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Keywords to remember: Anti-inflammatory, anti-pigmentation, anti-irritation, oil-regulating Commonly called B3, Niacinamide works with most skin types (although it reads acid!). It is commonly found in serums, moisturisers, body lotions, and spot treatments, and should be preferably used at night.
Keywords to remember: Anti-aging, anti-pigmentation, fine-line minimising, antioxidant-rich Retinoids / Retinols (less concentrated form) work with most skin types. It’s a star ingredient for fighting acne, promoting skin renewal, and boosting skin collagen for younger-looking skin.
Keywords to remember: Skin glow, anti-tan, fine-line minimising, anti-pigmentation Vitamin C works with most skin types and is commonly found in serums, moisturisers, and cleansers. If you are using vitamin c in serum form, limit usage to nighttime. That said, cleansers and moisturisers have milder concentrates of vitamin C and can be used day or night.
Keywords to remember: Exfoliating, skin-rejuvenating, spot-fading, fine-line minimising AHAs is an umbrella name for commonly known Glycolic Acid, Lactic, and Mandelic Acid. AHA is a powerhouse ingredient that works with most skin types and is commonly found in toners, moisturisers, and serums. Products with smaller concentrates of AHAs (3%-5% tops) are safest to use at night.
Keywords to remember: Exfoliating, dead-cell removal, pore minimising BHAs or Salicylic acid works well with oily skin types or acne-prone skin. Products with smaller concentrates of BHAs (3%-5% tops) are safest to use and can be used morning or night. Opt for products that have a combination of Retinol and BHAs, or BHAs with Hyaluronic acid, or AHAs with BHAs.
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