Having a clear skin all starts with our skin barrier. How you protect it determines how your skin ultimately reacts to the environmental stressors. Stressors include sun, air pollutant, dust etc these tend to have adverse effect to the skin.
Protecting your skin barrier starts with the product ingredients you use, and their benefits. During the day, I protect my skin barrier by cleansing, moisturizing properly and using sufficient sunscreen to protect my skin from sun damage. Effectively layering your skincare products in the right ways helps them work better. Serums are also essential products in protecting your skin barrier. They are packed with hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and squalane, to keep your skin from drying out, but stay hydrated throughout the day.
The moment I knew about Ceramides, Peptides and their benefits? I took on to them straightaway. They are what you call the skin barrier builder, the skin barrier restorer, and the skin barrier protector!
Ceramides and Peptides can be included serums and moisturizers to stimulate collagen production. This collagen production helps to keep the skin from sagging as we age, and it makes the skin plumper and youthful looking. These ceramides and peptides trigger skin firmness, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Retinol is another great night time skincare ingredient. It’s been about three months now since I introduced retinol to my routine, and I can’t tell you how happy I am that my skin loves it. I can see how clear and youthful my skin looks. The Murad Retinal Overnight treatment is a good one to try out if you are thinking of introducing one to your routine.
Bakuchiol is natural alternative to retinol. It is a gentle form of Vitamin A and not a high potency like Retinol. You can layer Backuchiol and Retinol to firm up the skin, reduce fine line and wrinkles. If your skin is sensitive, it is advisable to introduce Bakuchiol to your routine first. When you protect your skin from environmental stressors, you are prolonging your skin elasticity and firmness.
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