Lu Chen If you constantly dip in and out of beauty news, it can be tricky to know what ingredients and formulas you should be prioritising in your skincare regime. With so much information out there, we’ve partnered with the natural beauty brand Andalou Naturals to do some of the research for you and put together our 4 must-have natural ingredients for skin care!
Here, we run through the best natural ingredients for your skin, including the best natural anti-aging cream, the best natural moisturisers for your face as well as breaking down the benefits of these ingredients so you can truly understand your new beauty routine.
Hemp Plant
Rich in skin-loving proteins, nutrients and minerals, these natural skin superfoods have the ability to rejuvenate and refresh. While hemp stem cells will help bring about beautiful skin, there are equally gorgeous properties from using hemp seed oil too!
While the vitamin and protein-rich hemp seed oil helps soothe distressed skin and boost water retention, the hemp stem cells work to prevent oxidative damage, and counteract sun exposure and pollution. That’s why Andalou Naturals pioneered their Andalou CannaCell range, which combines both hemp stem cells and hemp seed oil, making the hemp benefits for skin simply skyrocket.
Hemp creamalso harnesses the power to fight free radicals and prevent premature skin ageing, so if you’re using hemp cream for wrinkles or a night hemp cream for dry skin then you’ll wake up looking younger than when you went to bed!
Heirloom Apple
Despite being an ingredient you usually find in a fruit salad, the benefits of heirloom apples and apple juice (pyrus malus) is astronomical. It is packed with antioxidant properties to help fight free radical damage and keep the skin oh-so naturally moisturised.
For that reason, heirloom apple is also a go-to ingredient for anti-aging and can be found in Andalou Naturals Age Defying Fruit Stem Cell Revitalise Serum.
Grape
Grapes, while best known as a delicious snack, have the ability to be split into two stunning skincare ingredients.
Firstly, Grape Seed Oil (vitis vinifera), which is derived directly from the seed, is rich in vitamins and essential fatty acids that assist in replenishing and moisturising both skin and hair.
Secondly, Grape Skin Extract (vitis vinifera) contains a super antioxidant complex that seriously protects while helping to firm up and hydrate the skin. In simpler terms, Grape Skin Extract is an all-natural go-to for those looking to improve the texture of wrinkles and fine lines. To help restore youthful skin, try applying the Age Defying BioActive Berry Fruit Enzyme Mask, which is packed with fruit stem cells, resveratrol and antioxidant-rich berries. And before you ask, no, Grape Extract doesn’t quite have the same benefits when you drink it in wine form!
Swiss Alpine Rose
Native to the Swiss Alps, this beautiful pink flower is so packed full of strength that it flourishes in frosty mountain top conditions. So imagine incorporating that regenerative strength into your skincare routine?
Swiss Alpine Rose stem cell extract will fight off free radicals on your behalf while also never irritating sensitive skin due to it’s gentle nurturing properties.
Where to incorporate Swiss Alpine Rose extract into your natural skincare routine:
We recommend bringing in Swiss Alpine Rose essential oil at the cleansing stage of your regimen with the Sensitive 1000 Roses Cleansing Foam to effectively cleanse your skin without totally stripping it off essential oils. Then to make sure your skin is strong and fighting off pathogens while you go about your day, lather on the Sensitive 1000 Roses Beautiful Day Cream before you head out the door.
Make the switch to natural beauty
Now for some marvellous news: all of the above buzz-ingredients can be found in Andalou Naturals’ signature innovation: Fruit Stem Cell Science. To deliver targeted results, Andalou’s skin products use an iconic blend of the most potent stem cells to target unique skin concerns in one beautiful hit.
Head to Andalou Naturals website to try their groundbreaking range (and incorporate some of the next generation natural skincare ingredients you’ve just learned about).