THE ONE SKINCARE INGREDIENT YOU SHOULD AVOID AT ALL COSTS FOR PREMATURE AGING

THE ONE SKINCARE INGREDIENT YOU SHOULD AVOID AT ALL COSTS FOR PREMATURE AGING

I highly advise you to avoid skincare with the following ingredients;

Mineral Oil

Most skincare products include mineral oils and other petroleum by-products. Mineral oil can speed up the aging process as it sits on the skin to form a barrier that causes pore-clogging, prevents skin ‘breathing, delays cell regeneration, and worsens the aging process.

Sulfates

Though sulfates are FDA proven and classified as safe to use ingredients for the skin, they can over strip the skin its natural oils making it more sensitive and vulnerable to damage by the sun rays. Some sulfates products can increase skin irritation, dryness, inflammation, and itching, speeding up skin aging.

The Best Ingredient for Premature Aging

I recommend you use;

Retinol

Retinol is the best ingredient for aging skin. It comprises of natural vitamin A nutrient that can accelerate skin cell turnover allowing the skin to shed off the dead cells and replace them with new ones, eventually improving your skin tone. Retinol c also addresses fine lines, skin pigmentations, spots, whiteheads, and wrinkles making the skin appear younger and brighter.

Vitamin C, lactic acid, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and salicylic acid also slow the aging process.

Barbara Santini

Barbara is a freelance writer and a sex and relationships adviser at Dimepiece LA and Peaches and Screams. Barbara is involved in various educational initiatives aimed at making sex advice more accessible to everyone and breaking stigmas around sex across various cultural communities. In her spare time, Barbara enjoys trawling through vintage markets in Brick Lane, exploring new places, painting and reading.

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