Joel Schlessinger MD discusses the most common skin care ingredients.

1. The Top 10
Ingredients
You Need To
Know
Joel Schlessinger, MD
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2. What are antioxidants?
Antioxidants are important for maintaining healthy
skin. These small molecules work to fight free
radicals caused by UV exposure, atmospheric debris
and environmental stresses. Free radicals cause
damage to cells by attacking DNA, breaking down
collagen and reducing the amount of oxygen in the
body. Antioxidants neutralize and defend against free
radical damage, leaving your skin protected, healthy
and radiant.
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3. Amino fruit acids (AFAs)
Amino fruit acids (AFAs) come from the bud
of a sugar cane stalk and are gentle, yet
acidic. They have the lowest pH of any
product on the market. The low pH level
makes this ingredient a powerful exfoliant,
yet causes little to no irritation. AFAs work to
improve skin tone by reducing the
appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and at
the same time helping to retain moisture.
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4. Amino fruit acids (AFAs)
Amino fruit acids are found in the
LovelySkin signature line and FixMySkin
signature line for men to help treat skin
conditions like acne, rosacea,
hyperpigmentation and more.
LovelySkin Daily Skin Care Package for Normal Skin - Step One Mild
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5. Vitamin C
Vitamin C is an important antioxidant that
stimulates the skin’s natural collagen
growth to reduce the appearance of fine
lines and wrinkles. It also works to repair
the effects of sun damage while also
preventing future damage from occurring.
We recommend trying Cellex-C Advanced-
C Serum for a potent vitamin C serum.
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6. Idebenone
Idebenone is scientifically proven to be one
of the most powerful antioxidants on the
market. Idebenone products provide
maximum protection from environmental
damage that can cause premature
wrinkling, hyperpigmentation and more.
This potent antioxidant helps protect and
heal skin cells.
Prevage Eye Advanced Anti-Aging Serum
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7. Ferulic acid
Ferulic acid is a powerful antioxidant found
in plants like wheat, tomatoes and apples.
Ferulic acid’s unique properties allow it to
act synergistically with other antioxidants
for an added boost of protection. Besides
defending against free radical damage,
ferulic acid also helps protect the skin from
wrinkles, sun damage and cancer.
LovelySkin Vitamin C&E + Ferulic Serum
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8. Hydrocortisone 1%
DEGREE OF SKIN LAXITY
Hydrocortisone is a mild steroid
used to treat and heal skin
irritations. Hydrocortisone 1% is the
active ingredient in all of the
FixMySkin balms. These
revolutionary balms are available
without a prescription for the relief
of dry skin, eczema, inflammation,
chapped lips, insect bites, psoriasis,
poison ivy and allergic reactions.
FixMySkin Healing balm Vanilla 1% Hydrocortisone Value Pack
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9. Zinc oxide
Zinc oxide is a chemical-free
ingredient in sunscreens. This
essential skin care ingredient
not only shields the skin from
UVA and UVB rays, but it can
also be used to help heal
wounds and diaper rashes.
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10. Zinc oxide (Z-Cote)
Z-Cote is a transparent form of zinc
oxide that is commonly found in
sunscreens. This ingredient
provides both UVA and UVB
protection without leaving a white
residue on the skin. The innovative
composition of Z-Cote is safe for all
skin types, including sensitive skin.
Elta MD UV Daily SPF 40
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11. Niacinamide (vitamin B3)
SKIN QUALITY
Niacinamide is a very effective ingredient
commonly found in treatment products for
acne, rosacea, hyperpigmentation and
aging. Its healing properties help skin
protect and repair itself from damage
caused by UV rays and environmental
stresses. Your skin cells are left healthier,
stronger and reenergized.
NIA24 Sun Danage Prevention Sunscreen SPF 30 PA+++
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12. Titanium dioxide
Titanium dioxide has a number of uses
in skin care products, from shielding
the skin from UV damage, to
brightening and intensifying the color
of cosmetics. This highly stable mineral
provides safe protection against the
sun without causing irritation.
glo Minerals Pressed Base
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13. Parabens
Parabens are widely used in skin care
and cosmetic products to kill bacteria
and fungus that can cause serious skin
infections and diseases. Some people
choose to avoid parabens in their skin
care products due to their safety
concerns yet there are opposing
thoughts that parabens may be safer
than we thought. LovelySkin.com carries
both paraben-containing products as
well as paraben-free products. Klorane Soothing Eye Make-Up Remover with Cornflower Water
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14. Polypodium Leucotomos
Derived from a fern found in Central America, this
ingredient acts as a “super” antioxidant for the
skin. Polypodium Leucotomos helps your skin
protect itself against UV rays and helps to slow
down sun-related aging. When using this
ingredient orally, it is recommended to use it along
with a topical sunscreen for maximum protection
against UV rays.
Heliocare Sun Protection Pills
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15. Here’s How You Can Find Out
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