
“A blend of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid helps to nourish and impart lasting hydration, while vitamin E provides free radical protection and prebiotic oligosaccharide bolsters the skin's defence barrier.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, isomalt.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
“Powered by bakuchiol (think of it as retinol's natural, non-identical twin), it helps to firm and smooth the look of lines by enhancing elasticity and stimulating collagen production.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains bakuchiol.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
This product contains antioxidants (bakuchiol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: bakuchiol
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains bakuchiol.
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Decyl oleateOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolA plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation
More about BakuchiolOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolA protein derived from milk. In skincare products, might help to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Whey proteinHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can have some anti-inflammatory effect
More about Saccharomyces lysate extractA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Aleurites moluccanus seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes
More about Rosa canina seed oilA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninUsed to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl behenateUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about IsomaltUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinUsed to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCreates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidA type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteIs used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneA red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaWater, Decyl oleate, Glycerin, Dimethyl sulfone, Squalane, Sorbitan isostearate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Panthenol, Bakuchiol, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Whey protein, Inulin, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Saccharomyces lysate extract, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Oryza sativa germ oil, Rosa canina seed oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium lactate, Cetearyl olivate, Cetearyl alcohol, Sorbitan olivate, Glyceryl caprylate, Glyceryl dibehenate, Tribehenin, Glyceryl behenate, Xanthan gum, Isomalt, Lecithin, Sclerotium gum, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Pullulan, Silica, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Disteardimonium hectorite, Propylene carbonate, Limonene, Ci 77891, Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci 77499, Mica
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