Skin Care Ingredients We Can’t Live Without

Once you realise that great skin care is so much more than just cleansing and moisturising, a whole world of new and exciting products opens up. However, it can be difficult to navigate the skin care jungle with all the hard-to-pronounce ingredients. Get in the know with this list of our favourite ingredients that every skin care junkie keeps in their bathroom cabinet!

PEPTIDES   
Peptides can help to increase collagen production in the skin. They are made up of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins – basically what your skin is mainly made of! Peptides are often found in anti-ageing products and are your go-to if you want to smooth out wrinkles and keep your skin looking young. You will find this ingredient in NovAge ProCeuticals Instant Peptide Ampoules

AHA - ALPHA HYDROXY ACID  
Alpha Hydroxy Acids are chemical exfoliants that can be found naturally in things like fruit and milk, that help to loosen dead skin cells to reveal the fresh new skin underneath. Use AHA’s a few days before a big event to make your skin look fresh and glowing. You can enjoy the benefits of this ingredient by using NovAge ProCeuticals 6% AHA Peel Solution.

NIACINAMIDE  
Niacinamide is the active for of vitamin B3. Often found in serums and masks, it can help reduce redness, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce melanin production, which means it can also help reduce pigmentation. This ingredient can be found in NovAge ProCeuticals Niacinamide & Cica Bio-Cellulose Sheet Mask.

BHA - BETA HYDROXY ACID  
Beta Hydroxy Acids are chemical exfoliants. The most well-known BHA is salicylic acid.  It helps to remove dead skin cells, prevent blackhead formation, clean out pores and improve texture and smoothness. It works to clean inside the pore (in contrast to AHA which primarily work on the skin’s surface) and has skin calming properties. You will find this ingredient in NovAge Skin Renewing Peel.

VITAMIN C  
You may know it as the cure-all for all minor winter ailments, but it also works wonders on the skin. It’s a powerful antioxidant found in fruits and vegetables and is used in skin care to help brighten the skin and reduce dark spots and signs of ageing. NovAge ProCeuticals 10% Vitamin C Solution is infused with this vitamin. 



GLYCOLIC ACID   
Glycolic Acid is an AHA, and what’s so great about it is that it not only exfoliates to help smooths out fine lines and uneven texture, but also helps hydrate the skin. Glycolid Acid is one of the ingredients in NovAge Skin Renewing Peel.

HYALURONIC ACID 
If you haven’t been heard of Hyaluronic acid by now, you’re missing out on some serious hydration. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance already found in the human body and can hold up to 1000 times its own weight in water, and when massaged into your skin – makes it feel super moisturised and dewy. Enjoy its benefits by using NovAge Skin Priming Essence.

Words by: Photographs by: Oriflame