5 Clean Beauty Skincare Ingredients

With increased awareness in skincare ingredients, cosmetic brands are stepping up their game and transitioning to cleaner, more natural products. The demand for natural, organic and performance driven active ingredients has increased significantly in the last few years. Here are our top picks for amazing skincare ingredients you should try.

Pearl Powder

Did you ever think that your favorite pearl bracelet could potentially be used as a skincare ingredient? That’s right, pearls have plenty of health and skin benefits. High in calcium and magnesium, pearl powder activates collagen regeneration in the skin. This helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, leaving your skin smoother and more youthful. This innovative ingredient evens out the skin tone and helps you get rid of those stubborn dark spots. It reducing the appearance of the skin’s pigmentation. You can find pearl powder in face masks, creams, lotions, serums and make-up. Finishing powders that contain this natural ingredient can give your skin a subtle glow.

Bakuchiol

Derived from the seeds of the babchi plant, Bakuchiol is definitely an “IT” skincare ingredient. Considered to be the natural alternative to retinol, Bakuchiol boosts collagen production in the skin. It helps to smooth fine lines and wrinkles. This amazing natural ingredient reduces acne spots, redness, inflammation and the appearance of dark spots. It happens to brighten the skin and giving it a more youthful appearance.  Most commonly used in face serums, cleansers, creams or body lotions, Bakuchiol is suitable even for sensitive skin.

Tiger Grass (Centella Asiatica)

Tiger grass is a natural antioxidant that has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties. Rich in zinc, selenium, copper, amino acids, beta-carotene, tiger grass helps reduce skin inflammation and speed up the tissue regeneration in acne scars or wounds. Thanks to its hydrating and collagen boosting properties, this natural ingredient contributes to a brighter and more youthful complexion. Tiger grass is ideal for people with sensitive skin. It is used to treat eczema, acne and helps calm irritated skin. It also protects skin against free radicals and environmental stressors. You can find this amazing ingredient in a variety of cosmetic products such as face serums, masks, creams or lip balms.

Niacinamide

Also known as vitamin B3, Niacinamide is a water-soluble vitamin and a popular skincare ingredient today, with plenty of beauty-enhancing properties. Niacinamide boosts keratin, which is a protein that forms on your skin’s outer layer (epidermis), that helps your skin by providing protection from environmental factors. This super-ingredient also helps to reduce redness, minimizes enlarged pores and overall improving uneven skin tones. Plus, niacinamide helps to renew and restore the skin, visibly softening fine lines by locking in the moisture in the skin. This natural ingredient is commonly used in skin care products such as face masks, serums, creams, cleansers and sometimes makeup.

Tremella Mushrooms

Tremella mushrooms are a natural source of hyaluronic acid and plant collagen. It helps minimize the appearance of scarring, enlarged pores and fine lines. Plus, this popular skin care ingredient helps maintain the skin’s moisture levels, promotes skin collagen production to boost skin elasticity. These miracle mushrooms are rich in protein, minerals, vitamin D, ceramides, carotenoids, resveratrol and polysaccharides (long carbohydrate chains), all essential for healthy and youthful skin.

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