As soft and supple as your skin may be, you may still be looking for ways to improve its texture, tone, and elasticity. There are a few emerging trends that are reshaping the future of the $532 billion beauty industry, according to Forbes. For example, many people now look for natural, clean products that offer significant results over time and contribute to sustainability.
What skincare ingredients have proven popular in 2020? The following list explains the health and beauty benefits associated with this year’s trending products.
Cica Cream
Cica, also known as Centella Asiatica, Indian pennywort, and tiger grass, is a common herb found in many k-beauty products and used to soothe sensitive skin. Research indicates that cica is rich in amino acids, beta-carotene, fatty acids, and vitamins C, A, B1, and B2, which can boost your skincare routine and repair irritated skin. People that suffer from severe dryness, acne, and sensitive skin will benefit from its anti-inflammatory properties. When combined with other ingredients, cica cream may soften skin and repair skin cells for supple skin.
Electrolyte Face Masks
You’ve likely seen electrolytes as an ingredient in many sports drinks. Electrolytes are also used in skincare products to give your skin a subtle glow if your skin is dull and dry.
Why does this work? Blood doesn’t just contain water but also includes a mixture of electrolytes. More research needs to be done to explore how much your body or skin can absorb from electrolyte-infused products; however, many beauty product reviewers say that if your skin is dehydrated, it will absorb electrolytes while retaining water for hydration.
Apart from electrolytes, electrolyte face masks often include beneficial ingredients such as retinol, AHA acids, and BHA acids, that push your skin to regenerate new skin cells. Using these face masks may help to provide softer, supple skin and reduce signs of aging.
Collagen Supplements and Topicals
The human body naturally produced collagen, a protein found all over the body. It works to provide structure and holds together the primary building blocks, such as the skin, ligaments, bones, and tissues. Collagen is a crucial protein that offers the elasticity to keep your skin flexible and supple. However, as people age, they produce less and less collagen, contributing to skin loosening.
Collagen supplements come in the form of collagen peptides powder, gummies, capsules, and tablets. Collagen topical creams often contain collagen combined with vitamin C and vitamin A. Consuming collagen supplements or applying topical creams can improve skin hydration, reduce signs of aging, and promote skin elasticity.
CBD-infused Topicals
CBD, or cannabidiol, is an extract of the cannabis Sativa plant. The strains used in topicals are often low in THC and may have anti-inflammatory properties because CBD is rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins A, D, and E.
CBD creams combine quality cannabis strains with coconut oil or olive oil. Applying CBD-infused topical creams may increase anandamide levels and reduce inflammation, which causes acne, irritation, and other skin conditions.
Squalane
Many skincare products released in 2020 use the ingredient squalane, a hydrogenated replica of a compound produced by sebaceous glands. Sebaceous glands are responsible for producing squalene, which contains a rich coat that moisturizes and smooths your skin.
Squalane comes in the forms of oils and creams made by processing olives, rice, or wheat bran until it becomes fully saturated. Applying squalane oil or moisturizer may help to seal moisture and reduce inflammation that occurs from free radicals.
Cactus Water
Cactus water comes from the liquid found inside a prickly pear or cactus. The drink is low in calories and high in nutrients, such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, and vitamins B and C. The water is rich in antioxidants and electrolytes, so it can help hydrate your skin and reduce inflammation and puffiness. You can apply cactus water directly to your face or find it in gels and creams.
Papaya Enzymes
The papaya fruit contains an enzyme called papain, which has antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also rich in vitamins A, B, and C, folate, and potassium.
You can consume the fruit when it’s ripe, apply it to your face as a face mask, or you can find it in creams, lotions, and pre-made face masks. Papaya enzymes may reduce inflammation, wrinkles, acne, and overall may promote healthier and livelier skin.
Put Care into Your Skincare Routine
If you feel that your current routine isn’t doing enough for you, change or replace some of your existing products and try out new ingredients or products that may work for you. If you hope to achieve flawless skin, a bit of trial and error is necessary. Fortunately, plenty of new products with diverse ingredients have hit the market in 2020, giving you plenty of options.
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