"RE-FUELERS" Strengthen Your Skin
RE-FUELERS
BRAHSTON groups the main types of skincare ingredients into the following three categories: DEFENDERS, BUILDERS, and RE-FUELERS.
Today’s post will focus on the RE-FUELERS.
Skin Health
BRAHSTON® calls skincare ingredients RE-FUELERS if they strengthen and refuel the skin by providing an infusion of beneficial compounds to replenish or substitute for those that become depleted due to aging, lifestyle, and/or environmental stressors.
On skincare labels, popular plant and natural-based sources for RE-FUELERS to look for may be listed as:
Shea Butter;
Avocado;
Olive;
Coconut;
Here are some of the best RE-FUELERS to incorporate into your skincare regimen:
Hyaluronic Acid - Naturally occurs in youthful skin, connective tissues, and joints as a cushion and lubricant.
Sodium Hyaluronate - The salt of hyaluronic acid, considered an even more effective moisturizer than hyaluronic acid as your skin absorbs it better.
Amino Acids - Building blocks of peptides and proteins. They are key components in skin’s ability maintain hydration, texture, resilience and suppleness. About 20 are considered important components of human health. They are divided into non-essential (body produces) and essential (body does not produce).
Glycerin / Glycerine / Glycerol - Humectant found in all natural lipids. It is found naturally in the skin and functions to lock in water.
Ceramides - Natural lipids (fats) that help skin retain moisture.
Sodium PCA - Salt of a natural moisturizer and humectant found in the skin (pyrrolidone carboxylic acid).
Advice
To maximize your skincare investment, look for products containing these powerhouse, skin-fueling ingredients. BRAHSTON recommends that you start early, use a few products to address the variety of factors that improve skin health, and stay consistent with frequent use.
For more skincare pro tips, download our No B.S. Guide to Healthy Skin for our 5 Rules to Stay Wicked Fresh!