-conditioning agent, helps smooth wrinkled skin
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC2883372

vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) fruit extract

Cranberry. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
lycium barbarum fruit extract

Goji Berry. Antioxidant properties, limited UV protection
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 20354657
euterpe oleracea fruit extract

Acai Berry. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Avoid if allergic to acai berry.
Source: National Institutes of Health - NCCIH Publication No.: D460
mangifera indica (mango) seed butter

Mango. Anti-photoaging properties (protection against skin aging due to sun exposure)
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 23458392
punica granatum seed oil

Pomegranate. Antioxidant, assists skin regeneration
beta glucan

Beta-glucan. Natural antioxidant,skin protecting properties.

Healing Ingredients (Best For Anti-aging)

sodium hyaluronate

Sodium Hyaluronate. Heals damaged skin
panthenol

Vitamin B5. Heals broken or itchy skin
chamomilla recutita (matricaria) leaf extract

Chamomile. Anti-inflammatory properties. Rare cases of chamomile allergy exist.
vaccinium angustifolium (blueberry) fruit extract

Blueberry Extract. Skin protecting and soothing properties.

allantoin

Allantoin. Heals damaged skin
phospholipids

Phospholipids. Improves dry skin and is an essential structural components of cell membranes
maltodextrin

Maltodextrin. Heals damaged skin

Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Anti-aging)

glyceryl stearate se

Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
caprylic/capric triglyceride

Caprylic Acid. Coconut oil based skin-conditioning agent, emollient
isopropyl myristate

Isopropyl Myristate. Emollient
butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter

Shea Butter. Very effective skin moisturizer.

corylus americana (hazelnut) seed oil

Hazelnut. Emollient, skin-conditioning agent
prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil

Sweet Almond. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
macadamia ternifolia seed oil

Macadamia Nut. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
zea mays (corn) oil

Corn Oil. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient

Cleansing Ingredients

rubus idaeus (raspberry) seed oil

Raspberry. Skin purification properties

Conditioning Ingredients

hydrolyzed vegetable protein

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein. Skin-conditioning agent

Neutral Ingredients

water (aqua)

Aqua. Water
cetearyl alcohol

Cetearyl Alcohol. Thickening agent

cetearyl glucoside

Cetearyl Glucoside. Emulsifying agent

Unfavorable Ingredients

retinyl palmitate

Retinyl Palmitate. Vitamin A with palmitic acid could enhance photocarcinogenesis. Avoid sun exposure when using.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN 79-81-2
propanediol

Propylene Glycol. Antiseptic and preservative. Possibly irritating to skin.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 16283903
polysorbate 20

Polysorbate 20. Emulsifying agent. occasional reports of hypersensitivity to polysorbates following their topical use. polysorbates have also been associated with serious adverse effects.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN: 9005-65-6

sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate. Preservative. Potentially skin irritant
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 517055
potassium sorbate

Potassium Sorbate. Preservative. Potential cause of eye irritation or contact dermatitis
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 23676745

Original List of Ingredients:

Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Myristate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Retinal, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Panthenol, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Corylus Americana (Hazelnut) Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, - Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Beta- Glucan, Allantoin, Phospholipids, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Propanediol, Maltodextrin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate

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Merchant's description of this product:
Super Youth Retinol Moisturizer contains 2.5% retinol cream, vegan hyaluronic acid + Vitamin E + Vitamin B5 for the most effective, clinical strength, anti wrinkle moisturizer with retinol on the market. This anti aging moisturizer will dramatically decrease the signs of aging for an incredibly youthful glow. Formulated to work with our 20% Vitamin C serum. Retinol Moisturizer will truly diminish the signs of aging while nourishing your skin with the most natural and potent ingredients available. Cruelty free, 71% organic and vegan retinol formula is safe for all skin types. All natural - unlike other retinol products, our retinol cream does not contain fillers or harmful fragrance, dyes, parabens or sulfates. Made in the USA in a state of the art FDA registered facility. read more

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