L-Ascorbic Acid
Vitamin C is a key active ingredient in keeping your skin looking young and healthy. Although there are many products on the market with vitamin C derivatives, L-ascorbic acid is the only one that you should be using. Vitamin C is the only antioxidant that’s been proven to stimulate collagen synthesis as well as minimise lines, scars, and wrinkles, and L-ascorbic acid can also help with photodamaged skin.
Hyaluronic Acid
Although naturally produced in the body, the levels of hyaluronic acid decrease as we age. It’s a powerful active ingredient that can be used to prevent the appearance of ageing, as well as help hydrate skin - it’s often found in moisturisers.
These are just a few of the most popular ingredients found in skincare products, and each one has different benefits and side effects, which can vary depending on your skin type.
When you’re figuring out which ones are best for you, make sure to monitor your skin, and be wary of combining two different products - while they work fine separately, mixing them could have undesirable effects. You’ll also want to check the strength of the products, which you can find by checking the label.