This is a continuation of the last post on Actives, You can read it here.
In the last post you might have got an idea of what are actives and How are they helpful. Now coming to its usage it varies in many things. Note that not everyone needs to use them or fall into FOMO.
As Actives are used for a particular purpose or target area, the first thing is to identify if you really need them. If you are a normal skin type person in her/his teens with basic acne issues then there is a high chance that it could be hormones, puberty, and other related stuff. You need not rush to apply any strong skin care products. You might just need some time and a good diet.
For Dry Skin type people with normal acne – Actives like Niacinamide (It’s the scientific name for Vitamin B3), LHA (Lip Hydroxy Acid), and HA (Hyaluronic Acid) are ideal. Always read the labels as most of the brand mentions what the product does and for what kind of skin type it works best.
Niacinamide:
A dry skin type person needs more moisturization and nourishment to the skin. B3 helps to nourish the complexion, build proteins in the skin, and prevent dryness. Niacinamide has anti-inflammatory properties which can help to soothe acne-prone skin and reduce further breakouts. It minimizes pores for a smoother complexion, Strengthens the skin’s barrier function, Reduces the effects of rosacea, Protects against UV damage, Reduces oily skin, and Diminishes the effects of hyperpigmentation.
LHA:
Lipo Hydroxy Acid is a chemical exfoliant. It helps to get rid of dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, just like acids that are used as chemical exfoliants. However, it’s active mainly on the skin’s outermost keratin layer, making it safer to use even for people with super-sensitive skin. It has a pH level that is close to our skin’s ideal level (5.5) which decreases the risk of irritation when applied. In addition to exfoliation, LHA is “comedolytic,” which is a fancy way of saying that it is exceptional in unclogging cores with sebum and blackheads.
Hyaluronic Acid:
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan found throughout the body’s connective tissue. It functions as a humectant and holds water molecules onto the surface of your skin to keep it nice and hydrated. Anytime we’re talking about skin that’s well-moisturized, we’re mainly referring to skin that has a lot of water content. it’s very good for healing wounds, too! If you feel your skin is dehydrated then this Active is go to go.
As mentioned in my previous post all these are natural substances that are already present in our food or skin. Hence taking a good diet will always boost the growth of healthy cells in the body, resulting in healthy skin.
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