Do you know your retinoids, your peptides and niacinamides? Here’s a checklist of the acids on the market to help you understand and select the best for your skin from the vast number or bottles and potions sitting on the shelves.
Anti-Agers = Bakuchiol
Recognised as a bio-retinol as it is plant based. Although there is little research, this could become an alternative to retinol to reduce wrinkles
Use once a day as a serum
Blemish Fighters = Azelaic Acid
Tackles blemishes such as hyperpigmentation acne and rosacea
Use twice a day but check its potency and use accordingly
Brighteners = Arbutin
This helps to block the enzymes that produce pigments. As an antioxidant is also helps to even out skin tone. Not sun sensitive
Use as a serum
Glowers = Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THD)
A more complicated term for a less sensitive type of Vitamin C which helps improve skin appearance and dullness
Use under sunscreen and use moderately
Soothers = Niacinamide
This is vitamin B3 and helps to improve moisture and collagen production
Use as a serum
Does All = Peptides
There are a variety of different peptides with different functions although the main function includes collagen creation for firmness and structure.
Use as guided
