Great Retinol
"I cannot tolerate prescription level retinoids and this is a great alternative. I use it 3 times a. week and causes slight peeling but does not turn my skin red like tretinoin does. Great alternative for those with sensitive skin."
Maya Chia
The Straight A Advanced Gentle Retinol Serum
- Overview
- How to use
- Ingredients
- Sustainable Packaging
- About the brand
Highlights
Suitable for
All skin types; night use only; not for during pregnancy or nursing
Why we stand behind it
The Straight A delivers retinol's proven clinical benefits through three distinct, complementary pathways — without the peeling, redness, and barrier disruption traditionally associated with retinoid use. Encapsulated retinol in phospholipid vesicles (BHT-free) releases gradually, reducing cellular disruption that causes irritation.
Bakuchiol, proven in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to match retinol's anti-aging gene expression and activate the same collagen and elastin pathways, brings complementary efficacy without inflammatory side effects. Moth Bean Extract supports cell turnover from a further enzymatic pathway.
A clinically tested sirtuin activity complex enhances cellular communication and supports skin cell longevity — incorporated into this formula years before sirtuins entered mainstream skincare. The formula is carried in Supercritical Chia Seed Oil, Rosehip Seed Oil, and Buriti Oil — barrier-building lipids that actively counteract retinol's tendency to compromise the skin's protective layer.
Retinol is the gold standard in anti-aging skincare due to its clinically proven ability to stimulate collagen production, reduce wrinkles, and improve skin texture. The strongest clinical evidence includes Kenvue's 2024 study of 471 participants demonstrating significant improvement in all photoaging signs within 4-12 weeks, plus decades of peer-reviewed research confirming retinol increases epidermal thickness and collagen synthesis.
Key ingredients
Encapsulated Retinol (BHT-free, phospholipid slow-release): For all skin types including sensitive
Bakuchiol and Moth Bean Extract: Clinically-proven ingredienst created to increase cell turnover
Sirtuin Activity Complex (Saccharomyces/Podophyllum Peltatum Ferment Filtrate)
this product meets
The Credo Clean Standard™
Every product we offer meets our industry leading standards for safety and sustainability.
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Cruelty Free
Usage
Apply at night after cleansing. Use 1–2 pumps across face and neck. Follow with moisturizer if needed. Always use broad-spectrum SPF daily.
Full ingredient list
Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Oil, Retinol (and) Phospholipids, Rosa Canina (*Rose Hip) Seed Oil, Vigna Aconitifolia Seed (Moth Bean) Extract, Bakuchiol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Rubus Idaeus (*Raspberry) Seed Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa (Buriti) Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C Ester), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Saccharomyces/Podophyllum Peltatum Ferment Filtrate, Rosa x Damascena Extract, Tocopherol (Vitamin E Non GMO), Rosemary Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract
*Certified Organic
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Maya Chia skin care products are made from the highest quality ingredients from around the world, responsibly sourced, and gentle and effective. Maya Chia uses a revolutionary supercritical extraction method expressly created to ensure purity, stability, and maximum potency of the oil nutrients. The oil is lightweight and rapidly absorbs into the skin. Recommended for all skin types, even the most sensitive.
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