Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Skincare Ingredient Guide | The 8 Wonder Ingredients you should be using: AHA/BHA, anti-oxidants, Retinol, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and E, Glycolic Acid


The 8 wonder ingredients you should be using...


With thousands of products on the market, all with the same claims, their massive advertising campaigns, and their even bigger ingredients list, it is becoming more and more difficult, and complicated, to buy skincare. With so many miracle products claiming to remove wrinkles, firm, lift, lighten, and tighten the skin, what miracle ingredients should we really be putting on our skin?


The 8 wonder ingredients we should all be using are Vitamin A, C and E ( potent anti-oxidants), Glycolic Acid and Alpha Hydroxy Acid, Mulberry Extract, Super Fruits (anti-oxidant rich) and Green Tea. But why do these anti-oxidant ingredients play such a vital role in skin anti-aging?
An antioxidant isn't a type of ingredient, but the function a specific ingredient can perform on the skin. Free-radical damage is what antioxidants are supposed to combat, either by stopping new damage, or by reversing earlier damage caused by free radicals. Free-radical damage can cause deterioration of the skin's support structures, decreasing elasticity and resilience. The presence of antioxidants in the diet, and the topical application of antioxidants in skin-care products, plays a part in slowing down free-radical damage. If we don't get sufficient antioxidant protection, from our diet or from those we put on our skin, free-radical damage continues and thus wrinkles appear.

This week, we have put together a list of the top products for each ingredient category. Each product is rich in anti-oxidants, and will therefore improve the overall function and apperance of your skin. Combined with regular applicaiton of AHA's or Glycolic Acids, to promote skin exfoliation and cell turnover, you are on your way to healthy looking skin.


Happy Shopping!

From the team at The Beauty Club

www.thebeautyclub.com.au

Vitamin A: Retinol
Retinol is a natural, primary form of vitamin A. When applied to the skin, it exfoliates the surface layer, speeds cell renewal, promotes collagen production, and reduces wrinkles.

DDF Retinol Energizing Moisturizer 50ml/1.7oz

$92.10
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MD Formulation Vit-A-Plus Anti-Aging Illuminating Masque 75ml/2.5oz

$44.20
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Natura Bisse Hydra A Complex Pure Retinol SPF10 50ml/1.7oz

$127.40
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Juvena Juvenance Selection Perfect A Pure 50ml/1.7oz

$80.40
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Dermalogica MultiVitamin Power Concentrate 45Caps

$67.00
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MD Formulation Vit-A-Plus Anti-Aging Illuminating Masque 75ml/2.5oz

$44.20
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Vitamin C
The most popular antioxidant, vitamin C is a required component in the production of collagen, the tissue responsible for skin suppleness. It has been shown to help slow the production of hyperpigmentation, or age spots.

Clinique Derma White C10 Anti-Aging Clarify Formula 6x 7ml

$95.30
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Murad Essential-C Night Moisture 50ml/1.7oz

$62.30
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Dermalogica Chroma White TRx Extreme C 8g/0.3oz

$89.30
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Pevonia Botanica C Evolutive Eye Gel 30ml/1oz

$66.00
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Elizabeth Arden Sheer White Pure Intensive Capsules 111 Caps

$103.70
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MD Skincare Hydra-Pure Vitamin C Serum 30ml/1oz

$97.60
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Glycolic and Salicylic Acid
Derived from sugar, glycolic acid is one of a number of alpha hydroxy acids. It improves the skin's appearance, accelerating the natural process of cell renewal by exfoliating the top layer of the epidermis. This BHA improves the appearance and condition of the skin. Its exfoliating action removes the dead cells from the epidermis, allowing new cells to rise to the surface. Salicylic acid is also antimicrobial.

Peter Thomas Roth Glycolic Acid 10% Moisturizer 57g/2oz

$47.40
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DDF Ultra-Lite Peel With Elm Extract 30ml/1oz

$44.20
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MD Formulation Facial Cleanser Cleanse & Exfoliates ( Contains Gliycolic Acid ) 250ml/8.3oz

$33.50
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Murad Vitalic T-Zone Pore Refining Gel 50ml/2oz

$41.80
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Dr. Brandt Pores No More Cleanser 105ml/3.5oz

$40.50
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Skin Ceuticals Gel Peel SM Salicylic/Mardelic Acid Peel ( Salon Size ) 60ml/2oz

$209.70
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Alpha Hydroxy Acid
Exfoliants that remove the flaky, "dead" layer of skin from the epidermis (the skin's outermost layer) to improve the skin's texture and color, and speed up cell renewal. They are also moisturizing and with continued use, may help smooth fine lines and wrinkles. AHA is the family name for a variety of acids: citric acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid, malic acid, and tartaric acid.

MD Formulation Vit-A-Plus Anti-Aging Serum 30ml/1oz

$52.50
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Shu Uemura Phyto-Black Lift Radiance Boosting Lotion 150ml/5oz

$57.70
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Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser ( Salon Size ) 500ml/16.9oz

$66.00
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SK II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion 150ml/5oz

$61.80
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Cellex-C Betaplex Line Smoother 30ml/1oz

$66.50
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MD Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel - Individual Pack -

$79.00
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Green Tea
Green, black or white tea has potent anti-inflammatory properties and it is a potent antioxidant. Green tea is a powerful anti-oxidant and can prevent collagen breakdown and reduce UV damage to skin.

Shu Uemura Cleansing Beauty Oil Premium A/O 450ml

$92.10
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Dr. Brandt Anti-Oxidant Water Booster - Original Green Tea 60ml/2oz

$39.50
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Pevonia Botanica RS2 Concentrate 30ml/1oz

$67.00
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Dr. Brandt Lineless Gel 50ml/1.7oz

$104.60
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H2O+ Green Tea Antioxidant Serum 25ml/0.85oz

$40.50
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Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Skincare Revitalizing Essence 30ml/1oz

$25.10
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Super Fruits
Super fruits are anti-oxidant rich berries like acai, goji, blueberry and pomegranate. An anti-oxidant rich diet and skincare routine will leave your skin funcitoning and looking healthy. Anti-oxidants interrupt oxidation, which is what makes skin collagen break down.

Dr. Brandt Anti-Oxidant Water Booster - Pomegranate 60ml/2oz

$39.50
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Murad Correcting Moisturizer SPF 15 50ml/1.7oz

$38.60
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Fusion Beauty PureFusion Super Charged Time Reverse Radiance Renewal Serum 25ml/0.85oz

$77.70
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Murad Vitalic Energizing Pomegranate Moisturizer SPF15 50ml/2oz

$33.50
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Shu Uemura Red: Juvenus Vitalizing Refining Lotion Enriched 150ml/5oz

$49.30
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Dr. Brandt Anti-Oxidant Water Booster - Blueberry 60ml/2oz

$39.50
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Vitamin E
Vitamin E plays a crucial role in protecting skin cells and membranes from environmental damage. It also deeply moisturizes the skin and calms inflammation. In products, it is an important antioxidant that is used to stabilize products against free radicals and enhance their shelf lives.

Dermalogica MultiVitamin Power Firm 15ml/0.5oz

$59.50
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Payot Hydratation 24 Protection 50ml/1.7oz

$51.20
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Peter Thomas Roth Mega Rich Intensive Anti-Aging Cellular Moisture Masque 100ml/3.4oz

$64.20
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Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Advanced Time Complex Capsules 60capsules

$56.70
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Chanel Precision Blemish Control 15ml/0.5oz

$40.90
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Dermalogica Age Smart Skin Resurfacing Cleanser ( Salon Size ) 473ml/16oz

$80.90
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Mulberry Extract
Due to its arbutin content, this extract can have some value in preventing melanin production. Mulberry extract is an all natural brightener that controls age spots.

Clinique Youth Surge Night Age Decelerating Night Moisturizer - Very Dry To Dry 50ml/1.7oz

$78.60
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Sisley Phyto-Blanc Lightening Toning Lotion 200ml/6.7oz

$110.20
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Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Intensive Lifting Serum 30ml/1oz

$199.00
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Elizabeth Arden Sheer White Luminizing Moisture Lotion 50ml/1.7oz

$50.20
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Peter Thomas Roth Hands That Lie 75ml/2.5oz

$50.20
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Pevonia Botanica Lightening Gel 30ml/1oz

$48.40
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