Reticap

Functions
Smoothing
Anti-aging
Antioxidant

Reticap is a polymeric microencapsulated retinol specifically designed to keep its activity due to the stability enhancement in its formulation. This complex is a stable aqueous dispersion.

Due to the stability and the barrier effect that the microcapsule wall provides, the retinol activity is prolonged as an anti-wrinkle active with a long-lasting effect on the skin. Uniquely, Reticap stabilizes the degradation of retinol to offer a more compatible ingredient for formulations with limited color shifts.

Using microcapsules ranging from a diameter of 0.5 to 5 micrometers, Reticap has been designed specifically for cosmetic applications. Due to the capability to modify the physical properties of the retinol surface, it improves the affinity and absorption in the outer layers of the skin without affecting its structure.

Functionalized microcapsules have been developed to strike a good balance between stability to the environment, which avoids oxidation and loss of activity, and relatively easy delivery. Additionally, they have been designed to maximize biocompatibility and biodegradability and minimize the degradation of retinol.

Reticap is a stabilized wrinkle-fighter. It is a formulation-friendly, non-irritating, and highly compatible ingredient that offers an innovative and unique addition to wrinkle-fighting products.

Active ingredients (or INCI)

Aqua (Water)
Glycine Soja Oil
Polyurethane Crosspolymer-1
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Retinol

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