

Note: When pregnant or breastfeeding, it is recommended to avoid any skincare products containing retinoids such as formulations with Granactive Retinoid™ or Retinol.
#THE ORDINARY GRANACTIVE RETINOID 2 EMULSION REFRIGERATE SKIN#
Acne-prone skin may experience a temporary increase in acne during the first few weeks of using any form of retinoid including those used in this formulation. This product is not a treatment for acne. Granactive Retinoid is a complex consisting of 10 solubilized Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR), which is a retinoic acid ester, and 90 dimethyl isosorbide, which is a solvent. This product must not be used in conjunction with other retinoids including retinol or retinoic acid. The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2 Emulsion is an oil-free emulsion containing a retinoid ester called Granactive Retinoid in addition to pure encapsulated retinol. Sun protection is particularly important when using retinoids. HPR is a highly-advanced form of retinoid which is, in fact, a non-prescription ester of all-trans direct retinoic acid that offers a multi-fold better effect against signs of aging than retinol, retinyl palmitate and nearly all other forms of non-prescription retinoid ī) A sustained-delivery form of pure retinol in a protective capsule system which supports both the delivery and the effect of Granactive Retinoid™.īoth forms of retinoid used avoid the irritation associated with retinoids (including retinol) use while delivering better visible results against signs of aging.Ĭaution: Retinoids can make the skin more sensitive to UV radiation. This formulation combines two forms of next-generation retinoid actives:Ī) A 2% concentration of Granactive Retinoid™ which is a complex of solubilized Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR). If you have interest in a retinol product, please refer to our Retinol portfolio above which products contain pure retinol and cost less since many retinol technologies cost less than their next-generation counterparts like Granactive Retinoid™. These technologies cannot be compared directly with retinol itself in terms of concentration because they include a different retinoid molecule, in a similar way that Retinol cannot be compared with Retinoic Acid in terms of concentration. This product uses next-generation retinoid active technologies which have been shown to achieve better reduction in signs of aging than retinol without irritation.
