Skinbetter AlphaRet Body Overnight Cream

Skinbetter AlphaRet Body Overnight Cream extends skinbetter science's proprietary AlphaRet Technology beyond the face, delivering a retinoid and alpha hydroxy acid combination specifically designed to resurface and smooth rough, dry, crepey skin on the body. Rather than a general body moisturizer, this is a targeted treatment cream meant for specific problem areas like arms, elbows, hands, and any zone where skin has become noticeably rough, crepey, or uneven. This nightly cream pairs exfoliation with deep hydration to visibly improve texture, flaking, and skin tone evenness. It is formulated to be gentle enough for sensitive skin and comfortable for every-night use.

Key Benefits

Resurfaces Rough, Dry Body Skin with AlphaRet Technology
Skinbetter's proprietary double-conjugated retinoid and AHA complex, powered by ethyl lactyl retinoate and ammonium lactate, works overnight to smooth texture, reduce flaking, and improve the look of crepey skin on targeted areas of the body.

Visibly Firms and Smooths After 8 Weeks
In a 12-week clinical study, over 87% of participants agreed their skin felt softer on arms and elbows, looked firmer, and appeared less thin or crepey after just 8 weeks of nightly use.

Deeply Hydrates Without Heaviness
Glycerin, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, avocado oil, jojoba esters, and squalane deliver layered moisture that helps repair the feel of chronically dry, flaky body skin overnight.

Protects with Antioxidant Support
Tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate, niacinamide, and camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract help defend against environmental stressors that contribute to visible aging and dullness on the body.

Gently Exfoliates for Smoother Tone
Salicylic acid complements the AHA in this formula to refine pore appearance and promote a more even-looking skin tone across treated areas.

If you notice dry, rough, or flaky skin on your arms, elbows, or hands that basic body lotions never seem to fix, this overnight treatment cream was formulated for exactly that concern. Apply it to specific problem areas rather than all over, the way you would a targeted treatment, not a daily moisturizer. It is especially well suited for skin that looks crepey, thin, or uneven in texture and tone.

Because AlphaRet Technology is designed to deliver results with less irritation than traditional retinoid-plus-acid combinations, this cream works well for sensitive skin types who have avoided body retinol products in the past. It is also a strong choice if you already use a retinoid on your face and want to extend those resurfacing benefits to the rest of your body.

Focus on your driest, roughest areas first, like elbows, upper arms, and the backs of hands, where skin tends to show texture changes and crepiness earliest. A thin, even layer is all you need; using more will not speed results but may increase the chance of irritation, especially during the first two weeks.

Apply: Every night, smooth a thin layer onto targeted areas of concern such as arms, elbows, hands, or any area where skin feels rough, crepey, or uneven. Focus on specific trouble spots rather than applying all over. This cream is not intended for use on the face.

Frequency: Use nightly for best results. In clinical testing, visible improvement in dryness, texture, and crepiness was reported after 8 weeks of consistent nightly use.

Protect: Follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen on exposed treated areas during the day, as the AHA in this formula can increase sun sensitivity.

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