{"product_id":"the-mature-skin-set","title":"The Mature Skin Set","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003eComprehensive support for the look of aging skin showing both lines and less firmness — retinol for the look of renewal, ceramides for comfort, DMAE for the look of firmness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave 10% vs purchasing individually.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003eUse for the look of firmer, smoother skin over 12–16 weeks. Combines liposomal retinol, ceramide barrier support, and DMAE\/CoQ10 firming support — covering both fine lines and the look of lost tone that most routines leave out. Works as a complete evening-forward regimen for mature skin. Targets a real skincare gap — most routines for the look of aging address fine lines but ignore the look of laxity that shows first on the neck and jawline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFace Serum with Retinol \u0026amp; Liposomes —\u003c\/strong\u003e Retinol in phospholipid liposomes that slow the release curve responsible for first-month flaking. The renewal step, without the barrier revolt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRenewal Cream with Retinol \u0026amp; Ceramides —\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramides NP, AP, and EOP that mirror the skin's own barrier lipids. The step that makes nightly retinol sustainable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirming Cream with DMAE \u0026amp; CoQ10 —\u003c\/strong\u003e DMAE for the look of firmer, more toned skin on the neck, jawline, and décolletage, where most actives don't reach. CoQ10 adds antioxidant support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use this set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003ePM: On clean, dry skin, apply Face Serum and let it absorb (2–3 minutes). Follow with Renewal Cream.\u003cbr\u003eAM and\/or PM: Apply Firming Cream to the neck, jawline, and décolletage (up to twice daily).\u003cbr\u003eNew to retinol? Use the Face Serum every other night for the first two weeks. Always apply SPF the next morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Set Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003eMature skin tends to show two distinct things that ask for two distinct tools. The first is fine lines and texture. The second is the look of laxity — the loss of firmness that shows first along the neck and jawline. Most routines for the look of aging only address the first and quietly hope the second resolves on its own. It doesn't. This set covers both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003eRetinol handles the renewal step, and it's one of the most studied ingredients in skincare — documented from Griffiths' 1993 NEJM paper through three decades of research. The practical problem has always been tolerance: conventional retinol drives a first-month flaking and stinging cycle that ends most attempts. The Face Serum's phospholipid liposomes release the dose on a slower curve, and the Renewal Cream backs it with ceramides NP, AP, and EOP that mirror the skin's own lipid matrix — supporting the barrier rather than leaving it to fend for itself. Together they make nightly retinol survivable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003eThe Firming Cream addresses what retinol doesn't. DMAE is one of the few ingredients for the look of firmness with a randomized controlled trial behind it — Grossman 2005 (3% DMAE, 16 weeks, placebo-controlled) reported improvement in the look of firmness that persisted through a two-week washout. CoQ10 adds an antioxidant with its own studies for the look of smoother, less-lined skin. Applied where the look of laxity shows first, it's the piece most routines are missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003eA note on expectations: retinol results need about 12 weeks; the DMAE study measured at 16 weeks. Both are gradual. Start the retinol slowly if you're new to it, and never skip SPF the next morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Science Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetinol, well studied — evidence from Griffiths 1993 (NEJM) through 30+ years of research (study).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiposomal moderation — phospholipid encapsulation spreads the retinol dose across a slower release curve, reducing the surface spike that drives flaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrier lipid support — ceramides NP, AP, and EOP with phytosphingosine and cholesterol mirror the skin's own lipid matrix (study).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe look of firmness with study support — 3% DMAE was studied for the look of firmness over 16 weeks in a placebo-controlled trial (study).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntioxidant support — CoQ10 is studied for the look of smoother, less-lined skin (study).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead the Research\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJM199308193290803\" style=\"color: #0070c0;\"\u003eGriffiths et al. 1993, New England Journal of Medicine (study)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15675889\/\" style=\"color: #0070c0;\"\u003eGrossman 2005, American Journal of Clinical Dermatology (study)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25208826\/\" style=\"color: #0070c0;\"\u003eKnott et al. 2015, BioFactors (study)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24937003\/\" style=\"color: #0070c0;\"\u003eElias 2014, Journal of Investigative Dermatology (study)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFace Serum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aqua (Water), Caprylic\/Capric Triglyceride, Phospholipids, Retinol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Hexapeptide-11, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate\/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Bisabolol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRenewal Cream:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purified Water, Glycerin, Caprylic\/Capric Triglyceride, Retinol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirming Cream:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purified Water, DMAE, Hyaluronic Acid, CoQ10, Aloe Vera Extract, VitaDin E Oil, Avocado Oil, Rheosol, Almond Oil, Phenonip, Rosemary Extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's not in it:\u003c\/strong\u003e No synthetic fragrance, no essential oils in any product in this set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Firming Cream contains almond oil — avoid if you have a tree-nut allergy. Retinol increases photosensitivity; always use SPF in the morning. Pregnant or nursing? Consult your physician before using retinol products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested use:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the evening, apply Face Serum to clean, dry skin, then Renewal Cream. Apply Firming Cream to the neck, jawline, and décolletage up to twice daily. If new to retinol, start every other night for two weeks. Always follow with SPF the next morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer's country | Product amount:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA | ~4.7 fl oz total (Face Serum 1 fl oz + Renewal Cream 1.7 fl oz + Firming Cream 2 oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sorrel \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48236379275518,"sku":null,"price":190.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/4379\/3918\/files\/sorrel-the-mature-skin-set-1.png?v=1780157135","url":"https:\/\/sorrel.skin\/products\/the-mature-skin-set","provider":"Sorrel \u0026 Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}