The Benefits of Multi-Functional Skincare Products with La Fervance
Multi-functional and versatile skincare products are increasingly gaining popularity, and for good reasons.
Vanessa Noy
June 7, 2024
What is and How to Use Natural Retinol
With Autumn upon us it’s a great time to hit refresh on our night time skin routine. No matter how diligent we are the summer months can leave us with a little extra pigmentation and signs of too much sun. The cooler months are a perfect time to introduce the superhero of anti-aging Vitamin A. This can be easily incorporated into your current skincare routine for real benefits that can be seen in as little as twelve weeks.
What is Vitamin A in Natural Skincare?
Vitamin A is a collective term of the various Retinoid compounds, the most commonly known being Retinol. Retinol is highly publicised in the beauty world as an anti-aging super ingredient. It is a derivative of Vitamin A that works to accelerate the turnover of skin cells while stimulating collagen production. The skin is a retinoid-responsive organ. Meaning Vitamin A is readily absorbed by the skin which can assist in promoting and maintaining a healthy dermis and epidermis (the top two layers of the skin).
Benefits of Using Vitamin A
- Stimulates cell turnover
- Protects and defends against free radicals that cause accelerated aging.
- Fades scarring and corrects skin tone, fading pigmentation.
- Speeds up healing helping to reduce acne and bacteria by normalising oil production.
- Minimises and prevents fine lines and wrinkles.
- Promotes healthy collagen and elastin formation (stimulates fibroblasts, the cells that produce collagen)
How to use Vitamin A in your skincare routine
When expertly formulated natural Vitamin A in skincare improves the quality of the skin without the irritation and inflammation that synthetic Vitamin A treatments can cause. It can be common for people to see a reaction to Vitamin A in the form of dryness, scaling and redness, disrupting the skin barrier. When selecting a Vitamin A product check the product is formulated with complimentary ingredients and essential nutrients to soothe and support the skin. This will ensure you to reap all the benefits of Retinol without the discomfort and adverse effects.
Top Picks: Natural Vitamin A in Skincare.
1. A Multi-tasking Vitamin A Serum to Renew and Retexturize
Gentle enough for normal and oily skin types to use daily (every second day for sensitive skin), Amala’s Rejuvenate Illuminating Pro-Retinoic Treatment Oil is true luxury. A certified natural facial oil that is rich in antioxidants known to deliver retinol-like results, this high-performance serum is scientifically proven to improve the texture and appearance of the skin in just 12 weeks. The potent gold-infused facial oil blends pro-retinoic Cacay and Rosehip Oils with Olive Squalane to melt effortlessly into the skin. Formulated with powerful botanical oils that combine to address pigmentation, boost collagen and improve skin density for real results.
Containing Powerful Natural Actives:
Cacay Seed Oil is a multi-tasking Amazon seed oil containing three times the pro-retinol actives of Rosehip Seed Oil. It is known for its cell-regenerating, wrinkle-fighting and tone-brightening properties, and helps repair skin’s natural protective barrier to seal in precious hydration. Boosting 50% more Vitamin E and twice the amount of Omega-6 essential fatty acids compared to Argan Oil, it also supports skin healing.
Picão Preto Extract is rich in antioxidant flavonoids and phytol, known to deliver retinol-like results that help to boost collagen, improve skin density and smooth texture.
Rosehip Seed Oil is known as the age-defying seed oil rich in Omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids to help repair and strengthen skin’s protective barrier. It is also a key source of Provitamin A to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and discolorations.
Key Ingredients that support and counteract the irritation of Vitamin A includes Olive Squalane. An ultralight, plant-derived hydrator it protects skin from moisture loss. It is a lightweight rapidly absorbed botanical that leaves the skin silken to touch.
Why do we love this serum and its incredible benefits?
The addition of 23K Gold in this formulation elevates the anti-aging benefits of this serum. Precious gold flakes help improve elasticity and firmness, they are easily absorbed by the skin assisting in collagen formation for plump glowing skin.
Used sparingly, this serum can be used morning and night.
AM: we recommend mixing a drop in your day cream (follow with a natural SPF).
PM: press or massage into the skin at night after cleansing. It can be worn alone at night or worn over your night cream.
2. Eyes Wide Open
The eye area is traditionally the first area to show signs of aging. Fine lines and wrinkles can typically start to form in our late thirties. In saying that, an eye cream rich in Vitamin A, helps to ward off the environmental aggressors that cause fine lines and wrinkles. Add a natural eye cream into your routine in your twenties and you will thank your younger self in years to come.
Dr ALKAITIS Organic Eye Cream is a gentle concentrate formulated with formulated with Dr. Alkaitis’ Signature Herbal Eye Renewal Complex and Eye Rejuvenation & Support Complex: The two signature complexes in this exclusive cream perform together as a potent dynamic duo that is developed to deeply nourish and nurture the delicate area around the eyes. The provitamin A compounds are supported by hydrating botanicals that help to stimulate collagen production while nourishing the delicate skin around the orbital area.
DR ALKAITIS Organic Eye Cream
3. Vitamin A rich Australian Natives to awaken Firm Glowing Skin
The ultimate makeup primer and sleep mask in one La Fervance Eclat Extraordinaire. This award-winning transformative face balm dramatically improves not only the hydration of the skin but due to a powerhouse of Australian Natives rich in Provitamin A compounds, leaves the skin firmer to the touch and dramatically calm in appearance.
Aniseed Myrtle Leaf (Australian Native) is a rich source of Vitamin A and when combined with minerals like zinc, magnesium and calcium to support cell synthesis and the self-repair of DNA, the benefits are compounded. Buruti Oil is an additional natural source of the Vitamin A derivative beta-carotene in this formula that when blended with fatty acids soothe, refresh and calm the skin barrier.
LA FERVANCE Éclat Extraordinaire
Clinically tested, multi-use, high-performance luxurious face balm.
Eclat Extraordinaire will dramatically improve your skins hydration whilst visibility reducing wrinkles and restoring the skin's elasticity and firmness. Your skin will experience a lifting effect whilst also appearing more soothed and toned.
Best For: All skin types, well suited to addressing the first signs of aging and mature skin.
Volume: 50ml/ 1.69fl
Vitamin A Alternatives
Bakuchiol
Hailed as the gentler alternative to retinol, Bakuchiol (pronounced buh-koo-chee-all) is a buzz ingredient in natural skincare. Offering the same skin healing and anti-aging benefits as Vitamin A but without the irritation and sensitivity associated with Retinol. Derived from the seeds and leaves of the Babchi plant (found in Eastern Asia), bakuchiol has been used in Chinese and Ayurvedic skin-healing for centuries.
Bakuchiol is not a Vitamin A derivative. However, with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial properties, it does have a remarkably similar benefit to the skin to that of Vitamin A, hence its title as the retinol alternative. Well tolerated by all skin types, be it dry, sensitive, oily or dehydrated it is safe to use both morning and night.
VENN Collagen Intensive Phyto-Retinol Renewal Mask is a supercharged collagen boosting sheet mask with 0.5% Bakuchiol. The power surge booster mask addresses visible signs of aging and sun damage with similar results to that of Retinol. Combined with Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid it can stimulate collagen production and increase skin firmness and elasticity.
VENN Collagen Intensive Phyto-Retinol Renewal Mask
Collagen boosting sheet mask
VENN's groundbreaking supercharged collagen boosting sheet mask with 0.5% Bakuchiol is a power surge booster to help reduce multiple signs of ageing.
Best for: firming and lifting mature skin, brightening dull skin and reducing the appearance of uneven skin tone.
Volume : 23ml x 2 masks per pack
Moth Bean Extract
Gaining favour in the clean beauty industry, Moth Bean Extract is giving Bakuchiol a little healthy competition. Not hailing from a moth like insect as its name may suggest, Moth Bean Extract is extracted from the protein rich seed pods of a legume native to parts of Asia.
Moth Bean Extract has similar benefits to that of retinol by boosting the function of the dermal and epidermal layers of the skin. Antioxidant properties help repair and defend against environmental aggressors and premature aging. Moth Bean is very well tolerated by even the most sensitive skin types and can benefit acne prone skin.
Amala’s Rejuvenate Collagen-Boosting Peptide Mask is a powerhouse of peptides rich in the natural retinol alternative Moth Bean. A rinse off gel mask boosting a potent complex of Rose Gold for collagen integrity, Vitamin C for clarity and Cocoa to minimise inflammation and maximize firmness. This mask is perfect for those looking for a twice weekly boost.
AMALA Rejuvenate Collagen- Boosting Peptide Mask
Remember – Use your SPF Daily
It is good practice to protect the skin daily and prevent further UV damage regardless of your Retinol regime. Choose a lightweight 100% natural sunscreen that won’t clog your pores.
SALT & STONE SPF 50+ Face Stick combines antioxidants and anti-inflammatory botanicals for healthy skin while offering 50+ UV protection.
SALT and STONE SPF 50+ Face Stick
Matte finish tinted cream SPF stick.
A skin nourishing, 100% natural sunscreen face stick with a matte finish. This water-resistant formula glides on smoothly and sinks into the skin effortlessly offering broad spectrum UV protection combined with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory botanicals for healthy and hydrated skin.
Best for: Everyday sun protection for all skin types.
Volume: 15 grams
Nature provides us with all we need for truly healthy and strong skin. But if you are needing some extra guidance on introducing a Retinol or Retinol alternative into your regime, please contact us directly for a complimentary skin consultation.
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