Schrammek Time Control Night Cream 50ml

Premium night cream with carnosine and Matrixyl 3000

During the night, the skin regenerates intensively — cell division accelerates, damaged structures are repaired, and the skin prepares for the next day. But in mature skin, another process plays a role: glycation. Sugar molecules bind to collagen and elastin fibers, causing the connective tissue to harden and wrinkles to deepen. A process that can unintentionally increase especially at night.

The Time Control Night Cream is the premium night care within the Dr Schrammek line and is unique thanks to carnosine — an ingredient with anti-glycation action that actively prevents sugars from binding to skin fibers. Supplemented with Matrixyl 3000, vitamin A, and milk thistle oil, this night cream supports cellular regeneration on multiple levels simultaneously. The rich, nourishing formula with aloe vera, jojoba, and avocado oil allows the skin to recover overnight for a visibly smoother, firmer appearance in the morning.

Benefits

• Prevents skin aging caused by glycation through carnosine — unique in this night cream
• Stimulates cell renewal with Matrixyl 3000 and mild vitamin A
• Deeply nourishes with aloe vera, shea butter, and macadamia nut oil without feeling heavy
• Protects against oxidative stress with milk thistle oil and vitamin E
• Gives the skin the rest and building blocks it needs overnight

Active ingredients

Carnosine (Decarboxy Carnosine HCL): A unique dipeptide with clinically proven anti-glycation effects. Glycation is a process where sugar molecules bind to collagen and elastin fibers in the skin, causing them to harden and lose their elasticity — an important and often overlooked cause of wrinkles and stiffness in mature skin. Carnosine actively prevents this process, keeping skin fibers supple and functional.

Vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate): A milder ester form of retinol that is gradually converted into active vitamin A in the skin. This ingredient stimulates cellular renewal and refines skin texture without the irritation or peeling that pure retinol can cause. Works synergistically with Matrixyl 3000 for a more intensive cell-renewing effect.

Matrixyl® 3000 (Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 & Tripeptide-1): A patented peptide complex clinically proven to stimulate collagen production. The peptides communicate with skin cells to produce more collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid, renewing the extracellular matrix — the skin’s supporting network.

Milk Thistle Oil (Silymarin): Rich in silymarin, one of the most powerful plant antioxidants. Protects skin cells against free radicals and environmental damage, and supports the natural regeneration process during the night. Also provides the skin with essential fatty acids.

Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis): A high dose of aloe vera is the second largest component after water in the formula. This ingredient deeply hydrates, soothes the skin, and accelerates the natural repair process — especially valuable with actives like retinol that can sometimes cause mild reactivity.

Plant Oil Blend (Jojoba, Avocado, Macadamia & Meadowfoam): A carefully composed combination of four nourishing plant oils. Jojoba oil resembles the skin’s natural sebum and is excellently absorbed. Avocado oil is rich in vitamins A, D, and E. Macadamia nut oil restores the skin barrier, and meadowfoam seed oil locks in moisture. Together they deeply nourish the skin without clogging pores.

Allantoin & Shea Butter Extract: Allantoin soothes and softens the skin and promotes natural skin renewal. Shea butter extract nourishes and strengthens the skin barrier, ideal for mature skin that needs extra repair and protection overnight.

Vitamins E & C (Tocopheryl Acetate & Ascorbyl Palmitate): Two antioxidants that mutually enhance and regenerate each other in the skin. They protect collagen from breakdown by free radicals and boost the effectiveness of the other active ingredients.

How to use

1. Thoroughly cleanse your face in the evening to remove makeup and daytime impurities
2. Optionally apply a toner to prepare the skin
3. For maximum effect: first apply the Time Control Serum and let it absorb
4. Spread a generous amount of Night Cream over the face, neck, and décolleté using upward motions
5. Gently massage the cream in and leave it on overnight for optimal cell regeneration

Suitable for

• Mature, demanding skin from around 40 years old
• Skin with fine lines, loss of elasticity, and dull complexion
• Normal to dry skin needing nourishing night care
• Sensitive mature skin that tolerates milder actives
• Skin that wants to make the most of the night for repair
• Vegan-conscious users (the formula is completely vegan)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is glycation and why is anti-glycation important?

Glycation is a biochemical process where excess sugar molecules in the body bind to proteins like collagen and elastin. This creates "AGEs" (Advanced Glycation End-products) that make skin fibers stiff and brittle — an important but often unknown cause of wrinkles, dull complexion, and loss of elasticity. Carnosine in this night cream actively blocks this process, keeping connective tissue supple longer.

What is the difference between the Time Control Night Cream and the Ageless Future Night Cream?

The Ageless Future Night Cream is an entry-level anti-aging night cream with Bakuchiol and Olea VitaePLF, aimed at the first signs of aging. The Time Control Night Cream belongs to the premium top line and contains a more intensive combination of active ingredients including carnosine, Matrixyl 3000, and gentle vitamin A — for mature skin that requires more correction and regeneration in terms of connective tissue hardening and cell renewal.

Does this cream contain retinol and how should I use it?

The cream contains Retinyl Palmitate, a milder ester form of retinol that is gradually converted into active vitamin A in the skin. This rarely causes the irritation associated with pure retinol. Start by using it every other evening to let the skin adjust, then build up to daily use. Always use sun protection in the morning, as vitamin A makes the skin more sensitive to sunlight.

Can I combine this night cream with the Time Control Serum?

Yes, both products are designed to work together. First apply the Time Control Serum for the concentrated effect of vitamin C and Matrixyl 3000, then finish with the Time Control Night Cream for anti-glycation and intensive nourishment. This combination delivers the best results within the premium line for mature skin.

When will I see results from this night cream?

The first effects — smoother skin texture and better hydration — are often visible within one to two weeks. For visible improvement of fine lines and skin firmness, daily use for at least eight to twelve weeks is necessary. The anti-glycation effect of carnosine is a long-term investment that protects the structure of skin fibers over time — daily use for several months gives the best results.