{"title":"Alternatives to retinol","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo serums formulated without retinol, for those who prefer an evening routine without retinoids: the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ser-bakuchiol-alternativa-retinol\"\u003ebakuchiol serum\u003c\/a\u003e, an extract from the seeds of the Psoralea corylifolia plant, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ser-anti-age-alternativa-naturala-retinol\"\u003eserum with Bidens pilosa extract\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe formula of the bakuchiol serum is COSMOS ORGANIC certified, and that of the Bidens pilosa serum is COSMOS NATURAL certified. Both are to be used in the evening; as with any anti-aging routine, apply sunscreen in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:16px 0 2px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.75\"\u003eBakuchiol or retinol\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:6px 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;min-width:480px;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5\"\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:bottom;padding:7px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.2)\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:bottom;padding:7px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.2)\"\u003eBakuchiol\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:bottom;padding:7px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.2)\"\u003eRetinol\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:7px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);font-weight:600\"\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:7px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1)\"\u003eA compound extracted from the seeds of the \u003cem\u003ePsoralea corylifolia\u003c\/em\u003e plant. It is not a retinoid.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:7px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1)\"\u003eA form of vitamin A, from the retinoid family.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:7px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);font-weight:600\"\u003eWhat studies show\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:7px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1)\"\u003eA randomized, double-blind study of 44 people: 0.5% bakuchiol twice a day reduced wrinkles and pigment spots after 12 weeks as much as 0.5% retinol once a day.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:7px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1)\"\u003eOne of the most studied anti-aging ingredients, used for decades.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:7px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);font-weight:600\"\u003eTolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:7px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1)\"\u003eIn the same study, less scaling and stinging than with retinol.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:7px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1)\"\u003eCan cause redness, scaling and stinging, especially in the first weeks.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:7px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);font-weight:600\"\u003eEU rules\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:7px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1)\"\u003eNo specific concentration limit.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:7px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1)\"\u003eMaximum 0.05% in body lotions and 0.3% in other products, such as face creams (retinol equivalent, Regulation (EU) 2024\/996).\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:7px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);font-weight:600\"\u003ePregnancy and breastfeeding\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:7px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1)\"\u003eData are limited. Ask your doctor.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:7px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1)\"\u003eUsually avoided. Ask your doctor.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:7px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);font-weight:600\"\u003eAt Epic Beauty\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:7px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1)\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ser-bakuchiol-alternativa-retinol\"\u003eBakuchiol oil serum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:7px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1)\"\u003eWe do not sell retinol products.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;opacity:.75\"\u003eSources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29947134\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDhaliwal et al., British Journal of Dermatology, 2019\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2024\/996\/oj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRegulation (EU) 2024\/996\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:16px 0 2px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.75\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"display:block;width:100%;padding:0;border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12)\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:9px 0;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.4\"\u003eBakuchiol or retinol: which should I choose?\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:none;font-size:12px;opacity:.6\"\u003e▼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6\"\u003eIf your skin is sensitive or has not tolerated retinol, bakuchiol is the gentler option, with a study showing comparable results. If you tolerate retinol and want the ingredient with the most data behind it, retinol remains the reference, but we do not sell retinol products. Whichever you choose, apply sunscreen in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"display:block;width:100%;padding:0;border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12)\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:9px 0;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.4\"\u003eWhat is bakuchiol?\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:none;font-size:12px;opacity:.6\"\u003e▼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6\"\u003eA compound extracted from the seeds of the Psoralea corylifolia plant. It is not a retinoid. In a randomized, double-blind clinical study of 44 people, 0.5% bakuchiol applied twice daily reduced wrinkles and pigment spots after 12 weeks just as much as 0.5% retinol, with less scaling and stinging (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29947134\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDhaliwal et al., British Journal of Dermatology, 2019\u003c\/a\u003e). The manufacturer does not disclose the concentration of bakuchiol in our serum, so the study results do not automatically transfer to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"display:block;width:100%;padding:0;border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12)\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:9px 0;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.4\"\u003eWhat is Bidens pilosa extract?\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:none;font-size:12px;opacity:.6\"\u003e▼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6\"\u003eAn extract from a plant in the Asteraceae family, used in cosmetics as a botanical alternative to retinol. Published studies on it are fewer than those on bakuchiol, so we present it only as an ingredient in the formula, without attributing results to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"display:block;width:100%;padding:0;border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12)\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:9px 0;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.4\"\u003eWhen and with what should I use them?\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:none;font-size:12px;opacity:.6\"\u003e▼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6\"\u003eIn the evening, on clean skin, before your moisturizer. Apply sunscreen in the morning. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before starting a new routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ser-bakuchiol-alternativa-retinol","title":"Bakuchiol oil serum","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOily serum with bakuchiol, without an aqueous phase.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nineteen ingredients, all vegetable oils and esters. For skin that does not tolerate retinol or wants a gentler option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 30px; line-height: 1.65; color: #666; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e30 ml · All skin types, including sensitive · Vegan · COSMOS ORGANIC certified formula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.3; margin: 32px 0 10px;\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eFor anyone who has tried retinol and given up due to peeling, or for those who don't want to go through the adjustment period. Bakuchiol is a compound extracted from the \u003cem\u003ePsoralea corylifolia\u003c\/em\u003e plant, used as a plant-based alternative with the advantage that it is not photosensitizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThe formula is a dry oil: it absorbs quickly and leaves no greasy residue, despite containing no water at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.3; margin: 32px 0 10px;\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; padding-left: 22px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eIn the evening, on clean skin. A few drops in the palms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003ePress into the face, don't spread. Oils are distributed by pressure, not by rubbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eIt can be the last step of your routine, or it can be followed by a cream if your skin is very dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eStart with two to three evenings a week, then increase if your skin tolerates it. It can also be used in the morning, unlike retinol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.3; margin: 32px 0 10px;\"\u003eKey ingredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; padding-left: 22px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBakuchiol\u003c\/strong\u003e - compound extracted from \u003cem\u003ePsoralea corylifolia\u003c\/em\u003e. It is not chemically related to retinol, but it is used in formulas that pursue the same goals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eJojoba oil\u003c\/strong\u003e - the first ingredient on the list, from organic farming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eRosehip oil and evening primrose oil\u003c\/strong\u003e - two oils rich in essential fatty acids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eUndecane and tridecane\u003c\/strong\u003e - plant-based alkanes. They explain the dry oil sensation: they partially evaporate after application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTocopherol\u003c\/strong\u003e - vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects the oils in the formula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.3; margin: 32px 0 10px;\"\u003eWhat to combine with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; padding-left: 22px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ser-anti-age-alternativa-naturala-retinol\"\u003eAnti-aging serum with retinol alternative\u003c\/a\u003e - the alternative with a cream texture, based on Bidens pilosa extract.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/crema-noapte-colagen\"\u003eNight cream\u003c\/a\u003e - over the serum, if your skin is dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/stick-spf50-mineral\"\u003eSunscreen stick SPF 50\u003c\/a\u003e - in the morning, as with any anti-aging routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eDo not use it on the same evening as the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/toner-exfoliant-acid-glicolic\"\u003eglycolic acid toner\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/exfoliant-acid-lactic\"\u003elactic acid exfoliant\u003c\/a\u003e. Alternate evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.3; margin: 32px 0 10px;\"\u003eVegan and certification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThe product is \u003cstrong\u003evegan,\u003c\/strong\u003e does not contain ingredients of animal origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eIt is made from a \u003cstrong\u003eCOSMOS ORGANIC certified formula\u003c\/strong\u003e, the highest level of the standard. The certificate is issued by Ecocert Greenlife and belongs to the distributor, SIA Nord Beauty; manufacturing is done at AS MADARA Cosmetics, in Latvia, in an ISO 22716 certified facility. Details are on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/certificari\"\u003ecertifications page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.3; margin: 32px 0 10px;\"\u003eIngredients (INCI)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.65; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eSimmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Decyl Cocoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Coco-Caprylate\/Caprate, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil*, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil*, Bakuchiol, Tocopherol, Fragaria Ananassa (Strawberry) Seed Oil*, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil*, Undecane, Parfum, Tridecane, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Blueberry) Seed Oil*, Geraniol**, Citronellol**, Linalool**, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Geranyl Acetate**.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.65; font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003e* Ingredients from organic farming. ** Derived from natural essential oils. The INCI list is the international nomenclature of cosmetic ingredients, the same throughout the European Union, and is not translated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.3; margin: 32px 0 10px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.35; margin: 24px 0 6px;\"\u003eIs bakuchiol the same as retinol?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eNo. They are completely different molecules. Bakuchiol is used as an alternative for similar goals, with the advantage that it is easier to tolerate and does not increase sensitivity to the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.35; margin: 24px 0 6px;\"\u003eCan I use it in the morning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eYes, unlike retinol. Bakuchiol is not photosensitizing. Evening remains the more practical time, because it is an oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.35; margin: 24px 0 6px;\"\u003eIs an oily serum suitable for oily skin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eIt can be. The texture is that of a dry oil, with alkanes that partially evaporate. If you still feel it is too much, the version with a cream texture is the alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.35; margin: 24px 0 6px;\"\u003eHow long until you see results?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eStudies on bakuchiol usually measure at twelve weeks. Give it at least three months of consistent use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.35; margin: 24px 0 6px;\"\u003eHow long does a bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e30 ml, used a few times a week, generally lasts over three months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Epic Beauty","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":52298113614166,"sku":"155977","price":132.0,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/8612\/4886\/files\/ka-nre-o5C5EieP7AYQIbQNFT1TDDIeB.jpg?v=1768031764"},{"product_id":"ser-anti-age-alternativa-naturala-retinol","title":"Anti-aging serum with a retinol alternative","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant-based retinol alternative with a cream texture.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bidens pilosa extract, with murumuru and mango butters and hyaluronic acid. For those who want an anti-aging active that is also tolerated by sensitive skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 30px; line-height: 1.65; color: #666; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e30 ml · All skin types, including sensitive · Vegan · COSMOS NATURAL certified formula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.3; margin: 32px 0 10px;\"\u003eWho it’s for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eFor skin that reacts to retinol or acids. \u003cem\u003eBidens pilosa\u003c\/em\u003e extract is used as a plant-based alternative in anti-aging formulas and, like bakuchiol, it does not increase sun sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThe texture is a light cream, not an oil. If you prefer an oily serum, the bakuchiol version is the other option in our catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.3; margin: 32px 0 10px;\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; padding-left: 22px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eA few drops on clean skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eGently massage until fully absorbed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eFollow with moisturizer, if your skin needs an extra layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eMorning, evening, or twice a day. Can be used daily from the start, with no adjustment period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.3; margin: 32px 0 10px;\"\u003eKey ingredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; padding-left: 22px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBidens pilosa extract\u003c\/strong\u003e - the plant-based retinol alternative in the formula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMurumuru butter and mango butter\u003c\/strong\u003e - two plant butters, for creamy texture and comfort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eRosehip oil and flaxseed oil\u003c\/strong\u003e - oils rich in essential fatty acids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSea buckthorn extract and rose myrtle extract\u003c\/strong\u003e - both for their antioxidant content.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHyaluronic acid, in two forms\u003c\/strong\u003e - hydrolyzed and sodium hyaluronate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.3; margin: 32px 0 10px;\"\u003eWhat to pair it with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; padding-left: 22px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ser-bakuchiol-alternativa-retinol\"\u003eOily serum with bakuchiol\u003c\/a\u003e - the other retinol alternative, with an oil texture. Choose one, not both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/crema-ten-sensibil\"\u003eMoisturizing cream for sensitive skin\u003c\/a\u003e - over the serum, if your skin reacts often.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/stick-spf50-mineral\"\u003eSPF 50 mineral sunscreen stick\u003c\/a\u003e - in the morning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.3; margin: 32px 0 10px;\"\u003eVegan and certification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThe product is \u003cstrong\u003evegan\u003c\/strong\u003e and contains no ingredients of animal origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eIt is made using a \u003cstrong\u003eCOSMOS NATURAL certified formula\u003c\/strong\u003e, under the certificate issued by Ecocert Greenlife to the distributor SIA Nord Beauty, manufactured at AS MADARA Cosmetics, in Latvia, in an ISO 22716 certified facility. Details are on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/certificari\"\u003ecertifications page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.3; margin: 32px 0 10px;\"\u003eIngredients (INCI)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.65; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eAloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice*, Glycerin**, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Isoamyl Laurate, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Parfum\/Fragrance, Cellulose, Aqua\/Water, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Extract*, Lactic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa (Rose Myrtle) Fruit Extract, Caprylic\/Capric Triglyceride, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil*, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter*, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Phytate, Octyldodecanol, Tocopherol, Geraniol***, Citronellol***, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Linalool***, Citral***.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.65; font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003e* Ingredients from organic farming. ** Made using organic ingredients. *** From natural essential oils. The INCI list is the international nomenclature for cosmetic ingredients, used throughout the European Union, and is not translated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.3; margin: 32px 0 10px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.35; margin: 24px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhat is the difference compared to the bakuchiol serum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThe active ingredient is different: Bidens pilosa extract here, bakuchiol there; and the texture also differs: light cream versus dry oil. Both are retinol alternatives tolerated by sensitive skin. Choose according to the texture you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.35; margin: 24px 0 6px;\"\u003eDoes it increase sun sensitivity?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eNo, unlike retinol and acids. Sunscreen remains useful for any anti-aging routine, but it is not a contraindication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.35; margin: 24px 0 6px;\"\u003eCan I use it if I have sensitive skin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThe formula is designed for this. As with any new product, introduce it individually and wait a few days before trying anything else new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.35; margin: 24px 0 6px;\"\u003eHow long does a bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e30 ml, used daily, lasts about a month and a half to two months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Epic Beauty","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":52538742702422,"sku":"165791","price":124.0,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/8612\/4886\/files\/1HVnrC0U86SN8c95gQQCXDPE99xng0-Z.jpg?v=1770468157"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/8612\/4886\/collections\/epic-beauty-alternativa-la-retinol.jpg?v=1792788588","url":"https:\/\/epicbeautycare.ro\/en\/collections\/alternativa-la-retinol.oembed","provider":"Epic Beauty","version":"1.0","type":"link"}