Power Player Skin Care Ingredients
While most skin care products have effective ingredients, there are some all-stars that really pack a punch with its powerful ingredients. Be on the lookout for these ingredients when you’re shopping for skin care products.
Hydroquinone
Hydroquinone is known as “the eraser.” It’s the most effective ingredient for bleaching out sun spots, mottled skin and blotches according to dermatologists at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. How does it work? It fades hyperpigmentation by blocking the enzyme that causes melanin production. Just dab it on the dark spot.
Retinol
This vitamin-A derivative is a cure-all for sagging skin, dullness, fine lines and wrinkles. Associate clinical professor of dermatology at Yale School of Medicine touts retinol as the best anti-aging ingredient. This derivative sweeps away dead skin cells, ramps up cell turnover and boosts collagen production. All around, it stimulates cellular repair at deep levels of the skin. Plus, it pumps up blood-vessel formation for healthier looking skin.
Antioxidants
Antioxidants in skin care products are the fixers. These ingredients include vitamin C, coffee berry, pomegranate and green tea. Antioxidants penetrate the skin and ward against harmful free radicals that damage collagen, elastin and DNA. They also help boost cell repair and fade blotches. Go with a serum for a strong dose and a skin care product that has a formula of multiple antioxidant. Antioxidants work better together.
Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Alpha hydroxyl acids like glycolic acid add radiance, fade blotches and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. Use peels with these acids to break the bonds between the skin and dead cells. Alpha hydroxyl acids also help other anti-aging ingredients to penetrate the skin more effectively. Just don’t overdo it. Twice a week effective for allowing the skin to recover during treatments. And follow the treatment up with a serum.
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