Gone are those days when people are only aware of the skincare brand and their uses. But now the time has changed and people have become more active. People have taken a step ahead and started looking for the ingredients that will make your products perfect. It’s not only skincare brands which makes our skin glow or worse but also those chemicals present inside. It is very important to

Look For Skincare Ingredients That will Make Your Product Perfect

There are many people who do not have any idea about the composition of products that they are using. Also, no clue why they have been using it for so long time with no visible result. It is not like that all chemicals are harmful to your skin as there are few that have proved successful and good for anti-aging as well. You just need to find that best ingredient in plentiful products available in the market. Everyone should know that which chemicals or ingredients you should add in your daily skincare routine.

Here in this article, we are introducing you to the ingredients along with their benefits. Also, would try to suggest you a good skincare product containing that powerful ingredient for better help. ( Your choice to buy that product or similar having the same chemical )

1. TEA TREE OIL

You must have heard about this before related to skin care or acne. Tea Tree Oil is very popular among all essential oils available in the market. Essential oils are necessary for our skin in all skin related problems like aging, pigmentation, acne, scars, uneven skin tone etc. All you need to know is that which essential oil is used for which treatment. ( Would update you with another separate article on this )

Here the most important tip is that you CAN NOT apply essential oil directly to your skin. It would harm or irritate your skin to some extent. You must dilute this with any carrier oil like coconut oil, jojoba oil, olive oil, castor oil likewise. You should add 1 drop of essential oil with 1 tbsp ( tablespoon ) of any carrier oil which suits your skin type and depends upon the treatment as well. Following are a few examples.

• For Acne: Dilute 2 Drops of tea tree oil with 2 tbsp of witch hazel. Take some drops of the mixture on your palm and rub gently to warm it before applying on face. Gently massage the oil and leave the skin. For best use, apply at night.
• For Removing Makeup: Dilute 1/4 cup canola oil or coconut oil with 10 drops of Tea tree oil. Stir well and place in a sterilized glass jar with tight-fitting lid. Whenever you apply, take a small amount of mixture on a cotton ball or makeup remover cotton pad and apply on your face gently. Or you can also take the right amount of mixture on your palm and rub gently on face to remove all the makeup or dirt. After which you can wash your face with lukewarm water.
• For night cream: Add a few drops of tea tree oil in your night cream for better results. If you do not have any night cream, then simply add tea tree oil in any moisturizer that suits your skin and apply at night. This would also give you the desired results.

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List of Products where you can find tea tree oil for better results.

2. SALICYLIC ACID

Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid which makes it great for fighting with pimples and acne prone skin. It has properties that heal your inflammatory skin and fights with hyperpigmentation skin. Those who have extremely dry and sensitive skin can feel little redness, irritation or peeling off the skin. But if you dealing with acne all over your face or skin, salicylic acid might be your best friend.

Salicylic acid penetrates into your skin and makes your skin cells stick together. This works directly into your skin cells and that is why it proves great with most of the skin types for a pimple and acne prone skin. It is said that you cannot use salicylic acid too much in a day and if you are using over the counter products which is still safe to use twice a day. It majorly works on clogged pores, blackheads or whiteheads. For acne prone skin, it might take a full month to heal depending upon your skin types.

List of products that may find Salicylic acid in it for better results.

3. VITAMIN C

Vitamin C is very important for every skin. Be it oily, dry or sensitive, every skin types needs Vitamin C in their skin regime. Vitamin C fights with pigmentation, blemishes, scars, and anti-aging. The ascorbic acid present in Vitamin C has the brightening properties. Generally, it comes very expensively and that is why very effective for our skin. Everyone must add Vitamin C supplements or skin care products to their daily regime. But now, there are many more option available in the market at the cheaper side as well ( But cannot guarantee the results).

Well, Vitamin C holds a very important step in the morning routine to start your day with. All you need is a few drops of Vitamin C serum, gel or cream. Apply it before moisturizer and massage gently. This would give you sufficient moisture to your skin.

If you are looking for absorbing the benefits of Vitamin C naturally, then eat fruits and vegetables that are rich in Vitamin C. Options are oranges, mangoes, kiwi fruit, pineapple, strawberries, broccoli, baked potatoes, spinach, green and red peppers, tomatoes.

If you are looking for taking Vitamin C supplements, then take Vitamin C tablet of 500mg daily. The recommended daily amount is 65 to 90 mg and the maximum is 2000 mg for adults.

Look for Products that contains Vitamin C:

4. HYALURONIC ACID

Hyaluronic Acid is glycosaminoglycan which is important to provide structural support to cells. It is popular for skincare specifically. This has proved beneficial if added in your skincare routine. It can be taken in many ways like orally, injectables or external applications. It basically secures your skin moisture and makes your skin youthful and glowing.

As we grow/age, our skin becomes dull significantly and you may see the signs of aging very soon. It happens to everyone. Hyaluronic acid helps your skin to retain its moisture and hold the skin tissues together to make t more supple and smooth.

Its main purpose is to protect your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays coming out from the Sun. It helps your skin to breathe and adjusts the moisture absorption. It boosts the elasticity of the skin which can lead to fewer wrinkles and fine lines.

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It has the power to penetrate the skin’s upper layer and therefore improving your skin when applied topically. You may find many serums or moisturizers available in the market. But you need to be careful while purchasing it as it must be alcohol, sulfates, paraben free. Most importantly, if your product claims to be pure, do not buy that as it would definitely contain hidden alcohol which makes them preserve for longer days. ( Added preservatives are harmful to your skin)

Look for products containing HA in it for skincare specifically.

5. GLYCOLIC ACID

Glycolic acid is another beneficial ingredient belongs to alpha hydroxy acids. This ingredient is widely used in skin care cosmetics. You might have heard of luxury cosmetic brands like Chanel, Mario Badescu and many more are using this in their products for best results. Glycolic Acid majorly helps to reduce acne by loosening dead cells which usually gathered up inside our skin to form acne or cyst. Glycolic Acid helps to cure from within and thus making our skin flawless and acne free.

This awesome ingredient is highly used in many cosmetic skincare products and by Dermatologist as well. Dermatologists used glycolic acid solutions in chemical peeling which is good for your skin. It helps in exfoliation of dead cells and helps to form new cells. It penetrates through your skin and helps your skin to absorb other products as well.

Apart from blessing you with young and acne free skin,

• it also makes your skin away from dead cells,
• brighten up your complexion,
• eliminate fine lines and wrinkles,
• reduce dark spots,
• repair uneven skin tone and
• boosts the collagen production

There is only one caution that you should keep in mind if you are planning to add glycolic acid in your daily skin care regime. You must do a patch test before applying it on your face. Glycolic acid has some properties to dry out your skin. You better use a good moisturizer along with the glycolic acid product or you should purchase the one which also contains hydration properties. Another suggestion before using glycolic acid products is that you must wear sunscreen if you are going outside as it would not harm your skin. It is another fact that you should always wear sunscreen no matter if it is sunny or rainy or cloudy. It is recommended by Dermatologist as well that sunscreen is must with any Alpha hydroxy acid products.

Look for products containing Glycolic Acid

So, dear all friends, I have only included 5 main ingredients in detail. I have researched a lot and came through these 5 most important ingredient that you must add in your skincare regime asap after investing a good time before purchasing. There are many that I haven’t included here as I don’t want to make this article so long.

If you want to know the names of other ingredients which I am talking about are :

• Retinol
• Hydroquinone
• Kojic acid
• L-Ascorbic Acid
• Copper Peptide
• Alpha Lipoic Acid
• Other Essential oils

You might also read about them on the internet but from an authentic source. ( Like me 🙂