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Looking for a way to make your skincare routine more effective? In the end, it all comes down to the ingredients that you’re applying to your skin. Sure, a product may make all of the promises in the world but unless it contains the right ingredients, you’re not going to see any improvements in your complexion.
So, which ingredients should you be keeping an eye out for if your aim is radiant skin? Read on as Lionesse shares 12 ingredients that each have the potential to transform your complexion.
1) Vitamin C
Let’s start with an ingredient that most people will be familiar with; vitamin C. What does vitamin C do for the skin? Pretty much everything!
Firstly, it’s a great ingredient for reducing the visible signs of skin aging. If you’re dealing with the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, sagging skin, or anything else that’s making you look older than your years, regularly using vitamin C will help to give your skin a firmer and smoother finish. It will also work to reduce the visibility of dark spots and discoloration while bumping up skin hydration levels too.
The best way to make the most of this superstar ingredient is with a vitamin C serum, just like the Lionesse White Pearl Vitamin C Serum. It contains 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, which is a highly stable yet gentle form of vitamin C.
2) Sodium Hyaluronate
Another ingredient that you’ve probably heard of is hyaluronic acid. It’s available in a few different forms, with sodium hyaluronate being one. Compared to hyaluronic acid itself, sodium hyaluronate features a much smaller molecular size. This means that unlike hyaluronic acid, which only really works on the outermost layer of the skin, sodium hyaluronate is capable of targeting the slightly deeper layers of your complexion.
What does it do? It provides intense hydration. Being a humectant means that sodium hyaluronate is able to bind moisture to the skin, immediately leaving it looking plump and voluminous.
This is why we’ve used sodium hyaluronate in the Lionesse Diamond De-Puffer. Apply this solution to the skin under your eyes and it will quickly do away with the look of puffiness, leaving your eye area feeling much smoother.
3) Peptides
As you grow older, your skin slowly starts to thin, and skin barrier function declines, too. If you want to keep your skin looking healthy and radiant, you’ll need to ensure that your skin barrier feels as strong and supported as possible. This is where peptides come in.
Peptides are made up of chains of amino acids. They leave the skin barrier feeling bolstered in a big way. That’s enough of a reason to use them, but the fact that studies have also found that peptides give the skin a tighter and more elastic finish means that this ingredient can help with the appearance of aging too.
You’ll find peptides in several Lionesse products, including the Amber Eye Serum. This formula contains several ingredients that back up the power of peptides, enabling it to quickly leave the eye area looking smoother and perkier.
4) Lactic Acid
We’ve already talked about how sodium hyaluronate is an amazing humectant. However, other ingredients have humectant properties too, with lactic acid being one. This means that, just like sodium hyaluronate, it’s great at binding moisture to the skin.
However, lactic acid has a few other endearing capabilities too. Primarily, it exfoliates the skin, yet in a much gentler manner than other exfoliating acids. It’s great for leaving the pores feeling clear while also giving the skin a bright and radiant glow!
While lactic acid is most commonly used in exfoliating products, it’s sometimes also incorporated into other product types, just like we’ve done with the Lionesse Black Onyx Cream. The inclusion of lactic acid makes this moisturizer excellent at giving the skin a smooth and bouncy appearance while the numerous vitamins and antioxidants in the formula help to promote a healthy-looking finish.
5) Vitamin A
While vitamin C has been gaining lots of attention lately, vitamin A is another game-changer that’s well worth adding to your skincare routine. This vitamin is renowned for how it effectively tackles the appearance of aging. It smooths away the look of wrinkles, makes dark spots look lighter, and leaves the skin feeling firmer and bouncier.
There’s no denying the sheer power of this ingredient. However, many skincare newbies stumble when choosing the right form of vitamin A to use. There are several out there, some much more potent than others. While you may automatically gravitate toward the high-potency derivatives, vitamin A is also notorious for causing irritation. As a result, it’s much better to start with a gentler form of the ingredient and work your way up.
This is where retinyl palmitate comes in. It provides all of the benefits that vitamin A is famous for but without the irritating side effects. You’ll find it in several Lionesse products, including the exquisite Black Onyx Mask!
6) Licorice Root Extract
Has your skin been looking discolored? This is most often due to sun damage but can be caused by other factors too. Either way, there are a few skincare ingredients out there that can help to lighten the appearance of discoloration, with licorice root extract being one of the best.
This ingredient targets the look of hyperpigmentation, leaving those skin cells looking lighter in color so that they can once again blend in with the rest of the face. It’s a very gentle ingredient too. It can safely be used all over the face, including the delicate skin around the eyes.
This makes it a true game-changer if you’ve been suffering from the appearance of dark circles under your eyes. Find an eye cream that contains licorice root extract, like the Lionesse Amber Eye Cream, and your eye area will soon look much brighter!
7) Aloe Vera
When it comes to natural skincare ingredients, very few match the benefits of aloe vera. This botanical pretty much does it all! It’s exceptionally hydrating, full of bioactive enzymes that reduce the appearance of aging while brightening the complexion, and it’s great for soothing the feeling of inflammation too.
Due to how it’s suitable for all skin types, including severely sensitive skin, aloe vera can be found in a variety of skincare products. However, if you’d like to fully soak up all of the benefits, try applying it immediately after cleansing, in the form of a toner.
Aloe vera leaf juice is one of the main ingredients in the Lionesse White Pearl Skin Toner. It’s joined by other ingredients that offer similar benefits, making it great for giving the skin a glow post-cleanse.
8) Green Tea Extract
If you want to keep your skin looking bright and youthful, antioxidants are key. These potent compounds work to neutralize the appearance of free radical damage, keeping your complexion even and untarnished.
There are so many different antioxidants out there, with botanical extracts being a great source. Green tea, in particular, is loaded with antioxidants that can’t be found elsewhere. This makes it an incredible ingredient for reviving and supporting the complexion.
If you would like to add green tea extract to your skin, check out the Lionesse Golden Sapphire Cream. It combines green tea with other potent antioxidants, which helps the powerful antioxidants in the green tea extract to work to their full potential!
9) Algae Extract
Algae extract is another natural ingredient that can work wonders on the skin. How? Firstly, by hydrating it. It’s a humectant, making it great for instantly quenching and plumping up the complexion.
Algae is also full of essential vitamins and minerals. This makes it useful for bolstering every part of the complexion. Better yet, it can help with the feeling of inflammation too.
Want to treat your skin to some algae extract? Try the Lionesse Diamond Rejuvenation Facial and Eye Mask. Algae extract is joined by collagen, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid to create a super-hydrating blend!
10) Squalane
Hydration is everything when it comes to skincare. We’ve already shared a few hydrating ingredients but here’s another one; squalane.
This ingredient is a natural component of the skin’s sebum. This means that the skin readily accepts it. It doesn’t leave the skin feeling greasy either, making it great for all skin types. It also functions as an antioxidant – it’s a fantastic multi-tasker!
The Lionesse Opal Sheer Melting Mask makes it easy to add squalane to your skincare routine. Being a leave-on mask, it gives its ingredients extra time to soak into the skin, resulting in an even brighter glow!
11) Shea Butter
Struggling with dry skin? A combination of humectants, occlusives, and emollients is what you need, and shea butter provides all three.
This ingredient is thicker than the ones that we’ve featured so far. This makes it great at creating a moisture barrier on the skin’s surface. It’s brimming with vitamins and antioxidants too, making it one that dry and sensitive skin types absolutely love!
The Lionesse White Pearl Day Moisturizer harnesses the power of this plant butter. It leaves the skin feeling ultra soft and supple yet is still lightweight enough to be worn throughout the day.
12) Argan Oil
Last but not least, let’s talk about argan oil. It’s another multi-purpose ingredient that does so much for the skin.
Research shows that the antioxidants in this oil help to keep the skin feeling safe when faced with potential sun damage. It’s an amazing moisturizer too and also helps to soothe the look of inflammation.
This is why the Lionesse White Pearl Facial Cleanser has been formulated with argan oil. It keeps the skin feeling calm and replenished during the cleansing process while leaving it looking beautifully dewy afterward.
Summary
The world of skincare ingredients can sometimes feel like a minefield, especially if you’re still new to skincare. However, treat your skin to the ingredients featured above and you’ll be off to a great start. Each one is a true superstar in its own right, with the potential to give your skin the radiant glow you’ve been seeking!
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