Check the Ingredient List
Checking the ingredient list of your product is a good first step in identifying the quality ingredients within. Commonly, ingredients will be listed in order of concentration from highest to lowest. If the ingredients that give some type of benefit, like antioxidants, vitamins, and hydrating agents, are listed towards the top, then that indicates the product has enough of those ingredients in it to be effective.
Examples
of such actives are retinol or vitamin A, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide or vitamin B3, vitamin C, peptides, and AHAs like glycolic or lactic acid. These ingredients have scientific backing and can successfully target wrinkles, pigmentation, hydration, and even acne.
These help lock in moisture to dry or sensitive skin very easily with their smooth, hydrated finishes.
Steer Clear of harmful Chemicals
Luxurious skincare products do not contain any harsh chemicals that can irritate your skin or damage it.
Beware of Artificial Fragrances and Dyes
Artificial fragrances and dyes in many skincare products are just superfluous and serve only to potentially cause allergic reactions or skin irritations.
Most of the high-end skincare brands either go with natural fragrance derived from essential oils or don’t use a fragrance at all.
Other active ingredients to look out for that possess antioxidant qualities include vitamin C, vitamin E, green tea extract, and resveratrol. As such, these active ingredients will lighten the complexion, eliminate signs of aging, and improve the texture by stimulating cellular repair and regeneration.
Most good skin care products are formulated with pH balancing in mind so as not to disrupt the skin’s natural protective capabilities.
Go for “pH-balanced” products so that the skin is not stripped too much, which can lead to dryness and breakouts.
