Vitamin A - Retinyl Palmitate (Retinol Palmitate)
Description: GMO-free, highly active, fat-soluble vitamin with various effects on skin (synonym: retinol palmitate). Activity 1.7 Mio IU/g. Dissolved in soybean oil. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) as antioxidant. Soluble in oils and esters, insoluble in water.
An active ingredient for cosmetic formulations, stimulates cell growth, counteracts the skin-ageing process and improves the appearance of skin.
- Has potent rejuvenating properties
- Can improve appearance of aged and blemished skin
- Ideal for advanced treatment of pre-conditioned skin
- Stimulates cell renewal
- Reduces flaking, improves collagen production
- Helps to boost the natural elasticity of the skin
Use: All kinds of skin care products (primarily rejuvenating, nourishing & after sun products), oily serums, cosmetic oils, emulsions, creams, lotions, balms, anhydrous formulations, anti-aging.
Application: If Product crystallizes and becomes solid when refrigerated (recommended for storage); put in warm water-bath to melt. Can be added to formulas as is (as last ingredient), usual final concentration 500-20'000 IU/g (1g = 20 drops = 1.7 Mio units); Example: 10 drops vitamin A per 100g (3.5oz) cream gives 8'500 IU/g. For external use only. General usage rate: 0.05-0.5%
Organoleptic properties: viscous, yellow oil, partly crystalline when cooled
Purity Grade: No purity grade applicable
Manufacture: Retinyl palmitate is produced by transesterificating palmitic acid (a fatty acid) to retinyl acetate which is made from retinal. Retinal is synthesized from beta-carotene.
INCI: Retinyl palmitate
PLEASE NOTE: This is a cosmetic raw material and it is meant for external use only in cosmetic formulations. It should not be ingested. Product image and packaging shown above is a general representation of product. Product colour may vary. Our products are for external use only, unless otherwise indicated. This information is for information purposes, nothing on the Purenso website should be considered, or construed, as medical advice.
