Don't take our word for it
92%
See improvements to their skin's smoothness and/or evenness within 14 days.
100%
Visible improvements in 60 days guaranteed
clinically measured
Nature's most powerful and gentle renewing ingredient. Finally captured in a bottle.
There are A LOT of ingredients that can technically be called "retinol" in skincare products (retinyl palmitate, hydroxypinacolone retinoate, retinaldehyde, retinol retinoate,...and on and on).
However, only one form has been clinically measured to reduce wrinkle depth within weeks...and without drying or irritation. This form, which we call Enzyme-Active Retinol (more commonly known as "retinal" with an "a"), is the form that is naturally created by your skin when you apply regular retinol (Vitamin A) to it. By applying this super-bioavailable form directly, you save your skin the irritation of converting it and instead get just pure, renewing power.
LITTLE ORANGE INGREDIENT FORTRESS
Super potent ingredients require aerospace-grade packaging.
This rare, unique form of retinol is extremely delicate and needs to be made and bottled in a 100% oxygen-free and UV-free environment. Protocol's lab team uses patented containment technology that was designed for the nuclear and aerospace industry to ensure each serum is made without exposure to a single oxygen molecule or ray of light.
The secret that brings it all together though, is what we call our Little Orange Ingredient Fortress. Our clinical-grade, totally airless and UV-proof bottle is built like the space shuttle to protect our super potent ingredients to the last drop. The quality of product it delivers will be apparent from the first pump.
Microscopic "before and afters" are our favorite before and afters.
We prefer to show proof on the cellular level, not on selfies with questionable methodology.
These microscopic photos of the skin show the thickness of the outer, collagen-filled layer of the skin (in purple).
When that layer ages, it deteriorates creating wrinkles, dryness and dull skin tone. When you apply clinical-grade retinol, it jumpstarts dozens of cellular processes in your skin to thicken your skin layers with healthy collagen and elastin for plump, hydrated, wrinkle-free skin. And we're not talking about some hopeful date in the future. This process can show visible changes to your skin within days
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Most people can use retinol every day! However, everyone's skin is different. If you have never used retinol before you may choose to ease into use by only applying every other day before transition to daily application. You can also mix it with your moisturizer the first few weeks in order to reduce the absorption rate. Once you are ready, we recommend applying retinol at night, letting it sit for 5 to 30 minutes to allow for absorption and then applying a hydrating moisturizer.
Retinol acts like a super nutrient for your skin cells. It boosts dozens of important renewing processes in your skin to visibly fill in wrinkles and fine lines, fade dark spots and encourage natural collagen production. Overall, you'll see smoother, more even and youthful-looking skin! Our Enzyme-Active Retinol Serum includes the only form of retinol that is clinically measured to reduce wrinkle depth within 14 days, without irritating your skin.
Different age groups use retinol for different purposes. Younger clients or clients who still struggle with breakouts use retinol for breakout-control and skin clarifying. Clients who are seeing signs of aging (at any age) use retinol to reverse signs of aging as well as to prevent aging signs from forming! If you see no visible signs of aging, we recommend to focus on daily application of Vitamin C Serum and once-annual application of retinol. After your first visible signs of aging, we recommend daily use of retinol as well.