Experts Say Skincare Based On Retinol Doesn't Need To Be Stored In Kulkas

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JAKARTA - Skin care products that contain retinol do not have to be stored in the refrigerator, according to an explanation from the beauty specialist dr. Sari Chairunnisa, Sp.KK.

"Maybe my friends have read or seen instructions for storing products with retinol in the refrigerator. But actually it doesn't have to be," said Sari Chairunnisa as VP of RnD of PT Paragon Technology and Innovation, reported by ANTARA, Saturday, March 10.

Furthermore, Sari explained that if the treatment product has been formulated properly, then the product is sufficient to be stored in room temperature only.

For example, on a makeup table in the room or in the bathroom as long as it is not too moist. What is not recommended in storing cosmetics or skin care products is at extreme hot temperatures. For example, leaving skincare products in the car during the day.

"It means this, if he has been formulated properly, it's actually stored at room temperature. Additional information, for cosmetics, as long as the extreme temperature is not hot, that's okay. For example, sometimes we miss our skincare in the car, so he's damaged," he explained.

In addition, Sari also revealed that before a product was launched, the product had already passed various tests in extreme temperatures. For example, in the freezer to in the oven. If a product can be stored in room temperature, it is a sign that the product has passed an extreme test period before its launch.

"Sebuah produk itu sebelum launching sebenarnya kita sudah uji agak extremal. Jadi di freezer, di oven, di suhu ruangan, begitu. Jadi ketika produk yang kita pakai bisa diampan di suhu biasa, itu berarti dia sudah diuji di berbagai kondisi ekstrem dan ak apa-apa gitu," pungkasnya.