TOP 10 Common Ingredients of Skin Care Products
If you’re not new to SKIN CARE, you probably already know some, if not all, of these ingredients which you see on the label of your favorite products. However, for those of you who don’t know the uses of these soft chemicals, this post is dedicated to that. Let’s look at the top 10 most common ingredients and their uses to the skin.
1. Glycerin – A humectant that draws moisture into the skin and acts as a hydrator. Helps skin feel smooth and supple.
2. Dimethicone – A silicone-based emollient that fills in fine lines and wrinkles for a smoothing effect. Also occlusive to seal in moisture.
3. Niacinamide – Helps control oil and sebum production. Also improves skin elasticity and brightens skin tone.
4. Hyaluronic Acid – A humectant able to hold up 1000x its weight in water. Extreme hydrator especially good for dry skin.
5. Vitamin C – Antioxidant that protects against environmental damage and brightens uneven skin tone. Enhances collagen production.
6. Retinol – Vitamin A derivative that increases cell turnover to reduce fine lines, acne, dark spots and boost collagen.
7. Salicylic Acid – Oil-soluble beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) exfoliant effective for reducing acne and clearing pores.
8. Benzoyl Peroxide – Antibacterial agent effective against inflammatory acne but can be drying and irritating in high concentrations.
9. Squalane – Natural lipid compound that mimics skin’s natural oils. An exceptional moisturizer appropriate for all skin types.
10. Shea Butter – Rich emollient butter from the African shea tree nut. Soothes, hydrates and protects skin. Contains vitamins A and E.
So there you go. Let this be your guide in choosing which products suit your skin type for maximum effect.
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