7 Skin Care Ingredients You're Not Using But Should
January 2017
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“Look for vitamin C in a hand cream—it's great for treating and preventing spots on the backs of hands.”
“Look for vitamin C in a hand cream—it's great for treating and preventing spots on the backs of hands.”
“There’s something really empowering about being on your own, so take it upon yourself to turn this manufactured holiday into a chance to turn up the good old self-love.”
“Soothing a red, angry pimple once it arrives starts with easing the inflammation. Antioxidants like vitamin C can help acne-prone skin, and they also protect against sun damage and pollution.”
“Juice Beauty uses only USDA-certified organic ingredients and steers clear of any nasty toxic ingredients. They're also vegan and cruelty-free, which won them the Courage in Commerce award from PETA, and they focus on locally sourcing ingredients.”
“This powerhouse peel uses potent alpha and betahydroxy fruit acids to exfoliate skin and diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. As a bonus, celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow swear by it.”
“Your mom was on to something when she insisted an apple a day would do you good. This all-natural blend of apple, peptides, and vitamin C works to tighten and brighten skin for a youthful, radiant finish.”
“$25 for $68 worth of long-wearing, non-toxic lip crayons that keep the lips moist? Yes please. There is nothing worse than trying to wear lip color over dry cracked lips. These three beautifully hued lip crayons are made with Juice Beauty’s Moisture Plant Blend of glycerin, betaine and phospholipids to increase hydration and are colored naturally with phyto pigments.”
“As much as possible, we will continue to support West Coast farmers first before going elsewhere. We will continue to work closely with teams of PhDs, chemists, microbiologists, and physicians at both University of California, San Francisco and University of California, Berkeley, to solve complex formulation challenges.”
“‘Evening is a time of rest and repair. Certain skincare ingredients can enhance that process while you sleep.‘”
“Gwyneth Paltrow is no stranger to owning her own company, considering she already has her lifestyle brand Goop. But she set her sights on organic cosmetics when she got behind Juice Beauty and became the creative director of the company's makeup division.”
"Which Juice product are you most proud of? 'Our primer. Most are made with a lot of plastic - that's how you get that silky feel - but ours uses coconut alkanes [plant derived silicones].'"
“What really stuck out to me about the conversation was how Melisse became interested in beauty via her previous interest in fitness. To elegantly quote her, 'We cleaned up our food. We cleaned up our fitness. Now I don't want to use cheetos on my skin.'”
“Natural beauty enthusiasts, you can get in on the action too. Use this peel once a week (we vote for Sundays) to dissolve dead skin and clogged pores without irritation. The blend of acids from fruit are a little bit gentler, so leave it on for closer to 10 minutes to get the most out of your weekly sesh.”
“A complete skincare regimen that relies on salicylic acid (naturally derived from willow back) and organic fruit acids to clear skin, as well as CoQ10 and revitalizing vitamin C."
“Sensitive skin types, rejoice! This organic blend naturally-derived salicylic acid in conjunction with fruit acids, so it won't over-exfoliate even on your most temperamental days.”
“Designed to use nightly, these eco-friendly pads swipe on to deliver antioxidants and hyaluronic acid directly to skin.”