Cosactive Retinal is a powerful retinoid for modern skincare
What is retinal?
Cosactive retinal, also known as retinaldehyde, belongs to the vitamin A family and is a direct precursor of retinoic acid. It is a highly active form of vitamin A that is particularly valued in cosmetic formulations because it is very effective but at the same time better tolerated by the skin than prescription retinoids. Chemically, retinal is present in the form of orange crystals, is fat-soluble and is characterised by its distinctive aldehyde group, which is responsible for its conversion to retinoic acid.
Fast-acting – Cosactive Retinal is more effective than retinol
A key advantage of retinal is that it is converted directly into retinoic acid. While retinol requires two conversion steps, retinal only needs one. This means that it unfolds its anti-ageing effect much faster and more efficiently. Users often notice smoother, firmer and fresher skin after just a short time.
Anti-ageing benefits and skin renewal
Retinal stimulates collagen synthesis, promotes cell renewal and improves the skin structure over the long term. It visibly reduces wrinkles, smoothes fine lines and supports the skin’s elasticity. In addition, it has a brightening effect on pigmentation disorders and gives the complexion a more even appearance.
Anti-acne and protection for problem skin
Due to its antimicrobial properties, retinol is not only suitable for anti-ageing products, but also for skin types prone to impurities. It can have an anti-inflammatory effect, refine pores and significantly reduce the formation of impurities.
Cosactive Retinal: skin-friendly despite high effectiveness
Compared to pure retinoic acid, retinal is significantly milder and therefore also suitable for more sensitive skin types. It offers a balanced combination of high effectiveness and good skin tolerance – the ideal combination for modern cosmetic concepts.
Physico-chemical properties:
Form: orange-coloured, crystalline substance
Solubility: fat-soluble
Stability: Tocopherol (vitamin E) and dimethyl isosorbide (DMI) provide excellent protection against oxidation.
The recommended concentration is 0.05–0.1% in the final formulation; up to 6% is possible in special products.
Processing: preferably in the active ingredient phase below 40°C.
Cosactive Retinal – why this raw material is so impressive
Cosactive Retinal is a highly stable, 5% solution of retinal in dimethyl isosorbide, stabilised with tocopherol. This combination offers excellent penetration, efficacy and durability. Cosactive Retinal is suitable for anti-ageing creams, serums, night care products and special formulations for problem skin.
Products available immediately from Tojo Cosmetics.
If you want to get started right away, you can fall back on the private label products from Tojo Cosmetics. Pre-developed formulations with Cosactive Retinal are already available – an ideal entry point for brands that want to bring innovative anti-ageing products to market quickly and easily.
Conclusion
Cosactive Retinal combines maximum effectiveness with good skin tolerance.
It smooths, tightens, regenerates and ensures an even complexion – faster and more efficiently than many other retinoids. This makes it a key ingredient for the next generation of highly effective skin care products, which we incorporate into tailor-made and innovative concepts at Cosmacon. Feel free to ask us!
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