TOP 5 SKIN CARE INGREDIENTS THAT ACTUALLY WORK

Spring Time Skin Care Advice.

Spring is an excellent time to clear out your old cosmetics and refresh with new. Throw away out of date products and check the ingredients to see if they are actually still working for you.

It can be overwhelming when looking at the ingredients in skin care products. It’s hard to know which are there for a reason and which are there to simply make the product sound good. That’s why we have put together the top five ingredients which have been clinically proven to work.

Retinol – Retinol is a vitamin A derivative and is one of the most studied and widely used ingredients in skin care products today. The reason for this is it's ability to promote skin renewal by boosting the skin’s natural collagen production. This can help combat acne, scarring, hyper-pigmentation, along with many other imperfections that are visible on its surface. This can also help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and help to repair sun damage.

Vitamin C – Vitamin C (in the form of ascorbic acid) is an antioxidant that helps repair the effects of UV damage. The ascorbic acid form of vitamin C is the best version in skin care products as it absorbs quickly into the skin and has a high potency. Once it is absorbed it helps to reduce the production of melanin, stimulate collagen production and boost skin health. It’s great for smoothing lines and wrinkles, combatting hyper-pigmentation and generally brightening the complexion – it is one of the best anti-aging ingredients.

Vitamin E – This vitamin is a great hydrator for the skin. It helps to heal the skin and can act as an anti-inflammatory agent. However, if your skin type is extremely sensitive, oily, and/or acne-prone, vitamin E can sometimes work against this and may not be the right ingredient for you. It is good to know that when vitamin E is placed with vitamin C in a skin care routine they work even better and have more benefits for the skin than they do alone. Niacinamide – This is a form of topical vitamin B3. It has become especially popular in recent years and can be found in an abundance of skin care products. It is best known for its ability to visibility reduce the signs of ageing and hyper-pigmentation whilst repairing the skin against sun and environmental damage. It is also good at evening out skin tone and is used as a combat against acne.

Glycolic acid – Glycolic acid is a chemical exfoliant. When applied to the skin it breaks down the bonds between the outer layer of skin and the next layer of skin. This creates a peeling effect which is the exfoliation working. This makes Glycolic acid a great anti ageing agent by making the skin appear smoother and more even by removing the dead skin cells on the skin’s surface. This in turn reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles, hyper-pigmentation, and uneven skin tone. It can also be used to combat acne as it removes the dead skin cells that may block the hair follicles causing an outbreak.

At Younique Skin Clinic and Spa we have products for all skin concerns.

Ask Lynne and she will recommend the best products for you.