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Antioxidants
– Not only your body, but your skin too can be
benefitted out of antioxidants. These antioxidants help to counter the
influence of free radicals and any kind of inflammation on skin. Sun,
pollution, and also stress takes a toll on your skin, no doubt! So drink green
tea whenever possible, it contains polyphenol EGCG. This compound helps and
protects skin from sun damage. When applied on the skin, this compound will
help to protect you from the harmful rays of the sun. It also helps in soothing
sensitive skin.
Alpha
Hydroxy Acid – AHA helps in skin exfoliation and
stimulates the fibroblasts which in turn, helps in the production of elastin as
well as collagen, which can strengthen the skin. Using lactic acid on sensitive
skin, helps a great deal. It acts as a humectants, and thus helps in reduction
of bacteria. Its beneficial for persons who are suffering from
hyperpigmentation.
Humectants
– This help in drawing the moisture into one’s skin.
Hyaluronic acid is a favourite humectants of many dermatologists, because it
can hold 1000 times its own weight in moisture. Other great humectants are
glycerine, urea, sodium PCA. Glycerine and urea works better when applied
topically as that helps them to penetrate through the cell membranes.
Occlusives
– Just as humectants help in drawing moisture,
occlusives help in retaining the moisture. This can be found in ointments which
kind of seal the skin, and heals cuts and burns, or protects skin from flaking
or cracking in cold weather. Petroleum and Lanolin are the best examples of
occlusives. However, if this products are not suitable on your skin, choose
products which contain shea butter or dimethicone.
Lipids
– It helps the skin to hold on its water. This helps
in keeping the skin moisturized. Generally lotions or creams contain lipids
like stearic acid and ceramides.
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