Retinol is a well-known vitamin A derivative widely used in skincare formulations for its anti-aging, skin-smoothing, and acne-supporting properties. It demonstrates excellent resistance to oxidation and offers strong emulsifying and lubricating properties, making it a versatile ingredient in cosmetic formulations.

This active is supplied as a yellow crystalline powder and is soluble in oil, allowing easy incorporation into serums, creams, and other oil-based skincare products. With a recommended usage range of 0.1–1.0%, Retinol effectively improves skin texture, reduces roughness, and supports acne management while maintaining formulation stability.

Retinol — ZLEY®VITA1

INCI: Retinol
Properties: Excellent resistance to oxidation, with strong emulsifying and lubricating properties. Improves skin roughness and supports acne treatment.
Appearance: Yellow crystalline powder
Recommended dosage: 0.1-1.0%
Solubility: Soluble in oil

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ZLEY®VITA1 at a glance

ZLEY®VITA1 is supplied for well-aging and repairing formulation development. Excellent resistance to oxidation, with strong emulsifying and lubricating properties. Improves skin roughness and supports acne treatment.

INCI
Retinol
CAS
Not publicly specified — confirm against the current SDS/TDS
Content / purity
Grade-specific; confirm the current TDS specification and batch COA
Appearance
Yellow crystalline powder
Recommended dosage
0.1-1.0%
Solubility
Soluble in oil
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Addition phase
Oil phase or a validated oil pre-dissolution route; verify the current TDS order of addition
Processing temperature
Not publicly specified — confirm grade-specific processing limits in the current TDS
pH
Not publicly specified — confirm supplied-grade and finished-formula requirements
Stability
Validate compatibility, accelerated/real-time stability and final packaging in the finished formulation
Storage
Follow the current SDS/TDS and keep the material sealed under the stated storage conditions
Shelf life
Confirm against the current TDS and supplied batch documentation
Applications
WELL-AGING AND REPAIRING formulations; confirm finished-product fit and target-market requirements
Packaging
Pack size is grade/order specific; confirm on the current quotation and specification
MOQ
Available on request; confirm grade, pack size, lead time and destination with ZLEY sales
TDS / SDS / COA
TDS on request; SDS on request; Batch-specific COA available on request

Values marked for confirmation are intentionally not estimated. Request the current grade-specific TDS/SDS and batch COA before scale-up or purchase.

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Product FAQ

What is ZLEY®VITA1?

ZLEY®VITA1 is supplied for well-aging and repairing formulation development. Excellent resistance to oxidation, with strong emulsifying and lubricating properties. Improves skin roughness and supports acne treatment. The declared INCI is: Retinol.

What is the recommended use level for ZLEY®VITA1?

The published or currently recorded use level is 0.1-1.0%. Final use level must be checked against the current TDS, the complete formula, target-market rules and finished-product testing.

How should ZLEY®VITA1 be incorporated?

Solubility: Soluble in oil. Addition phase: Oil phase or a validated oil pre-dissolution route; verify the current TDS order of addition. Processing temperature: Not publicly specified — confirm grade-specific processing limits in the current TDS.

Which technical and purchasing documents are available?

Request the current TDS; request the current SDS; request the batch-specific COA. Packaging and MOQ are order-specific and should be confirmed with ZLEY sales before purchase.

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