Skincare ingredients are something know about as different ones benefit your skin in different ways. Here are some of the ones to know!
Vitamin F
For skin-barrier strengthening
Vitamin F is also known as linoleic acid, it is a skincare hero which helps to keep the skin barrier strong and to deliver a healthy looking complexion. Vitamin F is a fatty acid that is rich in omega-6. By using vitamin F you will help bad factors going into your skin and prevents water loss. It also contains anti-inflammatory effects which fights against ageing. If skin is lacking vitamin F it will look dry, dull and acne-prone.
Marula Oil
For dry, sallow skin
This is an antioxidant rich oil and has four times more vitamin C than oranges. It is ideal for sensitive skin, it will not clog your pores and is can be used on any skin type. This oil hydrates the skin and restores a radiant tone to the skin. It is ideal for winter when you need extra hydration to the skin.
Niacinamide
For brightening and hydrating
Niacinamide is known for its effectiveness at treating acne and breakouts by reducing the oil production. It is one form of vitamin B3. It can also improve the look of enlarged pores, uneven skin tone, fine lines and the skin’s surface. It will hydrate, brighten and increase collagen production.
Copper
For dull skin
Copper is the ingredient which gives the skin radiance. It is a good anti-inflammatory antioxidant against pollution and stress. Adding copper ingredient skincare into your routine will boost your collagen and elastin levels, it will also control skin, minimise breakouts giving you clean skin. It will hydrate and give radiance to your skin.
Squalane
For intense hydration
This is a lightweight and non-greasy texture but is deeply hydrating. As well as hydrating it prevents the loss of hydration, it softens and smooths dry skin and is suitable for all skin types. It can regulate oil production making it an ideal choice for oily skin types.
Mandelic Acid
For exfoliating sensitive skin
With bitter almond extract this acid removes dead skin cells to leave your skin renewed. It has a larger molecule size which means it does not penetrate the skin as much as other acids – ideal for sensitive skin! It can be seen as a decimal peeling product as it removes the dead cells and skin. It can also be used to treat acne, pigmentation and scarring.
Retinol
For supreme anti-ageing
Retinol decreases wrinkles and can clear up acne. It is also very good for anti-ageing, it exfoliates and helps the production of collagen. Collagen works like glue to bind tissues together and repairs tissue damage. Retinol is a form of vitamin A which promotes skin renewal, it can also reverse some of the side effects of sun damage. Retinol is better for aged 30+ as you will see more a result with the decrease of wrinkles but you can use it younger, results just may be shown as much.
Salicylic acid
To prevent and treat acne
Salicylic acid that has acne fighting properties and is excellent for treating oily and blemished skin. It can penetrate deep in the pores to effectively dissolve the glue that sticks dead skin cells together. Salicylic acid is highly anti-inflammatory and works miracles on calming red, inflamed skin. Salicylic acid is also a great exfoliator and will remove dead skin cells for better skin.
