Does your brain go numb trying to understand all of the advertised ingredients in all the different skincare products? From sulfates to retinol, it can be difficult to understand the benefits of what you’re purchasing if you’re unfamiliar with all the terms.
That’s why we’ve put together an essential Skincare Buzzword Glossary. No more scratching your head in the beauty aisle - we’ve got you covered.
No this isn’t just the ingredient list laughing at you. AHA (or Alpha Hydroxy Acids) are chemical exfoliants that work to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, prevent acne, and color correct your skin. They do this by dissolving bonds between dead skin cells, which promotes their removal and reveals brighter, smoother skin.
Antioxidants protect the skin cells from damage and aging by preventing oxidative stress damage, which can cause uneven skin tone, wrinkles, and other signs of aging.
Stimulates collagen producing receptors, which helps minimize wrinkles, restore skin firmness, refine texture, and even out skin tone. It is beneficial in skincare products for calming skin sensitivity.
These exfoliants loosen bonds between dead skin, unclog pores, reduce blemishes, and treat acne. They can help to hydrate the skin and reveal healthy, radiant skin.
A natural part of your skin, ceramides are fatty acids that prevent dryness and infection by protecting the skin. When found in skincare products, they help to restore your skin’s natural levels and maintain moisture.
A protein that is found in many major parts of your skin, bones, hair, tendons, muscles, and ligaments, collagen is essential for helping new cells grow. It helps replace dead cells and provides a plump and youthful look in the skin.
Comedogenic ingredients clog pores, which can lead to whiteheads, blackheads, and other blemishes. It causes the overproduction of skin cells and then traps excess oil, dead skin cells, impurities, and bacteria.
An antioxidant that improves your skin’s health through reducing inflammation, repairing skin cell damage, protecting against UV radiation, and preventing hyperpigmentation. Ferulic acid can help improve skin elasticity and brighten your overall complexion.
Free radicals are damaging to your skin, harming skin cell DNA, breaking down collagen and elasticity, and causing dehydration. These unstable atoms can also lead to fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and increased dark spots.
Supplemented through skincare products, hyaluronic acid (HA) is naturally produced in your skin, eyes, and joints. HA attracts and helps to maintain moisture, elasticity, softness, and skin cell regeneration.
Another term for Vitamin C, this antioxidant fights against free radicals and inflammation, leading to brighter, elastic, and protected skin.
Often used as a cleaning skincare product, micellar water cleanses the skin by gently lifting up oil, makeup, and dirt. It hydrates and refreshes the skin without stripping the skin’s protective barrier.
Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3, which improves skin tone, provides anti-inflammatory benefits, minimizes redness, and soothes irritated skin.
A type of skincare product meant to fight the effects of comedogenic ingredients. It helps to prevent blackheads, whiteheads, and other blemishes by not clogging your pores.
Peptides are chains of amino acids that encourage the skin to rebuild and repair itself through the improvement of hydration, elasticity, and skin texture.
Also known as PGA, polyglutamic acid retains and preserves the moisture in your skin, keeping it hydrated and improving its texture and elasticity.
Contributing to the skin’s natural microbiome, probiotics protect the skin’s barrier, balance bacteria, retain moisture, and act as a natural exfoliant to reduce inflammation and dry skin.
A vitamin A derivative, retinol is often found in skincare products and serves to stimulate collagen production, acting as an antioxidant, acne treatment, and exfoliant.
SPF is the top ingredient found in sunscreen and serves to protect your skin against harmful UV rays produced by sunlight. They prevent damage, sunburn, redness, premature aging, and inflammation caused by the sun.
A moisturizer that improves the texture and appearance of your skin, squalane mimics the natural oils in your face, leading to anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and non-comedogenic benefits.
Sulfates are found in a lot of beauty and cleaning products but can irritate the skin, clog pores, cause acne, and disrupt the skin’s natural pH balance. They can lead to dry skin, eye irritation, and sometimes allergic reactions.
Like L-asorbic acid, vitamin C functions to brighten skin, reduce wrinkles, hydrate skin, promote skin healing, protect against sun damage, and balance skin tone.
Zinc Oxide can help treat skin irritation, heal wounds, and protect skin from the sun.
At Regeneration Medical Spa, we provide your skin with the most hydrating and beneficial treatments so you can look and feel your best. Our technology uses antioxidants, exfoliants, and cleansers to rejuvenate your skin. Reach out to schedule your skincare appointment today!
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