Here’s what you should know about the ingredients you should be looking out for in your creams:
Vitamin A (retinoids)
The most valuable skin nutrient – inside and out. Without Vitamin A, your skin, hair and nails will be dry and you will be sickly. Use it at night.
Vitamin B3 (niacin or nicotinamide)
This helps to reduce inflammation and strengthens the skin’s protective barrier.
Vitamin C
Stimulates collagen and elastin and helps build your skin. Scavenges free radicals.
Vitamin E
Potent Antioxidant, enhances the effects of sunscreen, slows down wrinkles.
Co-Enzyme Q10
An Anti-oxidant that protects against free radical damage.
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