Recently updated on November 22nd, 2022 at 03:41 pm
Everyone wants good-looking and healthy skin, but most of us are also concerned with the ingredients list of products and want a natural version of effective products.
Here are some of the natural skincare ingredients that can help your skin look great:
Algae
Algae is a superfood ingredient that has become more popular to be infused in skincare products, for example, the Blue Lagoon algae face mask is made with unique bioactive microalgae that nourish skin and stimulate collagen production.
Algae in general have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and some of the best algae ingredients to look for when shopping for a skincare product are: Ahnfeltia concinna, Undaria pinnatifida, Spirulina, and Chlorella.
Green tea
Green tea has anti-inflammatory properties and anti-aging benefits contributed to by the polyphenols. Dermatologist Harold Lancer, M.D., F.A.A.D., explains that “Early studies have shown that green tea [used in skincare] can reduce sun damage, protect skin from cancer and decrease collagen breakdown.”
Aloe vera
Most of us have heard about the trick of using aloe vera to help soothe skin from sunburn, but this ingredient is a powerhouse that has many benefits. It is an anti-inflammatory ingredient that contains vitamins A and C, working best on superficial skin support for challenges like sunburns, superficial acne, etc.
Argan oil
Argan oil is a lighter oil that helps to moisturize the skin and promote skin healing. It contains ferulic acid and vitamin E and even alone, it can help to moisturize the skin and deliver this ingredient’s benefits as a standalone product.
If you enjoy using oil products but find that many of them are too heavy for you, try argan oil for a lighter yet effective option.
Marula oil
Marula oil has been gaining popularity for its proven benefits in skincare. This is due to its high concentration of oleic acid, which makes it a great emollient and moisturizer. It also contains vitamin E and antioxidants, which can help protect your skin from free radicals and environmental damage.
Marula oil can be used as a night cream to give your skin much-needed hydration while you sleep, so that by morning, your face looks smooth and supple! Just apply a small amount over your entire face before bedtime and allow it to sink in completely before going to sleep.
You can also use marula oil as an eye cream to help hydrate the delicate skin around your eyes, which will make them look less puffy and tired when you wake up in the morning!
Tea tree oil
Tea tree oil is a natural product that has been used in skincare for centuries, and it’s easy to see why. The benefits of tea tree oil are some of the most impressive you’ll find when it comes to skincare, and they’re wide-ranging enough to make this ingredient worth a try even if you aren’t sure whether this is an effective treatment for your specific skin concern.
Tea tree oil has been shown to have antibacterial and antifungal properties, making it useful for treating acne and other conditions caused by bacteria or fungus. It can also be used to treat cold sores and other viral infections on the skin.
Tea tree oil has anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe redness and irritation from acne or other conditions, as well as itching caused by rashes or other skin issues.
Natural butters
There are many different types of natural butters, such as shea, avocado and cocoa. You can often find these ingredients in products like body butters, creams, soaps, balms, etc.
You can find products and even make products that use natural butters in different consistencies so whether you like a thick product or something that is soft and spreadable, you can find a natural butter skincare product that suits your preferences!
Rose water
Rose water is a common ingredient in face toners. It is helpful in reducing skin redness and has antibacterial properties that can help reduce skin inflammation as well.
If you enjoy using a toner, you can even use pure rose water that you make at home or purchase to ensure you are using a clean product that benefits your skin rather than stress it out like some of the chemical-based toners can do.
Lavender oil
Lavender oil is a natural ingredient with many benefits for skincare. It helps to reduce inflammation and redness, which makes it great for dry or sensitive skin. It also helps balance the production of sebum, so if you have oily skin, lavender oil can help balance that out as well.
Lavender oil has antibacterial properties, which makes it good for acne-prone skin. It also has anti-ageing properties, which helps prevent wrinkles and fine lines. Lavender oil is great for stress relief too! It improves sleep quality by helping to relax the body and mind.
With so many different products out there, it is important to know the ingredients that your skin does and doesn’t like so you can recognize them on ingredient lists. You’ll want to check the label for any strange ingredients or additives (that should not be there) and make sure the product is organic.
Written by Emily Jones
