What Makes a Great Day Cream?
We’re going to go out on a limb and say that moisturising is the most important step in your skincare regime. And we stand by that. But it’s not just about lathering on any old day cream.
There are the $10 bottles of moisturisers that you’ll find in the supermarket aisles. Then, there are the day creams that are full of vital ingredients that hydrates, heals and empowers your skin.
No matter how old you are, there are absolute must-haves to look for in your day cream. Notice we say day cream, not moisturiser? Always check the labels to see what’s in your day cream.
Ingredients that make a healthy day cream ‘diet’
This is the product you’ll ‘wear’ most – not red lippy. Your day cream stays on your face, well, all day. It’s important to make sure the ingredients are right for your skin, and not doing you damage.
Let’s start with four must-haves.
- Antioxidants.
Powerful antioxidants protect you from damaging UV rays. The sun can trick you into thinking you don’t need to apply sunscreen. If you do forget, antioxidants will help guard your skin. Sun damage causes wrinkles, age spots, and broken capillaries. It’s also dangerous for more than your complexion. Antioxidants also take on free radicals – those pesky molecules that interfere with healthy DNA of skin cells. Make sure you see antioxidants in your day cream’s list of ingredients.
- Retinoids.
A version of vitamin A, no anti-ageing day cream is complete without retinoids. Famous for reversing sun damage and the signs of ageing, it also stimulates cell turnover and increases collagen production. You’ll notice less fine lines, an evener skin tone, improved texture, tighter pores and increased blood flow. It also helps fight hyperpigmentation. Retinoids are your skin’s superfood.
- Peptides.
Remember learning about amino acids in school? If you didn’t take science, that’s okay. Here’s the 101. Peptides are chains of amino acids that send signals to your skin to start various reactions, increasing collagen production and elastin stimulation. Put simply, peptides slow the physical ageing process and put your body in a self-healing mode.
- Hyaluronic Acid.
Acid, huh? I thought we’re talking about healthy ingredients. Hold on. Hyaluronic acid is a must in any day cream. This humectant hydrates the skin by drawing water to the surface. With dehydrated skin, the natural exfoliating process slows (or stops), leading to a build-up of dead skin cells.
Age-fighting, botanical-based day creams (and night!)
Our Age IQ day cream has these four ingredients, as well as a lot more vitamin-packed goodness. Our products are the intersection of nature and science. For two decades, we scientifically engineered an intelligent dual-action molecule, SIG-1273®. Designed to increase the skin’s ability to combat the oxidative stress that leads to fine lines, wrinkles and discolouration. You won’t find this ingredient anywhere else but in Neora’s Age IQ day cream.
We know you’ll love it, so we’re offering a 30-day money back offer. See for yourself. Day creams designed the way nature intended.