As you age, your body’s production of collagen and elastin slows down. These two proteins are responsible for your skin’s structural support. As a result, the skin loses its natural plumpness and smoothness. Another super common myth surrounding mineral oil is that it is comedogenic. A 2005 study titled"Is mineral oil comedogenic?" examined this very question and guess what happened? The study concluded that" based on the animal and human data reported, along with the AAD recommendation, it would appear reasonable to conclude that mineral oil is noncomedogenic in humans."

While it is true that industrial grade mineral oil contains carcinogenic components (so-calledpolycyclic compounds), these are completely removed from cosmetic and food grade mineral oil and there is no scientific data showing that the pure, cosmetic grade version is carcinogenic. Currently, Advanced Clinicals offers 50 different skin care products, including creams, lotions, oils, serums, problem-solvers, masks, and skin care for men. In this section, we’ll discuss three of the most popular Advanced Clinicals skin care products: Collagen Skin Rescue Lotion, Coconut Oil Moisturizing Cream, and Retinol Advanced Firming Cream. Advanced Clinicals Peptide Facial Serum is made with 6 peptides to help reduce the look of premature aging and improve skin elasticity. Advanced Clinicals Retinol Advanced Firming Cream is a body and face moisturizer that is said to reduce the visible signs of aging as it helps replenish your moisture barrier. This retinol cream is gentle enough to be used daily. Key formulation

The pros of mineral oilcan be interpreted as cons if we look at them from another perspective. Not penetrating the skin but mostly just sitting on top of it and not containing biologically active components, like nice fatty acids and vitamins meanthat mineral oil does not "nourish" the skin in the way plant oils do. Mineral oil doesnot give the skin any extra goodness, it is simply a non-irritating moisturizer working mainly by occlusivity. Use retinoids at night. We recommend this retinoid oil serum . It contains Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, an ingredient that provides similar benefits with less irritation. Key products

It’s in the Advanced Clinicals Encapsulated Retinol Face Cream, Retinol Anti-Wrinkle Face Serum, and Retinol Anti-Aging Face and Body Cream. It’s in the Advanced Clinicals Vitamin C Brightening Serum, Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid Facial Mist, and Vitamin C Brightening Face and Body Cream. The only downside? Retinol can often lead to side effects like skin dryness, peeling, and irritation.

Retinol is the go-to anti-aging ingredient recommended by dermatologists and skin experts. It’s clinically proven to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improve uneven skin tone, restore skin firmness, and shrink the appearance of enlarged pores.

Like the other two Advanced Clinicals moisturizers, the Retinol Advanced Firming Cream contains a high concentration of mineral oil to help keep the skin soft and smooth. This anti-aging cream also includes pure retinol. Retinol has the capability of minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improving uneven skin tone, restoring skin firmness, and shrinking the appearance of enlarged pores. Retinol provides all of these benefits by first being converted to retinoic acid (its active form) after being absorbed into the skin. Retinoic acid also functions as an antioxidant and helps the skin combat free radicals, the unstable molecules that contribute to the formation of premature wrinkles and fine lines on the skin.

We’ve been hearing for years that Vitamin C is the best anti-aging ingredient. It’s a potent antioxidant that protects the skin from free radicals, the unstable molecules that contribute to the formation of premature wrinkles and fine lines on the skin. Trust us, if something is used for more than 100 years in cosmeticproducts, it hasadvantages. Chemically speaking, cosmetic grade mineral oil is a complex mixture ofhighly refined saturated hydrocarbons with C15-50 chain length.It is not merely a "by-product" but rather a specifically isolated part of petroleum that is very pure and inert. Vitamin C also helps fade dark spots, evens out skin tone, and increases radiance. As if that wasn’t enough, research suggests that when vitamin C is applied to the skin, it significantly reverses aging-related structural changes by influencing collagen and elastin synthesis.