Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging
One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
ascorbic acid
0.05% -
0.3%
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
Centella asiatica extract, Glycerin, Hydrogenated polydecene, Caprylyl methicone, Panthenol, Pentylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 behenate/eicosadioate, Niacinamide, Water, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Lecithin, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Adenosine, Retinal, Disodium edta, T-butyl alcohol, Sorbitan isostearate, Vincetoxicum atratum extract, Ascorbic acid
