Taking care of your skin is important at every stage of life, both to mitigate health risks like skin cancer and to look your best. Unfortunately, skincare ingredients can be confusing if you don’t know where to begin! This article presents what five functional ingredients actually do and how to use them effectively.
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Hyaluronic Acid
Acid on your face might sound like a nightmare, but hyaluronic acid is actually proven to benefit even sensitive skin. Hyaluronic acid is often used in moisturizing products to lock moisture into the skin. This increased hydration both protects skin long-term and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid works best when applied in a moisturizing lotion or in serum on top of damp skin.
Retinol
Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A touted for its ability to prevent wrinkles. It works by sinking into the skin and speeding up the dermal cell turnover rate, forcing the skin to regenerate and creating a younger appearance in the process. Use products like retinol and retinoic acid in small amounts to start with, as too much can cause skin sensitivity, redness, and peeling. Apart from increasing general skin sensitivity, retinol products also increase sensitivity to sun and light damage; because of this, it’s best to apply retinol at night rather than in the morning.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid is another friendly ingredient with a frightening name. Derived from the same substance as aspirin, salicylic acid is often used to treat psoriasis, acne, dandruff, ringworm, and other skin conditions. Topical applications in lotions and serums are a low enough concentration that they can gently exfoliate the uppermost layers of skin to help other compounds penetrate and soothe cosmetic and medical issues. Salicylic acid should not be used in combination with other acids on sensitive skin.
Copper Peptide
Peptides of any kind stimulate collagen production, and copper peptides are no exception. In addition to increasing skin smoothness and firmness, copper peptides have been shown to even out complexion and reduce hyperpigmentation. Copper peptides should be used as directed on product labels since absorbing too much through skin or ingestion can lead to health issues.
Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE)
Dimethylaminoethanol, also known as DMAE, is a compound known for reversing sun damage and tightening loose skin. Unlike the other ingredients on this list, DMAE works by reducing inflammation in the skin. This leads to a less puffy appearance, reduced wrinkle visibility, and a firmer, younger appearance. DMAE works well when paired with moisturizing ingredients.
Whether you have dry skin, dark spots, wrinkles, or a commonly diagnosed skin condition, you now know your options in the beauty aisle! Understanding what these active ingredients do will help you choose a product that best suits your unique skin needs.
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