It’s hard to change our products or routines once we find something that works for our skin. But, over time new ingredients and technologies are developed that take skincare to the new next level in performance.
A few new hot shots in skincare have arrived on the scene that are giving people amazing results. If your current skin care regimen doesn’t include these ingredients, it may be time for a switch up!
- Bakuchiol. Bakuchiol has been on the market for years, yet its popularity reached a new level in 2019 with the publication in British journal of Dermatology where it was compared to retinol in a double-blind clinical study. Bakuchiol is a 100% natural active ingredient obtained from the babchi seeds (psoralea corylifolia plant). Described as the true alternative to retinol, it presents striking resemblances with the performances of retinoids but is much gentler with the skin and can be used for all types of skin: dry, oily or sensitive. Whether you want to maintain youthful skin or find an efficient solution for a radiant acne-free skin, Bakuchiol is the active ingredient you want to be looking for.
- Squalene. Squalane is a sugarcane derivative of squalene, a natural component of our skin—and the secret behind baby’s soft, dewy skin skin. The bad news is that, as time goes by, we lose squalene and, when we reach our early 20s, most of it is already gone. Hydrated skin is healthy skin and when applied topically, squalane has tremendous benefits. Boosting hydration can help your skin appear more vibrant and healthier. Besides being a super effective moisturizer on its own, squalane products also work to boost the effects of any other ingredient you use in your skin care regimen. That’s because it helps other ingredients to penetrate deeper into the skin for better results. According to research Trusted Source, squalane is also a detoxifier. Regular use can also boost collagen production, resulting in firmer skin. This multi tasking power player is a must in your skin care products!
- Hyaluronic Acid. Just like squalene, hyaluronic acid is also found in the human body, and it is an ingredient that helps us keeping our skin bright and plump. Again, just like squalene, hyaluronic acid diminishes with age. Dermatologists love this ingredient mostly because of its moisturizing and volumizing properties (did someone say “bye-bye fine lines?”). Think: Its molecule can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water! Not only that, but it actually acts like an exceptional water magnet, with the ability to pull moisture from the air down through your skin. As if it wasn’t enough, hyaluronic acid also works to revert damages caused from harmful rays.
- Niamicides. Niacinamide, also known as nicotinamide, is a form of vitamin B3. This skin care ingredient is definitely a multitasker you’d want to have around: It soothes, moisturizes, treats hyperpigmentation, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and helps your skin to stay hydrated for longer while protecting against irritating and harmful substances. This multitasker also boosts collagen production (hello, elasticity!) and even helps to treat blemishes and acne scars.
- Peptides. Peptides stimulate skin regeneration and is one of the best skin care ingredients to help diminish fine lines and wrinkles and firm the skin. Wrinkles, dehydration, discoloration, loss of firmness and a dull complexion can all come from the loss of collagen production, which decreases as we age, which is why peptides are key. According to dermatologist Erin Gilbert, M.D., “Peptides help to preserve the skin’s youthful appearance, no matter what skin type you have.”
- Stabilized Vitamin C. You’ve probably heard raving about the super powers of vitamin C so many times, and the reason is because this may be the number one top anti-aging ingredient of all time! It boosts the collagen production (while protecting the collagen you already have), treats and fades away hyperpigmentation, and even prevents DNA damage from UV rays when applied before sunscreen. Dermatologists also like to reinforce the fact that you can combine vitamin C with many other amazing skin care ingredients. Just be aware if you use AHAs, since they change vitamin C’s pH, destabilizing it and making it inactive.
I use a product line that has all of these ingredients in the formulations. I love what it has done for my skin. There is a noticeable difference in the reduction of fine lines, increased firmness and skin tone and a beautiful, healthy glow. You can check it out here!
Have you found an ingredient that has made a big difference in your skins appearance? If so, let me know what it is in the comments
