Provided below is an overview of the main ingredients that we incorporate in our skin care. The information below is all sourced from Paula's Choice Skincare. We recommend their “Ingredient Dictionary” for further inquiries about other skincare ingredients.
This is the general name for all types of apples which have potent antioxidant ability that can benefit skin when applied topically. There is more research concerning the health benefits of eating apples rather than applying them topically via skincare products, however apples have many valuable components that could benefit skin.
Derived from the fruit portion of the Coffea arabica plant, this ingredient is an amazing antioxidant when applied to skin and consumed orally in your favourite drink - coffee!! Among other antioxidants, coffee is a rich source of ferulic acid.
Licorice is a plant extract that has skin-soothing properties. Further, licorice root is effective in improving the look of an uneven skin tone. One of its components, known as glabridin, is a great antioxidant and skin-soothing ingredient, which is why licorice often shows up in products meant for sensitive and red skin!
Acai, pronounced ah-sigh-ee, has been shown to have extreme antioxidant benefits and reduce the amount of damage cause through the overproduction of free radicals. It can be taken either a food, juice, or in supplement form. According to research, the acai berry has a higher antioxidant amount than rasberry, cranberry, blueberry, blackberry, or strawberry.
Information Sourced From:
Skin care ingredient dictionary: Paula's choice. Shop Paula's Choice. (n.d.). Retrieved December 15, 2022, from https://www.paulaschoice.com/ingredient-dictionary