It’s a new year!
New hopes, new resolutions, new hobbies, new friends, new loves…
But it will always be you and your skin! So what new ways do we have to care for our best asset, a smooth and youthful glowing skin?
Let’s take a look at some of the new skin care innovations and trends that will keep us beautiful in 2020.
Plant alternative to Retinol: Bakuchiol
This gentle and vegan formula to sooth wrinkles was developed specifically for extra sensitive skin. Derived from the “babchi” plant, it is shown to have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and just like Retinol, increases cell turnover therefore stimulating collagen production.
Collagen infused face cream
Collagen is the magical protein that keeps our skin tights and our bodies healthy. It occurs naturally in our bodies and as well as reducing wrinkles, it increases skin hydration.
So a collagen infused cream would be ideal for application morning, night, or as the last touch of your skin routine. It will act as a hydration rescue, to bring back elasticity and glow to your face. We say just slather it on all day long.
Microneedling patches
Oh yes, we already love these but it’s good to note that they will be available to fight all sorts of wrinkles: eyes, lips, cheeks, neck. These stickers with tiny microneedles that you can apply on various parts of your face are infused with hyaluronic acid, retinol, vitamin C and peptides. Now you can have soft skin everywhere.
Electrolytes
Yes, Electrolytes, as in the ingredients in sports drinks! From now on you will also find them in your skin care products. These minerals like calcium, potassium and magnesium help with the flow of blood, keeping the skin and muscles more supple. Therefore they improve cellular processes, stabilizing hormonal imbalances and reducing skin disorders.
Niacinamide
This very important product has often been overlooked even though it has amazing skin-boosting properties (you can read our blog all about it right here http://drcosti.com/all-about-niacinamide/)
This Vitamin B3 helps firm and smooth skin, revitalizing as well as stimulating collagen production. What’s more, it calms redness and fights free radicals, even out the skin tone. Niacinamide has so many skin-boosting properties and it also works for every skin type.
Ecofriendly products
Anything that contains single-use plastic is an extra problem that has to be dealt with. Case in point: skin care products packaging. With the whole world turning to more sustainable solutions, beauty brands are all re-thinking their packaging: with minimal cardboard, some products even come without boxes, some are fully from recycled material, and some are recyclable.
The one thing that hasn’t been solved yet is facial wipes which cannot be recycled: and yet, because the customers have asked for a better alternative, some brands have already developed biodegradable wipes.
As you know, the beauty and skin care industry will answer to the customer’s demands. So if we demand better products, they will do the research and make them available. So let’s always demand the best, more natural and more sustainable.
Wishing you lots of sparkle in the New Year and a happy new you! May you not only stay your beautiful self, but better!