| Description: | GMO-free, highly active, fat-soluble vitamin with various effects on skin (synonym: vitamin A palmitate). Activity 1.7 MIU/g. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) as antioxidant. |
| Benefits: | Has potent rejuvenating propertiesCan improve appearance of aged and blemished skinIdeal for advanced treatment of pre-conditioned skin |
| Use: | Product crystallizes and becomes solid when refrigerated (recommended for storage); put in warm water-bath to melt. Can be added to formulas as is (as last ingredient), usual final concentration 500-20'000 IU/g (1g = 20 drops = 1.7 Mio units); Example: 10 drops vitamin A per 100g (3.5oz) cream gives 8'500 IU/g. Press out/suck out air after use, or use up at low level. For external use only. |
| Applications: | All kinds of skin care products (primarily rejuvenating, nourishing & after sun products). |
| Product Number: | RUIOL1032 |
| INCI: | retinyl palmitate, tocopherol |
| Composition: | retinyl palmitate, tocopherol |
| PurityGrade: | No purity grade applicable |
| Appearance: | Golden oily liquid, faint odor |
| Solubility: | Slightly soluble in alcohol, miscible in oils, insoluble in water |
| Preservation: | Vitamin E tocopherol (antioxidant) |
| Storage: | Store refrigerated (4-8°C / 39-46°F) |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Animal: | Not animal tested |
| GMO: | GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components) |
| Vegan: | Does not contain animal-derived components |
| HS: | 2936210000 |
| Proposition: | Under California's Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, better known as OEHHA Prop 65, we are required to place a warning to this product since the OEHHA believes that retinol/retinyl esters may cause reproductive harm (e.g. interference in female/male reproduction or embryonal development), when in daily dosages in excess of 10,000 IU or 3,000 retinol equivalents. Importantly, retinol/retinyl esters are still required and essential for maintenance of normal reproductive function. Recommended daily level during pregnancy is 8000 IU. WARNING: This product contains retinol/retinyl esters with >10,000 IU, a chemical known to the State of California to cause reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov |