Together Forever!
We often rave about our most loved ingredients in skincare. But today, we wanted to highlight the ingredients that when used together are a total powerhouse for your skin. Hyaluronic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Vitamin C and Retinol are all active ingredients we know and love. However, did you know that each of these can be matched and layered to provide the skin with even more extraordinary benefits?
Vitamin C and Vitamin E
The antioxidants we can't live without! Vitamin C and Vitamin E both work to protect against free radical damage. When they're paired together, they offer superior antioxidant benefits and advanced protection against external aggressors. Not only do they improve the effectiveness of each other, but they also impact the skin in different ways ensuring each and every part of the skin is boosted. While Vitamin C is an antioxidant in itself, its potency rises when mixed with other antioxidants.
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Vitamin C and SPF
Vitamin C and SPF are all about protection. This vitamin is one of the most effective anti-ageing ingredients in the industry. As an antioxidant, it helps to protect against free radicals and it also supports healthy skin cells. It comes as no surprise that when paired with SPF, these two elements offer optimal defence against UV exposure and sun damage.
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Retinol and SPF
You'll notice on all of your products containing retinol that they direct you to use an SPF. That's because retinol drives the renewal of your skin cells and in the process makes your skin even more sensitive to the sun. If you're using retinol to repair the skin and not using an SPF to protect the 'new' layer of skin then it's kind of a waste of time. This is the perfect pairing for ensuring your rejuvenated skin is at its healthiest.
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- Alpha-H Vitamin A Serum with 0.5% Retinol
- Ultraceuticals Ultra UV Protective Daily Moisturiser SPF50
Retinol and Peptides
The remedy for tackling fine lines and wrinkles. As well as stimulating skin cell renewal, retinol also has the ability to increase collagen production. If you didn't know, Collagen is a protein in the body that as we get older we struggle to produce as often. Peptides can also help to generate collagen along with hyaluronic acid. With this in mind, they're a driving force in revitalising and plumping the skin for a more youthful complexion.
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AHAs and BHAs
They both contain exfoliating properties and can be found in the form of cleansers, scrubs, toners and moisturisers. AHAs and BHAs have many benefits in common such as unclogging pores, minimising the appearance of wrinkles and removing dead skin cells. When layered, they work beautifully together to efficiently exfoliate the skin. AHAs such as Glycolic and Lactic Acid are water-soluble acids that can buff away and exfoliate the surface. BHAs like Salicylic Acid focus on penetrating the deeper layers on the skin.
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AHAs & BHAs and Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid is mighty but incredibly gentle. In simple terms, it hydrates and helps the skin to retain moisture. As a result, this allows for healthy and radiant looking skin. AHAs & BHAs do a great job of exfoliating, but this can lead to the skin feeling on the dry side. Following up with a hyaluronic acid encourages moisture replenishment and a hug of hydration for the face.
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It's time to get the most out of your skincare. And if you're missing some of these powerhouse ingredients from your routine, you can shop and discover them here. We've got you covered!
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With Graphic Design qualifications in one hand and e-commerce experience in the other, Lilly applies a wealth of industry knowledge with a keen eye on trending beauty products that really deliver. Writing from experience with the connection between a healthy gut and healthy skin, Lilly puts her 10 years at Activeskin to good use through her beautiful blogs that equip and empower you with great know-how, to transform your beauty regime at home. A true picture of health with youthful elegance, she also knows coffee comes first!