MEDICALIA L-Retinol Smoothing Cream 50g
SKU:MR8401
- Regular price
- $87.75AUD
- Sale price
- $87.75AUD
- Regular price
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Professional Product Overview
Medicalia L-Retinol Smoothing Cream is an evening resurfacing cream for therapist-recommended homecare. Its Micro-Retinol formulation combines glycolic and lactic acids with squalane and a biomimetic lipid blend to refine rough texture and support a smoother, brighter, more even-looking complexion.
Select it for suitable clients with photo-damaged or mature skin, visible lines and surface build-up who need targeted renewal rather than a basic moisturiser. The supplier describes non-inflammatory hyperkeratosis as a selection context. Sensitive skin is excluded, and the recommendation needs to account for other retinoids, exfoliants and planned procedures.
Available Size
50 g retail presentation for therapist-recommended evening homecare.
When to Recommend
Consider assessed photo-damage, rough texture, uneven tone and visible ageing concerns. The supplier recommends all skin types except sensitive skin. Review tolerance and the existing active-skincare routine before recommendation.
Professional Benefits
- Helps refine rough surface texture.
- Softens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Supports a brighter, more even-looking complexion.
- Combines resurfacing ingredients with emollient and lipid conditioning.
How the Product Works
Glycolic and lactic acids support surface exfoliation. The formula lists Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate within the supplier’s Micro-Retinol positioning. Squalane, caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ceramide 2, phospholipids and phytosterols contribute the biomimetic lipid blend for conditioning and suppleness.
Professional Application
The documented role is therapist selection, evening homecare recommendation and demonstration. The supplier also positions it as pre-procedure homecare before resurfacing; this requires the treating practitioner’s plan for suitability, frequency and stop/restart timing. It is not a treatment-room peel or an immediate post-procedure cream.
Key Ingredients
- Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate: retinoid ingredient listed in the Micro-Retinol formula.
- Glycolic Acid and Lactic Acid: exfoliating ingredients for texture and uneven-tone care.
- Squalane: emollient conditioning and softness.
- Ceramide 2, Phospholipids and Phytosterols: components of the supplier’s biomimetic lipid blend.
Retail Homecare: 50 g
Recommend the 50 g presentation when a client’s skin condition and tolerance support a retinoid-and-acid evening cream. Explain its renewal focus, assess other active products and set a review plan. See Usage for application and the separate procedure-related boundary.
Professional Education: Understanding the Skin Microbiome and Barrier Repair provides broader context for barrier condition and tolerance when planning active homecare; it is not a procedure protocol for this cream.
Professional Use in Treatment
This retail presentation supports therapist selection and homecare demonstration. Pre-procedure use requires the treating practitioner’s plan; no treatment-room application method is documented.
Therapist Homecare Recommendation
Recommend the 50 g presentation after assessing skin and the client’s other active products. Evening only, apply a thin layer over the face and neck after cleansing with Medicalia Gentle Cleanser followed by Gentle Toner. Pat gently until absorbed. Avoid the eye area, nasal folds and lips. Not suitable for sensitive skin. Stop use and seek therapist advice if persistent redness or irritation develops. Use appropriate daytime sun protection; no SPF rating is established for this cream.
Before or after a peel, laser or dermabrasion procedure, follow the treating practitioner’s specific start, stop and restart instructions. The ordinary evening routine is not immediate post-procedure permission.
Who should a therapist recommend it to?
Consider suitable clients with photo-damage, rough texture, uneven tone or visible ageing concerns. The supplier excludes sensitive skin.
How does it differ from a basic moisturiser?
It combines a retinoid ingredient with glycolic and lactic acids for resurfacing-focused care, supported by an emollient and lipid blend. Review it alongside the client’s other active products.
Can it be used in the morning?
The 2025 supplier directions specify evening only. Follow the complete directions in Usage and use appropriate daytime sun protection.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
No. The product-specific supplier guidance excludes sensitive skin; general claims about gentler retinoids do not override that restriction.
Can it be used immediately after a peel or laser?
Do not assume immediate use. The treating practitioner must approve suitability and restart timing after assessing recovery.
Does Octinoxate make it a sunscreen?
No SPF rating is established for this cream. An ingredient list alone does not establish sunscreen protection.
Water (Aqua/Eau), Glycolic Acid, Squalane, Octinoxate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide 2, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phospholipids, Phytosterols, Lactic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol