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Niacinamide
What does it help with?
it helps regulate oils production, improve skin texture , reduce redness and blotchiness, minimize the appearance of pores and strengthen the skins barrier function, resulting in smother, clearer, and even more even toned skin. it also has anti-inflammatory properties and can help fade hyperpigmentation and acne scars over time.
Essential oil substitutes:
- Rosehip
- Grapeseed
- Tea Tree
- Argan
- Rosemary
- Geranium
- Magnolia
Hyaluronic Acid
What does it help with?
Is great for skin hydration and plumping as it can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water. it helps to keep the skin moisturized, smooth and supple, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Essential oil substitutes:
- Neroli
- Helichrysum
- Lavender
- Grapefruit
- Ginger
Alpha Arbutin
What does it help with?
its a skin lightening agent, that is used to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and uneven skin tone. It works by inhibiting the activity of tyrosinase an enzyme involved in the production of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color.
Therefore it can fade existing dark spots and prevent new ones from forming so you can have a more even brighter complexion.
Essential oil substitutes:
- Cinnamon
- Lemon
- Pomegranate
- Prickly pear
Squalane
What does it help with?
It help moisturize the skin without leaving a greasy residue. making it suitable for all skin types both oily and acne prone. it improves the texture and appearance of skin.
It has anti-oxidant properties that help to protect the skin from environmental damage and reduce signs of aging.
it hydrates nourishes and protects the skin
Essential oil substitutes:
- Carrot
- Borage
- Lavender
- Calendula
- Frankincense
Salicylic Acid
What does it help with?
It assists with exfoliating the skin and is able to penetrate the skin, dissolve excess oil and dead skin cells. it treats acne and clogged pores. It reduces inflammation and prevents new acne breakouts it promotes cell turn over and reveals smother clearer skin.
Essential oil substitutes:
- Rosemary
- Frankincense
- Clary Sage
- Oregano
- Myrtle
Kojic Acid
What does it help with?
It helps to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation, dark spots and uneven skin tone. it inhibits the production of tyrosinase.
Essential oil substitutes:
- Cinnamon
- Bay
- Magnolia
- Citrus essential oils
Vitamin C
What does it help with?
it helps protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals and environmental stressors such as UV radiation and pollution. It promotes collagen synthesis.
It also has brightening properties, helping to fade hyperpigmentation, dark spots and acne scars , resulting in a more radiant complexation.
Essential oil substitutes:
- Rosehip
- Sea buckthorn
Ceramides
What does it help with?
It helps with maintain the skins barrier function, helping to prevent moisture loss and protect the skin from environmental stressors such as pollution and irritants.
It helps to keep the skin hydrates , smooth and suppled by forming a protective barrier that locks in moisture and prevents dehydration.
It helps those who suffer from dry and sensitive skin. Reducing symptoms or redness , flakiness and irritation.
Essential oil substitutes:
- Jojoba
- Borage
- Rosehip
- Thyme
- Argan
- Tea Tree
- Eucalyptus
- Blue tansy
Glycolic & Lactic Acid
What does it help with?
These help gently dissolve the bonds between dead skin cells on the skin, allowing then to be sloughed away more easily.
its effective for exfoliating and improving the skins texture.
Lactic acid specifically has humectant properties meaning it can help to attract and retain moisture in the skin, resulting in a smother softer complexation.
Essential oil substitutes:
- Clove Oil
- Frankincense
Co-enzyme Q10
What does it help with?
It has antioxidant properties , helping to neutralize free radicals and protect the skin from oxidative stress caused by environmental factors such as UV radiation and pollution.
It helps with cellular energy production which can help boost the skins overall vitality and resilience. It helps repair skin and has soothing and calming properties.
Essential oil substitutes:
- Clove
- Cinnamon
- Marula
- Geranium
- Cypress
Azelaic Acid
What does it help with?
It helps with acne as it has anti-inflammatory properties, it reduces redness and swelling associated with break outs.
It unclogs pores an reduces the production of Keratin which is a protein that can block pores.
It has antioxidant properties, which mean that it protects skin from damage caused by free radicals. it prevent premature ageing and maintains a youthful appearance.
It helps with skin condition such as hyperpigmentation, rosacea.
Essential oil substitutes:
- Lavender
- Thyme