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Ingredient Spotlight | Retinol, Vitamin C, Lecithin & Niacinamide |
So what are beauty products made of? If you have ever wondered what you are slathering on your face, this week Fresh has focused on 3 key ingredients that are an essential for every skin-conscious person.
Read on to find out exactly what Retniol (the wonder ingredient), Lecithin, Niacinamide and VItamin C are, what they do for your skin and which products contain these ingredients.
Each week, Fresh will reveal more ingredients, their benefits and which products contain these anti-aging wonder ingredients that will make a visible difference in the appearance of your skin.
From the Fresh Team
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Ingredient Spotlight | Ceramides, Hyaluronic Aicd and Vitamin E
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Retinol |
Retinol, another name for Vitamin A, is very effective at connecting to skin cells and telling cells to behave like a healhty, younger cell. When applied topically to the skin, retinol exfoliates the surface layer, stimulates cell renewal, promotes collagen production and reduces the appearance of wrinkles. Retinol is also an effective antioxidant and therefore interrupts the free-radical damage process that causes skin to look and act older. Retinol is also effectie at managing acne and eczema as well as improving discolourations and wrinkles from sun damage. No wonder why retinol is considered to be a wodner ingredient!
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Vitamin C |
Vitamin C is considered a potent antioxidant for skin, and has been shown to increase the production of collagen, reduce the appearance of skin discolourations, enhance the skin's repair process, reduce inflammation and help skin withstand exposure to sunlight. Vitamin C is therefore a vital component in the production of collagen, the tissue responsible for skin suppleness. Vitamin C is an excellent ingredient to add to your skincare routine, particularly if the signs of ageing ar a concern.
Dr Dennis Gross
Hydra-Pure Vitamin C Brightening Serum 30ml/1oz
Fresh Price $144
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Guinot
Newlight Deep Action Lightening Serum 30ml/1.7oz
Fresh Price $118
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Clinique
Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector
30ml/1oz
Fresh Price $111
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Elizabeth Arden
Sheer White Pure Intensive
Serum 30ml/1oz
Fresh Price $116
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CosMedix
Pure C Mixing Crystals 8g/0.28oz
Fresh Price $79
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SK II
Cellumination Essence 30ml/1oz
Fresh Price $228
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Pevonia Botanica
C Evolutive Eye Gel 30ml/1oz
Fresh Price $101
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Korres
Brightening & Illuminating Vitamin C Mask 40ml/1.35oz
Fresh Price $44
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Licithin |
Lecithin is widely used in cosmetics as an emollient and a water-binding agent. One of the primary elements in keeping skin healthy is making sure that the structure of the epidermis is intact. Lecithin is able to mimic the structure and function of healthy skin by preventing water loss, roughness, fine lines, and that tight, uncomfortable feeling. The result? Your skin is able to its job of repairing and regenerating itself.
Dr. Denese
15 Day SkinScience Booster Program 15x2g/0.07oz
Fresh Price $118
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Clinique
Sun SPF 30 Face Cream UVA/UVB 50ml/1.7oz
Fresh Price $40
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MD Formulation
Vit-A-Plus Illuminating Serum 30ml/1oz
Fresh Price $104
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Elizabeth Arden
Extreme Conditioning Cream SPF 15 50ml
Fresh Price $58
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Dr. Denese
Firmatone Rx Eye Puff and Circle Minimizer 6ml/0.2oz
Fresh Price $55
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Estee Lauder
Perfectionist [CP+ ] Wrinkle Lifting Serum 50ml/1.7oz
Fresh Price $156
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Philosophy
When Hope is Not Enough Firming & Lifting Serum 29.6ml/1oz
Fresh Price $64
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Estee Lauder
Advanced Night Repair Concentrate Recovery Boosting Treatment 30ml/1oz
Fresh Price $161
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Niacinamide |
Niacinamide, also called Vitamin B3, has shown to increase ceramide and free fatty acid levels in the skin, prevent water loss and stimulate microcirculation in the skin. Niacinamide has also shown to improve the appearance of wrinkles, increase skin discolourations, reduce redness and improve skin elasticity. Like retinol, niacinamide has the ability to tell a skin cell to look and behave more like a normal skin cell would, thus visibly improving the appearance of your skin.
Dr. Denese
RestorEyes Night/ Day Eye Cream 15g/0.5oz
Fresh Price $69
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DDF
Mesojection Healthy Cell Serum 30ml/1oz
Fresh Price $1134
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SK II
Signs Wrinkle Serum 30ml/1oz
Fresh Price $256
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Dr. Denese
SPF 30 Defense Day Cream 42g/1.5oz
Fresh Price $52
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Clinique
Continuous Rescue Antioxidant Moisturizer 50ml/1.7oz
Fresh Price $79
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La Mer
Creme de La Mer 30ml/1oz
Fresh Price $248
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Guinot
Age Logic Cellulaire Intelligent Cell Renewal 50ml/1.6oz
Fresh Price $212
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Estee Lauder
Re-Nutriv Intensive Lifting Serum 30ml/1oz
Fresh Price $312
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