Skin by Pom Retin 0.5% Green Tea & Niacinamide  (30 ml)

RETIN contains 0.5% Retinol, a fat soluble form of Vitamin A, more potent and faster absorbing than Retinyl Palmitate. It can help reduce sebum production, exfoliate and thicken the epidermis [1] similarly to retinoic acid, but with less chance of erythema/skin reddening and better absorbing then retinyl palmitate [2]. Retinol is both sensitive to light, oxygen, heat and water, so the formula has been designed to preserve its potency for as long as possible. Green Tea Extract contains epigallocatechin (EGCG), an antioxidant which exhibits antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties [4]. RECOMMENDED ACNE REGIMEN 1. Use our "BENZD" formula every morning as a preventative acne and spot treatment. 2. Use our "CLNS" cleanser formula every evening, and avoid mechanical exfoliation. 3. Use our "RETIN" formula every evening until your acne is under control, then every other evening. References 1. "Application of retinol to human skin in vivo induces epidermal hyperplasia and cellular retinoid binding proteins characteristic of retinoic acid but without measurable retinoic acid levels or irritation" PMID: 7561157 2. "Unoccluded retinol penetrates human skin in vivo more effectively than unoccluded retinyl palmitate or retinoic acid." PMID: 9284094 3. "Pharmacologic doses of nicotinamide in the treatment of inflammatory skin conditions: a review" PMID: 16871774 4. "The efficacy of topical 2% green tea lotion in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris." PMID: 19363854