New and exciting skincare trends are making their way to the market every year. From anti-aging moisturizers to glow-boosting serums and skin-healing lotions, there are boundless products out there making big promises, and choosing the right ones for your skin is getting harder and harder. Whether you are planning on changing up your skincare routine, adding new items on your Christmas shopping list, or only looking to learn more about skincare innovations, there will always be high-quality skincare ingredients worth trying out, and we’ve listed our top choices.
Pearl Powder
That pearl bracelet sitting in your jewellery box could potentially double as your fave skincare ingredient. No joke – pearl powder is the next big thing. Although some cultures have been using it for thousands of years, pearl powder is a relatively new ingredient in mainstream skincare products today. This innovative ingredient helps diminish the appearance of wrinkles, by boosting collagen production in the skin. It also provides a subtle glow and helps reduce the appearance of the skin’s uneven pigmentation, by blocking the activation of tyrosinase, the enzyme that causes the production of melanin. The powder made from pearls is commonly used in the production of face masks and finishing powders, but you can also find this innovative skincare ingredient in body lotions and even toothpaste.
Prickly Pear Seed Oil
Slowly approaching the high popularity of argan and coconut oil, prickly pear seed oil is the new kid on the block with the potential to become one of the most popular skincare ingredients out there. Often eaten, and sometimes consumed distilled in the form of syrup, the prickly pear cactus plant is considered by some to be a superfood. This powerful, but still luxurious skin care ingredient is rich in essential skin components like vitamin E, linoleic acid, omega-6, omega-9 and vitamin K, which makes it the ideal skin moisturizer. Plus, it helps to reduce skin inflammation, prevents acne breakouts, promotes cell repair and protects against sun damage.
Niacinamide
Niacinamide is a water-soluble vitamin and a popular ingredient with plenty of benefits for the skin. Also known as vitamin B3, niacinamide helps to visibly soften fine lines, minimizes enlarged pores, reduces redness, and improves uneven skin tone. Plus, it prevents moisture loss which helps to renew and restore the skin. You can find this natural ingredient in different skin care products such as face creams, serums, cleansers but also makeup.
Bakuchiol
Definitely a rising star in skincare, Bakuchiol is a plant-based ingredient extracted from the Psoralea Corylifolia plant. Considered the natural alternative to retinol, Bakuchiol is known for reducing the appearance of skin’s pigmentation, redness and inflammation. Plus, it helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles by aiding collagen production in the skin. Suitable even for sensitive skin, this miracle ingredient is most commonly used in face creams, serums, cleansers or body lotions.
CBD Oil
Fastly growing in popularity, CBD – or cannabidiol – is a natural and powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredient extracted from the cannabis plant or hemp plant. CBD is a highly effective skincare component ideal for people with skin issues like breakouts, acne and even psoriasis, as it helps reduce inflammation, diminishes breakouts and regulates oil production in the skin. Plus, this natural super-ingredient is very hydrating for the skin which makes it a great anti-aging agent. CBD oil, most commonly used in serums, face creams and masks, is the ingredient to look out for if you want to maintain a youthful, clear skin.
