Talk to any derm, esthie, or beauty editor about how to bump up the health and glow of your skin, and retinol is sure to pop up. One downside, though, of a product that works wonders? It can often have the unintended effect of making skin look red, flaky, or irritated.

That is, until now.

At NakedPoppy, we’re always poring over the research and test-driving every exciting clean beauty product under the sun for you. So when NakedPoppy co-founder Jaleh Bisharat couldn’t find a retinol that offered all the benefits without the drawbacks, we knew we had our work cut out for us.

Our fabulous research scientist Marisa began by finding a clean encapsulated retinol that offers diffusion over time and sinks beautifully into skin. Check.

Then, she had the brilliant idea to include bakuchiol, a retinol-like ingredient that you don’t often find paired with retinol but that offers synergistic effects. Check.

Next came the blend of silky oils that serve to complement retinol’s process and reduce irritation, sourcing a recyclable glass bottle (just remove the pump and rinse before recycling!), and making a game-plan to manufacture in small, fresh batches with a local women-run lab. Check, check, check.

NakedPoppy Renew Retinol Oil, your answer for brighter, smoother, healthier-looking skin, was born. And we cannot wait for you to get your hands on it. 

Here’s what you need to know about what makes Renew extra-special:

  1. It’s clean, rather than paired with questionable ingredients like BHA, BHT, PEGs, and ethoxylated ingredients. A little background: the ingredient retinol itself is clean, but many retinol-containing formulas contain not-so-great chemicals, many of which NakedPoppy outright bans, including the ones mentioned.
  2. It’s non-irritating, thanks to a blend of silky oils and confirmed by an independent trial. Unlike many retinol products that result in redness, flaking, and irritation, Renew offers retinol’s many advantages without the drawbacks.
  3. Retinol pairs with bakuchiol, offering a synergistic effect. Bakuchiol, if you’re unfamiliar, boasts similar skin benefits to retinol — and they’re especially powerful when combined.
  4. It’s made locally in small batches for optimal freshness, all by a women-run lab.

But don’t just take our word for it. We knew we had to make sure we weren’t the only ones who love Renew, so we did an independent clinical trial. Here’s what participants had to say:

  • “You have a magic retinol product. Many on the market irritate and burn the skin. Yours is the complete opposite. Luxury anti-aging oil.”
  • “This is an amazing product that works very well. I am so pleased by my results!”
  • “I loved the product. My skin definitely improved while using it. Fine lines almost disappeared overnight. My skin is firmer and brighter and definitely looks and feels healthier.”

Ready to try NakedPoppy Renew Retinol Oil for yourself? Just head here.

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