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Protection. Education. Connection. There's an app for that at ascpskincare.com/app 43 INGREDIENT DECK truly sets CycloRetin apart in the summer skin care lineup is its sun-safe profile. While retinoids are known to increase photosensitivity, CycloRetin is stable in sunlight and nonsensitizing to ultraviolet (UV) exposure, making it suitable for daily, year- round use, including morning applications. HOW DOES CYCLORETIN COMPARE TO OTHER ALTERNATIVES? The market is full of botanical alternatives to retinol, but not all are created equally. Here's how CycloRetin stacks up: • Bakuchiol—Often referred to as "nature's retinol," bakuchiol has shown impressive clinical results. However, it can cause irritation in sensitive users and may oxidize more easily in some formulas. • Rosehip Seed Oil—Naturally rich in vitamin A and essential fatty acids, rosehip oil supports mild renewal and hydration. While nourishing, it doesn't deliver the same collagen-boosting effects or clarity. • Rambutan Leaf Extract—A newer entrant, rambutan shows promise in supporting skin firmness and elasticity but lacks the robust clinical support that CycloRetin is starting to gain. Retinol may be the gold standard in skin renewal, but its summer side effects are very real. Compared to other retinol alternatives on the market, CycloRetin offers a compelling, skin-friendly solution. And this is just the beginning. More chemical companies like Clariant will likely follow suit and develop similar retinol alternatives that offer the same benefits as CycloRetin. Because Clariant is a major supplier for a variety of skin care brands in the industry, you might start seeing this ingredient pop up in your favorite brands' products. With its nonsensitizing, soothing nature and ability to work across all skin types, CycloRetin is primed to become a warm-weather staple—and possibly a year-round favorite. Resources Clariant. "CycloRetin." Accessed May 2025. clariant.com/en/ Business-Units/Care-Chemicals/Personal-Care/Actives-and- Natural-Origins/Active-Ingredients/Natural-Actives/CycloRetin. Echemi.com. "Clariant Launches CycloRetin as Plant-Based Alternative to Retinol and Bakuchiol." May 10, 2024. echemi.com/ cms/1867354.html. Lei, Z., et al. "Traditional Uses, Phytochemical Constituents, Pharmacological Properties, and Quality Control of Pseudostellaria Heterophylla (Miq.) Pax." Journal of Ethnopharmacology 337.2 (January 2025): 118871. doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2024.118871. Zasada, M., and E. Budzisz. "Retinoids: Active Molecules Influencing Skin Structure Formation in Cosmetic and Dermatological Treatments." Advances in Dermatology and Allergology 36, no. 4 (August 2019): 392–7. doi.org/10.5114/ada.2019.87443. Key Summer-Friendly Benefits For clients looking to maintain consistent, visible results without compromising their skin barrier or avoiding the sun, CycloRetin is an ingredient that works with the skin rather than against it. • Sun-stable and nonsensitizing—safe for both morning and nighttime routines without increasing UV vulnerability • Anti-inflammatory—calms irritation, making it great for summer-prone sensitivity and barrier stress • Gentle yet effective—delivers visible improvements in texture, tone, and fine lines without peeling or redness • Good for all skin types—well-tolerated by acne-prone, sensitive, and mature skin without buffering or cycling needed