Revinage (Bidens Pilosa) is the most complete, retinol-like ingredient, according to Chemyunion. The material is derived from CO2 supercritical extraction. In ex-vivo tests on human skin fragments, a formula with 1% Revinage boosted elastin by 57%. In contrast, 1% Bakuchiol boosted elastin by just 2%.

In clinical studies, Revinage boosted Natural Moisturizing Factor 92.78%, according to Chemyunion. The active increased cholesterol 12.25% and ceramide-3 55.86% after 4 hours.

More info: Chemyunion, www.chemyunion.com