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The Essential Dictionary of Skincare Ingredients
The skincare trend has brought in plenty of new ingredients, each promising to be better than the last (and some sounding very insane). In a world full of seaweed and snail mucin face masks, the question is: What ingredients can do wonders for your skin? Which ingredients are actually worth it, and which ingredients will work for your routine, your skincare goals and your skin type?
Want to know about the top skincare ingredients? Without any delay let’s dive into the main topic!
Hyaluronic Acid:
What it does?
This is a naturally produced sugar molecule that is generally found in our joints, skin and connective tissues. Hyaluronic acid hydrates, smoothens and plumps dry or wrinkled skin.
Who can use this?
This can be used by any skin type (allergic reactions are very rare because it’s naturally occurring) but is most helpful for dry and mature skin. Because this skin type generally needs deep hydration.
How to use it?
Can be applied directly as it is available in the form of creams, lotions, serums, masks. Products that have hyaluronic acid as an ingredient can be used twice daily even on sensitive skin.
Try:
This face serum is enriched with hyaluronic acid, beetroot, lychee, bael, and barley seed extract that helps in removing dullness, detoxifies the skin, boosts the skin cell renewal process, and makes the skin youthful and radiant.
Niacinamide:
What it does?
You have probably heard of this ingredient several times. This water-soluble derivative of niacin or vitamin B3 is lauded for its powerful anti-inflammatory, soothing, radiating, and skin tone-evening benefits.
Who can use this?
All skin types! This ingredient helps in reducing sebum production and retains moisture on dry skin.
How to use it?
It is generally formulated into leave-on products like serums and creams. So you can use it twice a day.
Try:
This face serum is enriched with niacinamide, salicylic acid, aloe vera juice, and grape seed extract that helps in deep cleansing the skin and control oil secretion.
Retinol
What it does?
This is a derivative of vitamin A. Retinol, better known as vitamin A, is used to address a wide range of skin issues like wrinkles, fine lines, acne, dark and dull spots, and a lot more. Vitamin A is important for enhancing your skin cells’ recuperative abilities.
Who can use this?
This ingredient is safe for all skin types, but best for dry and mature skin types or anyone whose concern is to prevent signs of ageing.
How to use it?
This ingredient is generally found in serums and creams. So you can use it once daily before bed. Make sure to apply it alternate nights and increase the frequency, once the skin adjusts.
Try:
This face serum is highly enriched with powerful ingredients like lactic acid, grapefruit extract, and vitamin E that helps in reversing signs of ageing like fine lines, wrinkles and make skin look younger, healthier, brighter, and firmer.
These are a few top ingredients that actually improve your skin tone and texture. The products mentioned above are highly recommended and are safe to use as these products are made using pure and 100% natural ingredients!
Aparna Pal
Aparna possesses a master's degree in computer application; however, her interests lie more in the realm of fashion and lifestyle. She is a Senior Content Writer at Clovia and brings more than 4 years of experience in the lingerie, fashion, and beauty industry. She is dedicated to empowering women by providing them with the necessary knowledge about their bodies, lingerie, and lifestyle.
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