Skincare Actives

These are nothing but chemicals that are already present around us in different forms and different formulation. We may know them by the main ingredient or product in which they are presently naturally. Some of these were used in many Pharmaceuticals and dermatologist recommended products.

Modern technology and studies have gained these actives an individual ingredient identity that can be used for targeted concerns of skin. As we all know the skincare industry in India and around the world has gone through a big, recent changes in terms of skincare products and habits.

The overall idea started from Korean skincare Industry but I believe that changes were happening and impacting worldwide as the technology to connect has upgraded. Coming to the Indian skincare Industry, it was also impacted by ideas, routines, habits and lastly by products.

Importing the products from other countries rose up the competition for in home brands, resulting in an amazing growth in products, ideas, transparency and affordability in the skincare market. And present day trends were able to achieve incorporation of actives, ceramides and chemical exfoliants by a vast majority of users.

Retinoids, Niacinamide, Vitamin C, BHA, AHA, Hyaluronic acid, ceramides and many such individual ingredient are called actives. They particularly work on condition or areas of skin where you want to see results. By saying this I mean that you should first find out the area were the skin needs some extra external effort and then apply them as per your need.

For example I have blackhead issues, then I must opt for BHA/salicylic acid as it is known to exfoliate and work on blackheads. similarly every active serve a purpose. These are supposed to be concentrated according to the skin type and concern, balanced in a formulation that is meant to keep them stable for usage and also to retain their potency.

Many actives such as Vitamin C are very sensitive to light and air, which may cause them to loose their potency within few minutes of exposure. Hence these are formulated and packed accordingly. There are amazing visible results noted from users worldwide and India is no behind.

Anything in too much is not good, the rule apply same while coming to actives. Also there are certain ways to use them, certain steps for layering them and not overdoing things. By keeping simple checks, it can be used without any worry. For example wearing a sunscreen is essential, otherwise it might cause damage.

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