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The case for using topical probiotics to promote healthy skin has encouraged more manufacturers such as Andalou to incorporate the ingredient. The company says it helps build skin's natural defenses. Whether or not you're convinced, this product packs an arsenal of skin-protective ingredients, including plant stem cells, vitamin C and antioxidant-rich superfruits açai, goji and sea buckthorn. andalou.com
Sun Chlorella is best known for its detoxifying chlorella supplements; now I'm loving this new mint-green topical cream packed with “chlorella growth factor” to help regenerate and repair skin cells. And why choose just one? Pairing the supplement with the cream will offer the most benefits. sunchlorellausa.com
This new product from MyChelle embodies the company's mission: to be rooted in nature with classic plant-based ingredients and focused on results with highly effective bioactives, such as its multi-peptide blend. This serum packs a double punch by stimulating collagen and reducing fine lines. mychelle.com
One of the most important skin care products for any HABA customer is a high-quality moisturizer. This luscious treatment features my current favorite hydrating ingredient: hyaluronic acid, which can hold up to one thousand times its weight in water. This mask effectively incorporates other nourishing ingredients, such as vitamin E and avocado and olive oils, too. dermae.com
Resveratrol. Argireline. Say that three times, and you get the point: Skin care doesn’t need to be rudimentary to be natural. Resveratrol, a potent antioxidant used in supplements, is gaining traction as an anti-aging, UV-protective topical ingredient. Skin by Ann Webb sources its resveratrol from Japanese knotweed and adds in the peptide argireline, which may help reduce wrinkles.skinbyannwebb.com
Resveratrol. Argireline. Say that three times, and you get the point: Skin care doesn’t need to be rudimentary to be natural. Resveratrol, a potent antioxidant used in supplements, is gaining traction as an anti-aging, UV-protective topical ingredient. Skin by Ann Webb sources its resveratrol from Japanese knotweed and adds in the peptide argireline, which may help reduce wrinkles.skinbyannwebb.com
What first drew customers into your store’s health and beauty department? Probably increasing awareness about cosmetics’ worst chemical offenders—parabens, phthalates and synthetic fragrances—which all pose potential health risks when applied to the skin. But what will keep customers coming back is discovering that natural, nontoxic skin care really works.
Companies are now focusing on the latest science to incorporate high-performance bioactives, such as plant stem cells, in their formulations. This approach is drawing shoppers’ attention: Natural skin care accounted for $3.2 billion in U.S. consumer sales in 2010, up 6 percent over 2009, according to Nutrition Business Journal. Put your best face forward by highlighting these research-backed brands on your shelves.
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