What does retinol do for skin, and how do I start SeneGence retinol?

What does the serum do for my skin?

Advanced SenePlex+® Renewal Serum with Retinol smooths the look of lines, texture and discoloration overnight with encapsulated Retinyl Palmitate, targeted peptides and growth factors. Over time, Advanced SenePlex+® Renewal Serum with Retinol supports a visible reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, smooths texture and refines tone overnight, and helps support firmness and hydration. Beauty Book 2026 (p. 16). In the same consumer study, women felt the difference too. In a six-week independent consumer study, 85% of women agreed that Advanced SenePlex+® Renewal Serum with Retinol helped their skin feel firmer.

How do I start during the first week?

Apply 1-2 pumps of the product onto clean face, concentrating on areas of concern. Follow with SeneGence Evening Moisturizer. Start using every other night and increase to nightly use as tolerated. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 15 and avoid sun exposure while using retinol. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Discontinue use if signs of irritation or rash appear. Keep out of the reach of children. In practice, that means an evening with retinol, then an evening without, until your skin is comfortable with nightly use. Advanced SenePlex+® Renewal Serum with Retinol suits all skin types, especially visible signs of aging. Read the official ingredients and directions.

What should I use by day while I use retinol?

For daytime sun protection while you use retinol, finish your morning skincare before primer and foundation with this step: Microbiome Defense Daytime Moisturizer SPF 15 gives broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection with Zinc Oxide 6% and Octisalate 5%. See its sunscreen label. Apply Microbiome Defense Daytime Moisturizer SPF 15 generously and evenly as the last skincare step, 15 minutes before sun exposure, and reapply at least every 2 hours; use a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating. Microbiome Defense Daytime Moisturizer SPF 15 or see where SPF goes.

Which forms of vitamin A does it carry?

The serum carries two forms of vitamin A: micro-encapsulated Retinol for sustained release, and encapsulated Retinyl Palmitate. Retinyl Palmitate at 0.5% provides encapsulated vitamin A care for lines, tone and texture overnight, with Retinol beside it as a second form of vitamin A for brighter, firmer-looking skin and less noticeable fine lines. The serum’s retinol is micro-encapsulated for sustained release. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 help support elasticity for firmer-looking skin, and their maker pairs them for smoother-looking skin and visible repair; each peptide carries palmitic acid, the palmitoyl in its name. The five growth factors—sh-Oligopeptide-1, sh-Oligopeptide-2, sh-Polypeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-11 and sh-Polypeptide-9—targets the appearance of lines, wrinkles and sagging. Nephelium Lappaceum (Rambutan) Leaf Extract complements that renewal care, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice and a hyaluronate complex bring hydrating, calming care, and SenePlex+® completes the formula. Explore Retinol, the rambutan leaf and the smoothing peptide pair. Using vitamin C too? See whether you can use retinol and vitamin C together.