Clinically Proven Ingredients YU WILL LOVE

Taking inspiration from nature, alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) are a group of compounds known for their skincare benefits. Derived from sources like sugar cane, sour milk, bitter almonds, and citrus fruits, they offer a range of advantages for the skin.

Listed from most  to least likely to cause skin irritation:

Glycolic Acid – MOST POTENT – Best for those with aging or sun-damaged skin.

• Exfoliates the skin and smoothes texture
• Reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation.
• Stimulates collagen production, promoting skin firmness and elasticity.

Malic Acid – MODERATE IRRITATION RISK – Best for those with aging or sun-damaged skin.

• Exfoliates the skin, removing dead skin cells
• Promotes cell renewal
• Improves skin texture
• Reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Enhance skin hydration
• Has antioxidant properties, which help to protect the skin from free radical damage and environmental stressors.

Citric Acid – MODERATE IRRITATION RISK – Best for brightening skin.

• Exfoliates and removes dead skin cells
• Brightens the complexion
• Has antioxidant properties
• Improve the absorption of other skincare ingredients and enhance the effectiveness of topical treatments.

Tartaric Acid – MILD IRRITATION RISK – Best for acne-prone or aging skin.

• Exfoliates skin and promotes cell turnover
• Improves skin texture
• Unclogs pores and reduces acne breakouts
• Minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Antioxidant properties help protect skin from oxidative stress and environmental damage.

Lactic Acid – MILD IRRITATION RISK – Best for acne-prone or aging skin.

• Gently exfoliates the skin
• Promotes cell turnover
• Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Enhances skin hydration by increasing the production of ceramide
• Brightens skin, making it great for treating hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone.

Mandelic Acid – GENTLE EXFOLIATION – A great choice for those with sensitive and/or acne-prone skin.

• Unclogs pores
• Reduces acne breakouts
• Improves skin texture.
• Soothes inflammation, making it beneficial for treating acne-prone skin.
• Reduces hyperpigmentation
• Improves skin tone

AHAs provide skincare benefits and are derived from natural sources. When using AHAs, start with lower concentrations, patch test and consider skin sensitivity. Proper sun protection is important. If irritation occurs, stop using and consult a dermatologist.

Bye-bye Acne

• Azelaic acid fights acne-causing bacteria like a champ, reducing those pesky breakouts.
• It also keeps your pores clear by regulating keratin production, so you can say goodbye to those clogged pores!

Spotless Skin, Please

• Say hello to a brighter complexion! Azelaic acid is your go-to for fading dark spots and evening-out skin tone.
• Whether melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), or sunspots, azelaic acid is here to save the day!

Rosacea Relief

• Calm redness and inflammation with azelaic acid’s superhero powers.
• It’s your secret weapon against rosacea, helping to soothe flare-ups and keep your skin happy and calm.

Smooth Operator

• Azelaic acid gently exfoliates away dead skin cells, revealing smoother, softer skin underneath.
• There will be no irritation. Unlike other acids, azelaic acid is gentle on sensitive skin, giving you a radiant complexion without the drama.

Antioxidant Ally

• Protect your skin from the villains of premature aging with azelaic acid’s antioxidant shield.
• Fight off fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of elasticity like a true superhero!

Oil Control

• Azelaic acid keeps excess oiliness in check so you can bid farewell to shine and hello to balanced skin.
• Say goodbye to clogged pores and hello to a clear, confident complexion!

Salicylic Acid – Your Skin’s Secret Weapon:

• Deep Cleansing: Refines pores by banishing excess oil and impurities to prevent breakouts.
• Acne Relief: Combat acne effectively by dissolving oil and soothing inflammation, promoting clearer, smoother skin.
• Oil Control Expertise: Regulate sebum production to balance oily skin and refine enlarged pores, leaving behind a matte finish.
• Soothing Sensation: Alleviate redness and irritation with its calming properties, ideal for sensitive or reactive skin types.
• Gentle Exfoliation: Reveal a brighter complexion by gently removing dead skin cells, without causing dryness or sensitivity.
• Hyperpigmentation Correction: Diminish dark spots and uneven skin tone, restoring a more uniform complexion and youthful radiance.
• Youthful Vitality: Combat signs of aging with its ability to minimize fine lines and wrinkles, promoting smoother, more youthful-looking skin.

Research has shown that ferulic acid provides its own benefits to the skin while enhancing the stability of other antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, when paired with them. Of note, ferulic acid plays a significant photoprotective role, which is one of the reasons it’s a welcome addition to sunscreen formulations.

Powerful Antioxidant Protection: Ferulic Acid shields skin from harmful free radicals, preventing premature aging caused by environmental stressors like UV rays and pollution.

Sun Damage Defense: Combined with other antioxidants, like vitamins C and E, it helps repair and prevent sun damage, including sunburn and photoaging.

Soothes Inflammation: Calms irritated skin and reduces redness, making it ideal for sensitive or inflamed skin conditions such as acne or rosacea.

Brightens Skin Tone: Fades dark spots and hyperpigmentation, promoting a more even and radiant complexion.

Boosts Collagen Production: Stimulates collagen synthesis, improving skin firmness and elasticity while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Aids Wound Healing: Accelerates the healing process and minimizes scarring by promoting tissue repair and regeneration.

Enhances Ingredient Stability: Increases the stability and efficacy of other skincare ingredients, particularly vitamins C and E, ensuring maximum benefits for your skin.

LOOK FOR IT! As a smart ingredient, sodium hyaluronate (the salt form of hyaluronic acid) helps skin maintain water balance, which is critical to its healthy appearance. In addition to its moisture-binding (humectant) properties, sodium hyaluronate is a postbiotic, meaning it can help nourish and maintain the skin’s microbiome. Sodium hyaluronate is more easily absorbed by the body (more bio-available).

Hyaluronic Acid (HA):

• Natural Skin Moisturizer: Naturally found in the skin, HA keeps it hydrated, plump, and elastic.
• Intense Hydration: Holds up to 1000 times its weight in water, attracting moisture to the skin and moisturizing it.
• Strengthens Skin Barrier: Supports the skin barrier, preventing moisture loss and enhancing resilience.
• Anti-Aging Ally: Helps reduce wrinkles and fine lines by replenishing lost moisture and improving skin texture.
• Gentle and Versatile: Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin.

Sodium Hyaluronate (SH):

• Superior Absorption: Penetrates deeper into the skin, providing long-lasting hydration.
• Stable Formulation: More stable than HA, making it a preferred ingredient in skincare products.
• Enhanced Performance: Boosts the efficacy of other skincare ingredients, improving overall formulation performance.

NOTE: Hyaluronic acid is a component of your body’s connective tissues, and it’s known to cushion and lubricate these tissues. As you age, however, forces of nature destroy hyaluronic acid. Poor diet and smoking can also affect your body’s level of hyaluronic acid over time.

Your Key to Brighter, Even-Toned Skin

Kojic acid, derived from fungi, inhibits melanin production, reducing dark spots and uneven skin tone for a brighter complexion.

• Pigmentation Correction: Effective against various forms of hyperpigmentation, including melasma, age spots, and post-acne marks, kojic acid fades existing pigmentation and prevents new spots from forming.
• Antioxidant Benefits: Acts as an antioxidant, protecting the skin from environmental damage and premature aging caused by free radicals.
• Gentle Exfoliation: Provides mild exfoliation, improving skin texture and radiance by removing dead skin cells.
• Compatibility with Other Ingredients: Works well with other skin-brightening agents like vitamin C and niacinamide, enhancing their effectiveness in correcting pigmentation.

Sun Sensitivity Caution: Increases skin’s sensitivity to sunlight, necessitating daily sunscreen use to prevent further pigmentation.

Omega fatty acids are truly remarkable ingredients for skin. They are the essential building blocks of skin’s surface layers, creating a smoother, more even, younger-looking, and healthier complexion, no matter your age or skin type.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids:

• Strengthens skin barrier, reducing moisture loss, and improves hydration.
• Calms irritation, redness, and inflammation are beneficial for acne, eczema, and psoriasis.
• Promotes cell regeneration and tissue repair, aiding in wound healing.
• Protects skin from environmental damage and oxidative stress.

Omega-6 Fatty Acids:

• Prevents moisture loss and keeps skin hydrated and protected.
• Regulates sebum production, reducing the risk of breakouts.
• Contributes to skin firmness and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Alleviates skin conditions characterized by inflammation.

Omega-9 Fatty Acids:

• Maintains skin moisture levels, preventing dryness and dehydration.
• Improves skin texture for a more radiant appearance.
• Reduces fine lines and wrinkles, promoting youthful skin.
• Aids in skin repair and regeneration, promoting healthy skin.

NOTE: Omegas have a natural affinity for skin and are especially beneficial when combined with other skin-loving ingredients like ceramides, cholesterol, and glycerin.

Vitamin A, specifically in the form of retinoids such as retinol, retinaldehyde, and prescription-strength tretinoin, is one of the most extensively researched and proven ingredients in skincare.

• Helps firm skin by stimulating collagen production and reducing wrinkles.
• Speeds up skin cell turnover, revealing fresher, smoother skin.
• Fights Acne by regulating oil production, unclogging pores, and reducing inflammation.
• Fades dark spots and hyperpigmentation, promoting a more uniform complexion.
• Diminishes wrinkles, fine lines, and sun damage, keeping skin youthful.
• Repairs UV-induced skin damage, improving overall skin health.

Look for:

• Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
• Vitamin A (Retinol)
• Retinyl Palmitate
• Glyceryl Diretinoate

Prescription vs. Over-the-counter: Both are effective, but prescription retinoids are stronger and may cause more irritation.

NOTE: Vitamin A has a molecular structure that’s tiny enough to get into the lower layers of your skin, where it boosts collagen and elastin. It is also a protein that can strengthen your skin’s flexibility.

Yudoyu® has become a big fan of Bakuchiol, a natural ingredient that mimics retinol without the often irritating side effects.

Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 that helps build keratin and keep your skin firm and healthy.

• Strengthens the skin’s natural barrier to retain moisture and protect against environmental stressors.
• Attracts and retains moisture in the skin, improving hydration and preventing dryness.
• Stimulates collagen synthesis, enhancing skin elasticity and reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
• Fades dark spots and hyperpigmentation, promoting a more even skin tone and brighter complexion.
• Regulates sebum production and reduces pore size for smoother-looking skin.
• Anti-inflammatory properties help alleviate redness, irritation, and sensitivity.
• Antioxidant properties shield the skin from free radical damage caused by UV radiation and pollution.
• Aids in wound healing and tissue regeneration, promoting skin recovery.

Panthenol (sometimes referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a popular humectant in personal care products due to its ability to attract and hold moisture. When topically applied, it converts to pantothenic acid, a naturally occurring substance within the body.

• Attracts and retains moisture, keeping the skin hydrated and balanced.
• Strengthens the skin’s protective barrier, preventing moisture loss and damage.
• Reduces inflammation and irritation, ideal for sensitive or sunburned skin.
• Supports skin repair processes, aiding in wound healing and recovery.
• Minimizes fine lines and wrinkles, promoting a smoother complexion.
• Neutralizes free radicals, protecting against premature aging and damage.
• Improves skin texture and firmness, leading to softer, more supple skin.

• Protects skin from environmental damage and premature aging.
• Reduces dark spots and hyperpigmentation, promoting a radiant complexion.
• Stimulates collagen production, improving skin elasticity and reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
• Improves Texture and Elasticity, smoothing skin and reducing roughness for a youthful appearance.
• Enhances sun protection by boosting the effectiveness of sunscreen and neutralizing UV-induced free radicals.
• Calms irritated skin and helps with conditions like acne and redness.
• Promotes tissue repair and speeds up recovery of cuts and wounds.

LOOK FOR

• L-ascorbic Acid
• Gooseberry (or Amla) if you have very sensitive skin
• Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THD)
• Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
• Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

NOTE: Initial use of vitamin C-containing creams can cause stinging or redness, but these side effects go away with continued use.

While Vitamin D is primarily known for maintaining bone health and supporting the immune system, it also offers benefits when applied topically in skincare products.

• Strengthens the skin barrier by helping to protect skin from environmental damage and keeping skin supple by retaining moisture.
• Calms inflammation, soothes irritated skin, and may help with eczema.
• Promotes faster healing of cuts and wounds.
• Helps combat acne-causing bacteria for clearer skin.
• Supports balanced skin cell turnover for smoother skin.
• Offers some defense against sun damage and free radicals.

Vitamin E is a naturally occurring component of healthy skin and the second most prevalent antioxidant behind ascorbic acid (vitamin C). It offers significant antioxidant properties to help defend against pollution and other environmental stressors that otherwise weaken the skin and cause unwanted changes.

• Fights off skin damage caused by the environment, like UV rays and pollution.
• Hydrates and soothes dry skin, keeping it soft and healthy.
• Helps skin recover from wounds, cuts, and inflammation faster.
• Soothes redness and irritation, great for sensitive or sunburned skin.
• Offers some protection against UV damage, but still use sunscreen.
• Smooths fine lines, wrinkles, and scars for a more even look.
• Helps fade the appearance of scars, including acne scars and stretch marks.

LOOK FOR

• Tocopherol acetate
• Tocopherol
• Soy Oil
• Rice Bran Oil
• Flax oil

NOTE: What about using pure vitamin E on scars? Although this is a popular tip, research has shown doing so isn’t effective and, in some cases, can make matters worse.

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps with blood clotting and wound healing. In skincare, it’s primarily used to reduce the appearance of dark circles under the eyes and promote skin healing.

• Helps diminish under-eye dark circles by improving blood circulation.
• Speeds up the healing of bruises and reduces their appearance.
• May reduce redness and inflammation in conditions like rosacea.
• Promotes skin repair and speeds up recovery after injuries or surgery.
• Protects skin from oxidative damage caused by free radicals.

Found in Eye Creams and Serums: Commonly used in products targeting dark circles and puffiness.

Limited Clinical Evidence: More research is needed to understand its effects on the skin fully.

MAIN BENEFITS

• Protects the skin barrier with a thin undetectable film (great for sensitive, red skin)
• Prevents cell damage associated with aging or sun-exposed skin
• May help repair skin sores, dermatitis, eczema, and burns
• Fends off harmful bacteria (great for your microbiome) and skin viruses
• A super skin-plumping humectant – equal to, if not better than, Hyaluronic Acid
• Deeply penetrates the epidermis, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles

Gota kola, also known as Centella Asiatica, is a small herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia and is widely used in traditional medicine practices, particularly in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine. In skincare, gotu kola has gained popularity for its numerous potential benefits for skin health.

Anti-Aging Properties: It contains triterpenoids, Asiaticoside, Asiatic acid, and Madecassic acid, which stimulate collagen production in the skin and promote a more youthful appearance.

Skin Healing and Repair: The triterpenoids also have wound-healing properties, promoting the regeneration of skin tissue and accelerating the healing process.

Anti-Inflammatory Effects: Anti-inflammatory properties help soothe and calm irritated or inflamed skin. It reduces redness, swelling, and discomfort in various inflammatory skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis.

Antioxidant Protection: Contains flavonoids and polyphenols, which help neutralize free radicals and protect the skin from oxidative stress, preventing premature aging signs.

Improves Circulation: When applied topically to the skin, it improves blood circulation. Enhanced circulation can promote better nutrient delivery to skin cells and improve overall health and vitality.

Hydration and Moisturization: Helps to replenish moisture levels in the skin, prevent dryness, and form a protective barrier on the skin’s surface.

Reduces Dark Circles and Puffiness: Its anti-inflammatory and circulatory-enhancing effects can help diminish under-eye swelling and improve microcirculation, resulting in a brighter and rejuvenated eye area.

Green and white teas are both derived from the leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant and are renowned for their numerous health benefits, including their potential applications in skincare.

Green Tea

• Antioxidant Protection: Rich in polyphenols, particularly catechins such as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which help neutralize free radicals in the skin, protecting it from oxidative stress and environmental damage.
• Anti-Inflammatory Effects: Anti-inflammatory properties help soothe and calm irritated or inflamed skin, beneficial for conditions such as acne, eczema, and rosacea by reducing redness, swelling, and discomfort.
• UV Protection: It can help protect the skin from UV-induced damage. EGCG has been shown to have photoprotective effects, reducing the risk of sunburn and protecting against UV-induced DNA damage.
• Anti-Aging Benefits: Antioxidant properties can help combat signs of aging, such as wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin. They neutralize free radicals and prevent collagen breakdown, promoting firmer, more youthful-looking skin.
• Oil Control and Acne Treatment: Green tea has astringent properties that can help control excess oil production in the skin, helping oily or acne-prone skin types, reducing inflammation, and preventing bacterial growth on the skin.
• Skin Brightening: It inhibits melanin production, making it effective for brightening the skin and reducing the appearance of dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone.

White Tea in Skincare:

• Antioxidant Protection: These antioxidants help protect the skin from free radical damage, preventing premature aging and maintaining skin health.
• Skin Soothing and Healing: White tea helps calm irritated or sensitive skin. It reduces redness, itching, and inflammation, making it beneficial for sensitive or reactive skin types.
• Hydration and Moisturization: Maintain skin moisture levels, prevent dryness, and improve skin elasticity and suppleness, resulting in a softer, smoother skin texture.
• Collagen Protection: Inhibits the activity of enzymes that degrade collagen and elastin fibers in the skin. By protecting collagen and elastin, skin stays firm and elastic, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
• Skin Brightening: Similar to green tea, white tea extracts can help brighten the skin and reduce the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation. They inhibit melanin production, leading to a more even and radiant complexion.

Licorice root extract is a natural ingredient derived from the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant. It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and skincare. Due to its rich composition of bioactive compounds, it offers several benefits for the skin.

• Skin Brightening: Licorice root contains glabridin, a compound inhibiting an enzyme in melanin production. By slowing down melanin production, licorice extract can help fade dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and age spots, leading to a more even and radiant complexion.
• Anti-Inflammatory Properties: Licorice root’s glycyrrhizinic acid and flavonoids help soothe redness and inflammation, comforting the skin and promoting a more balanced complexion.
• Antioxidant Protection: It is rich in antioxidants that neutralize free radicals, preventing cellular damage and premature aging signs such as wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin.
• Oil Control and Acne Treatment: It has sebum-regulating properties, which help control excess oil production in the skin, prevent clogged pores and acne breakouts, and promote clearer skin.
• Skin Healing: It helps alleviate itching, redness, and discomfort, promoting skin healing and regeneration. This makes it suitable for sensitive or irritated skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea.
• UV Protection: Some studies suggest that it may offer mild UV-protective effects. While not replacing sunscreen, it can complement sun protection measures and provide additional defense against sun damage.

Terminalia Chebula is a tree native to Southeast Asia. It is highly valued in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and has a long history of use for various health and skincare benefits. Comparative studies with antioxidants like quercetin have shown that the antioxidant mix in Terminalia Chebula has 95% efficacy against different types of free radicals.

• Antioxidant Properties: High levels of antioxidants, including phenolic compounds and tannins, neutralize free radicals, reducing oxidative stress and preventing damage to skin cells.
• Anti-Inflammatory Effects: Terminalia chebula’s compounds help soothe and calm irritated or inflamed skin. They may benefit conditions such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis, where inflammation plays a significant role.
• Skin Brightening: It inhibits melanin production, helping to brighten the skin and reducing the appearance of dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone. It promotes a more radiant complexion and enhances skin clarity.
• Wound Healing: It helps cleanse and protect wounds, promotes tissue regeneration, and accelerates healing. This can result in faster recovery and reduced scarring.
• Moisturizing and Hydrating: Maintains skin moisture levels and prevents dryness. It forms a protective barrier on the skin’s surface, locking in moisture and preventing water loss, leading to smoother skin.
• Anti-Aging Benefits: Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory poperties help combat signs of aging, especially interrupting glycation-related wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin. It protects against environmental stressors and promotes collagen production, resulting in firmer, more resilient skin.
• Antimicrobial Activity: Antimicrobial properties help inhibit the growth of bacteria, fungi, and other pathogens on the skin. This can be beneficial for skin infections and blemishes.

• Astringent Properties: It contains tannins, which are natural compounds with astringent properties that help remove excess oil, dirt, and impurities from the skin. They can also help restore the skin’s pH balance after cleansing.
• Anti-Inflammatory Effects: Anti-inflammatory properties can help soothe irritated or inflamed skin, beneficial for conditions such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis by reducing redness, itching, and discomfort.
• Antioxidant Protection: Contains flavonoids and polyphenols, which help neutralize free radicals and protect the skin from oxidative stress, helping prevent premature aging signs such as wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin.
• Wound Healing: Mild antiseptic properties help cleanse wounds, cuts, and minor skin irritations, promoting faster wound healing by reducing inflammation, preventing infection, and promoting tissue regeneration.
• Relieves Sunburn: It provides instant relief from sunburn symptoms by cooling and soothing inflammation, reducing redness, and preventing itchiness.
• Reduces Under-Eye Puffiness: Astringent and anti-inflammatory properties make it effective for tightening under-eye puffiness and reducing dark circles. Applying witch hazel-infused products to the eye area can result in a more refreshed appearance.

Blueberry extract is a source of pro-retinol which helps to reduce the appearance of the tell-tale signs of aging: fine lines and wrinkles. Combined with the linoleic content which strengthens the skin’s natural barrier, blueberry extract hydrates and plumps the skin, making it look youthful and radiant

Antioxidant Protection: Rich in anthocyanins, flavonoids, and vitamin C, which help neutralize free radicals, protecting the skin from oxidative stress caused by environmental factors such as UV radiation, pollution, and stress, and help prevent premature aging signs such as wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots.

Anti-Inflammatory Effects: Soothes and calms irritated or inflamed skin, making it beneficial for conditions such as acne, eczema, and rosacea by reducing redness, swelling, and discomfort.

Skin Brightening: Blueberries’ vitamin C content can help brighten the skin and reduce the appearance of dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone. Regular use of blueberry extract can promote a more radiant and even complexion.

Collagen Production: Blueberry extract contains compounds that stimulate collagen production and break down wrinkle-causing glycation bonds, helping to improve skin texture and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin.

Hydration and Moisturization: Blueberry extract helps replenish moisture in the skin and prevent dryness, improving skin barrier function and keeping the skin soft, smooth, and supple.

UV Protection: Some studies suggest that the antioxidants in blueberries may provide mild UV protection when applied topically to the skin. While not replacing sunscreen, it can complement sun protection measures and help minimize UV-induced damage.

Wound Healing: Accelerates the healing process, reduces inflammation, and encourages the formation of new, healthy skin cells, resulting in faster recovery from wounds, cuts, and abrasions.

NOTE: To be clear, blueberries do not replace a broad-spectrum sunscreen; their benefits complement what sunscreen does to protect the skin.

Grapeseed extract is derived from the seeds of grapes (Vitis vinifera) and is well-known for its potent antioxidant properties and various health benefits. In skincare, grapeseed extract is valued for promoting skin health and protecting against environmental damage.

• Antioxidant Protection: Proanthocyanidins, flavonoids, and vitamin E help neutralize free radicals in the skin, protecting it from oxidative stress caused by environmental factors such as UV radiation, pollution, and stress. This helps prevent premature aging signs such as wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots.
• Anti-Inflammatory Effects: Soothes and calms irritated or inflamed skin. It can benefit conditions such as acne, eczema, and rosacea by reducing redness, swelling, and discomfort.
• Collagen Production: Compounds that stimulate collagen synthesis in the skin, improving skin texture and reducing the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin.
• Skin Brightening: Grapeseed extract’s antioxidants can help brighten the skin and reduce the appearance of dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone.
• Moisturization: It helps improve skin barrier function, retaining moisture and keeping the skin soft, smooth, and supple.
• UV Protection: Some studies suggest that the antioxidants in grapeseed extract may provide mild UV protection when applied topically to the skin. While not replacing sunscreen, grapeseed extract can complement sun protection measures and help minimize UV-induced damage.
• Wound Healing:
• Grapeseed extract has been shown to promote wound healing and tissue repair. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties accelerate the healing process, reduce inflammation, and encourage the formation of new, healthy skin cells, resulting in faster recovery from wounds, cuts, and abrasions.

Note: Red grapes contain resveratrol, considered a very effective anti-aging antioxidant

 

MAY HELP WITH

• anti-aging

So this one is the famous peptide marketed by its manufacturer as the “Botox in a jar”. The basis for this claim is that it targets the same wrinkle-forming mechanism (wrinkles caused by facial muscle movement) as Botox, but it works very differently. In addition, the extent to which it can prevent muscles from contracting (and smooth wrinkles) is very different (otherwise, why would anyone still use Botox?).

Research has shown this peptide can penetrate further into the skin if specific formulary steps are followed, including the emulsion type (a higher water content showed greater penetration). This demonstrates the importance of selecting well-formulated skin care products to add to your routine.

The manufacturer did several studies to prove that Argireline works, and it does (just not as well as Botox). In-vivo (made on real people) tests showed that using 10% Argireline solution around the eyes for 15 days decreased wrinkles depth by 17%, while a 5% Argireline formula applied for 28 days did almost the same with a decrease in wrinkle depth by 16.26%. A Spanish University also researched and found that Argireline increased skin moisturization and decreased the depth and width of wrinkles “significantly.”

This means Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 can smooth wrinkles (but not as well as Botox – sorry if we sound like a broken record). Also, we must agree with TruthInAging, that it’s not a collagen builder or a preventer of structural aging (think vitamin C, AHAs , or retinol); it’s just a quick fix. If you are looking for one, this could be your thing.

THEY CAN

• Improve the health of your skin cells
• Help create a barrier to prevent moisture from leaving your skin
• Prevent dryness and irritation by locking moisture into your skin
• Protect your skin from environmental damage
• Protect your skin from allergy and infection-causing germs like bacteria and fungi
• Promote anti-aging by keeping your skin moist and supple

This natural moisturizing ingredient helps repair dry or cracked skin.

 

PROVEN TO HELP

• Repair dry or cracked skin
• Reduce blackheads, pimples, and acne
• Improve oily skin

 

TIP

Because of its ability to lock in moisture, you can benefit from using products with glycerin at the end of the day to keep your skin moisturized overnight.

There are dozens and dozens of remarkable peptides and more being discovered (or made in a lab) every day. Just like antioxidants, skin-soothing ingredients, and skin-replenishing ingredients, there a dozens of brilliant peptides. When all of these elements are combined in a skincare product to address multiple signs of aging, they can do amazing things!

 

LOOK FOR:

• Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (collagen builder)
• Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 (regenerates skin)
• Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 (stimulates collagen production)
• Arginine/lysine polypeptide (preserves collagen and elastin)
• Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3 (supports natural production of supportive skin substances)
• Carnosine (collagen boosting, antiglycation properties)
• Copper Peptide (counteracts free radicals)
• Matrixyl 3000 (reduces the visible signs of sensitivity)
• Palmitoyl Oligopeptide (promotes collagen production)
• Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 (improves fine lines + wrinkles)
• Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 (stimulates collagen production)
• Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2 (improves skin elasticity and firmness)
• Tripeptide-29 (improves fine lines + wrinkles)

 

MAY IMPROVE

• Skin barrier
• Appearance of wrinkles
• Elasticity
• Inflammation
• Skin tone
• and even repair damaged skin
• Clear breakouts

Calendula oil has anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties that might make it useful in healing wounds, and soothing eczema.

CLAIMS:

• A 2012 laboratory study found that calendula oil had SPF properties as a cream mixture.
• Calendula oil might accelerate wound healing. Research from 2013 Trusted Source
• One study found that calendula extract may be useful in treating and preventing acne vulgaris,
• There is no definitive proof yet, but some people use calendula oil to treat eczema. One study found it can help relieve pain from dermatitis in people receiving radiation.
• More research is needed, but Calendula oil’s wound-healing properties might make it a good choice in treating psoriasis.
• One study found that a cream containing calendula extract may promote skin hydration and firmness, but more research is needed.

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