0.3%

Pure Retinol

Face Serum

This serum is a multitasking powerhouse for your skin. It targets early signs of ageing like fine lines and wrinkles, smooths skin texture, and helps reduce acne. Over time, it also fades acne marks and promotes healthy skin renewal for a clearer, more youthful-looking complexion.

Retinol (Vitamin A) is a dermatologist-recommended ingredient that works by increasing skin cell turnover, which helps unclog pores, improve texture, and reduce acne marks and fine lines over time.

Yes. 0.3% retinol is considered a beginner-friendly strength when used correctly and introduced gradually into the routine.

Our retinol is a high-purity, stabilized form of pure retinol, designed to deliver maximum efficacy with minimal irritation. Unlike standard retinol blends, our active contains 50% pure retinol, solubilized in a skin-compatible base (Polysorbate 20), making it exceptionally potent, stable, and precisely dosed in your /PHD/ formula.

What makes it better:

1. Higher Purity & Strength

Most commercial retinol blends contain 10–15% active retinol.
Ours delivers 50% active concentration, allowing us to formulate a clinically effective 0.3% dosage that works without overwhelming your skin.

2. Superior Stability

Retinol is notoriously unstable when exposed to light, heat, and air.
Our retinol is stabilized with antioxidants and rigorously tested to maintain its potency so your skin gets consistent performance, bottle after bottle.

3. Dermatologist-Preferred Delivery System

We use Polysorbate 20, a clinically recognized solubilizer that helps disperse and stabilize retinol evenly in the formula. It enhances skin penetration while maintaining formula integrity allowing the active to remain both effective and well-tolerated.

Retinol can be safely incorporated into your skincare routine starting in your mid-20s, which is often when early signs of skin aging—like uneven texture, fine lines, or dullness—begin to show. Starting early allows you to build long-term skin resilience and maintain skin health over time.

Our /PHD/ 0.3% Retinol Serum is designed to support this early introduction with a balanced formula that includes Bakuchiol, Peptides, and Hyaluronic Acid to reduce irritation and support the skin barrier.

Importantly, retinol should only be used at night. That’s because retinol molecules can break down in sunlight, reducing their effectiveness. Additionally, retinol can make your skin more photosensitive, increasing the risk of sun damage if used during the day.

For best results, apply on clean, dry skin in the evening, followed by a nourishing moisturizer. And don’t forget your sunscreen the next morning—it’s non-negotiable when using retinol.

Yes, you can — and in fact, maintaining retinol in your routine through the year can help ensure long-term skin benefits. However, winter can make skin more vulnerable to dryness and irritation, so it’s important to adjust your regimen to support your barrier.

Our /PHD/ 0.3% Retinol Serum is thoughtfully formulated with Bakuchiol, Peptides, and Hyaluronic Acid, which help buffer the drying effects of pure retinol and keep the skin hydrated. That said, if your skin becomes drier in winter, here are some dermatologist-approved strategies:

Moisturize generously: Layer a hydrating, barrier-repairing moisturizer after applying retinol. This helps minimize transepidermal water loss and soothes potential irritation.
Reduce frequency if needed: Shift to using it 2–3 times a week instead of nightly if your skin feels sensitive or tight.
Apply to fully dry skin: This minimizes the chances of increased irritation.
Never skip sunscreen: Even in winter, UV exposure can compromise skin that's more photosensitive from retinol use.

It’s possible you're experiencing purging, which is common when starting actives like Niacinamide, Retinol, Salicylic Acid or Vitamin C. This happens as the product speeds up cell turnover, bringing clogged pores to the surface usually in areas where you already get breakouts.

Purging typically lasts 2–4 weeks and then improves.
If breakouts appear in new areas or persist beyond 4–6 weeks, it may be irritation instead.

To support your skin:
– Keep the rest of your routine gentle
– Don’t introduce other new actives
– Use hydrating moisturizer and sunscreen

We’re here if you’d like help adjusting your routine!

This serum is not a primary acne treatment.

Retinol helps support long-term skin renewal and prevent future pore congestion, which may help reduce recurring acne over time.

For active acne, blackheads, or oil control, we recommend using Salicylic Acid or Niacinamide–based serums, while retinol is better suited as a long-term maintenance step.

Retinol helps support skin renewal, which can gradually improve the appearance of acne marks and uneven skin tone over time.

However, for targeted acne marks, a Niacinamide-based serum may work more effectively, and for pigmentation or dark spots, an Alpha Arbutin-based serum is better suited. Retinol works best as a long-term maintenance step to improve overall skin texture and clarity.

Yes. Retinol supports collagen production, which helps improve the appearance of fine lines and skin texture with long-term use.

Purging can occur for some people during the first 2–4 weeks as retinol increases skin renewal.

However, not everyone experiences purging, and some people may instead notice temporary dryness, irritation, or breakouts as the skin adjusts.

Introducing retinol gradually and reducing frequency can help minimise these effects.

Dryness, flaking, or mild irritation can happen initially because retinol increases cell turnover.
This usually improves as the skin builds tolerance.

👉 Always follow with a moisturiser and reduce frequency if needed.

• Week 1–2: 1–2 times a week
• Week 3–4: 2–3 times a week
• After tolerance builds: alternate nights

Avoid daily use unless advised by a dermatologist.

Night routine only:

1. Cleanser
2. 2–3 drops of Retinol Serum on dry skin
3. Moisturiser

Do not apply on damp skin.

No. Retinol should be used only at night.

Yes. Daily sunscreen is mandatory when using retinol, even on days you don’t apply it, as skin becomes more sun-sensitive.

Do not use in the same routine.

• Vitamin C: morning
• Retinol: night

Yes. Niacinamide can be used in the morning or in a separate routine and helps support the skin barrier while using retinol.

Avoid using them in the same routine.
If needed, use alternate nights to prevent irritation.

Retinol is a strong active. If you have sensitive skin, start slowly, use a moisturiser, and limit frequency based on tolerance.

This serum is recommended for 24 years and above. Teenagers should use retinol only under dermatological guidance.

No. Retinol should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

• Skin texture & smoothness: visible improvement in 4–6 weeks
• Fine lines & overall skin clarity: noticeable improvement in 8–12 weeks with consistent use

With 2–3 drops per use:

• 1–2 times a week: ~10–12 weeks
• 2–3 times a week: ~8–10 weeks
• Alternate nights: ~6–8 weeks

Yes, when used correctly with proper moisturisation and sunscreen. Retinol delivers the best results with long-term, consistent use.

No. The serum is free from added fragrance.

Yes, provided you use sunscreen daily and adjust usage if your skin feels irritated.

You can purchase this serum from this website and authorised platforms (Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Meesho and Purplle).

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