Skincare experts are actively studying palmitoyl oligopeptide, the main ingredient in HYDRACELL, and have found the same results that retinoid produces, but without the side effects. While retinoid can make skin look younger by smoothing wrinkles and encouraging rapid cell turnover, it can also
cause irritation, discoloration, itching, and peeling. Retinol causes skin sensitivity to the sun, which can cause skin damage and accelerate aging. In contrast, palmitoyl oligopeptide does not cause sun sensitivity. Indications show that palmitoyl oligopeptide causes little to no side effects, even for those with sensitive skin.