A313 Retinol Cream – French Vitamin A Face Cream

A313 is a pharmaceutical-grade vitamin A cream available over-the-counter in France. Beloved by skincare enthusiasts, it’s known for its potent yet gentle retinoid action.

What It Is:

A313 is a thick, ointment-like cream (the French word pommade means ointment) formulated with retinyl palmitate, a mild form of vitamin A.

To enhance its effectiveness, retinol is combined with the other ingredients to help stabilising vitamin A and boosting its penetration into the skin for better results.

A313 is very thick, greasy, and translucent, more like an ointment than a typical cream. It creates an occlusive barrier, locking in moisture while the vitamin A works.

What is A313 Cream Used For:

• Fine lines and wrinkles
  
  
• Uneven skin tone and pigmentation (including post-acne marks)
  
  
• Actinic keratosis (a precancerous skin condition caused by sun damage)
  
  
• Oily skin, acne, and blackheads

How to Use A313:

• Best used at night
• Apply a small amount in a thin, even layer. Don’t use more than the size of pea.
• Start slow to avoid irritation

Suggested Skin Care Routine for A313:

Week 1: Apply once

Week 2: Apply twice

Week 3: Apply three times

Continue increasing only if your skin tolerates it

Important precautions:

• Always patch test first
  
  
• Only apply to dry skin
  
  
• Avoid using with other retinol or exfoliating products
  
  
• Always wear sunscreen during the day
  
  
• Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding without medical advice
  
  
• Avoid broken, irritated, or infected skin
  
  
• Store below 25°C (77°F)
  
  

Initial irritation is normal (like itching or flaking). Let your skin adjust. If it becomes too much, take a break for a few days before resuming.

Ingredients (per 100g):

• Retinyl Palmitate (200,000 IU)
  
  
• PEG-8, PEG-75, Macrogol 4000, Macrogol 400
  
  
• Polysorbate 80
  
  
• Arachis Hypogaea (Peanut) Oil
  
  
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E)

We are an authorised UK distributor for A313 cream, manufactured in France.