17 Skin-friendly ingredients to look out for in skincare products

The largest breathing, living organ on your body is your skin. When you apply something to your skin, up to 60% of it is absorbed into your bloodstream and circulates throughout your entire body, that’s why natural skincare is highly recommended for healthy skin, if you were aware of the poisons that non-organic skin care products carry, you might hesitate before using them.

Skincare products that are not organic often contain synthetic, man-made substances such as laureth sulphate, mineral oils, sodium laurel, and poisons that could be pesticide residues. Additionally, according to studies, they may contain chemicals like mineral oil, petroleum, parabens, and others that, when used over an extended period of time, can lead to skin rashes, hormonal imbalances, organ damage, and even cancer.

Read the ingredients list on any non-organic skin care product you choose to purchase, If you don’t recognize them, your body probably won’t either. So when next you want to purchase a skincare product, please look out for these skin-friendly/cruelty-free ingredients:

1. Blueberry Seed Oil
– Contain Vitamin C & E & Omegas
– Rejuvenates skin due to high antioxidants, makes skin look firmer, nourishes skin

2. Calendula Oil
– Anti-inflammatory & antibacterial properties
– Skin-soothing, Non-comedogenic, Nourish skin

3. Cinnamon Oil
– Antioxidant & antibacterial properties
– Can aid in fading blemishes and acne

4. Lavender Oil
– Non-comedogenic
– Moisturize skin, can help calm/heal breakouts
– Brighten Skin

5. Lemongrass Oil
– Detoxify & brighten skin
– Reduce acne

6. Lactic Acid
– Increases cell turnover
– Helps renew skin
– Smoother skin
– Fade dark spots & brighten skin

7. Hyaluronic Acid
– Hydration
– Brighten and plumper Skin
– Relieve inflammation

8. Peach Extract
– Boost Skin Hydration
– Tone skin
– Antioxidants that fight against free radicals
Calendula Oil
– Anti-inflammatory & antibacterial properties
– Skin-soothing, Non-comedogenic, Nourish skin

9. Sweet Orange Oil
– Promote Collagen
– Soothe dry, irritated Acne-prone Skin
Lemongrass Oil
– Detoxify & brighten skin
– Reduce acne

10. Niacinamide
– Reduce inflammation
– Brightens/Evens Hyperpigmentation
– Reduce Acne
– Improves dullness

11. Azelaic Acid
– Fights Acne
– Treats rosacea
– Lightens dark spots
– Removes Dead Skin Cells

12. Green Tea
– Soothes and protects skin
– Reduces sebum
– Minimizes signs of aging
Calendula Oil
– Anti-inflammatory & antibacterial properties
– Skin-soothing, Non-comedogenic, Nourish skin

13. Geranium Oil
– Reduce acne breakout and skin irritation
– Non-comedogenic & Antimicrobial

14. Black Pepper Oil
– High in antioxidants
– Fight free radicals

15. Liquorice extract
– Reduce itching, irritation, and redness
– Brightens skin tone
– Fades dark spots

16. Sandalwood Oil
– Evens out skin tone
– Minimize the appearance of scars
– Calm irritated skin

17. Watermelon Seed Oil
– Restores Skin Elasticity
– Hydrating/ Moisturizing
– Eliminates sebum
– Non-comedogenic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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