4 Ingredients To Keep Mature Skin Healthy

Aging is a natural occurrence, and our body’s needs change as it progresses. The same changes apply when it comes to our skin; the older we get, the more care it needs to stay supple and healthy. And while we can’t turn back the clock, we can help our skin stay nourished and provide it with protection against external stressors.

“So what do we nourish our skin with?” What we put on our skin plays a huge part in how our skin behaves, so if you haven’t been reading ingredient lists before today, now’s a good time to start!

Below, we get into four of our favorite ingredients when it comes to improving skin cell turnover, fighting free radicals, and protecting the skin against further damage!

Allantoin

A popular skincare ingredient in many K-beauty products, allantoin is a water-soluble compound commonly extracted from comfrey plants. Skincare products usually contain a lab-created version, which is chemically equivalent to its botanically-derived counterpart and proven to be non-toxic and safe for use.

With a number of benefits under its belt, allantoin is a skincare favorite; some of its benefits include the reduction of inflammatory markers, the stimulation of collagen to aid in skin healing, and the prevention of trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) to help maintain the…