CosBeauty Magazine #98

VITAMIN A
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SKIN
Vitamin A is often touted as the most effective
important topical ingredient to prevent, restore,
normalise and help repair damaged skin. Since our
body does not make Vitamin A, our skin becomes
deficient over time.
For that reason, Vitamin A is a very important
and necessary ingredient in all quality anti-ageing
product lines.
Arguably the most potent topical derivative of
Vitamin A is retinol (retinoic acid), which is widely
regarded as *the* anti-ageing solution. Retinol
encourages better cell function and turnover to
improve skin texture, increase collagen production
to address fine lines, inhibit the enzyme tyrosinase
to target excess and abnormal melanin production
(hyperpigmentation), and regulate oil production
to improve acne.
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1. Aspect Extreme B17 30ml,
$136, 2. Dr Naomi Skin Let
It B 35ml, $119, 3. Synergie
Skin Vitamin B 30ml, $125
VITAMIN B3
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1. O Cosmedics Potent Retinol Serum 0.5% 30ml,
$97, 2. Synergie Skin Ultimate A 30ml, $139, 3. Feniu
Advanced Retinol Repairing Eye Serum 30ml, $120,
4. Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum 50ml,
$128, 5. Kiehl’s Retinol Fast Release Wrinkle-Reducing
Night Serum 28ml, $138, 6. Skinbetter Science
AlphaRet Overnight Cream 30ml, $159
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Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) has really come to
the fore in the anti-ageing war, taking its place
alongside skincare veterans Vitamins A and
C. Vitamin B3 increases ceramide production
to increase natural hydration levels and skin
luminosity; helps prevent the transfer of melanin
from melanocyte to keratinocyte and thereby
reducing hyperpigmentation; increases the
natural immunity of the skin to defend against
environmental stress; and reduces excess oil
production. (Now that’s a busy little B!)
Niacinamide, the physiologically active form
of Vitamin B3, is part of the Vitamin B group and
is water soluble. Used in anti-ageing products,
studies have shown it stimulates collagen synthesis
and fatty acid levels in skin.
Typically used in serum form, Vitamin B3 can
effectively treat acne, fade hyperpigmentation
and improve skin barrier function, as well as
help reduce fine lines and wrinkles. It provides
antioxidant properties for the skin and it has also
been shown to have anti-inflammatory and healing
properties, as well as help reduce skin sensitivity.