Beauty Tip: Identify the Problem and Read the Ingredients for the Solution.

Ever wish you knew exactly what ingredients to look for so you knew exactly what product to buy, targeting your specific skin and beauty issue(s) and desires?

I know, for me, ingredients of a product will either make me want the product or not. They must be pure (nature-derived), healthy and organic (or, mostly) for my skin.

So, now, after reading an issue of Cosmopolitan, we’ll have this handy go-to list as a resource for when we’re in need of some beauty help. 🙂

Here we go!

For…

uneven texture – use retinol to boost cell turnover for a healthy complexion
discoloration – phytic acid – fades everything from sun spots to acne scars and niacinamide to prevent future pigmentation
oily skin moisturizer – hyaluronic acid – creates balance
dry skin moisturizer – ceramides – cocoon skin, leaving it feeling silky-smooth
moisturizing body wash – sulfate-free
face oil – rich in vitamin C, rosehip and sea buckthorn berry – evens skin tone and boosts firmness
body oil – macadamia and avocado – makes skin glisten!
SPF for the face – 50 and sweatproof
SPF for the body – zinc – amazing at preventing burns
dry skin cleanser – jojoba and aloe – face won’t feel tight post-wash
oily skin cleanser – charcoal – ‘sucks gunk from pores’ and salicylic acid ‘zaps zits’
A.M. eye treatment – peptides – plumps thin under-eye skin
P.M. eye treatment – pop on eye patches
brightening mask – AHA and glycolic acid – resurfaces the skin, leaving a glow
wrinkles – hyaluronic acid and collagen – repair skin damage
acne – adapalene (a retinoid) – regulates cell turnover to prevent clogged pores and reduce redness
at-home peel – gentle fruit acids for 14 days and then, something rich in glycolic and salicylic acid for 14 days
lip-plumping – restylane and restylane-L – allover volume; restylane silk – subtle enhancements; juvederm ultra XC – a ‘plush, pillowy effect’; juvederm volbella XC – defines the lip line and treats fine lines around the mouth