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The best products for your skin

Information on the best products for your skin and the most popular skincare ingredients

Vitamin A (skin rocks retinoid 1 beginner strength )

A powerful cream for reversing the signs of ageing, the most potent form available without a prescription. Just use twice a week to start with and always wear Sun protection during the day.
Benefits to your Skin:
  • Reduced the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
  • Evens skin tone and reduces pigmentation
  • Decongests and improves skin texture.

Vitamin C

Also known as L-ascorbic acid, vitamin C is an antioxidant used in skin care.
Benefits:
  • Protects the skin against premature ageing and skin damage.
  • Brightens and improves skin texture.

Hyaluronic acid

A substance that can attract water from the surroundings and help retain moisture used in skin care, this ingredient comes in all facial fillers to retain that youthfulness in your skin.
Benefits:
  • Hydrating and plumbing
  • Helps to improve skin barrier function
  • Helps to hold water within the skin.

Azelaic  Acid (Paula's choice )

Gentle ingredients are used to help even skin tone.
Benefits:
  • Helps to reduce breakouts
  • Reduces sensitivity and redness

BHAS

Beta-hydroxy acids, oil-soluble exfoliating acid. In skin care known as salicylic acid.
Helps to reduce breakouts and blackheads and improves skin tone.

Peptides

Amino acids are essential for the synthesis of proteins such as collagen and elastin.
Benefits
  • Increase plumpness
  • Skin firmness

Tranexamic  acid

Used in skin care for its brightening properties.
Benefits
  • Brightens the skin
  • Helps the effects of sun damage

AhAs

Alpha-hydroxy acids are a type of water double exfoliating acid, also known as glycolic acid.
Benefits
  • Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles,
  • Can help strengthen the skin barrier
  • Brightens skin tone and improves skin texture 

Hyaluronic acid


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