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PEPTIDES
Think of these little guys as
the PR executives of skin cells;
they communicate what’s
going on and what needs to
be repaired and replenished.
Meaning? Skincare dosed
with peptides will help get
the message to your collagen
to up its game. “Peptides are
used by cells to communicate
with their neighbours,” says
Khoo. “They are like using the
keys on your own skin cells.”
OLAY Regenerist Whip, $48.99SULPHUR
Amazing for drawing out
impurities, sulphur is often
used in clay masks to dry
out spots and prevent
them from coming back.TEA
An anti-inflammatory that’s high
in antioxidants, green tea is
great for calming skin, depuffing
and shrinking blood vessels
(try Innisfree Green Tea Seed
Serum, $37.03). It’s also a
powerful antibacterial agent, so
it plays a part in battling pimples
and blackheads.p
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Q 10
Naturally found in the body,
Coenzyme Q10 is vital for
cellular energy. “Cells need
energy and Q10 is a necessary
component in the production
of cellular energy from
nutrients within the body,”
says Nivea skincare expert
Robyn Hutch. “Q10 also
protects the skin from oxidative
stress, as it functions as an
antioxidant.” We lose Q10
as we age, so a daily dose
will help keep premature
skin ageing at bay.
NIVEA Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle
+Firming Replenishing Pearls, $29.99RETINOL
One of the key ingredients
proven to make real changes
in the skin, retinol is a must-try
for anyone wanting to reverse
damage done. “Retinol fights
free radical damage on the
skin and assists in normalising
cell turnover,” says Philippa
Curnow, national education
manager at Elizabeth Arden.
“This means a reduction in
lines and wrinkles, as well as
preventing future ageing.”
ELIZABETH ARDEN Retinol
Ceramide Capsules Line
Erasing Night Serum, $150SUNDAY RILEY Saturn
Sulfur Acne Treatment
Mask, $78(^142) | marieclaire.com.au