The five ingredients you need in your skincare routine now
Public Group active 3 years, 2 months agoWhile you might think that in order to get glowing skin you need dozens of products with hundreds of ingredients, in fact those with the best complexions often credit just a few hero buys.According to the experts at Australia’s leading beauty destination Mecca, there are just five ingredients you need to make sure your skin looks and feels its best all year round.The ingredients include some that you might already use like hyaluronic acid and vitamin C, as well as more unusual ones like squalane and glycolic acid. While you might think that in order to get glowing skin you need dozens of products with hundreds of ingredients, in fact those with the best complexions often credit just a few hero buys RELATED ARTICLES
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If you’re not already using a hyaluronic acid every morning and night, the Mecca team say it’s the one ingredient everyone should have. The best – and original – hyaluronic acid is Estee Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair (pictured)1. USE HYALURONIC ACID TO HYDRATEIf you’re not already using a hyaluronic acid every morning and night, the team say it’s the one ingredient everyone should have. Hyaluronic acid is a sugar molecule that occurs naturally in the skin, and it helps to bind water to collagen, trapping it in the skin, so that skin can appear plumper, dewier, and more hydrated.Some of the best hyaluronic acids on the market include the iconic Estee Lauder ($110), as well as Mario Badescu’s ($42).You can access hyaluronic acid in a serum or moisturiser, and you should use it at the point of the day when you’d typically moisturise after cleansing. It’s worth remembering if you’re using a hyaluronic acid serum that you should apply it before your other serums and moisturisers, because it helps to seal in whatever you put on top.Hyaluronic acid acts as a vacuum – drawing products into the surface of your skin so that they can penetrate your pores. Vitamin C is the second skincare powerhouse you need to add to your regime, thanks to its ability to clear up acne-prone skin and add a glow to almost every complexion (Kylie Skin products pictured)2. USE VITAMIN C TO ADD GLOWVitamin C is the second skincare powerhouse you need to add to your regime, thanks to its ability to clear up acne-prone skin and add a glow to almost every complexion.’Vitamin C is the playmaker of clear, glassy, even-toned skin and healthtopical.com it makes a sun, pollution and free-radical fighting super duo when paired with your favourite sunscreen,’ the Mecca experts said. The main problem with buying a vitamin C serum, however, is they are often pricey.If you want to keep things affordable, the Mecca team recommend consulting the ingredients list of any vitamin C you are looking at, as you want ‘vitamin C’ itself to be towards the top of the ingredients list.A good budget-friendly buy is Kylie Skin’s ($50), by Kylie Jenner, or for a slightly lesser dose Mario Badescu’s ($26).3. USE NIACINAMIDE TO BALANCE YOUR SKINWhile there are a lot of hyped-up skincare ingredients fighting for our affections these days, few are as widely praised as niacinamide. Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3, and it helps to strengthen your skin’s barrier, counteract dullness, alleviate breakouts and regulate oil production. Mecca recommend you use this ingredient alongside hyaluronic acid to see the full benefits, and some of the best products including niacinamide are the ($58) from Kylie Skin and Mecca Max’s ($22). Any skin type and age can benefit from using niacinamide in their skincare routine. Ideally you should use it both morning and evening. One of the more unusual skincare ingredients on the Mecca list is squalane, which is ‘lightweight, non-comedogenic and a rich source of fatty acids and antioxidants’ (pictured after using Kylie Skin)4. USE SQUALANE TO NOURISHOne of the more unusual skincare ingredients on the Mecca list is squalane, which is ‘lightweight, non-comedogenic and a rich source of fatty acids and antioxidants’.Squalane mimics your skin’s natural oils, making it an excellent emollient for both your skin and hair. Experts recommend you use this ingredient for moisturising and nourishing your complexion. Some of the best products that feature squalane include Morphe’s ($13) and Kylie Skin’s ($38). 5. USE GLYCOLIC ACID TO SMOOTH AND RENEWFinally, the experts all agree that glycolic acid is a must-buy if you want good skin. Glycolic acid is a type of alpha-hydroxy acid (or AHA) that is derived from sugar cane, and it acts as an exfoliant, helping to shed dead skin cells and reveal newer, brighter layers underneath.’Glycolic acid is the ingredient to reach for when your skin takes a trip down the lacklustre lane – like when you apply your foundation and something about it just doesn’t look right,’ the Mecca team said.’Potently powerful, glycolic acid helps to refine pores, target acne, fade discolouration and resurface your complexion, leaving it clearer, smoother and infinitely better.’If this is your first time using glycolic acid, the experts all recommend you start in small doses and for short periods, before building up to being able to use it either every day or every other day.Some of the best glycolic acid products on the market include the Mecca Max ($15), as well as Morphe’s ($23).
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