Biretix is Cantabria Labs’ specialist retinoid skincare range for acne-prone skin. The range is designed to help minimise and prevent the visible signs of acne-prone skin in young people and adults, with products focused on cleansing, blemish care, oil control and supportive treatment routines.
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Key Technology
Biretix products are built around acne-focused technologies such as RetinSphere® Technology and BIOPEP-15. RetinSphere® Technology supports skin renewal, while BIOPEP-15 helps target factors linked to blemish-prone skin. Selected Biretix products also include exfoliating and clarifying actives to help improve texture, oiliness, clogged pores and visible post-blemish marks.
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How to Choose
Choose your Biretix product based on where and how your blemishes appear. Cleansers are useful for daily cleansing of oily or acne-prone skin. Biretix Tri-Active Gel is suited to facial breakouts and post-blemish marks, while Biretix Tri-Active Spray is designed for larger areas such as the chest and back. Supportive care products can help when skin feels dry, sensitised or affected by acne-focused routines.
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Biretix FAQs
Common questions about Biretix products and routines.
Should I choose Biretix Tri-Active Gel or Spray?
Choose by area. Cantabria Labs positions Biretix Tri-Active Gel for active lesions and marks on moderately acne-prone facial skin, while Tri-Active Spray is designed for larger areas such as the chest and back. Both use RetinSphere Technology and BIOPEP-15, but the format should match where the breakouts occur.
What is RetinSphere Technology in Biretix?
RetinSphere Technology is Biretix’s retinoid-focused technology used in acne-prone skin products. Cantabria Labs pairs it with BIOPEP-15 and exfoliating or depigmenting actives in Tri-Active products to help control oil, improve texture and reduce the appearance of blemishes and marks. Introduce these products gradually if skin is sensitive.
Can Biretix be used with other acne products?
Be careful. Biretix Tri-Active products already include acne-focused actives, so adding other retinoids, strong acids or drying acne gels can irritate the barrier. Use a gentle cleanser, non-comedogenic moisturiser and daytime SPF. If acne is severe, painful, scarring or not improving, refer to a dermatologist rather than layering more products.
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Age range
Products recommended for paediatric or teenage use should be used under adult supervision. Purchases may only be made by individuals aged 18 or older.
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Pregnant, breastfeeding, or managing an autoimmune condition?
Please check with your doctor before starting a new routine. Some ingredients — especially retinoids and hydroquinone, and high-strength salicylic acid — may not be suitable in pregnancy or while nursing. Because safety data is limited and autoimmune conditions vary widely, we can’t give a reliable generic recommendation here. Your gynaecologist or specialist is best placed to advise.
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Select yes if you have taken Roaccutane, Accutane, Oratane or oral isotretinoin tablets in the last 12 months. We’ll avoid stronger actives that may irritate recently sensitised skin.
Aesthetic treatments
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Important: your routine includes a retinoid — please read before starting
Apply at night only, and titrate gradually — begin twice weekly for two weeks, progress to alternate nights, then to nightly use as tolerated.
Broad-spectrum SPF 30+ is essential each morning. Retinoids increase photosensitivity; unprotected sun exposure can worsen pigmentation and irritation.
Do not layer with other actives on the same night — avoid AHAs, BHAs, benzoyl peroxide, and vitamin C to reduce the risk of barrier disruption.
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding, and while taking oral isotretinoin (Roaccutane).
If you are uncertain whether a retinoid is appropriate for you, please consult your clinician or speak to one of our aestheticians on WhatsApp before starting.
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