The next time you find yourself reaching out for "all natural" products, you might want to consider reading through this page again. While natural ingredients and home remedies are known to give astounding results over time, if your lifestyle always has to run with the ticking of the clock, you might want to reach out for something a bit more potent than what mother nature has to offer.
Yes, yes, neither have I been particularly gifted at understanding science but let's be honest, is any amount of research "too much" when you want that glow from within? Besides, I'll be your saviour and simplify it for you so your search for potent and affordable skincare ingredients end here.
Salicylic Acid
If you're the person that can never get rid of pimples, blackheads and whiteheads, you might want to look for this ingredient the next time you're searching through the beauty sites.
Salicylic Acid falls into the category of exfoliants called Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA). This component has proven to be one of the most potent acne-treating ingredients. Salicylic Acid is oil soluble which makes it an excellent ingredient to penetrate through your natural oils and rid you of the unnecessary stuff inside your pores and reduce sebum production while also providing your skin with a mild exfoliation.
Some of the best Salicylic Acid products available in India as of now include:
The Derma Co 1% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash With Salicylic Acid & Witch Hazel For Active Acne
MRP: ₹299
Minimalist 2% Salicylic Acid + Lha Face Cleanser For Oil Control & Acne
MRP: ₹299
The Derma Co. 2% Salicylic Acid Face Serum For Active Acne
MRP: ₹499
Retinol:
In contrast to what you will find in certain articles on the internet, Retinol is a component that is perfectly safe to use on your skin, personally tried and tested. Retinol is a form of Vitamin A, that is safe to use on the skin. It's most popular use continues to be in reducing signs of ageing such as wrinkles and fine lines and is thus a component included in a plethora of ant-ageing products. Being a tiny molecular component, it penetrates your skin, promotes the turnover of cells, helping new cells come to the surface of your skin. It helps produce collagen in your skin which displays anti-ageing properties.
Some of the best Retinol products available in India as of now include:
Rejusure 2.5% Retinol Moisturizer for Wrinkles & Dark Circles Cream for Face
MRP: ₹400
St.Botanica Retinol Anti Aging Foaming Face Wash
MRP: ₹445
Pilgrim Red Vine Under Eye Cream with Retinol & Vitamin C
MRP: ₹450
Glycolic Acid:
Glycolic Acid falls into the category of Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA), which is a kind of natural acid derived from fruits, most specifically Glycolic Acid comes from sugar cane. It is a mild water-soluble exfoliant recommended for people, only starting out with chemical exfoliants. Glycolic Acid is the smallest in molecular size among all AHAs which makes it perfect to penetrate the skin and exfoliate it better than any other AHAs. It helps loosen the bonds holding the dead cells to the skin making your skin look brighter.
Some of the best Glycolic Acid products available in India as of now include:
Pilgrim Salicylic (BHA) & Glycolic Acid (AHA) Foaming Face Wash
MRP: ₹345
The Derma Co. 15% Aha + 1% Bha Beginner Face Peeling Solution For 10-minute Weekly Exfoliation
MRP: ₹499
Minimalist AHA 25% + PHA 5% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution (Exfoliant) for Glowing Skin & Pore Cleansing
MRP: ₹699
Ceramides:
Ceramides are fatty acids that make up almost a third of your skin's external layer. As you age, this barrier may break down and give way to dryness, dehydration and inflammation. Ceramides make up your skin barrier and act as a shield against toxic components and pollution in the air. It helps skin look young and hold its structure.
Some of the best Ceramide products available in India as of now include:
Re'equil Ceramide & Hyaluronic Acid Moisturiser For Normal To Dry Skin
MRP: ₹350
Chemist at Play Dry-Normal Skin Face Moisturizer with Ceramides, 2% Vitamin C + 0.5% Hyaluronic Acid
MRP: ₹399
The Derma Co 4% Ceramide Complex Face Cream With Ceramides & Cica For Skin Barrier Repair
MRP: ₹499
Hopefully, every skincare geek out there will reach for their phones and whip up this page the next time they go our, or rather, sit down to shop some much needed skin foods. See you, in chapter 2!
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