OK, but what do all those hard-to-pronounce ingredients actually do?
In the last decade, the skincare industry has gotten really…complicated. Remember the days of the iconic three-step cleansing, toning and moisturizing system? Maybe an Oxy pad haphazardly swiped across a forehead here and there, during particularly trying periods. It was a simpler time.
Hyaluronic Acid What is it? There’s no better place to kick off skincare school than with the crème de la crème of hydration: hyaluronic acid. The substance, which is naturally found in our skin, is a humectant and can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water. Try these: Cocoon Apothecary Nordic Boost Hydrating Serum, $40, launching this fall at cocoonapothecary.caRetinol What is it? A form of synthetic vitamin A, retinol is considered the gold standard when it comes to over-the-counter anti-aging ingredients. It speeds up the process of sloughing off dead skin cells, so it’s useful if you’re looking to target anything from fine lines to dark spots, as well as other signs of aging.
What percentage is best to start with? A good place to start is 1%, but if you’re ultra-sensitive, you ease in with as low as 0.25%. How should they be used? Nighttime use is best, as they can be irritating—especially glycolic acid, the less gentle of the two. Dr. Kellett advises to opt for a serum over a mask or cleanser, both of which have less time on skin to work their exfoliating magic. And while the ideal percentage of glycolic acid is highly dependent upon your tolerance and skin type, when it comes to lactic acid, you’ll want to look for 5 to 10% for topicals, and 10 to 20% in peels, she says.Drunk Elephant T.L.C.
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