Thioctic Acid
In 312 skincare routines
Summary
Works for
- Anti-oxidation
- Anti-aging
Irritancy risk
1
LowProducts with Thioctic Acid
Institut EsthedermEVE ESSENTIAL VITAL ELEMENTS SOURCE SERUMniacinamideVitamin Cadenosine +5 actives
Evens skin tone Anti-oxidation +3
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Eminence OrganicsTulsi & Snow Mushroom Cleansing Milkargininecamellia sinensis leaf extractthioctic acid +18 actives
Cleansing
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Luzern LaboratoriesForce De Vie Crème Bodyniacinamidegluconolactonebakuchiol +11 actives
Moisturizing Evens skin tone +3
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EighthDayThe Regenerative Serumtripeptide-1niacinamideniacinamide +34 actives
Evens skin tone Moisturizing +4
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Be MinimalistAlpha Lipoic + Glycolic 7% Cleanserglycolic acidanhydroxylitolpanthenol +11 actives
Cleansing Exfoliation
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Eight SaintsAll In Eye Creamglycolic acidlactic acidacetyl hexapeptide-8 +25 actives
Moisturizing Anti-aging +3
Essential oils
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EltaMDPM Restore Moisturizerniacinamideniacinamidelinoleic acid +7 actives
Evens skin tone Anti-aging +3
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100% PUREMulti Vitamin Antioxidants Ultra Riche PM Treatmentniacinamideretinyl palmitatesodium ascorbyl phosphate +19 actives
Anti-aging Evens skin tone +3
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SIORÉNMN Intensive Serumniacinamideadenosine3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +10 actives
Anti-aging Moisturizing +3
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AnuaVita 10 Porestrix Brightening Serumacetyl hexapeptide-1niacinamidehexapeptide-9 +23 actives
Evens skin tone Anti-aging +3
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Anti-oxidation
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Anti-aging
NiacinamideIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum productionAdenosineMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)Glycolic AcidAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acidGluconolactoneA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals