on October 23, 2023
When it seems like every skincare product is promising miracles and magic, how do you separate the useful from the useless? Here's my skincare ingredient cheat sheet: what ingredients to actually look for to get age-defying skin.
1. Niacinamide
Get your ID ready, because this future-proofer turns back the clock on dull, stressed skin. This powerhouse ingredient aids in reducing fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation by boosting the skin's natural barrier. Find it in my Niacinamide Body Scrub.
2. Superfood berry extracts
Acai, goji, bilberry (yes, that's a real thing). These berries are more than just smoothie bowl toppers. Their extracts are rich in amino acids, boosting hydration and helping support your skin's collagen for firm, glowy skin. Find them in my Niacinamide Correcting Body Serum.
3. Green tea
Packed with antioxidants for that rested "I definitely had 8 hours" look. It fights age-accelerating free radicals and has calming properties to keep redness and puffiness at bay. Find it in my Niacinamide Era Kit.
4. Vitamin C
A skincare favourite for a reason. Vitamin C is essential for brightening and combating hyperpigmentation. It even helps defend against harmful UV radiation by protecting against free radical damage. Find it in my Glow Mask.
5. Ferulic acid
Vitamin C's wingman. Ferulic acid is an antioxidant that fortifies and stabilises vitamin C, doubling the defence against free radicals and environmental aggressors. It helps reduce visible signs of ageing, like fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots. Find it in my Collagen Boost Serum.
6. Hyaluronic acid
For plump skin that's ready to party. A hydration magnet that can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, it plumps up the skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Find it in my Hyaluronic Acid Body Serum.
7. Ceramides
A moisture barrier bodyguard. Ceramides lock in hydration to maintain firm, glowy, bouncy skin. Dryness and irritation? Don't know her. Find them in my Super Ceramide Night Cream.
8. Retinol
The comeback queen. Smoothing, rejuvenating, and super powerful, retinol is a derivative of vitamin A. It boosts cell turnover and helps support your skin's collagen, so wrinkles and fine lines don't stand a chance. Find it in my Rewind Retinol Serum.
9. SPF
Prevention is the name of the game. UV rays are one of the biggest drivers of premature ageing, so a broad spectrum SPF every single day is the best anti-ageing investment you can make. Apply it last, every morning, without fail.
None of these are instant miracle workers. Skincare is like a good wine or a fancy cheese. It gets better with time. Stay consistent and these ingredients will rise to the anti-ageing challenge.
x frank
