Encapsulated Retinol With Malassezin – The Advanced Way to Use Retinol

Retinol (a vitamin A derivative) is a skincare hero ingredient that's been used for clearer, glowing skin since the 1950s. Now, thanks to science, there is a more advanced way to use retinol that delivers even better results. One major development is the new technology behind encapsulated retinol that allows the active ingredient to penetrate deeper into your skin. 

Retinol works its magic on your skin by speeding up your skin’s cellular turnover process. In other words, retinol helps your body make fresh new skin faster. That can mean clearer, more even-toned skin, with fewer fine lines and wrinkles. Encapsulated retinol is the newest frontier of ingredient formulation and gives retinol the ability to produce deeper, long-term results.

There are so many retinol products out there that it can be hard to know which one is right for your skin. Read on for everything you need to know about the new science behind the more advanced way to use retinol:

What Is Encapsulated Retinol and Why You Need It

Encapsulated retinol is created by encasing the active ingredient (retinol) in a protective layer or shell. That shell is made up of ingredients which help the retinol slip more easily into your skin’s deeper layers. 

Encapsulation technology means that retinol has come a long way. Because the protective shell takes a while to dissolve, encapsulated retinol releases the active ingredient over time which means less skin irritation. Encapsulated retinol’s slow release technology also allows Retinol Synergist to work its way into the deeper layers of your skin to address fine lines and hyperpigmentation before they start. 

Retinol Synergist

How encapsulated retinol delivers more benefits than regular retinol: 

✅ Encapsulated retinol is more shelf stable than regular retinol – because the protective shell stops the retinol from losing potency during storage. 

✅ Encapsulated retinol penetrates deeper into your skin – because the skin-identical liposomes help the retinol slip easily through your skin barrier.

✅ Encapsulated retinol is less irritating to your skin – because the time-release function means only small amounts at a time are delivered to each layer of your skin. 

Here’s how Mother Science encapsulated retinol works with your skin in a unique way to deliver more results with less irritation:

How Can You Make Encapsulated Retinol Even More Effective?

What happens when you combine the most advanced way to use retinol with Malassezin, a groundbreaking active skincare ingredient? You get Retinol Synergist – a clinically-proven combination of our encapsulated retinol and our patented molecule Malassezin.

Retinol Synergist is a unique combination of 0.3% encapsulated retinol with Malassezin, a powerful antioxidant that protects your skin from damage at a cellular level. Retinol and Malassezin work in different ways towards the same goal – firmer, smoother, more even-toned skin, and a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles. As a bonus, Malassezin supports the health of your skin’s natural protective barrier, to effectively counteract any irritation caused by the powerful action of retinol on your skin surface.

Here’s how Malassezin and encapsulated retinol work together in Retinol Synergist:

 ✅ Collagen boosters – Malassezin and retinol work in different ways to deliver even more collagen production for firmer, smoother skin.

 ✅ Skin barrier support – Malassezin supports your skin barrier health to reduce any potential irritation caused by using retinol.

 ✅ Faster dark-spot fading – Malassezin is a powerful antioxidant (10x more powerful than vitamin C) that combines with retinol to reduce and fade dark spots faster. 

Malassezin is a ground-breaking hyperpigmentation solution derived from a molecule found in skin’s natural microbiome. Malassezin is not new to science, in fact it has been present on human skin for millions of years. After 6 years of clinical research, Mother Science was finally able to isolate the Malassezin molecule and effectively harness its benefits as a skincare active. 

Retinol Synergist

Skin Renewal Set

Molecular Genesis Barrier Repair Moisturizer

How Does Mother Science Encapsulated Retinol Work?

Mother Science’s specific encapsulation technology means that you get to enjoy the best of both worlds – retinol that works equally on your skin’s surface and the deeper layers. 

Retinol Synergist’s encapsulated retinol works in two key ways:

1. Skin surface renewal: visible improvements to skin texture and tone from an increase in cell turnover on your skin’s surface.
2. Deep skin layer benefits: the retinol penetrates deep into your skin to address fine lines and wrinkles at a structural level.

We like to think of encapsulating technology as giving our potent retinol an all-access pass to your skin’s deeper layers. Once in the deeper layers, the protective shell dissolves, and the retinol converts to retinoic acid. This acts on the structure of your skin cells, encouraging them to produce collagen and elastin for plumper, firmer skin.

If you’re worried about introducing new ingredients into your skincare routine, or have heard that retinol can be irritating to sensitive skin, you’re not alone. Retinol is a powerful active ingredient and you need to introduce it into your skincare routine gradually in the way that works best for your unique skin type. 

Here are our pro skincare tips on how to reduce irritation and get the best results from using encapsulated retinol:

The Advanced Way to Use Retinol for Your Best Results:

Build Up Slowly. Encapsulated or not, you should start slow with retinol and build up the frequency of use as tolerated.  After you apply the retinol to clean, dry skin, let it absorb into your skin for 10-15 minutes before you apply moisturizer. 

Use Barrier Repair Moisturizer. The main reported side effect of using retinol is retinization – when your skin becomes red, dry, irritated and even starts to peel. Retinization is a sign that your skin’s natural barrier is damaged and is less likely to occur when you use encapsulated retinol, especially when combined with Malassezin. Malassezin naturally supports your skin barrier which is why it is a key ingredient in our Retinol Synergist and in our Molecular Genesis Barrier Repair Moisturizer.

Apply at Night. Timing is important when it comes to retinol, and experts recommend applying retinol at night because that’s when your skin is in repair and regenerate mode. Also, because retinol can make your skin sun sensitive, make sure to wear sunscreen during the day. And if you’re headed for a beach vacation, leave the retinol at home to give your skin a break. 

Molecular Genesis Barrier Repair Moisturizer

Molecular Discovery Set

Skin Renewal Set

How Advanced Skincare Technology Delivers Results

We know consistent use delivers the best results from Mother Science Products. That’s why we offer discounted bundles and 10% off all subscription orders. We want the very best for you and your skin.

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