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Skin concerns and active ingredients ❤️
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What are skin concerns?
Acne, blemishes - the most common skin concern in adolescents and into adulthood
Skincare ingredients suitable to reduce acne breakouts:
AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acid)
BHAs or Salicylic Acid (Beta Hydroxy Acid)
Benzoyl Peroxide
Retinol (Vitamin A)
Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
Green tea
Chamomile
Zinc
Enlarged Pores - pore size is determined by genetics so we can't really shrink the size
Clogged pores appear larger, so the good news is there are products that help to unclog pores and in turn help improve the pores' appearance
Skincare ingredients that helps minimize the pores size:
Retinol
Niacinamide
AHAs
BHAs or Salicylic Acid
Charcoal
Loss of elasticity - happens as the production of collagen slows down, so does our skin's elastin and ability to stretch and return to normal
The role of skincare is more as a preventative measure before problems becomes to irreversible as we age.
Wrinkles and dehydration - caused by repeated facial expressions, natural aging process, excessive sun exposure, smoking, unhealthy diet and alcohol
Through regular use of moisturizer to maintain our skin's hydration, the second layer of our skin will improve. This will keep collagen and elastin flexible and able to bounce back when needed
Skincare ingredients that helps with fine lines, skin sagging and wrinkles:
Retinol
Coenzyme Q10
Hyaluronic acid (HA)
Peptides
Growth factors (proteins that regulate cellular growth)
Stem cells
Bakuchiol
Antioxidants
Pigmentation - patchy melanin over-production produced by pigments cells of the skin, triggered by hormones and sun exposure, also affected by pregnancy, oral contraceptive pill and menopause
Melanin determines our skin's color, those with dark skin have more compared to those with fair skin
Skincare ingredients to look for to help with pigmentation:
Retinol
Niacinamide
Ascorbic (Vitamin C)
Antioxidants
AHAs
Arbutin
Liquorice
Bakuchiol
Redness or sensitivity - is more about figure out what was the caused of it, inflammation, acne scarring, excessive sun exposure, rosacea or skin sensitivity
Choose skincare ingredients that calm, soothe your skin:
Cica or Centella asiatica
Aloe vera
Green tea
Zinc
Oat meal
Mugwort
Sun damaged - resulting in sunspots or moles, freckles, uneven skin color, dullness, yellowish color, contributes significantly to skin aging
Sunscreen is the most essential protection against the sun harmful UV's rays
Skin ingredients to look for to repair sun damaged skin:
Aloe Vera
Retinol
Niacinamide
Panthenol
Zinc
AHAs
Vitamin D
Green tea
Honey
Dryness & dehydration - when the skin is dry, it's lacking oil and if the skin is dehydrated it's lacking water. The signs of dehydration include skin tightness and flaky.
Skin ingredients to look for to combat dryness:
Ceramides
Shea Butter
Glycerin
Avocado
Olive oil and olive leaf extracts
Jojoba oil
Squalane
Skin ingredients that help with dehydrated skin:
Hyaluronic acid
Panthenol
Niacinamide
Vitamin E
Seaweeds
Aloe Vera
Honey
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