Choose your retinoid with ultra-hydration Starter Set

Products containing retinol or retinoids should not be used during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, or when planning a pregnancy. Consult your doctor before use.

Store the product at room temperature (up to +25°C) in a dry place, protected from direct sunlight.

Avoid contact with mucous membranes and eyes. Do not apply products containing retinoids to the mobile eyelid.

For additional skin hydration after using retinoids, use Hydrafusion Gel Cream. It will help maintain balance, reduce the risk of irritation, and enhance the effectiveness of retinoids. After using retinoids in your morning or daytime routine, be sure to apply SPF 50 sunscreen.

Products containing acids and retinoids may cause temporary redness or irritation—this is an individual skin reaction.

INSTYTUTUM formulas contain high concentrations of active ingredients. To minimize the risk of irritation, introduce new products gradually, starting with 2–3 times a week.

These recommendations are based on using products within the INSTYTUTUM line. When combined with products from other brands, increased sensitivity and unpredictable reactions may occur.

If you plan to use acids and retinol together: start with acids (2–3 times a week); after 10–14 days, if there is no irritation, add retinoid products.

If a negative reaction occurs: suspend use of the active product for 2–5 days, then gradually reintroduce it into your routine. After starting to use products with active ingredients (retinol, acids, vitamin C), your skin may temporarily react with breakouts, flaking, or irritation. This is skin purging, which indicates the activation of cellular renewal and detoxification. When it appears: 2–3 weeks after starting active ingredients. How long it lasts: up to 9–10 weeks. What to do: don’t change your skincare routine abruptly; let your skin adapt. If your skin condition worsens significantly and the reaction persists, consult a dermatologist or esthetician.