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Why You’re Missing Out on the Best Anti-Aging Ingredients
When it comes to reducing the visible signs of aging, there are certain skincare ingredients that are famous for their effects. From retinol and vitamin C to hyaluronic acid and peptides, these tend to be the ingredients that people seek out when they’re attempting to diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, and more.
When it comes down to it, there’s no denying that those big names have their merits, along with numerous clinical studies to back up their efficacy. However, there are also plenty of other skincare ingredients out there that can be just as powerful…yet they’re often ignored in favor of the more popular alternatives.
If you want your skincare routine to tackle the look of skin aging as quickly as possible, keep reading as Vine Vera shares some lesser-known skincare ingredients that could have a transformational effect on your complexion.
Resveratrol
Let’s start with resveratrol – an ingredient that you may be familiar with. Unlike some of the other skincare ingredients on this list, resveratrol has recently gained momentum, to the point where it’s now considered to be quite a mainstream ingredient.
With that said, while some brands may have only recently started offering this ingredient, it’s one that Vine Vera has championed from the start. Resveratrol is our signature ingredient and you’ll find it in every single one of our products.
What’s so special about resveratrol? Like vitamin A, vitamin C, and many of the other famous skincare ingredients, it’s an antioxidant. However, it outshines when it comes to its potency, with studies showing that resveratrol can significantly delay the appearance of the skin aging process. Regular use leaves the skin looking smoother and feeling more elastic, giving it a much more youthful touch.
Aloe Vera
People often don’t consider aloe vera when looking for skincare ingredients that reduce the visible signs of aging. It’s usually turned to when the skin is feeling inflamed, irritated, or dehydrated, with aloe vera revered for how it soothes and hydrates the skin.
However, these same properties can help to keep your complexion looking youthful too. Both inflammation and dehydration are precursors of the skin aging process. Keep these at bay and you’ll be able to stave off the look of aging skin. Plus, research also shows that aloe vera can go a long way in smoothing and tightening the feel of the skin, meaning that it’s still worth using even if your fine lines and wrinkles are already looking quite pronounced.
With aloe vera offering so many benefits while being safe for all skin types, you’ll find it in several Vine Vera products. The Resveratrol Cabernet Toner is one, with aloe vera leaf juice being the second ingredient on this product’s ingredient list. This indicates that aloe is a primary ingredient in this formula, making it a great way to saturate your skin with its incredible qualities.
Beta-Glucan
Most skincare enthusiasts have heard of hyaluronic acid. It’s loved for its hydrating capabilities and how it binds moisture to the skin. This can immediately give the skin a plumper and fuller look while leaving the skin’s own aging defense system feeling stronger. For this reason, hyaluronic acid is often referred to as the best hydrating ingredient around…yet this isn’t quite true.
Meet beta-glucan, a natural polysaccharide that, like hyaluronic acid, is a hydrating humectant. However, experts believe it to be much better at hydrating the skin, estimating that it can provide 20% more moisture than hyaluronic acid. Better yet, beta-glucan offers some powerful antioxidant properties, making it a great ingredient for repairing the look of aging and damage too.
If you’d like to add beta-glucan to your skincare routine, give the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Moisturizer a try. It combines beta-glucan with a blend of other hydrating ingredients, along with several antioxidant-rich plant extracts. It’s a great moisturizer to use both day and night!
Panthenol
Vitamins are known for being some of the best skincare ingredients around. However, it usually tends to be the same vitamins in the spotlight – A, C, and E are ever-popular, while vitamin B3, also called niacinamide, has been having its moment too.
Panthenol, on the other hand, is largely ignored. Also known as provitamin B5, this ingredient is a humectant, just like beta-glucan and hyaluronic acid. It also soothes the look of inflammation while leaving the skin barrier feeling stronger and better capable of defending against environmental damage. Research confirms that it outshines niacinamide in a few capacities, with its effects being easily comparable to the more popular vitamins too.
Want to give panthenol a try? Check out the Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Dissolving Pre Mask. This leave-on product is designed to be applied to the skin before a face mask. It provides a burst of nutrients, including panthenol, vitamin C, vitamin A, sodium hyaluronate, peptides, and more.
DMAE
With DMAE usually listed as dimethylaminoethanol tartrate on an ingredients list, it’s a name that people often gloss over. However, spot this ingredient in a skincare product and this is a sign that the formula you’re checking out is likely to have an anti-wrinkle effect on the look of your skin.
The best part is that DMAE works almost instantly to provide a smoother and firmer complexion, with this only improving the more the ingredient is used. In addition to giving the skin a tighter and tauter feel, DMAE also calms the feeling of inflammation while evening out skin tone.
It goes without saying that the way in which DMAE is able to immediately tackle the look of wrinkles is one of its biggest draws, which is exactly why it’s a star ingredient in the Vine Vera Pinot Noir Wrinkle Repair Solution. In this fast-acting formula, DMAE is joined by a number of other high-performance skincare ingredients, creating a blend that you’ll quickly come to rely on!
Caffeine
While the jury is still out on whether or not the caffeine in the coffee you drink is harmful for the skin, topical caffeine is a different story. This naturally occurring stimulant can have a big impact on the skin when applied topically…in a good way!
You’re probably aware of how sun exposure contributes to a large part of the skin aging process. Well, add this ingredient to your morning skincare routine, layering it underneath your sunscreen, and it will boost how protected your skin feels from UVB rays. Thanks to its antioxidant properties, it helps with the appearance of wrinkles and dark spots too, restoring a more youthful edge to your complexion.
While caffeine is a popular ingredient in eye care products, this is one that your entire face will benefit from, which the Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Phyto-Silk will help with. This silky face cream is infused with a few different complexion-firming skincare ingredients, such as caffeine, peptides, vitamins, soluble collagen, and resveratrol. Again, this is another cream that works well both day and night!
Swiftlet Nest Extract
Now for an ingredient that you may not have heard of before: swiftlet nest extract. Bird nest is considered a culinary delicacy in certain parts of the world and it has now made its way into skincare too.
Swiftlet nest extract in particular is loaded with amino acids, polysaccharides, glycoproteins, growth factors, and more. Research shows that these compounds come together to significantly firm up the look of the skin while eradicating the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The best part is that it doesn’t cause any irritation in the way that many other powerful skincare ingredients do, making it suitable for all skin types.
While this ingredient isn’t easily found in skincare products, the Bird Nest Collection consists of four products that have each been infused with swiftlet nest extract. With a cleanser, a face mask, an eye cream, and an SPF moisturizer, you’ll be able to add this ingredient to several stages of your skincare routine.
Lactic Acid
It’s no secret that alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) can help to contribute to younger-looking skin. The way in which these skincare ingredients remove dead skin cells gives the cell turnover process a helping hand, resulting in skin that looks smoother, firmer, and brighter.
While there are several AHAs out there, lactic acid is one of the best if you’re hoping to counter the appearance of skin aging. It’s gentle enough to not irritate the skin, which many other AHAs do. It also has intense hydrating properties, functioning as a humectant that draws moisture to the skin.
While AHAs are most commonly found in exfoliators, the Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Longevity Serum gives you a different way to add it to your skincare routine. With this serum, lactic acid not only hydrates the skin but also clears the way for the vitamins and antioxidants in the serum to dive into your skin with ease.
Hemp Seed Oil
Finally, let’s talk about hemp seed oil. Like other plant oils, hemp seed oil is great for hydrating and moisturizing the skin. This is exactly what aging skin needs. However, it offers a few other unique properties too…
Thanks to its linoleic acid and oleic acid content, this ingredient smooths away the look of wrinkles while giving the skin a softer and more supple feel. It’s brimming with antioxidants too – a key part of fighting the appearance of aging.
If you’d like to soak up some of the benefits of hemp seed oil, turn your attention to the Vine Vera Resveratrol Malbec DNA Magnetic Mask. It combines hemp seed oil with a few other hydrating plant oils, along with plenty of other antioxidant-rich skincare ingredients.
Understanding Skincare Ingredients
While the more famous skincare ingredients out there are undeniably worth using, don’t make the mistake of neglecting some of the lesser-known alternatives. There are so many others that have countless clinical studies behind them confirming their efficacy, so spend some time exploring all of your numerous options when putting together a skincare routine.
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