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TRENDING INGREDIENT #1: CBD OIL (CANNABIDIOL)

Cannabis has been a hot topic for quite some time now, and more recently, the discussion has entered the realm of dermatology thanks to reports that the controversial ingredient can benefit the skin. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), cannabis has anti-inflammatory properties. As such, there’s a possibility that topical formulations with CBD oil may help reduce inflammation associated with certain inflammatory skin conditions like acne, psoriasis, and eczema. However, further research is required to understand the topical benefits of CBD oil and its properties.

Keep in mind that products formulated with CBD oil will not give you a ‘high’ because they do not contain THC, the chemical responsible for the psychoactive effects of marijuana. If you want to give products formulated with cannabis a try, the AAD recommends testing a small area of skin with the formula first. If no reaction occurs, apply the product as directed on the packaging.

TRENDING INGREDIENT #2: POLYHYDROXY ACIDS (PHAS)

When you think of chemical skin exfoliators, alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta-hydroxy acids (BHAs) surely come to mind. If you haven’t heard of polyhydroxy acids (PHAs), it’s time to listen up. They are a new group of hydroxy acids—referred to as a new generation of AHAs—that’s buzzing around social media and the skin care community. Similar to AHAs and BHAs, PHAs are chemical exfoliators that help slough away dead cells from the skin’s surface in an effort to promote an even tone and radiant appearance.

While PHAs, AHAs, and BHAs have their similarities, this ingredient can cater to all skin types. According to a study published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), PHAs offer similar benefits to AHAs but are less likely to irritate the skin. As such, PHAs can be suitable for use post-procedure and by sensitive skin types. What’s more, compared to their AHA cousins, PHAs are more moisturizing and can help strengthen skin barrier function. Some of the most popular PHAs are gluconolactone and lactobionic acid.

TRENDING INGREDIENT #3: GLYCOLIC ACID

If AHAs are still on the top of your mind, you’d be happy to know that it’s the group of skin care ingredients glycolic acid falls into. Per the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, glycolic acid is an AHA used in cosmetics. And like we touched on, this trending ingredient helps to exfoliate and resurface your skin. Add it into your routine with the L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives 10% Pure Glycolic Acid Serum, which absorbs quickly to visibly even skin tone and reduce wrinkles and dark spots. Apply four to five drops to clean, dry skin every evening before moisturizing.

TRENDING INGREDIENT #4: RETINOL

We know, retinol has been around forever. But that doesn’t change the fact that people are still swearing by its anti-aging benefits. Its track record speaks for itself as one of the best ingredients for skin, so don’t be surprised to see the launch of new products driven by this powerful vitamin A derivative. We particularly like the L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives Night Serum, 0.3% Pure Retinol, since it’s formulated with our highest concentration of the ingredient. It also helps to fight key signs of aging like deep wrinkles and works to smooth and brighten your complexion.

Editor’s note: Due to the powerful nature of retinol, it’s important to build up your skin’s tolerance to the ingredient. Kick things off during your first week by applying two to three drops onto clean, dry skin twice a week. Week two, use the serum every other night. Once week three hits, you can switch to nightly use if your skin can tolerate it. Since retinol can also cause sun sensitivity, be sure to only apply it at night and follow with broad-spectrum sunscreen during daytime hours along with additional sun protection measures.

TRENDING INGREDIENT #5: TEA TREE OIL

Let’s be honest—acne is something that everyone has struggled with at some point. This common skin concern has seemingly met its match with this trending skin care ingredient: tea tree oil! While not a one-size-fits-all treatment, using this essential oil for acne is something worth looking into. Learn more about it in our article, Tea Tree Oil For Acne: Does It Work?

TRENDING INGREDIENT #6: BAKUCHIOL

Retinol is often thought to be a multi-tasking skin superhero, but there’s no denying that it’s a very strong, powerful ingredient. Some common side effects can include dryness and skin peeling, which can make it intolerable to some sensitive skin types. While there are ways to help sensitive skin types use retinol, a fairly-new ingredient called bakuchiol is being heralded as a gentler retinol alternative. The interesting part, however, is that bakuchiol—a compound found in the seeds and leaves of the psoralea corylifolia plant—shares no structural resemblance to retinoids. Even still, a clinical case study from the NCBI was performed that showed significant improvement in the appearance of lines and wrinkles, pigmentation, elasticity, photodamage, and more after twice-a-day applications of skin care products formulated with bakuchiol over a 12-week period. The suggestion then is that bakuchiol has great potential to deliver anti-aging effects similar to retinol.

TRENDING INGREDIENT #7: GRAPESEED OIL

One skin care ingredient that has continued to maintain its popularity is grapeseed oil. If you’re late to the party or simply haven’t had a chance to look into it, we’re here to fill you in on this trending ingredient. It’s no wonder this ingredient is the talk of the town since it has multiple benefits ranging from exfoliation to skin firming. If you’re interested in reaping some of the benefits, consider adding the L’Oréal Paris Pure-Sugar Smooth & Glow Grapeseed Scrub to your routine. This scrub is formulated with three pure sugars, grapeseed oil, finely ground Acai, and Monoi oil. It provides a deep, yet gentle exfoliation for a baby-soft, glowing finish.

TRENDING INGREDIENT #8: HYALURONIC ACID

Hydrated skin never goes out of style, and few ingredients can help you achieve the intense levels of moisturization that hyaluronic acid can. For that reason, along with others, we don’t envision hyaluronic acid going anywhere anytime soon. The hydration powerhouse can hold up to 1000x its weight in water, plumping the skin with moisture, so it looks soft, smooth, and more youthful.

The L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives 1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum can deeply replenish moisture for immediate benefits such as smoother-looking skin and skin that feels more supple. In one week, this serum visibly plumps the skin, resulting in a more youthful, bouncy, and well-rested appearance. 

TRENDING INGREDIENT #9: NIACINAMIDE

Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 you may have heard being tossed around. Whether you’re familiar with the ingredient or not, you should be! It offers various benefits, such as reducing visible signs of aging and acne, per the NCBI. Learn What Is Niacinamide and Why Is Everyone Adding It To Their Skin Care Routine, and you’ll be hopping on the bandwagon in no time.

TRENDING INGREDIENT #10: PETROLEUM JELLY

If there’s one trending ingredient hidden in plain sight, it’s petroleum jelly. This household item is one you’ve likely been familiar with since you were a kid, and it has plenty of benefits. It works to moisturize dry skin, rehydrate your nails, and more, so we think it’s a must for your bathroom cabinet.

TRENDING INGREDIENT #11: VITAMIN C

There are plenty of skin-benefitting antioxidants out there, but there’s a reason why experts continuously recommend vitamin C. When applied topically, vitamin C can help neutralize free radical damage to the skin’s surface. Free radicals are unstable molecules induced by the environment, which can bind to the skin and wreak havoc in the form of premature aging, including visible fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, and more. Moral of the story? Before leaving home each day, you may want to apply a vitamin C serum along with broad-spectrum sunscreen for protection against harmful free radicals and to help improve skin radiance. Try the L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives 10% Pure Vitamin C Serum; the highly potent vitamin C serum can restore skin’s radiance in one week and visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines in two.

TRENDING INGREDIENT #12: ALOE VERA

Aloe vera is known to help with sunburn, but there are other skin benefits that you should be well-versed on. As it turns out, there are quite a few worth noting, which would explain why this ingredient is being named as one of the best for skin in 2021. Learn more about it and its benefits in our article, Is Aloe Vera Good For Your Face?

TRENDING INGREDIENT #13: SQUALANE

It’s not news that there are various skin care ingredients that can help you achieve a healthy-looking complexion and squalane is one you should consider. According to the NCBI, squalane is a derivative of human sebum that has antioxidant properties and works as an emollient to improve skin softness and flexibility. It also helps to lock your skin with hydration, which is something all skin types need. Click through to our article, What Is Squalane? About This Skin Care Ingredient, for more information.

TRENDING INGREDIENT #14: MUSHROOM

While this fungi makes for a tasty dish, it’s also another skin care ingredient that should be on your radar. The mushroom has become a popular ingredient in skin care products since it has anti-aging, moisturizing, and antioxidant effects, per the Molecular Diversity Preservation International (MDPI). If you’re considering adding this ingredient to your skin care regimen, check out our article, This Is Why Mushrooms Are Trending As a Skin Care Ingredient, to get the full scoop.
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One of the most trending skin care ingredients is the green tea serum. Green tea helps our skin to be clearer, glowy, and poreless. It has anti-bacterial properties to help the skin to dig the dirt from the pores. A study finds out that green tea helps skin regenerate from sun damage.
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Rules for Sustainable Packaging

1. Materials should be 100% recycled or natural materials.

2. Production should be, smaller packaging, cleaner and well managed supply chain, zero-waste and closed loop manufacturing.

3. Packaging that can be easily reused, recycled and upcycled
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Meet the next-gen skincare ingredients

Polyglutamic and polyhydroxy acids—a new wave of acids you need to know for better skin

PGA, or polyglutamic acid, is trending because it moisturizes the skin and gives it the coveted glass glow, say experts.

PGA, or polyglutamic acid, is trending because it moisturizes the skin and gives it the coveted glass glow, say experts.

Be it skincare or makeup, when it comes to hydration, hyaluronic acid (HA) has now become the go-to ingredient to look for in a formulation on the label. Because of its gentle nature that suits all kinds of skin types, especially sensitive, HA is has emerged as a skincare favourite.

Now, what if we told you there’s another ingredient that can hold up to four times more moisture than HA? That’s polyglutamic acid (PGA) for you. “PGA is a type of amino acid that is produced by bacterial fermentation in fermented soya beans. It is water-soluble, non-toxic, bio-degradable, non-immunogenic and can serve multiple benefits to the skin,” says Rinky Kapoor, consultant dermatologist, cosmetic dermatologist and dermato-surgeon, The Esthetic Clinics. It binds water to the skin similar to HA, so if your skin is dehydrated and you want suppleness, your wrinkles to look less prominent, a high moisture-binding ingredient such as PGA is a must, says Kiran Sethi, owner and founder, Isya Aesthetics. “It prohibits the destruction of HA by inhibiting the action of hyaluronidase. So it is anti-ageing. No real side effects have been reported, although there is always a risk of idiopathic irritation or allergy. If you are allergic to soybeans, you cannot use them,” says Dr Sethi. She adds that though we can't say it is better than HA, in the lab, it does bind more water. However, there are way more studies on HA.

“PGA is a trending ingredient because it moisturizes the skin and gives it the coveted glass glow. It replenishes cell moisture, enhances skin elasticity and delays the signs of ageing, increases the production of natural moisturizing acids and helps seal in other skincare products,” says Dr Kapoor. The difference, she says, is that while HA seeps in the deep layers of the skin, PGA sits on the top of the skin and keeps the moisture locked in. “I would definitely add PGA into my skincare routine, but I would still keep HA in it as well. I would use PGA once a day and an HA product once a day and make sure I use a heavy moisturiser on top to bind the water that is attracted to the PGA and HA in the skin so it doesn't leak out. Keep a barrier enhancing moisturiser on top of that super strong humectant,” says Dr Sethi.

Peeling good

Gone are the days when abrasive apricot scrubs were our only options for exfoliation. Alpha and beta hydroxy acids (AHAs and BHAs) have now become the stars of the exfoliating world for those looking to opt for gentle at-home peels. However, stronger formulations (such as glycolic acid) and wrong usage can sometimes irritate sensitive skin as AHAs and BHAs penetrate the deeper layers of the skin. A good alternative, especially if you have dry, easily irritated skin are PHAs or polyhydroxy acids, which are good for all skin types. “PHAs are gentler than AHAs and BHAs and therefore they don’t go very deep in the skin but only work on the outer layer. They are chemical exfoliants that gently slough the top layer of the skin and also act as a humectant that binds the moisture to the skin,” says Dr Kapoor. They are gentle enough to safely incorporate into your existing skincare routine in the form of serums, toner, mask, moisturizer and creams. Check the product label for gluconolactone, lactobionic acid or galactose, advices Dr Kapoor. You can start by using them three times a week and observe the difference in your skin. Regular use of PHAs will give a very soft, natural glow over time. “They can also be combined with other acids and skincare ingredients such as retinoids and hydroquinone to treat acne and improve skin pigmentation. Dermatologists also use PHAs after laser and microdermabrasion treatments,” says Dr Kapoor. She adds that it can also benefit those who are suffering from rosacea and eczema. It reduces pigmentation, which is a common concern on Indian skin, unclogs the pores, reduces the appearance of fine lines, reduces inflammation and protects the skin from free radicals, and it fights glycation and helps delay the sugar face. “Nearly everyone can use it, except for those who spend a lot of time in the sun, because it makes you sensitive to the sun. It won't be as effective as glycolic acid.However, you can use it regularly, with minimal risks, so it's ideal for dry, sensitive skin. Definitely keep it in your routine if you can't handle glycolic acid. If you are acne-prone, look for peel pads with combos of PHAs and salicylic acid,” recommends Dr Sethi.
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For millennia, natural ingredients have been used for skin treatment. Due to customer concerns regarding synthetic ingredients/chemical compounds, they are becoming ore common in formulations. Plants extracts used in skin care have been shown to have antioxidant and antibacterial properties.
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has become a popular ingredient in skincare products due to its ability to help reduce the appearance 
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Aloe vera and cannabis are very important and most wanted in terms of taking good care of our skin, people now make sure they look good using them.
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one trending ingredient in skincare that has gained popularity in recent years is hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in the body that helps retain moisture and keep skin plump and hydrated. It has become a popular ingredient in skincare products due to its ability to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity, and provide a more youthful and radiant complexion.
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The next trending ingredient in skincare is Blemish deterrence. This is a product that uses a algorithm that consists of a number of test strips that are analyzed for the presence of bacteria, light, and other factors. When the product is useful, the strays are replaced with new ones. To make this product more sustainable, the strays are being killed with an analogous product that uses aChemical that is used to kill bacteria, light, and other factors.
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Keep in mind that products formulated with CBD oil will not give you a ‘high’ because they do not contain THC, the chemical responsible for the psychoactive effects of marijuana. If you want to give products formulated with cannabis a try, the AAD recommends testing a small area of skin with the formula first. If no reaction occurs, apply the product as directed on the packaging.
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