1. Niacinamide, or vitamin B3, benefits the skin by reducing inflammation, regulating sebum production, improving skin barrier function, minimizing pore appearance, and brightening skin tone. It is effective in addressing blemishes, calming redness, reducing oiliness, and promoting a smoother, more even complexion.
2. Zinc PCA – its anti-inflammatory properties can reduce redness and swelling around breakouts, while its antibacterial properties can limit acne-causing bacteria. It can also help regulate oil production, which can be effective for managing acne.
3. Mandelic acid helps regulate sebum production to unclog pores and reduce inflammation, and it has larger molecule than most acids so it does not disrupt the skin barrier.
4. Totarol creates an environment that starves bacteria of any environment for it to survive in, while not harming any of the other useful microorganisms. It also has high antioxidant properties that have been tested and proven to be seven times more effective than Vitamin E.
5. Chlorophyllin copper complex is a derivative of chlorophyll, a natural green pigment, an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that may also help with wound healing.
6. Bakuchiol, plant-based ingredient derived from the seeds andleaves of the babchi plant, may help with acne. It has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties, and it can also unclog pores and reduce oil production. Bakuchiol is also known as nature’s retinol, and it has retinoid-like properties that can stimulate cellular turnover and collagen production, antiproliferative, anti-inflammatory, anti-acne activity, and aids in the healing of scar tissue.
7. Retinal (retinaldehyde) is a vitamin A that works with the skin to promote cellular turnover and helps reduce multiple signs of aging without causing irritation or sun sensitivity. Retinaldehyde also balances oil production, thus shrinking the pores to prevent them from getting clogged and inflamed.
8. 1,3 Beta-glucan scavenges scar tissue and debris from the skin and removes bacteria to stimulate immune repair and remodel the skin.
9. Willow herb has several potential benefits for the skin due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-microbal, and moisturizing properties, and soothing effects.