Back from holiday – how is your skin doing?
Did you enjoy the bright sunshine on your holidays this summer? But when you looked in the mirror after coming home, did you notice that your skin seems a little drier, less firm, or that small wrinkles are starting to appear? Prolonged exposure to UV rays speeds up skin ageing (the well-known photoageing).
How do you take care of your skin after heavy sun exposure?
Here are three active ingredients that are often found in skincare aimed at this kind of concern.
1. Idebenone
A powerful antioxidant (more effective than coenzyme Q10 and vitamin C), idebenone protects cells against the oxidative stress caused by UV and prevents premature ageing. It helps repair sun damage and brings radiance back to the complexion.
[Source:Idebenone antioxidant McDaniel Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17134415/]
2. Adenosine
Known for its anti-ageing and soothing properties, this active ingredient stimulates collagen production and improves skin elasticity. It smooths the dehydration lines caused by the sun and helps plump up the skin in depth.
3. Niacimide
A form of vitamin B3, niacinamide reduces hyperpigmentation and the brown spots caused by sun exposure. It strengthens the skin barrier, improves hydration and evens out skin texture for an instant healthy-glow effect.
Which K-beauty products combine several anti-ageing ingredients?
[AxisY] Vegan Collagen Eye Serum 10ml
Are there vegan Korean skincare products that are easy to use?
This product is a 100% vegan eye-contour serum, formulated with low-molecular-weight vegan collagen close to the skin's own. Enriched with 5 peptides and plant extracts, it hydrates and firms the delicate eye area. Clinically proven, it reduces wrinkles by 67% in 2 weeks while softening puffiness and dark circles without any irritation.
How do you apply your eye contour product for maximum effectiveness?
With a classic product, you usually apply it with your finger. To solve this, the built-in steel ball applicator lets you massage the serum directly onto the area concerned, maximising its absorption. What's more, the system lets you dose the product directly before applying it.
[MaryNMay] Idebenone Blackberry Intense Cream
Which product should you choose for skin exposed to oxidative stress?
Its complex of 5 types of ceramides, phytosphingosine and cholesterol helps reduce water loss by 14.5%, strengthening a weakened skin barrier. With its dual brightening and anti-wrinkle function, combined with a non-irritating EWG Green-rated formula, it's the ideal product to enhance the complexion and gently smooth wrinkles, even on the most sensitive skin.
Why are blackberry extracts found in some antioxidant skincare products?
Because they are rich in anthocyanins and various antioxidant polyphenols. UV exposure increases free radicals (ROS) in the skin, generating oxidative stress that damages collagen and skin cells. This process speeds up photoageing, leading to wrinkles, loss of elasticity and an uneven complexion. The antioxidants in blackberries can help limit the oxidative stress linked to UV exposure.
[Donggubat] Donggubat Darae Capsule Sun Ampoule 50ml SPF50+ PA++++
How can you simplify your morning routine?
A single product replaces several steps, from toner to sunscreen, to finish your skincare routine. The exosomes derived from darae help even out the complexion around the pores, and used as a base before make-up, it creates a base that grips well and lasts.
What is darae? Why does it help block UV rays?
Darae is a hardy kiwi (Actinidia arguta) grown in Korea. It is a fruit rich in vitamin C and in antioxidants such as polyphenols. Physically reflecting or absorbing UV rays is the job of the sun filters that provide the SPF50+ PA++++ protection, but the antioxidants in darae help limit the free radicals generated in the skin by UV exposure, thus reducing photoageing and hyperpigmentation.
Sources
- Piyonna (https://piyonna.com/)
- Pubmed (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17134415/)
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