Vitamin C, retinol, hyaluronic acid…chances are that you’re no stranger to these skincare ingredients, with each one famous for how it can help improve the complexion. While that may be the case, there are plenty of other lesser-known ingredients out there that are just as good as, if not better than, the big names, yet they don’t receive quite as much attention.
If you’ve been looking for a new way to give your skincare routine a boost, read on as Lavelier shares ten unexpected ingredients that could transform the look of your skin.
1) Coral Seaweed Extract
While coral seaweed extract may not be an ingredient that’s often found in skincare products, it’s not considered an unexpected ingredient here at Lavelier. In fact, this is our signature ingredient, meaning that each and every one of our formulas contains it!
What’s so great about coral seaweed extract? Firstly, it’s packed with humectants that bind moisture to the skin, meaning near-instant hydration. It’s full of antioxidants too. These not only prevent and reduce the appearance of free radical damage but also soothe the feeling of inflammation. Even better, coral seaweed extract will give you brighter-looking skin while its high mineral content will leave your skin barrier feeling stronger.
Want to give coral seaweed extract a try? Shop any of Lavelier’s skincare products and you’ll be able to treat your skin to this incredible marine ingredient.
2) Swiftlet Nest Extract
If you’re familiar with Chinese cuisine, you’ll know that bird’s nest is considered to be a delicacy. Swiftlet nest extract is essentially powdered bird’s nest. This is a highly prized medicinal and culinary ingredient in many parts of Asia, but it also offers some intriguing skincare benefits.
This unusual ingredient happens to contain the same peptides that are used by the skin for producing collagen – the protein that gives your skin its firmness. As a result, studies have found that applying the ingredient topically can significantly smooth out the look of the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Add this ingredient to your skincare routine with Lavelier’s Bird Nest Collection. Each of the four products in this set contains swiftlet nest extract, enabling you to layer it in a way that enhances its effects.
3) Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract
You’ve probably heard of resveratrol. When it comes to antioxidants, this is one of the most loved skincare ingredients around. It’s revered for how it repairs the appearance of skin aging and damage. Meanwhile, it also keeps the feeling of inflammation at bay.
Pichia/resveratrol ferment extract, however? This ingredient isn’t talked about quite as often, even though it’s pretty much a powered-up version of regular resveratrol! It’s created by fermenting resveratrol with Pichia pastoris yeast. This converts resveratrol into a form that the skin can absorb even more easily. As you can imagine, this means even better visible results from the ingredient.
You’ll find pichia/resveratrol ferment extract in the Lavelier Oceana Dark Circle Radiance Cream. This formula makes the most of how resveratrol lightens and brightens the look of discolored skin by pairing it with the likes of vitamin A and coral seaweed extract. It’s a game-changer if you often struggle with the appearance of dark circles under your eyes.
4) Scots Pine Extract
Scots pine is a tree that’s known for having medicinal properties. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that, in extract form, its cones offer some unique benefits.
This ingredient is all about reducing the feeling of inflammation in the skin. It has a microbial effect on the complexion too. This helps to prevent the appearance of acne. Thanks to its antioxidants, it’s a great ingredient for keeping the visible signs of aging at bay. Meanwhile, its conditioning properties leave the skin feeling incredibly smooth and soft.
All of this makes Scots pine extract a great ingredient to incorporate in a moisturizer, which is why you’ll find it in the Lavelier Coralline Collagen Firming Neck Cream. This moisturizer, which is designed to leave the neck and chest looking firmer and more lifted, contains a few other unusual skincare ingredients too, including extracts from ginseng root, white oak bark, and burdock root.
5) Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide
When you see the word ‘peptide’ on an ingredient list, that’s always a good sign. Peptides are known for being some of the best skincare ingredients around. However, some peptides are more common than others, with arginine/lysine polypeptide being one that many haven’t heard of before.
What is it? A multi-peptide blend featuring both arginine and lysine. These amino acids are naturally found in the skin, making this polypeptide an ingredient that’s well-received when applied topically. It’s a great one for offsetting the appearance of skin damage and aging while boosting skin hydration levels.
Where can you find this ingredient? In Lavelier’s Facial Anti-Aging Firming System. This face mask, which needs to be mixed before it can be applied to the skin, focuses on bringing about a firmer and more volumized complexion. Arginine/lysine polypeptide is joined by other peptides, plant extracts, and vitamins. This creates a blend that will leave your skin feeling more elastic and resilient.
6) Panthenol
When it comes to vitamins in skincare, vitamins A and C usually steal the spotlight. Vitamin B3, aka niacinamide, has become very popular too. However, panthenol, also known as vitamin B5, isn’t one that’s heavily promoted in the skincare world.
Why? We have no idea because this ingredient has an intensely moisturizing and soothing effect on the complexion. It’s great for repairing the appearance of damage and will also calm the look of redness and irritation. It’s one of the best ingredients to add to your routine if your skin has been acting up.
With the Lavelier Mineral Allure Transforming Masque, this is easy. This face mask combines panthenol with a number of complexion-replenishing ingredients, including extracts from red coral seaweed and brown algae. It will leave your skin feeling deeply restored!
7) Beech Bud Extract
Taken from the young buds of the European beech tree, beech bud extract is another one of those skincare ingredients that you don’t hear about much. However, if one of your skin goals is to reverse the visible signs of aging, it’s an ingredient worth getting to know.
Beech bud extract is brimming with amino acids, such as hydroxyproline. These are all key components of the collagen fibers that give the skin its structure and volume. Beech bud extract also contains glutathione, an extremely powerful antioxidant, and a number of polyphenols. Again, these antioxidants will help to keep the skin looking young and healthy.
If you want to make the most of this ingredient, make sure that it’s listed near the top of an ingredient list. You’ll find this to be the case with the Lavelier Nano Gold Serum. This indicates that it has been used in a higher concentration, enabling you to really reap its skin-loving properties.
8) Hydrolyzed Sericin
Have you heard of sericin before? It’s a protein that’s produced by silkworms during the silk-making process. It’s a big part of silk that was previously discarded, yet its skincare applications are now starting to be explored.
Hydrolyzing sericin turns it into a form that the skin can use. It allows the ingredient to be absorbed into the skin’s surface in a way that creates a protective film on the skin’s outermost layer. This not only leaves the skin feeling smoother but also significantly reduces transepidermal water loss, therefore improving moisture retention and skin hydration levels.
These properties work best when combined with hydrating ingredients so that the hydrolyzed sericin can seal that extra moisture in. This is exactly what we’ve done with the String Lift Sculpting System, where hydrolyzed sericin works alongside six different forms of hyaluronic acid.
9) Szechuan Pepper Extract
There are so many natural skincare ingredients out there, meaning that there are many that fall under the radar. Szechuan pepper extract, which has a slightly oily consistency, is one of those, yet it really does deserve to be in the spotlight.
This ingredient has been proven to have an anti-wrinkle effect on the appearance, both immediately and temporarily as well as in the long term. It’s also known for relieving the feeling of itching, sensitivities, and discomfort, making this peppery ingredient worth adding to your routine.
The Lavelier Flawless Finish Silk Capsules make the most of this ingredient. Szechuan pepper extract is joined by other botanicals that are known for having a calming yet restorative effect on the complexion. This means that regular use will give you skin that looks happier and more youthful.
10) Wild Mint Extract
Wild mint extract is a popular ingredient in many cosmetic products because of its zingy scent. That minty aroma always makes a product seem so much more refreshing!
However, this botanical brings more to the table than just that. Thanks to compounds like isomenthol and menthone, it imparts a cooling sensation that can immediately leave irritated skin feeling calmer. This, combined with how the ingredient lowers the feeling of inflammation in the skin, makes it a great ingredient to use when your skin is struggling.
Ideally, add this ingredient to the start of your skincare routine. A cleanser that contains wild mint extract, like the Lavelier Oceana Pore Perfection Polish, will set your skin on the right track for the rest of your skincare routine. In addition to wild mint, this cleanser showcases several other natural ingredients too, including coral seaweed, geranium, and Indian chrysanthemum.
Which of These Game-Changing Skincare Ingredients Will You Be Trying?
While you may be tempted to add all of the above to your skincare routine, it’s never a good idea to suddenly overload your skin with new ingredients. This will only irritate your skin barrier and negate the beneficial properties that those skincare ingredients would have provided. Instead, start by picking just one or two. Once your skin has grown accustomed to them, you can then work on incorporating more to really take your skincare routine to the next level.
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