NIACINAMIDE

Also known as vitamin B3, niacinamide is

one of the biggest buzz ingredients right now.

Skin experts recommend it for its ability to help

prevent UV damage and reduce inflammation.

“Niacinamide helps prevent dark spots from

forming,” says Dr David Khoo, principal

research scientist at Olay. “It also improves

skin texture by stimulating skin cell renewal.”

ULTRACEUTICALS MD Ultimate B2 Hydrating Serum, $95

LACTIC

ACID

Able to sweep away

dead skin cells to

reveal a glowing

and refined

complexion,

lactic acid is also

gentle enough for

most skin types

to use regularly.

THE BEAUTY CHEF

Probiotic Skin

Refiner, $69

MICROBIOME

There is increasing attention

recently around the microbiome,

the invisible microorganisms living

on our skin. “Natural microflora,

comprised of both healthy and

unhealthy bacteria, reside on the

surface layer of the skin,” says

Dr Dendy Engelman, consulting

dermatologist at Elizabeth Arden.

They’re important for delivering

nutrients to the skin and creating a

barrier to protect our complexions

against environmental aggressors.

To get yours in plentiful supply, seek

skincare with probiotics. “Probiotics

strengthen skin’s antimicrobial

properties and support its natural

defences, health and ability to

function at an optimal level.”

L

m

N

MURAD

Hydration

Prebiotic 3-in-1

MultiMist, $50;

ELIZABETH

ARDEN

Superstart

Skin Renewal

Booster, $120.

OCTAPEPTIDE

This strand of eight amino acids,

also known as Snap-8, is being

touted as a topical alternative

to injectables due to its ability

to relax facial muscles over

time. “Peptides are able to tell

skin to do very targeted things,”

says Begoun.

CLAIRE HILL S8-28 Anti-Ageing

Moisturiser, $118