Cosmetic Ingredients You Should Know

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Jakarta - Cosmetics have become mandatory for women. When you're on the move, at least one or two types of cosmetics has been stuck in the body. Of powder, hand & body lotion and lip gloss.

Although we do not know exactly what content in cosmetics, it could not hurt to know the contents and benefits of beauty products before you use.




Vitamin C
Vitamin C is good for all skin types. The content of vitamin C can neutralize free radicals that are formed when skin is exposed to sunlight, pollution, cigarette smoke and other dangerous elements. Collagen damage caused by free radicals can also cause wrinkles, spots on the skin and inflammation.

Salicylic Acid
Salisat acid known as beta hydroxy acid (BHA). It implies for both normal skin and oily skin. Salicylic acid can penetrate the sebum (oil) that clog pores - pores, cleanse and overcome the acne blackheads. Avoid this content if you have dry skin, sensitive or allergic to aspirin. Sometimes salisat acid is also used as an anti-inflammatory or pain relievers.

Ferulic acid
Referred to as 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid, good for dry skin and normal skin. Benefits of this content is very good to protect the skin from the sun and increase the skin's ability to neutralize free radicals. Usually ferulic acid combined with vitamins C and E.

Retinol
Commonly known as retinoic acid or retinyl palmitate. Good for normal skin and oily skin because it is useful to avoid skin damage caused by the sun, cure acne and protects the skin from premature aging. Avoid the use of retinol if your skin type is sensitive and has a skin problem such as inflammation of the skin and eczema.

Idebenone
Known as ubiquinone, coenzyme Q-10 is good for all skin types. Useful to protect the skin from the sun and prevent irritation and premature aging. Idebenone is one of the powerful antioxidants contained in cosmetics. Content of antioxidants can help protect collagen and elastin, which is capable of providing support and resilience of skin.

Hyalurunic Acid
Also known as sodium hyaluronate, good for all skin types, especially dry skin. Acid Hyalurunic useful to protect the skin from premature aging. Avoid this content if you live in a climate with low humidity. Abortion can not work properly because they can not absorb the water in the skin surface, so that it can cause dehydration of the skin.

Green tea
Known as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Suitable for all skin types. Benefits of green tea can protect the skin from sun exposure, heal irritation and troubleshooting wrinkles and aging. Green tea may also prevent skin cancer when used before sun exposure with sunscreen.

Niacinamide
Known as Nicotinamide, good for dry skin. It works to protect from skin problems such as damage, irritation and aging skin. Niacinamide works by stimulating circulation and prevent water loss through the skin. The results can give the skin a healthy, youthful and radiant.