Vitamin A (Vitamin A) type Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate is vitamin A. that was developed To solve the instability of other types of Vitamin A when in cosmetics or medicines, but still highly effective. and lower skin irritation Retinol

Perfect-A™ is vitamin A (Vitamin A) type Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate. that was developed To solve the instability of other types of Vitamin A when in cosmetics or medicines, but still highly effective. and lower skin irritation Retinol

This type of sale is a powder type with a concentration of 99%.

The company sells Perfect-A™ (Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate) 2 types.

1. Liquid type (10% concentration) used at a rate of not more than 2%

2. Powder (concentration 99%) used at a rate of not more than 0.2%

Usually vitamin A in the form Retinol and Retinal (or Retinaldehyde ) only to be most effective in anti-aging and anti-acne, but there are limitations of both Retinol and Retinal is the instability which shortens the life of the product and Retinol Can be highly irritating to the skin

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate was developed. to be equally effective with both Retinol and Retinal but has better stability This makes it easier to use in cosmetic (or pharmaceutical formulations) and, most importantly, less skin irritation Retinol

In order of efficacy of Vitamin A (from highest to lowest): Retinal ( Retinaldehyde ) > Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate > Retinol

Sort the stability of Vitamin A (Descending) : Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate > Retinal ( Retinaldehyde ) > Retinol

In order of skin irritation of Vitamin A (from highest to lowest): Retinol > Retinal ( Retinaldehyde ) > Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate

Currently, vitamin A is still the only cosmetic ingredient that is medically recognized as effective in anti-aging and can reduce skin aging.

recommended use Protec™ OX and Protect™ UV and Protec™ SQ or Bakuchiol* in the formula to help protect Vitamin A from deterioration (click on Protec™ SQ To examine the results of research on the stability of the Vitamin A group)

The company sells 5 types of Vitamin A:

1. Retinyl palmitate / Retinol palmitate (liquid) Inexpensive, but limited in performance Because the conversion to Retionic Acid requires several steps. before the skin can absorb it

2. Retinyl Acetate (powder) Inexpensive, but limited in performance Since changing to Retionic Acid requires several steps. before the skin can absorb

3. Retinaldehyde (powder) High cost, high efficiency, because the skin can be converted to Retinoic Acid in one step and can be used immediately.

4. ActiveRelease Retinal (powder) Easy to use, moderate price, high efficiency, because the skin can be converted to Retinoic Acid in one step and can be used immediately

5. Retinol (powder) Moderate price, mediocre performance The skin can be transformed into Retinaldehyde (types in 3,4) before being converted to Retinoic Acid (including 2 steps, therefore less effective. Retinaldehyde which can be converted to Retinoic Acid in 1 step)

6. Perfect-A™ high price, high efficiency high stability And does not irritate the skin like other forms of vitamin A are vitamin A. newly developed To solve the weakness of vitamin A, other forms of absorption skin irritation and stability

7. Retinyl Retinoate high price, high efficiency high stability And does not irritate the skin like other forms of vitamin A are vitamin A. newly developed To solve the weakness of vitamin A, other forms of absorption skin irritation and stability

Use: For anti-aging products in the form of serums, lotions or creams

Mixing method: mixed in glycol, for example Ethoxydiglycol or Dimethyl Isosorbide (DMI) to help dissolve well and can be brought into the skin well

Usage rate: 0.02-0.2% (recommended 0.2%, WARNING: Using more than 0.2% causes skin irritation. can be dangerous)

Product characteristics: Yellow-orange powder

Solubility: soluble in glycol and Dimethyl Isosorbide (DMI) , can dissolve in some oils

Storage: For long term storage Let freeze or store in the refrigerator. (If able to freeze please freeze) Avoid exposure to light and heat. Seal cap tightly. Avoid exposure to air.

INCI Name : Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate

Examples of products used Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate is the main component of the formula.

The Ordinary Retinoid

Ordinary Granactive retinoid 2% emulsion

The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% in Squalane

Murad，Retinol Youth Renewal Serum

StriVectin STAR Light Retinol Night Oil

the chemistry brand Retin-Oil