Skincare has become quite a buzz recently. The ongoing trend of Korean glass skin and the noticeable shift to using less makeup and focusing more on skincare have tipped the balance. Studies suggest an average woman uses at least 12 skincare products each day. Every day, we get a new product claiming to offer miraculous results, but the question is, what’s in those skincare products? Have you ever looked up what’s going into your skin?
In the ocean of millions of skincare products, marketing to be the solution to all your problems, you can easily get lost. There are thousands of brands creating hype with trendy ingredients. However, if you truly want to achieve healthy and glowing skin even in today’s pollution, understanding the ingredients is the way to go. So, here’s to revealing the concealed secret behind skincare ingredients. Follow along and learn what’s getting into your skin!
1. Chemistry Unfolding on Your Skin!
Approximately 87% of Americans do some research before buying BPC products. And honestly, the internet is full of information about these ingredients, what they do, their side effects, and much more. If you have recently bought any skincare, you must have looked up what it does at least, right? Retinol is good for anti-aging; hyaluronic acid moisturizes your skin, while salicylic acid fights acne.
You did your research right; there’s no doubt about it! And studies also suggest checking ingredients has become second nature for most BPC product consumers due to awareness. However, did you consider the fact of how these ingredients react with each other on your skin? No one ever gives a thought to this aspect. Skincare products are essentially made with chemicals, and chemicals react with each other. Let’s have a look at some common examples:
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Reaction of Vitamin C with AHSs/BHAs
Vitamin C is a popular skincare ingredient used for pigmentation, dryness, and irritation for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. However, when mixed with glycolic acid (AHA) for dead skin removal or salicylic acid (BHA) for acne, it can be disastrous. This is why when you ask a dermatologist, they will suggest using these products at separate times or even on different days.
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Combining Retinoids with Benzoyl Peroxide
Both these ingredients are good for acne, but separately! When combined, they cancel out each other's effectiveness and become useless. In the worst-case scenario, it can also cause redness, excessive dryness, or even irritation. So, before you jump into this skincare trend, know what you should and should not use together.
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Mixing Vitamin C with Niacinamide
Niacinamide, which is commonly used to balance oil and moisture in your skin, when mixed together with vitamin C, does not have a drastic result. But if you mix niacinamide in high concentrations, it can lead to redness and flushing due to the production of nicotinic acid. This is not much of a concern with modern formulation, but you get the point, right?
In essence, you need to be aware of what is happening on your skin with different combinations. For a successful skincare routine that gives results, you must understand the chemistry they unfold using your skin as a petri dish!
2. Skincare is Not Black & White
When buying skincare, we often see labels of “natural” and “synthetic”. But do they tell you the whole story? Approximately 60%-70% of US citizens prefer organic or “natural” BPC products. But the truth is far from that! It’s not always the case that natural or organic skincare is better or that synthetic is inherently bad. Skincare is not black and white.
Even the products claiming to be natural can have synthetic preservatives and additives for stabilisation. And products labeled as synthetic can be far more effective than their organic alternatives. Some natural products, though effective, can be less stable and more irritating; however, replicating the beneficial parts in a lab can give far better results, eliminating most of the harmful side effects.
Hence, your focus should be on the results rather than the origin of the ingredients. Choose wisely and only pick scientifically proven products instead of going for marketing shenanigans claiming to be the wonder pill!
3. It’s All About Concentration!
Manufacturers would do anything to sell their products. False advertising is far more common than you may think. Checking labels might be your first thought, but do they tell you how much of that ingredient is actually in the product? Concentration matters a lot, and just because the product claims to have a trendy ingredient does not mean the concentration is enough to give you the expected results.
If you want to pick the best product that actually delivers what it claims, don’t just go after brand names. Check if they have listed the percentage of ingredient concentration, or you can follow the order of ingredients as often they are listed in descending order of concentration, the first ingredient being in the highest concentration.
Give Your Skin the Care it Deserves!
Being the largest organ of your body, your skin deserves all the care and attention! Having an elaborate skincare by just following fleeting trends won’t do you any good. With every passing day, we are becoming more and more aware of our surroundings, making conscious choices for a better future. Similarly, you should focus on what you put on your skin. If you focus on these overlooked aspects, your skincare routine will become something that actually works!
Glowing skin gives you the necessary boost to your confidence, giving you the power to face the world and any challenges that come along. Hence, IYVOS has taken the responsibility to provide the best skin care products that give your skin the gentle pat it needs to flourish an aura of confidence within you!
We have formulated each product with a focus on results rather than market hype. Hence, every product we provide is made with optimal concentrations of the best quality high-end ingredients that stand true to its promise!
