Skincare Ingredients 101: Understanding Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid, and Vitamin C - Give Me Cosmetics

Skincare Ingredients 101: Understanding Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid, and Vitamin C

With access to so many of our favourite celebs and influencers online nowadays, it’s no wonder that we’re seeing all of their favourite skincare products and routines.


And don’t get us wrong, that’s super fun. But it can get confusing, can’t it? 


When your favourite influencer is telling you all about ‘Retinol Cream’ this and ‘Vitamin C Serum’ that, and you’re feeling like you’re out of the loop, it can be disheartening.


We’re here to help! By understanding the ingredients in your skincare and how they help your skin, you can feel confident that your skincare routine is perfect for you.


Consider this your skincare ingredients 101!

 

Hyaluronic Acid

 

We’re starting off strong with a classic skincare ingredient, Hyaluronic Acid.

 

Hyaluronic Acid is actually already found in our bodies, as a naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan found in our connective tissue (that just means they’re a carbohydrate or sugar in the body!)

 

As the main ingredient that gives our skin structure, it’s what we can thank for skin looking plump and full. With this in mind, it’s no wonder that it’s used in so many skincare products including creams, serums, and cleansers.

 

This powerhouse ingredient helps our skin in so many ways, including:

 

  • Anti-ageing: Hyaluronic Acid helps the skin stretch, reducing fine lines and wrinkles whilst also stimulating the body to produce more collagen.
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  • Reduces scarring: It encourages wounds to heal faster, meaning less acne and spot scars.
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  • Hydration: By helping the skin retain water molecules, hyaluronic acid delivers essential hydration to the skin, keeping it looking fresh and radiant for longer.
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    Hyaluronic Acid Deep Hydration Skin Duo - Give Me Cosmetics.

     

    Making use of Hyaluronic Acid’s skin benefits, our Hyaluronic Acid Deep Hydration Skin Duo is the perfect way to soak up all of this must-have ingredient’s goodness.


    And for an extra hyaluronic acid fix, try our Hyaluronic Acid Sheet Masks!

     

    Hyaluronic Acid Sheet Masks - Give Me Cosmetics.
    Witch Hazel Face Toner - Give Me Cosmetics.

     

    Our Witch Hazel Face Toner combines the anti-ageing and skin-protecting properties of both Hyaluronic Acid and Retinol (which we’ll cover a bit later), to keep your skin looking plump and hydrated all day long.

     

    Vitamin C

     

    Moving on to an ingredient closely associated with oranges…anyone? That’s right, Vitamin C.

     

    Vitamin C is found in a lot of foods including peppers, strawberries, broccoli, potatoes, and so much more, but it’s also a staple ingredient in skincare.

     

    Also known as ascorbic acid, Vitamin C helps to protect our cells and keep them healthy. By doing this it maintains the skin through:

     

  • Anti-ageing: Like Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C helps promote collagen production in the skin, meaning fewer fine lines and wrinkles. 
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  • Sun protection: With antioxidant properties, Vitamin C can protect skin cells from free radicals caused by UV exposure.
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  • Reducing hyperpigmentation: It can also reduce the formation of excess melanin which leads to things like dark spots, helping the skin to look brighter and smoother, with an overall even skin tone.
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    Vitamin C Illuminating Skin Duo.

     

     

    With the perfect Vitamin C products, our Vitamin C Illuminating Skin Duo is packed full of Vitamin C’s skin-loving benefits, making sure your skin looks fresh and illuminated all the time.


    Paired with our Vitamin C Eye Gel Patches, you’ve got the tools for intensely illuminated skin!

     

    Vitamin C Eye Gel Patches - Give Me Cosmetics

     

    Retinol

     

    And finally, Retinol. 

     

    As a form of Vitamin A, retinol is another very popular skincare ingredient. It is a type of retinoid that can be applied topically to the skin in creams, gels, lotions, and serums. 

    Like other exfoliating ingredients, retinol can cause the skin to become slightly more sensitive to the sun, so remember that it’s key to have an SPF as part of your skincare routine every day, all year round (we’re sure you do, just checking!)

     

    Like our last two ingredients, Retinol is a powerful ingredient that benefits the skin in a lot of ways:

     

  • Anti-ageing: Retinol works great alongside ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C to bring together all of their anti-ageing abilities. It helps to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, sun spots, and uneven skin texture.
      • It also slows the breakdown of collagen in the skin, promoting more elastic, firmer skin.

     

  • Treating acne: Retinol can also help to prevent clogged pores which lead to acne. It does this by exfoliating away dead skin cells to make room for new ones.
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    Anti-Ageing Day Cream - Give Me Cosmetics

     

    Our Anti-Ageing Day Cream makes full use of retinol’s anti-ageing properties, as well as its ability to keep skin moisturised and healthy.

     

    Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol Face Serum - Give Me Cosmetics.

     

     

    Alongside our day cream, the Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol Face Serum works to infuse the skin with retinol’s amazing benefits, whilst exfoliating away those dead skin cells to keep pores clean and fresh.

     

    The Skincare Range - Give Me Cosmetics.

     

    Bringing together all of these incredible, skin-benefiting ingredients, our Skincare Range Bundle is the perfect way to set your skincare routine up for success!




    Now that you understand some more about the ingredients in your skincare, you can be confident that your routine is perfect for you and your skin.

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