Skin care ingredients you never knew you need

 

With so many ingredients and products available to us to go get our skin ready for the big day, it can be a little confusing working out what we should be using in our beauty regime for that flawless, bridal glowing complexion. Fear not, we’ve done the hard work for you, with some tips and advice on key ingredients to look out for and effective skin perfecting treatments that will give real results before your wedding day. 

While pomegranate is a delicious and healthy snack it also has incredible benefits when used in a skincare regime too. The fruit is a very powerful antioxidant which works as a natural anti-ageing remedy. As it is loaded with Vitamin C itplays a key role in the formation of collagen, which all contributes to healthier and stronger skin. This super fruit can be pomegranatefound in the The Jojoba Company Hydrating Day Cream, £22.95 for 50ml, Holland & Barrett – this daily moisturiser is long acting and works to restore the skins natural suppleness while also protecting against dehydrating environmental effects too. 

Many of us enjoy it as a drink and know that the health benefits of Green Tea are endless; however, besides putting it in a brew, it’s time to start using Green Tea in our skincare. This powerful green goodness will improve your complexion and its antioxidants will help to reduce puffy eyes and dark circles too. The super leaf can be found in The Jojoba Company intense overnight renewal cream,£34.99, Holland & Barrett, a luxurious cream that works while you sleep and is packed with powerful natural ingredients that encourage skin renewal. The added Green Tea protects the face from feeling dry whilst protecting it from harmful environmental factors such as pollution. 

Rosehip oil is a natural source of Vitamin A and has been used for generations, the natural fatty acids will help to nourish and jojobarehydrate dry and cracked skin. This pure oil works to eliminate the appearance of stretch marks as the nourishing properties helps to speed up the healing processof scars. Rosehip oil is found in the The Jojoba Company 100% Natural Jojoba and Rosehip Oil, £29.95, Holland & Barrett. This 100% natural product combines the carrying benefits of 100% Natural Jojoba with Rosehip Oil to deliver nutrients to the deeper layers of skin where Rosehip Oil is unable to go by itself.   Essentially, it makes Rosehip Oil work even better. It’s also a honeymoon essential, perfect for combating stretch marks, sunburn and dry skin and daily glycolhair from salt water.

Don’t be afraid of using a little light acid in your skincare regime.  Glycolic Acid can work wonders on your skin and is harmless if used in reputable products. This powerful skincare ingredient which is derived from cane sugar is found in lots of creams and serums but how can it help your skin? Firstly, the light acid will help to penetrate skin deeply – making it an effective ingredient for treating fine lines.Glycolic is sometimes even prescribed to treat major skin problems related to dryness, firmness and texture. Products that contain acid help to remove the top, often dull layer of skin which in turn promotes the production of collagen and helps to boost elastin. Using Transfromulas Miracle Daily Glycol Priming Cleanser, £19.95, www.transformulas.com is a simple step which will incorporate this wonder acid into your daily skincare regime to help restore a healthier, silkier and more youthful looking complexion.  

 

 

 

 

 

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