Firm Skin With A Retinol Alternative Moisturizer

Firm Skin With A Retinol Alternative Moisturizer

Updated on 28th August 2024 at 2:42 am

Skin firming is one of the main desires we hear; the other is how to obtain it using certified organic ingredients that are healthy for the skin, and body.

While retinol products are now common, we know of a more targeted product to focus on the lines and wrinkles we tout as aging, in the everyday ease of a daily moisturizer—sans irritation.

Let’s dive into exactly what a retinol alternative moisturizer is and why you need it in your life.

What Is Retinol?

The retinol craze began by treating acne, uneven skin tone and fading dark spots and pigmentation, with products derived from Vitamin A.

Retinoids and retinol products were created, depending on their strength, and were called upon for their skin repair behaviours; helping the skin say goodbye to dead skin cells and allow younger fresher ones to appear on the skins’s surface. Hello youthful looks!

This spurred a bouncy glow and the skin conditions we mentioned above could have a chance to naturally resolve at the cellular level.

With easy momentum, retinols got the attention they deserved and then became the number one anti aging ingredient. As they have increased our skin turnover + firmed our skin, they have simultaneously etched their importance into our aging support skincare routineand stayed.

However, there are quite a few downfalls to retinol:

  1. They’re a known irritant for the skin. As retinol shifts your skin into regeneration mode, irritation and redness can be easily spurred as a result

  2. Traditional retinols are only for use at night as they create sun sensitivity

  3. They’re also best avoided for pregnant and nursing mothers

  4. They can have a high toxic load as nonorganic.

Our retinol alternatives on the other hand to do the same job + are:

  1. Sensitive skin friendly

  2. Suitable for use 24/7

  3. Sunshine friendly

  4. Desired by pregnant and nursing mothers

  5. Certified organic.

Adding more organic power + flexibility + organic wellness to your daily routine.

Firm Your Skin Retinol Alternative Moisturizer KORA Organics
Firm Your Skin With A Retinol Alternative Moisturizer Bakuchiol KORA Organics

What Is A Natural Retinol Alternative?

Simply put, they are the natural alternative to traditional retinols without compromising on results.

We harness the power of organics to act as a retinol, or retinoids, without the sensitivity they often cause.

Bakuchiol is the star ingredient, front and centre of the retinol alternatives movement, to plump and firm the skin. It’s akin to retinol, gifting us with fresher skin, without the possible toxic load of Vitamin A.

This now famed yet well-kept skincare secret originates from the leaves and seeds of the Babchi plant, honored for centuries before us in Ayurvedic medicine.

A topical Bakuchiol treatment can gently increase cell turnover, to inspire collagen production, smooth fine lines and gift a more even skin tone. It also doubles to deeply soothe and hydrate skin; perfect for daily use in a moisturizing cream.

Another retinol alternative we love is Alfalfa. Loaded in Vitamin C & K it multiplies as an anti inflammatory, natural retinol option; stimulating collagen production to address discoloration and protect against free radical damage.

We call upon these hero ingredients with certified organic quality, fusing Bakuchiol at 1% and Alfalfa at 4%, in our substantiated retinol like blends. These are the maximum amounts that have been tested in a clinical setting.

What Is A Retinol Alternative Moisturizer?

It’s the time-saving option fusing a Bakuchiol serum into a day and night cream. An all-in-one skin firming product to tighten and plump your skin under the guise of a daily moisturizing staple.

A certified organic skin-serving moisturizer can:

  1. Deeply hydrate morning + night

  2. Lock + seal moisture into the skin

  3. Act like a traditional retinol without irritation

  4. Boost collagen production

  5. Smooth the appearance of fine lines

  6. Smooth out rough + uneven texture

  7. Protect + maintain the natural skin barrier.

Imagine a fusion of retinol alternatives with an ultra-nourishing boost of antioxidant protection and hydration, all rolled into one. To treat and prevent against fine lines, wrinkles, skin creasing and thinning skin—without irritation.

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Why Use A Retinol Moisturizer Alternative KORA Organics

Meet Our Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Moisturizer

It will quickly become your daily staple.

We’ve created an all-in one moisturizer for long-lasting firming hydration to:

  • Gently target fine lines + wrinkles

  • Prevent future aging from environmental damage

  • Deeply hydrate with skin-loving + moisture-locking actives.

This ultra-nourishing daily moisturizer helps support the skin with:

  • Bakuchiol + Alfalfa to treat fine lines and wrinkles

  • Acai Stem Cells + Rosehip Oil to prevent environmental damage

  • Natural Ceramide + Peptide blend to firm + lock in moisture.

This antioxidant-rich blend contains 5% active power of retinol alternatives: 1% Bakuchiol + 4% Alfalfa for healthier, firmer, glowing skin—without irritation. 

A powerful go-to that’s divine on the skin, powerful on aging, and gives peace-of-mind.

“Traditional retinols have always felt harsh on my skin, and I’ve had so many of our customers reach out and share the same feedback. People often come to organics to find a gentler option, so I wanted to create something gentle enough to use daily without sacrificing results. 

Having been in this business for nearly two decades, I know how important it is to have options that fit into your personal routines. Now offering two different yet equally powerful and nourishing products – both a serum and a moisturizer—that work together and alone without irritation is something that was important for KORA to offer and something that I’m proud of” – Miranda

How To Use It In A Routine?

In a nutshell: After cleansing morning and night, first apply your Bakuchiol serum and then your Bakuchiol  moisturizer, all before finishing with a face oil as an AM + PM skin care routine.

We’ve broken it down to best understand how to incorporate our certified organic options into your busy schedule:

One | The Double Protecter

Double your age protection; double your results.

Apply your retinol alternative serum + moisturizer day and night for ultimate 24/7 support. 

They’re gentle enough to be used together, and your skin will thank you with mind-glowing results.

Two | Day Vs. Night

Use it day and/or night.

This all-in one moisturizer treats visible signs, prevents future aging from environmental damage, and hydrates with skin-loving, moisture-locking actives even for dry skin.

Three | The Multi-Tasker

Like to mix & match?

Apply the Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Serum in the AM with a hydrator of your choice, our Turmeric Glow or Active Algae Moisturizers + close it out with our ultra-firming Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Moisturizer in the PM .

We always recommend sealing in your moisturizer with our Noni Glow Face Oil.

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Retinol Alternatives For Sensitive Skin

Retinol alternatives are your best friend when it comes to sensitive skin.

Board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Claire Wolinsky, explains that she uses retinol to “reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles.” Noting that “many patients can’t tolerate it. For these patients, there’s an exciting retinol alternative called Bakuchiol. This is a gentler form of retinol.”  

Who could say no to organically-powered + upgraded skin texture?

Who Should Use A Retinol Alternative?

A naturally derived and beloved Bakuchiol product is for those who are starting to age and are done making compromises between real results and skin health.

Imagine safe yet powerful results to keep aging at bay.

Our new plant based retinol alternative staple is created for all skin types, including oily skin, and specifically those over the age of 25 looking to target and protect against aging—while deeply hydrating.

When Should I Start Using A Retinol Alternative?

Each year we lose 1% of naturally produced collagen, known for giving skin its firmness, and elastin fibres which gives skin its bounce. Sadly, this begins in our mid-twenties.

We produce less natural skin oils and moisture over the years as well; resulting in skin becoming thinner and ultimately more fragile. More bad news—this is when fine lines and wrinkles begin to appear. 

However, the good news is, you can empower yourself and take your aging into your hands, by giving your skin what it needs each day to function at its best.

This is why we suggest using retinol alternatives, twice daily, for plump skin, for longer.

Learn more about these chain reactions + aging as a whole.

Firm Skin With A Retinol Alternative Moisturizer KORA Organics
Firm Your Skin Retinol Alternative Moisturizer KORA Organics

How Long Does It Take To See Results?

We asked 55 people aged 25-65 to apply our retinol alternative moisturizer, morning and night for four weeks, and this is what they said:

The Results Speak For Themselves

  • 85% said it’s more effective than retinol product used before

  • 87% said skin looks firmer and tightened

  • 85% said skin looks plumper and more youthful

  • 82% said it minimized the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles

  • 91% said skin looks replenished with long-lasting hydration

  • 96% said skin is left without irritation, redness or dryness.

More Glow Less Waste

We love that our retinol alternative moisturizer is made with a:

  • Fillable pod and cap made with 100% PCR

  • Jar made of 18-20% recycled glass

  • Unit Carton made of FSC-cert recycled paper.

Why Use Certified Organic?

Certified organic ingredients mean less waste for our planet, no toxins on your skin and up to 60% more antioxidants than non-organic*.
*British Journal of Nutrition Volume 112, Issue 514 September 2014, pp. 794-811.

Our Clean Code

KORA is always:

  • Cruelty Free

  • Climate Neutral

  • Certified Organic by Cosmos.

Certified Through ECOCERT COSMOS

The most heavily regulated ingredient system in the world, every aspect of our manufacturing from farm to shelf is reviewed to guarantee no synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or toxic chemicals are used. This is in addition to the over 1,328 ingredients banned within the EU.

We wish you wellness + your best skin, organically.

With love,

KORA Organics

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