5 Essential Ingredients for Skin Care Products in 2023

New year – new you can be this year’s skin health buzz phrase with these 5 amazing personal care ingredients that will send your products flying off the shelves. Bell Chem shares these ingredients along with their abilities to help you decide which you want in your personal care products.

Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs)

Lactic acid, tartaric acid, and citric acid are all AHAs responsible for aiding in the reduction of fine lines and pigmented areas such as freckles or age spots. As AHAs work, they also moisturize. The alpha-hydroxy acid lactic acid in particular is often used as an exfoliate. 

Ascorbic acid

Sometimes the best skin care ingredients are the most renowned. Ascorbic acid is the ultimate vitamin C ingredient, and the only derivative of vitamin C useful for skin care, according to Dr. Wilma Bergfeld, a dermatologist at the Cleveland Clinic. Ascorbic acid is a strong antioxidant that actively stimulates collagen production. 

Collagen plays a key role in reducing the appearance of wrinkles since it secures the dermis to the underlying connective tissue. Collagen normally breaks down because of pollution, ultraviolet exposure, and age. Hyaluronic acid produces similar results since it is a component of connective tissue and is often an ingredient added alongside vitamin C.

Green tea extract

Concentrated green tea contains the antioxidant epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which reduces inflammation, protects against ultraviolet damage, and eases away fine lines. Similar to other antioxidants, EGCG also has the propensity to protect cells against free radical damage.

Niacinamide 

This form of vitamin B3 rebuilds keratin, which is an important protein that works to keep your skin firm and looking healthy. Niacinamide holds moisture within the skin and also helps with the redness and swelling of flushed skin, such as with rosacea. Fine lines and wrinkles are likewise no match for niacinamide.

Salicylic acid

Derived from willow bark, this beta hydroxy acid breaks apart dead epidermal cells. These cells on the skin’s surface often block oily pores; as they are removed by salicylic acid, the pores are cleared and acne is less likely to occur. Along with acne care, salicylic acid is also an ingredient in dandruff and psoriasis over-the-counter and prescription medications. As it reduces inflammation, it smooths skin and improves its color. 

Bell Chem is a personal care ingredient supplier based in Longwood, FL (just north of Orlando) with hundreds of products stocked in their 50,000+ square-foot warehouse. You can expect the highest quality products, expedited shipping options for maximum efficiency, and unrivaled personalized customer service. Let our knowledgeable and friendly customer service representatives and accounting staff personalize all your needs by either calling 407-339-BELL (2355) or by sending us an online message.