
Note: When pregnant or breastfeeding, it is recommended to avoid any skincare products containing retinoids such as formulations with Granactive Retinoid or Retinol.
#THE ORDINARY GRANACTIVE RETINOID 2 EMULSION 30ML SKIN#
Acne-prone skin may experience a temporary increase in acne during the first few weeks of using any form of retinoid including those used in this formulation. This product is not a treatment for acne. This product must not be used in conjunction with other retinoids including retinol or retinoic acid.

Sun protection is particularly important when using retinoids. If you have interest in a retinol product, please refer to our Retinol portfolio above which products contain pure retinol and cost less since many retinol technologies cost less than their next-generation counterparts like Granactive Retinoid.Ĭaution: Retinoids can make the skin more sensitive to UV radiation. These technologies cannot be compared directly with retinol itself in terms of concentration because they include a different retinoid molecule, in a similar way that Retinol cannot be compared with Retinoic Acid in terms of concentration. This product uses next-generation retinoid active technologies which have been shown to achieve better reduction in signs of aging than retinol without irritation.

HPR is a highly-advanced form of retinoid which is, in fact, a non-prescription ester of all-trans direct retinoic acid that offers a multi-fold better effect against signs of aging than retinol, retinyl palmitate and nearly all other forms of non-prescription retinoid ī) A sustained-delivery form of pure retinol in a protective capsule system which supports both the delivery and the effect of Granactive Retinoid.īoth forms of retinoid used avoid the irritation associated with retinoids (including retinol) use while delivering better visible results against signs of aging. His formulation combines two forms of next-generation retinoid actives:Ī) A 2% concentration of Granactive Retinoid which is a complex of solubilized Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR). The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion - 30ml
