There has been several ingredients that have become all the rave in skincare. While some of these may not necessarily be new, they have become an essential ingredient in a lot of skincare lines today. I wanted to dig into why these have become so popular and what they actually do.
Hyaluronic Acid - This ingredient is naturally in our skin that draws in water. It seals moisture from the air and holds a thousand times its weight in water
Squalane - Our body also naturally produces squalene but depletes over time starting in our 20s. Therefore, this ingredient Squalane is meant to help our protective skin barrier and helps hold moisture. It is found in Shark livers, olives, and sugarcane. So sad that sharks would often be harvested for this!
Vitamin C - Not only is this great for our immune systems but also for our skin! This antioxidant helps brighten, even out skin tone, firm, and reduce acne scars. This is a big anti-aging ingredient. This ingredient is very finicky and loses it's potency when exposed to air
Honey - Full of antioxidants and helps hydrate the skin to create a beautiful glow. It is also antibacterial so it does help reduce acne
Retinol (aka Vitamin A) - Ingredient that speeds up cell turnover which helps anti aging and acne. It helps brighten and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It also boosts the production of collagen
Jess