Skin Care Ingredients 101. Part Two: Key Skin Care Ingredients. What are ceramides? What are the benefits of Glycolic Acid? && What are peptides?
Part One has all the details about Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, and Vitamin C.
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What Are Ceramides?
Ceramides are lipids that are necessary to hydrate your skin. They work to prevent water loss and restore your skin barrier.1 In the most basic terms, ceramides moisturize your skin.
The Benefits of Ceramides
- Restores Skin Barrier Function
- Moisturize
Products With Ceramides
CerVe Moisturizing Face and Body Lotion CerVe. Ceramides. You see. This is a good option if your husband needs a moisturizer but isn’t totally into skin care. It sorta gives 10-in-1. lol. It has three ceramides to hydrate + protect his skin.
IT Cosmetics Confidence In Your Beauty Sleep A night cream that restores moisture to your skin while you sleep is what you want. This does have a subtle lavender scent, which is perfect for bedtime, but you may want to skip it if you prefer non-scented products.
Nécessaire The Body Cream Okay, the obsession with Nécessaire products is so real! You can read about all the goodness here. The Body Cream contains five ceramides. Five! Can you imagine how soft your skin will feel?! This is in my Sephora cart.
What Is Glycolic Acid?
Glycolic Acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) and is most commonly used in chemical peels. In short, Glycolic Acid is an exfoliator that improves the appearance of your skin.2
The Benefits of Glycolic Acid
- Exfoliates
- Helps Unclog Pores
- Reduces Dark Spots
- Stimulates Collagen Production
Glycolic Acid Products
Nécessaire The Body Exfoliator Nécessaire has everything you need to nourish your body because skin care should not stop at your neck. The Body Exfoliator is a must have! It is like a super gentle chemical peel for your body that helps treat stubborn issues – stretch marks, hyperpigmentation (dark spots), and rough skin.
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution Okay, after littles my neck + underarms are not the same (yikes!) and so I have just started using this to help even my skin tone.
What Are Peptides?
Cosmeceutical peptides are topical amino acid chains that promote cellular repair.3 && so, peptides heal your skin while plumping and firming.
The Benefits of Peptides
- Stimulates Collagen + Elastin Production
- Reduce Fine Lines + Wrinkles
Products With Peptides
Nécessaire The Hand Cream This leaves your hands feeling powdery-soft and looking beautiful. It is perfect for your handbag because it absorbs quickly. && the aesthetic .. . so good! This post and this insta reel highlight the Nécessaire obsession.
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References
1. Meckfessel, M. H., & Brandt, S. (2014). The structure, function, and importance of ceramides in skin and their use as therapeutic agents in skin-care products. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 71(1), 177–184. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2014.01.891
2. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. (n.d.). Cosmetics alpha hydroxy acids. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Retrieved March 27, 2023, from https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredients/alpha-hydroxy-acids
3. Sadick, N. S., Lupo, M. P., & Draelos, Z. D. (Eds.). (2010). Cosmeceutical science in clinical practice. Taylor & Francis Group.
