FAQs
Q1. What is Bakuchiol in Peltos Collagen Sleep Mask — is it genuinely comparable to retinol?
A1. Bakuchiol is a meroterpene extracted from the seeds of Psoralea corylifolia and has been studied as a functional retinol analogue. A landmark 2018 randomised double-blind trial published in the British Journal of Dermatology compared 0.5% Bakuchiol applied twice daily against 0.5% retinol — both produced comparable improvements in wrinkle reduction and skin firmness over 12 weeks, but the Bakuchiol group reported significantly less stinging, peeling, and photosensitivity. Bakuchiol activates retinoid receptors via a different binding pathway than retinol, achieving similar outcomes without triggering the same irritation cascade — making the Peltos Collagen Sleep Mask appropriate for skin types that do not tolerate conventional retinol well.
Q2. What is Nanovetor Q10 in the Peltos Collagen Sleep Mask?
A2. CoQ10 (Ubiquinone/Ubiquinol) is an endogenous mitochondrial coenzyme central to cellular energy production that declines measurably from the mid-20s onward. Topical CoQ10 has strong antioxidant and anti-ageing evidence, but conventional CoQ10 is a large lipophilic molecule that cannot penetrate the stratum corneum effectively. Nanovetor is a nano-encapsulation technology that packages CoQ10 in sub-100 nanometre lipid carriers, dramatically improving transdermal delivery into the living epidermal and dermal layers where it supports keratinocyte energy metabolism and neutralises free radicals before they damage collagen and elastin.
Q3. What do Brown Algae Extract and Marine Microspheres contribute to the Collagen Sleep Mask?
A3. Brown Algae (typically species like Undaria pinnatifida) is rich in fucoidans (sulfated polysaccharides with documented firming and moisture-retention activity), fucoxanthin (a carotenoid antioxidant), and phlorotannins (polyphenol antioxidants unique to marine algae). Dehydrated Marine Microspheres are hollow spherical structures derived from marine organisms — when applied to skin, they absorb moisture and swell, releasing encapsulated actives directly at the skin surface while also creating an optical light-diffusing effect that softens the appearance of fine lines immediately on application.
Q4. Can Peltos Collagen Sleep Mask be used alongside prescription actives like tretinoin?
A4. Using both Bakuchiol and prescription tretinoin simultaneously means two retinoid-pathway actives working on the same mechanism — which may increase both efficacy and irritation risk. If already on tretinoin, consider using the Peltos Collagen Sleep Mask on alternate nights, or as a supportive formulation to restore moisture and antioxidant balance on the nights between tretinoin applications. The Niacinamide in the formula helps buffer irritation and supports barrier repair.
Q5. How should Peltos Collagen Sleep Mask be incorporated into an evening routine?
A5. Apply Peltos Collagen Sleep Mask as the final step in your evening skincare routine, after serums and moisturisers. It is a leave-on treatment — do not rinse off. Apply a thin, even layer across the face and neck and allow it to absorb overnight; there is no need to remove it in the morning before proceeding with your regular cleansing routine. For optimal results, use 3–5 nights per week consistently for 8–12 weeks to see cumulative collagen-supporting and brightening effects.
