10 Skincare Terms everyone should wrap around their Fingers!

Being in the Skincare industry for a while now, we know this better than anyone else that learning the important terms in Skincare can feel like learning a whole new language. Don’t fret, Arvelon has you covered for the most common terms/ cheat sheet, which should help you parse everything from your moisturizer's ingredients section to your favorite blogger's product review.

Collagen

Collagen is the fibrous protein in the skin that gives it firmness and elasticity. When the collagen fibres are stretched or strained, the skin loses its elasticity and the area wrinkles and sags. You will find collagen in a lot of your skin care products because of its moisture-binding properties.

Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic Acid is a sugar molecule, which is found naturally in the skin, it increases skin's moisture content and prevents water loss. It can hold its weight in water and is typically found in all your expensive creams and serums!

Retinol

Retinol is a form of synthetic vitamin A that helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles, dark spots, and signs of aging.

Ferulic Acid

A plant-derived antioxidant that reduces sun damage and helps stabilise vitamins C and E in you skin and is used inside your skin-care products and sometimes on it’s own.

Micellar Water

Micellar water is a combination of purified water; hydrating ingredients, such as glycerin; and low concentrations of extremely mild surfactants.

Salicylic Acid

Salicylic acid comes under the umbrella term Beta Hydra Acids, it removes excess oil and dead cells from the skin's surface. It's used in non-prescription cleansers, moisturisers, and treatments for acne-prone skin in concentrations of 0.5 to 2 percent.

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Ascorbic Acid is an antioxidant that boosts collagen production and inhibits pigment formation.

Niacinamide

A form of vitamin B3, it strengthens the skin's outer layers, improves elasticity, and curbs redness and irritation

Benzoyl Peroxide

An acne killing medicine, which eliminates pimple-causing bacteria and exfoliates pores. It can be found in concentrations up to 10 % in products.

Vitamin E (Tocopherol)

A moisturizing antioxidant, that protects against sun damage and other skin damaging factors.

With the basic information about the ingredients and names used in skin care language, you can soon start identifying the products and procedures that work for you and the ones that don’t!