{"product_id":"the-collagen-support-set-repair-serum-nightly-retinol-lipid-gel-moisturizer","title":"the collagen support set: repair serum + nightly retinol + lipid gel moisturizer","description":"\u003cp\u003ethe two strongest actives in our lineup, plus the moisturizer that goes with both. a serum rich in antioxidants for the morning and a rich encapsulated retinol cream for the evening, both shown in human trials to support collagen production, with a lipid-rich gel cream moisturizer that isn't sticky or greasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eactive ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eserum\u003c\/strong\u003e - vitamin c (15%), vitamin e (1%), ferulic acid (0.5%)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eretinol\u003c\/strong\u003e - encapsulated retinol (0.7%), safflower seed oil, squalane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emoisturizer\u003c\/strong\u003e - hyaluronic acid, squalane, jojoba oil, apricot kernel oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eresearch:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eserum:\u003c\/strong\u003e topical vitamin c improves sun-damaged skin, reduces wrinkles, and increases collagen production \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11896774\/\"\u003e[Fitzpatrick 2002]\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12823436\/\"\u003e[Humbert 2003]\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11407971\/\"\u003e[Nusgens 2001]\u003c\/a\u003e. these exact concentrations (15% vitamin c, 1% vitamin e, 0.5% ferulic acid) protected human skin against uv damage, adding to spf rather than replacing it \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18603326\/\"\u003e[Murray 2008]\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eretinol:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a year-long, double-blind, vehicle-controlled trial, 0.1% retinol reduced fine lines by 44% and mottled pigmentation by 84%, with improvement over placebo at every checkpoint \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25738849\/\"\u003e[Randhawa 2015]\u003c\/a\u003e. a 24-week randomized trial of 0.4% retinol improved fine wrinkles and increased collagen markers in skin biopsies \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17515510\/\"\u003e[Kafi 2007]\u003c\/a\u003e. those trials used 0.1% and 0.4%; ours is 0.7%, released slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emoisturizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e hyaluronic acid hydrates: in a 60-day placebo-controlled trial, hyaluronic acid cream improved skin hydration and elasticity, and low-molecular-weight versions also reduced wrinkle depth \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22052267\/\"\u003e[Pavicic 2011]\u003c\/a\u003e. squalane is the stable form of squalene, about 13% of the oil your skin already makes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22361190\/\"\u003e[Kim 2012]\u003c\/a\u003e; with jojoba and apricot kernel oil it forms a light lipid layer that slows water loss, which is how moisturizers keep skin hydrated between applications \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16268870\/\"\u003e[Lodén 2005]\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eno fads, no misleading claims. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/science\"\u003esee more research\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003evegan formulation. fragrance-free. made in usa with global materials.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"poth","offers":[{"title":"2 oz moisturizer","offer_id":67576416370978,"sku":"TCS-2","price":135.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz moisturizer","offer_id":67576416403746,"sku":"TCS-4","price":155.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/6367\/8877\/files\/collagen_2oz.png?v=1792671755","url":"https:\/\/pothskin.com\/products\/the-collagen-support-set-repair-serum-nightly-retinol-lipid-gel-moisturizer","provider":"poth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}