Ingredients to look for in skincare

Antioxidants

Your skin's knights in shining armour: antioxidants, including vitamins C and E. They act as a powerful defence against damaging free radicals (oxidants) caused by pollution, smoke, ultraviolet light, toxins and other environmental factors. Unchecked, free radicals harm the skin and lead to visible signs of ageing. You will find antioxidants in everything from cleansers to serums to daily moisturisers. Consuming antioxidant-heavy foods and beverages, like green tea and vitamin-C-rich produce such as oranges and red peppers, may also have an age- delaying effect.
Skinceutical Resveratrol B E  - night time antioxidant and Day time antioxidant day time serums.

Lipids.

In skin care, the term refers to the good-for-your-skin fats that are found naturally in our skin and help keep moisture from escaping. The ones to look for: Linoleic acid,vitamin E  and ceramides, which are in many creams and lotions. They help replenish and reinforce the skin's protective barrier to maintain moisture balance.

Peptides

Peptides are amino acids which penetrate the skin to address common skin-care concerns, including wrinkles, from the inside out. They are extremely effective as they  work by stimulating the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid, two natural components of skin that people lose as they age. Because collagen and hyaluronic acid work to support the skin structure, their loss results in wrinkles and sagging skin.Eminence Artic Berry cream contains -Peptide Illuminating Complex: antioxidant-rich mix of hibiscus seed botanical peptides, gardenia stem cells and yellow plum extract

Natural Oils

Oils are hot for a reason. Jojoba, avocado, calendula, prickly pear, argan and grape seed extracts help stave off drying and provide skin with rich emollience without clogging pores. In cleansers, these natural oils help break down makeup and remove impurities.

Butters

Shea and avocado butters are extremely gentle and soothing for skin. They provide maximum moisture and prevent dryness.

Caffeine

Caffeine is an anti-inflammatory that soothes and comforts troubled skin. When found in skin-care products with brightening benefits, caffeine aids in minimising discoloration. In eye creams, it reduces the appearance of dark circles improve circulation reducing puffiness and fine lines. Skinceutical AOX eye gel.

Vitamin B5

Vitamin B5 softens and conditions your skin so it's primed for the next treatment step. Applying a product with the vitamin (found in certain gels and moisturisers) on your face not only increases hydration but also improves softness and elasticity, helping to rehab dry, rough skin.