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

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

This type of distribution It is a liquid type with a concentration of 10%.

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

1. Liquid type (concentration 10%) is used at a rate not exceeding 2%.

2. Powder type (concentration 99%) used at a rate not exceeding 0.2%. 

Normally, vitamin A in the form Retinol and Retinal (or Retinaldehyde ) to be most effective in terms of anti-aging (anti-aging) and in terms of reducing acne (anti-acne), but there are limitations of both Retinol  and Retinal  is instability, which shortens the life of the product, and Retinol  Highly irritating to the skin.

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

In order of vitamin A effectiveness (from most to least): Retinal  ( Retinaldehyde ) > Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate > Retinol 

Sort the stability (stability) of Vitamin A. (from descending) : Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate > Retinal  ( Retinaldehyde ) > Retinol 

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

At present, vitamin A is still the only cosmetic ingredient that is clinically recognized as effective in Anti-Aging and can reduce skin wrinkles.

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 verify the research results on the stability of Vitamin A group)

The company sells 5 types of Vitamin A:

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

2. Retinyl Acetate (powder) Inexpensive but limited performance  Because the conversion to Retionic Acid requires several steps. before the skin can absorb it.

3. Retinaldehyde (powder) High price, 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, highly effective because the skin can be converted into Retinoic Acid in one step and can be used immediately

5. Retinol (powder) Moderate price, moderate performance The skin can be transformed into Retinaldehyde (the type in 3,4) before changing to Retinoic Acid (combining 2 steps, therefore having lower efficiency Retinaldehyde which can be converted to Retinoic Acid in 1 step)

6. Perfect-A™ high price, high performance high stability And does not irritate the skin like vitamin A. Other forms are vitamin A. newly developed to solve the weaknesses of other forms of vitamin A, both in terms of absorption skin irritation and stability

7. Retinyl Retinoate high price, high performance high stability And does not irritate the skin like vitamin A. Other forms are vitamin A. newly developed to solve the weaknesses of other forms of vitamin A, both in terms of absorption skin irritation and stability

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

How to mix: added to the formula at the last step. Spin to disperse.

Utilization rate: 0.2-2% (1% recommended)

Product characteristics: yellow-orange liquid

Solubility: dispersed in water, some oils

Storage: For long-term storage store in the refrigerator  Do not expose to light, heat, seal the lid tightly, avoid exposure to air. (can be stored in the freezer) If the sediment (Leave it at room temperature for 1-2 hours. Shake well before use.)

INCI Name : Dimethyl Isosorbide, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate 

Examples of products used Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate  It 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