Description
What the serum contains
The key ingredient is Carotolino from the Swiss company Lipoid Kosmetik: carrot root extract, carrot seed oil and beta-carotene in rapeseed and sunflower oil. It is complemented by argan and macadamia oil, ingredients derived from olive oil, squalane and vitamins E and A.
Carotenoids, skin tone and radiance
Carotenoids are the pigments that give carrots their orange colour. They give the skin a subtle warm tone, which is why the serum is particularly suitable for tired and pale skin. In a test that the raw material manufacturer carried out with 9 volunteers, creams with Carotolino measurably revived skin tone after a single application. In the manufacturer’s consumer test, women who used a cream with Carotolino for 10 days rated the tone of their skin as healthier and more radiant than at the start of the test.
Carotenoids and blue light
In laboratory tests, the raw material manufacturer found that Carotolino absorbs blue light with a wavelength of 400 to 500 nm. In a laboratory skin model, the raw material reduced oxidative stress caused by blue light by approximately 30%. These are laboratory results of the raw material, not tests of the serum on human skin. The serum does not protect against UV radiation and does not replace a cream with SPF.
What skin type the serum is suitable for
- for dry and mature skin,
- for tired and pale skin to which you want to give a subtle tone,
- for everyday care of the face, neck and décolleté.
The oil serum is greasier, so it is better suited to dry skin. For oily skin, we recommend the Vitamin C Serum with its universal texture.
Beta-carotene serum or Vitamin C Serum?
The Vitamin C Serum is an antioxidant serum with vitamins A, C and E. It has a universal texture. The beta-carotene serum is an oil serum and gives the skin a subtle tone. You can combine the two serums: for example, the beta-carotene serum on its own during the day and the Vitamin C Serum in the evening under your cream.
How to use
Apply a few drops to cleansed skin of the face, neck and décolleté before your day cream. During the day, you can also use the serum on its own.
Store the product at room temperature, away from heat sources and direct sunlight.
Ingredients
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Squalane, Canola Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Beta-Carotene, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Retinyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Key ingredients:
- Carotolino (Lipoid Kosmetik): carrot root extract, carrot seed oil and beta-carotene in rapeseed and sunflower oil.
- Argan and macadamia oil and ingredients derived from olive oil: nourish the skin and keep it supple.
- Squalane: a softening oil that spreads easily, absorbs quickly and leaves no greasy or sticky film.
- Vitamin E: an antioxidant.
- Vitamin A palmitate: a more stable form of vitamin A.
FAQ
Does the serum protect against blue light from screens?
This has not been verified on human skin. In laboratory tests, the manufacturer of the raw material Carotolino found that the raw material absorbs blue light and, in a laboratory skin model, reduced oxidative stress caused by blue light by approximately 30%. This is a property of the raw material found in the laboratory.
Does the serum replace sunscreen?
No. The serum does not protect against UV radiation, so use a cream with SPF for sun protection.
Does the serum tint the skin?
Yes, the carotenoids give the skin a subtle warm tone.
Is the serum greasy?
The serum is oil-based, so it is greasier than, for example, the Vitamin C Serum and is better suited to dry skin. However, the oil ingredients absorb quickly and leave a light, non-greasy feel on the skin.
Can I use the serum on oily skin?
For oily skin, we recommend the Vitamin C Serum instead, which has a universal texture.
What is the difference between an oil serum and a face oil?
A face oil is usually a blend of oils. In addition to oils, an oil serum also contains other active ingredients. In this serum, these are carotenoids and vitamins E and A, which complement the argan and macadamia oil and the ingredients derived from olive oil.
How do I use an oil serum on my face?
After cleansing your skin, apply a few drops of the serum to your face, neck and décolleté, and then your day cream.
Can an oil serum replace a cream?
The serum is intended to be used under a day cream. During the day, however, you can also use it on its own, without a cream.
Should I use the serum in the morning or in the evening?
The serum is intended mainly for morning care, before your day cream or on its own during the day. In the evening, you can complement it with the Vitamin C Serum under your cream.
Is the serum suitable for sensitive skin?
For sensitive or reactive skin, we recommend first testing every new cosmetic product on a small area of skin and introducing it into your routine gradually.
Is the serum fragrance-free?
Yes, the serum is fragrance-free.
Where can I buy the oil serum with beta-carotene?
In this e-shop and in dm drugstores in Slovakia.
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