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Top Five Skin Care Trends

Oak Extract: Oak extract has traditionally been used as an anti-inflammatory agent. It is said to contain powerful antioxidants that improve skin cell functioning and reduce fine lines and wrinkles, resulting in dramatically smooth and more refined skin.

Glycolic and Salicylic Acids: Glycolic and Salicylic Acids are potent alpha hydroxy acids that significantly reduce breakouts and blackheads. They gently exfoliate, unclog pores, promote skin clarity, and reduce wrinkles and acne scars. Blackheads respond best to serums containing glycolic and salicylic acids as opposed to abrasive scrubs that just push bacteria around.

Argan Oil: Argan oil is produced from kernels of the argan tree and endemic to Morocco. Due to its small and specific growing area, it is rare and valued for its nutritive and cosmetic properties. Rich with vitamin E and essential fatty acids, it’s becoming quite popular due to its healing power over skin conditions like acne and psoriasis and also, wrinkle prevention.

Grapevine Resveratrol: Grapevine resveratrol is one of the newest trends in skin care and has been shown to prolong cellular life by 160% and restart collagen production. Resveratrol is recognized as the best anti aging molecule by Harvard’s Department of Medicine. Resveratrol is also said to be heart healthy, just like a glass of wine, so vitamin supplements are also effective.

Paraben-Free Products: Terms like Methylparaben, Propylparaben, and Butylparaben, can be found on the labels of most beauty products. Parabens are a group of chemicals used to preserve and prolong shelf life in lotions, conditioners, shampoos, and deodorants. There is much debate concerning the harmful effect of parabens. Evidence shows that they may cause cancer and disrupt estrogen activity by acting like estrogen and accumulating in the body. This argument has many companies putting paraben-free products on the market.