For those who can’t tolerate retinol, this natural vitamin A derivative offers an alternative treatment that improves pigmentation, decreases fine lines and wrinkles and boosts hydration. Best used at night before applying moisturizer in the morning.
This mild formulation combines bakuchiol with ingredients like alfalfa and stargazer lily to soften fine lines while diminishing dark spots and evening out skin tone. Plus, its lightweight formula doesn’t feel heavy or oily upon application!
Retinol
Retinol is an effective anti-aging ingredient, but excessive use may result in redness and irritation if applied too frequently. Therefore, it’s recommended to gradually introduce this powerful product by starting with a serum before making the transition to cream form.
This serum uses a blend of plant-based ingredients to replicate the benefits of retinol without its irritation. Bakuchiol reduces fine lines while licorice root brightens and plant extract arophira retexturizes for an even soft finish; plus there’s plenty of glycerin and aloe juice to hydrate skin in its formula!
Dermatologist-recommended bakuchiol (a component of Malassezia furfur yeast) helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin tone and breakouts without irritating the skin. Furthermore, its ability to inhibit enzyme tyrosinase helps lighten dark spots and fade hyperpigmentation without being irritating for all skin types makes bakuchiol an ideal treatment.
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid, found naturally within our connective tissues, binds water molecules together to increase skin stretch and flex, helping reduce lines and wrinkles while speeding wound healing time. Hyaluronic acid’s unique ability to hold 1000 times its own weight in water makes joints function smoothly without grinding against one another – Hyaluronic acid acts like grease in this respect!
Hyaluronan is often produced through fermentation or extraction from rooster combs (red, Mohawk-like growths on top of a chicken’s head and face). You can buy this substance in skin care products such as topical creams, lotions, ointments and serums.
Hyaluronic acid is considered safe for most individuals; however, before using any products containing hyaluronic acid it’s advisable to consult a healthcare expert and/or pregnant/ breastfeeding women should seek advice before starting therapy. Also be sure to use sunscreen products while applying them as they contain this ingredient.
Glycerin
Glycerin is a thick, syrupy liquid produced naturally in plants and animals as well as synthetically. It finds use in cosmetics, drugs and household products.
Glycerol is a known humectant and has the power to draw moisture out of the air and into your skin’s outer layer, acting as an effective moisturizer that improves dry skin’s appearance while soothing rough and scaly areas. Furthermore, its solvent and lubricant properties also keep skin smooth.
Glycerin is an extremely gentle ingredient and suitable for all skin types, including sensitive ones. As it mimics the Natural Moisturising Factor (NMF) produced by your body, glycerin helps prevent dehydration while also strengthening and protecting the integrity of the skin barrier. Plus, its noncomedogenic nature means no oily buildup will clog up pores or contribute to breakouts! Glycerin also plays well with other skincare ingredients – it ranks third most frequently in skincare product lineups!
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera can be an unexpectedly powerful houseplant, from soothing burns and relieving psoriasis flare-ups to improving digestion and even helping prevent skin cancer outbreaks. Packed full of essential vitamins A, C, E, B12, folate acid and choline as well as minerals like potassium, calcium magnesium manganese zinc it serves a multitude of medicinal uses and should not be underestimated as a medicinal asset.
Polysaccharides, or special sugars believed to support immune function and strengthen natural defense mechanisms against illness and injury, are also abundant. A double-blind, randomized clinical trial discovered that drinking aloe vera juice helped pre-diabetic individuals lower their glycemic index and cholesterol levels with aloe vera juice consumption. Studies using aloe vera gel found that it reduced symptoms associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), such as heartburn, belching and acid regurgitation in Balb/c mice. Aloe vera extract was shown to reduce cell proliferation and display antitumor activity against cancers of the ovary, breast, cervical prostate and colorectal systems as well as osteosarcomas and melanomas in human cells, osteosarcomas and melanomas of human origin, osteosarcomas and melanomas and osteosarcomas; it even helped slow fibrosarcoma growth – an aggressive bone tumor.
