Skin Consultation
Ingredients for your skin conditions
11 June 2019
How do you know which serum is better or will work for you? It’s almost impossible to know unless you’re a chemist. The next step after understanding your skin is to be skincare smart by making a habit of reading the labels or the ingredient list at the back of your bottle or tube. While every skin may react differently to various ingredients, it is still good to know some of the basic ingredients that work for your skin condition.
If You Have Acne-Prone Skin:
Avoid:
Retinol
Synthetic Fragrances
Alcohol
Silicone
Oils
Isopropyl Isostearate
Go for:
Alpha-hydroxy Acids
Salicylic Acid
Benzoyl Peroxide
Sulfur
Tea Tree Oil
Kaolin Clay
Azelaic Acid
Vitamin C
Hyaluronic Acid
Try:
IDS Skincare Pore Formula
IDS Skincare Blemish Clear
IDS Skincare Spot Control
If You Have Hyperpigmentation Skin Dullness:
Go for:
Hydroquinone
Kojic Acid
Arbutin
Niacinamide
Retinoids
Vitamin C
Glucosamine
Cucumber
Licorice Root
Willow Bark
Try:
If You Have Sensitive Skin:
Avoid:
Menthylisothiazolinone
Essential Oils
Sodium Laurel Sulphate (SLS) and Sodium Laureate Sulphate (SLES)
Bimuth Oxychloride
Petrochemicals
Synthetic emollients
Fragrance
Retinol
Go for:
Water
Glycerin
Humectant
SheaButter
Squalane
Panthenol
Isostearyl Isostearate
Carbomer
Centella Asiatica
Chamomile
Try:
If You Have Pre-Mature Aging Or Skin Dryness:
Avoid:
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate / Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
Soaps
Salicylic Acid
Willow Bark (a natural salicylic acid)
Alpha-Hydroxy Acids
Sodium Chloride
Isopropyl Alcohol
Retinoids
Alcohol
Go for:
Retinol / Retinoids
Elastin
Hyaluronic Acid
Conotoxin
Algae Extract and Pullulan
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Acai
Green Tea Extract
Caffeine
Coenzyme Q10
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Try:
IDS Skincare A-Plus
IDS Skincare Rejuvenating Complex
IDS Prestige Rejuvenating Complex Plus
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