With the wide selection of skin care products on the market today, it can be difficult trying to decipher one moisturizer or facial mask from another. After all, what makes one serum better than the next? Will an acne cleanser really reduce the size of my pores? Is there really such a thing as an anti-aging lotion? These are all great questions, and in this blog, we’re going to give you an overview of some common ingredients in skin care products and what to look out for the next time you’re in the beauty and cosmetics aisle.

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An Overview of Cosmetics

Before we get into the nitty gritty of cosmetic ingredients, it’s important that you have an understanding of what each skin care product is meant to do. Most products are intended to help keep your skin clean and hydrated. From cleansers to toners and astringents, there are a plethora of skin care products available from which to choose.

The FDA requires all skin care products to be labeled with a list of ingredients, with the primary ingredients being listed first. You may have noticed that some cosmetic products list the active and inactive ingredients separately. This is done for a reason, to help consumers identify the active ingredients in the moisturizer, lotion, or serum.

Common Ingredients in Skin Care Products

If you’re like most people, you probably have a mini heart attack when you’re in the skin care aisle. With the plethora of confusing-looking ingredients on the bottle, how could you not feel inferior to the chemist who concocted the wonderful anti-wrinkle remedy? To help you better understand the different skin care products out there, let’s take a look at some popular ingredients you may see on the labels.

Alpha-hydroxy Acids (AHAs)

Over the past several years, popular skin care brands have added an ingredient called alpha-hydroxy acids to their products. These include citric, glycolic, lactic, and tartaric acids. There are array of creams and lotions on the market with this ingredient that claim it can help with:

• Fine lines
• Age spots
• Irregular pigmentation
• Shrinking enlarged pores

There are a few side effects to this ingredient, however, including sun sensitivity and mild irritation of the skin. To avoid getting sunburned while using a product with this ingredient, make sure you apply sunscreen before you go outdoors.

Beta-hydroxy Acid

Also known as salicylic acid, beta-hydroxy acid is an ingredient that can be found in wrinkle cream, moisturizers, and more. Salicylic acid is most known for its ability to remove dead skin cells. It can also improve the texture and color of sun-damaged skin.

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Retinal

If you’ve ever purchased an anti-wrinkle cream or serum, you’ve probably seen an ingredient by the name of retinal on the label. Retinal is derived from vitamin A, which has a unique molecular structure that’s small enough to penetrate the lower layers of your skin. This is where it discovers elastin and collagen, which can also help to reduce wrinkles.

Hyaluronic Acid

Also known as glycosaminoglycan, hyaluronic acid is often paired with vitamin C products, and is most known for its ability to slow down the aging process of the skin. Some news reports have called this skin care ingredient the “key to the fountain of youth.” It is touted this way because it is a substance that can occur naturally in both humans and animals, and can be found in youthful skin, joint fluid, and tissue. As we age, however, the forces of nature tend to destroy the amount of hyaluronic acid in the body. It’s important to note that a poor diet and smoking can also affect your body’s levels of this component over time.

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At Advanced Skin Care Day Spa in Manhattan, not only do we offer incredible facial treatments at our luxurious day spa, we also carry an impressive line of skin care products. Whether you’re shopping for anti-blemish lotion, a balance toner, or under eye serums, you’re sure to find a new favorite in our online store.

Copper Peptide

Copper peptide is a skin care product ingredient that is extremely effective when it comes to firming and smoothing your skin. As an effective skin regeneration product, studies have shown that copper peptide can promote collagen and elastin production. This unique ingredient has also been found to promote the production of glycosaminoglycans (which are similar to hyaluronic acid), and it can even act as an antioxidant.

Advanced Skin Care Day Spa in Manhattan

At Advanced Skin Care Day Spa in Manhattan, we’re passionate about helping men and women find the perfect skin care products for their needs. Whether you suffer from extreme acne, blemishes, or facial wrinkles, our skin care professionals can help you find the best treatment or product for your condition. If you’re interested in learning more about our story and how we came to be skin care professionals, be sure to visit our website today.

When you visit our state-of-the-art spa, you have the option of indulging in one of our advanced facial treatments. From a customized signature facial to a double oxygen facial and acne facial, we can help you find the perfect treatment for your skin and budget. If you’re interested in learning more about our advanced skin care services or you have questions regarding any of our products online, contact our friendly team today.