At our in-person pop-ups and virtual DMs, we've been seeing a major uptick in skincare-related eczema and irritation. So, we thought we'd ask: is your anti-aging skincare making your skin irritable and overly sensitive? Or perhaps it's making your skin too dry and causing unexpected breakouts?
Not sure? Here’s how 4 of the most popular anti-aging ingredients may be gaslighting your skin:
Retinoids
PRO: Retinoids can reduce wrinkles and fine lines by promoting skin cell turnover.
CON: Their powerful exfoliating properties can also cause irritation, dryness, and increased sensitivity to sunlight.
Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs)
PRO: Renown for their exfoliating properties and ability to stimulate collagen production
CON AHAs like glycolic acid and lactic acid can sensitize skin to sun damage, especially if you’re not using a sunscreen
Salicylic Acid
PRO: The industry standard for acne flareups and can diminish fine lines
CON: Drying in high percentages, and can even trigger a sudden breakout or upset the skin’s microbiome.
Vitamin C
PRO: The go-to ingredient for antioxidant protection, elevate collagen production and target dark spots
CON: Not all Vitamin C sources are created equal! Plus lab-made Vitamin C can be super acidic, and while it may brighten and fend off free radicals, it may also trigger post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Whether you’re a Naturalista or new to natural skincare, adding in our whole plant-derived skincare can nourish your skin with the vitamins, AHAs and fatty acids that you want WITHOUT the irritation that you don’t.
For dry, textured skin and fine lines, rosehip seed CO2 extract + rose water is the flower-power duo for plump, even, glowy skin. With quintessential hydration from rose water and the youthful boost of rosehip’s Vitamins A, C, and E, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants, our rose-infused glow regimen makes for a kinder, gentler path to ageless beauty. 🌹✨ .
Whether you’re a Naturalista or new to natural skincare, adding in our whole plant-derived skincare can nourish your skin with the vitamins, AHAs and fatty acids that you want WITHOUT the irritation that you don’t. For dry, textured skin and fine lines, we recommend the power duo of rosehip seed CO2 extract + rose water. With quintessential hydration from rose water and the youthful boost of rosehip’s Vitamins A, C, and E, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants, our rose-infused glow regimen makes for a kinder, gentler path to ageless beauty. 🌹✨ .
Ditch those frenemy products! It’s time to meet your skin’s new besties for an "I woke up like this" complexion.