
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Face Wash, 1 key ingredient
FEATURES
Rejuvenating for youthful skin, infused with bio-retinol (natural vitamin A derivative), reduces fine lines and wrinkles, acne reduction, increases collagen production, stimulates new blood vessels, suitable for all skin types, free from toxic chemicals and synthetic compounds
BEST FOR
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CHECKS
Free from toxic chemicals and synthetic compounds
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Anti-ageing Anti-acne Reduces Fine Lines And Wrinkles Improves Skin RadianceBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Lotus Botanicals Says
Product Description:
Bio-retinol, a natural vitamin A derivative, is considered the holy grail ingredient for all things anti-ageing and anti-acne. Bio-retinol reduces fine lines and wrinkles by increasing the production of collagen. It also stimulates the production of new blood vessels in the skin, which improves skin radiance. Features: Rejuvenating face wash for youthful, glowing skin; Infused with bio-retinol, a natural vitamin A derivative; Bio-retinol reduces fine lines and wrinkles and acne; Increases collagen production; Stimulates production of new blood vessels in the skin; Suitable for all skin types; Free from toxic chemicals and synthetic compounds.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
bakuchiol extract, castor oil
Key Ingredients
plant-retinol
Ingredients Details
Castor Oil
Common Name(s): Castor oil,botanical carrier oil,emollient fatty acid delivery
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Softens and conditions skin by integrating into sc lipid bilayers, delivers essential fatty acids (oleic, linoleic, linolenic) for barrier lipid synthesis, and provides rich, non-stripping moisturisation.
Why It's Used: Natural carrier oils provide the closest compositional match to endogenous sc lipids, delivering emolliency through genuine barrier integration rather than simple surface occlusion.
How It Works: Fatty acid triglycerides partition into sc lipid bilayers โ oleic acid (c18:1) provides fluid, emollient integration; linoleic acid (c18:2) acts as essential ceramide precursor; saturated fatty acids provide more occlusive barrier reinforcement.
Typically Found In: Moisturisers,facial oils,natural skin care
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ emollient
Secondary Functions: Barrier sealing,softening
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ100%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 โ low; formulation-dependent
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Essential fatty acids โ linoleic (c18:2, n-6) and ฮฑ-linolenic (c18:3, n-3) acids โ cannot be synthesised by the body; topical delivery through carrier oils provides direct substrate for ceramide and eicosanoid biosynthesis in the epidermis.
Last Verified: Cosing database,castor oil carrier oil botanical review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12