Want to wakeup to beautiful, clear skin ??Then use these amazing ingredients that will improve your skin, prevent signs of ageing, fight acne, brighten and smooth skin, hydrate and repair the skin barrier while you sleep to wakeup to that perfect glowing and clear skin.
Check out these ingredients you can add to your skincare routine:
1. Niacinamide:
Commonly known as Vitamin B3 or niacin (for food products and supplements) and also known as Nicotinamide or Niacinamide (for skin care products) is water-soluble form of vitamin B3 or niacin and an active skin care ingredient. Niacinamide cannot be dissolved in oil as it is water-soluble by nature. It can often be found in topical water-based serums, moisturizers and masks. It is non-irritating as it is not acidic and can work well on all skin types. It can easily be absorbed by the outer layer of the skin.
It can help improve your skin barrier function, decrease skin pigmentation, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, help treat or inhibit acne, decreases redness and blotchiness, improve skin elasticity, help fight free radicals, help build keratin, acts as an antioxidant which can help protect the skin from environmental damage like pollution and toxins, protect the skin from sun damage, helps minimize the size of the pores and bumpy skin texture and most importantly works well with other ingredients.
2. Retinoids:
Retinol is also known as Vitamin A and it helps maintain healthy skin, one among its many health benefits. Retinoids stimulate the production of new blood vessels in the skin, which improves the skin’s colour and can help in the production of collagen.
It can therefore help in fading away darkened skin and make dark circles less visible, it can also reduce signs of aging and sun damage and can help combat acne.
3. Squalane Oil:
Squalene (with an ‘e’), is a lip or a fat naturally produced by our bodies by the oil glands in our skin. It keeps our skin hydrated and maintains the barrier of our skin. Squalene decreases with age and therefore the hydrogenated (combined with hydrogen) version has to be made, which is called Squalane (with an ‘a’) which is obtained from plant and animal sources. And then can be incorporated into our skincare products.
Squalane oil has excellent emollient (hydrating, moisturizing, softening and soothing the skin) properties which can be easily absorbed into the skin and prevent water loss from the skin. It is easy for our skin to absorb it easily as it is recognized by our skin immediately (as it mimics your skin’s natural oils) because it is also a natural substance produced by our bodies.
It can help act as a natural antioxidant and fight free radical damage, prevent fine lines and wrinkles, reduces redness, protect the skin from harmful carcinogens, rosacea eczema and other skin related problems.
4. Peptides:
Peptides or polypeptides are amino acids that naturally occur in the skin and they make up certain proteins needed by the skin. Collagen (structural protein found in the skin) is made up of three polypeptides and is very important for the skin, as it keeps the skin firm, with reduced wrinkles and younger-looking skin. As we age, the amount of collagen decreases in our body and therefore we require these peptides to stimulate collagen production.
Including peptides in your skin care routine is beneficial as it can be absorbed by the skin easily and can penetrate deep into the skin and in turn can improve the skin barrier, reduce wrinkles, improve skin elasticity, ease inflammation and can also help clear breakouts. READ MORE – 6 BEST VITAMINS FOR CLEAR GLOWING SKIN
5. Azelaic Acid:
Azelaic acid is found in grains and is a naturally occurring acid. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties which make it effective in the treatment of skin conditions like acne, rosacea, skin lightening and hyperpigmentation.
It is often found in the form of gel, foam and cream and can be applied on the skin, but one must consult a dermatologist before using this product as it can react with your skin type and cause burning or skin tingling, skin peeling or dryness of skin with redness.
6. Mandelic Acid:
Mandelic acid is derived from bitter almonds and is commonly used in skin care routines. It is an Alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), which is a group of plant or animal derived acid, used in skincare products. It is usually found in serums, anti-aging products, toners etc. AHAs are both natural and synthetic ingredients that provide skin care benefits like exfoliation, hydrating the skin and making it firm and less saggy.
Mandelic acid can be less gentle on the skin as compared to other Ahs. It can help accelerate cell turnover (shedding of dead skin and subsequent replacement with younger cells) and act as an effective exfoliant. It can improve skin appearance as it promotes the production of collagen.
It can be helpful in treating acne, improving skin texture, treat hyperpigmentation and even reduce wrinkles and fine lines. READ MORE – 10 HEALTHY WATER RECIPES – clear skin, weight loss, hair growth, and more…
Caution: You can consult your dermatologist before using any of these products. These are the general benefits of the above mentioned products and can work differently and have different effects on different skin types. So if you have used it and find any skin irritation, rinse off with water and discontinue its use, with immediate effect.