Celimax - The VITA-A Retinol Shot Tightening Serum 30ml

Retinol serum for wrinkles, pores and firmness

Celimax The Vita-A Retinol Shot Tightening Serum targets wrinkles, uneven texture and enlarged pores, helping skin look smoother and firmer. Retinol works more slowly than retinal, giving skin time to adjust. The yellow serum feels non-sticky and has no added fragrance.

Key ingredients

• Retinol 0.1% — pure retinol, not a derivative.
• A-Shot™ — 162,000 naturally derived spicules (Hydrolyzed Sponge) that help deliver retinol deep into the skin; a slight tingling is normal.
• 9-peptide complex — enhances elasticity to help keep skin smooth and firm.
• Panthenol 1% — Celimax recommends it alongside retinol to soothe skin and protect its barrier.

How to use

Apply a thin layer in the evening, after toner and before any other serums, then finish with a moisturizer. How much to use and how often depends on your experience with retinol. Celimax recommends:

• New to retinol: just a tiny amount, about the size of a grain of rice, only on areas of concern. For the first month, use it 1–2 evenings a week, then 3–4 evenings a week if your skin feels comfortable.
• Tried retinol before: 1–2 pumps, every other evening for the first month, then 5–6 evenings a week, depending on how your skin responds.
• Regular retinol user: 2–3 pumps, depending on your skin type; you can use it every evening.
• The morning after each use: apply sunscreen as the last step.

For dry or sensitive skin, Celimax suggests sticking to 1–2 evenings a week.

Temporary redness, flaking or tingling can appear in the first weeks. Even if your skin shows no reaction, don't increase the amount or frequency ahead of schedule: a reaction can appear later. If irritation occurs, use a smaller amount less often, with a soothing moisturizer. If redness or a sensation of heat lasts several days despite moisturizing, stop using it.

Precautions

If your skin is sensitive, patch test first. Avoid the eye area. Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Don't combine with high-strength vitamin C products, scrubs or AHA/BHA/PHA exfoliants; use them on alternate days instead — the serum one day, the other product the next. After a laser treatment, wait 3–4 days and start with a small amount. Store in a cool place (Celimax recommends 3–10 °C), away from direct sunlight.