Introducing RetiLife™: the world’s first all-natural retinol

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  • A 100% natural-origin retinol
  • Why is retinol a beauty bestseller?
  • Givaudan’s sustainable innovation moves retinol off the blacklist
  • The first concentrated, 100% natural retinol
  • Meeting the need for clean, green cosmetics
A 100% natural-origin retinol
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Givaudan Active Beauty pushes the boundaries of the cosmetic industry with the breakthrough release of RetiLife™.

This 100% natural-origin retinol and a world-first in the cosmetics industry challenges and reinvents the traditional retinol's petrochemical profile.

Since the 1950s, retinol has been appreciated for its powerful anti-ageing effect. But for those in the know, this ingredient was also the cause of many frown lines due to its non-sustainable footprint.

Why is retinol a beauty bestseller?
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Why is retinol a beauty bestseller?

For those looking to stay youthful, retinol’s enduring appeal lies in its ability to penetrate the cells of the upper layers of the skin, triggering a plumping effect, and protecting against collagen loss and sagging.

With millions of Google searches every month, retinol is one of the most popular cosmetic ingredients for beauty consumers. It delivers on its promise to restore skin and reverse some of the signs of ageing. 

Givaudan’s sustainable innovation moves retinol off the blacklist
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Givaudan’s sustainable innovation moves retinol off the blacklist

Until today, the retinol in the beauty industry was produced via a petrochemical process that used synthetic, non-sustainable solvents.

In some concentrated forms, retinol includes industrial chemicals that are on many beauty companies’ blacklists, which go against consumer’ demands for clean, green beauty.  

“We are thrilled to offer the most sustainable retinol on the cosmetic market. This is a game changer for the beauty industry that will open the door to new cosmetic applications.”

Romain, R&D Director Givaudan Active Beauty

The first concentrated, 100% natural retinol
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The first concentrated, 100% natural retinol

Now, after years of research and development, Givaudan Active Beauty is releasing RetiLife™ – a new cosmetic biotech innovation and the most sustainable retinol on the cosmetic market.

RetiLife™ is the first 100% natural-origin retinol and is able to deliver the same powerful biological and clinical anti-wrinkle results as its chemical counterpart.

The retinol in RetiLife™ is manufactured naturally, meaning it is free from fossil-based carbons. It is produced during a fermentation process that combines plant sugars with natural antioxidants and uses sunflower oil as a carrier.

Meeting the need for clean, green cosmetics
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Meeting the need for clean, green cosmetics

As the first sustainable alternative to synthetic retinol, RetiLife™ is poised to be a beauty breakthrough. It will enable millions of consumers around the world to embrace the sustainable credentials they enjoy, with the effectiveness they expect.   

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