Stock Update and Discussion on Retin A Alternatives and Other Ingredients
Asked by: korea-kon
On: April 17, 2014
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
Could you please provide an update on the stock status of ingredients such as Natto Gum, Double Hyaluron Liquid, Lemon Peel Bioferment, Ceramide Complex, LHA, Royal Jelly, Argan Oil, and various Fragrances?
Additionally, I would like to:
- Inquire about suitable alternatives to Retin A for cosmetic use.
- Request your opinion on using Lycopene and Blue-green algae extract.
Answer
Subject: Stock Update and Ingredient Recommendations
Regarding the stock status of the ingredients you inquired about:
- Argan Oil, LHA, Royal Jelly, Ceramide Complex, Fragrances: Expected to arrive around the end of April 2014. Shipments from the USA were expected around April 25, 2014, and shipments from Europe around April 29-30, 2014.
- Natto Gum: Waiting to be shipped from Japan, expected to take another 4-6 weeks from the time of the staff's reply.
- Double Hyaluron Liquid: Has arrived.
- Lemon Peel Bioferment: Has arrived.
Regarding alternatives to Retin A:
- Retin A is classified as a drug by the FDA and cannot be used in cosmetics or sold by the company.
- To recommend suitable alternatives, the staff needs to know which specific effect of Retin A you are interested in (e.g., anti-aging, anti-oxidative, exfoliation).
Regarding Lycopene and Blue-green algae extract:
- Thank you for suggesting these ingredients.
- The staff notes that research results from specific brands may not be independent and should be viewed with caution, especially when claiming effects similar to Retin A for long-term use like anti-aging, as it is difficult for consumers to verify such claims independently.