A precious medicinal resin to boost retinoic acid effects in the skin

NovoRetin can retain naturally occurring retinoic acid levels in the skin, which leads to retinol-like effects without the need to apply retinoids topically on the skin

Based on mastic, which is an aromatic resin from the bark of a tree that grows on the Greek island of Chios, NovoRetin™ is able to increase the amount of naturally occurring retinoic acid in the skin, which leads to retinol-like effects.

Retinol is well-known for its strong anti-aging effects and the benefits it offers for acne-prone skin. Retinoic acid, which is the major active metabolite of retinol, is responsible for these retinol effects in the skin.

NovoRetin™ is able to inhibit the activity of CYP26 enzymes that degrade retinoic acid in the skin. Thereby, NovoRetin™ can retain naturally occurring retinoic acid levels in the skin, which leads to retinol-like effects without the need to apply retinoids topically on the skin.

Clinical studies conducted on Caucasian and Asian women have shown that 2% NovoRetin™:

• Increases skin elasticity and skin density by 20 % and 14 % after 28 days
• Has an immediate lifting potential with an improvement in wrinkle depth and length by 14 % after only a single application
• Refines pores and reduces pore volume by 42 % after only two weeks
• Reduces retentional lesions with a reduction in blackheads by 40%
• Reduces shininess by 11 % after only two weeks, while increasing skin hydration at the same time.

Therefore, NovoRetin™ serves as an ideal plant-based retinol alternative in cosmetics, providing both strong anti-aging effects and exceptional benefits for acne-prone skin.

NovoRetin™

• Boosts naturally occurring retinoic acid in the skin
• Improves skin elasticity and density
• Effects immediate lifting
• Visibly refines pores and blemishes
• Stable and safe retinol activity

Applications

• Advanced age-defying formulas
• Immediate lifting products
• Treatments for acne-prone skin
• Pore minimising formulas

Formulating with NovoRetin™

• Recommended use level: 2-3%
• Incorporation: For cold processes, dissolve NovoRetin™ into the aqueous phase. In hot / cold processes, add during the cooling phase below 40 °C.
• Thermostability: Temperatures of up to 40 °C for a short time will not affect the stability of NovoRetin™. For further information, please refer to our formulation guidelines.

INCI (EU / PCPC) Declaration

Pistacia Lentiscus Gum / Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum (and) Lecithin (and) Pentylene Glycol (and) Glyceryl Caprylate / Caprate (and) Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride (and) Aqua / Water.

Additional Information

• Liquid
• Water-soluble
• Without preservatives
• 100 % natural origin

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