3 Ingredients to Embrace & to Avoid for a Healthy Skin
Certain ingredients may benefit some skin types, yet cause breakouts for others. While it is easy to blame the product, in most cases, it lies under the ingredient, hence it is important to learn which ingredients work for you and which don’t.
1. NIACINAMIDE
Reduces inflammation
Improves skin elasticity
2. CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT
Skin repair
3. WATER
Most skincare products are either water-based or silicone-based.
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Water-based |
Silicone-based |
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Pro |
Gentler Less likely to cause pore clogging |
Last longer on skin |
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Con |
Can cause dryness in the skin
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Traps dirt, grime, or oils if not cleansed properly Clog pores |
Knours products are water-based with careful formulation to help your skin stay hydrated and to avoid unnecessary buildup.
Now, to talk about ingredients you may want to avoid, are you familiar with endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs)? EDCs are the chemicals that interfere with your hormone level, which as many women might know, can significantly affect the skin. When hormone levels rise (the most uninvited guest), the skin barrier weakens and becomes sensitive, leaving the skin prone to acne breakouts, oiliness, and hyperpigmentation.
Thus, in general, avoiding EDCs can help maintain a more stable skin environment, especially if you experience breakouts around your hormonal cycle. Below, we will introduce three ingredients that are typically found in skincare products including cleansers, toners, and moisturizers, but you should approach them with caution.
1. Parabens
- Used as preservatives to extend the shelf life of products- Can cause irritation / allergic reactions especially for sensitive skin
2. Polyethylene Glycols (PEGs)
- Used as thickener and softener for better texture of product and formula- Can draw moisture out of the deeper layers of the skin, making it dry & susceptible to irritation
3. Phthalates / Synthetic Fragrances
- Enhance and prolong the scent- Provide a pleasing moment when applying them to the skin
- Can cause allergic reactions such as rashes, itching, general irritation
If you’re serious about skincare, ingredients matter.
It won’t be the easiest journey to learn which ingredients you go well with or not. Thus, if there’s even a slight chance that an ingredient could harm skin, we put them on our No-No List to offer safer skincare options to our customers.
By choosing natural, chemical-free products you’ll notice a real difference in your skin.