The 10 Superstar Anti-Ageing Skincare Ingredients You Should Look Out For!

1. Glycolic acid: The Game Changer

• A naturally occurring alpha-hydroxy acid found in sugar cane and pineapples.

• Safe with no long-term side effects.

• Impressive rejuvenating benefits for skin: smoother, brighter, and more radiant skin, more even-toned skin complexion, promotion of collagen synthesis for firmer skin, and a reduced appearance of fine lines. 

• Unclogs clogged blocked pores - the root cause of acne.

• It's the Hero Ingredient of both Dr Mayson's Skin Rejuvenation Program and Anti-Acne Program. 

2. Retinal (NOT Retinol): Anti-Ageing Powerhouse

• Retinal is the short name for Retinaldehyde Retinoids such as Dr Mayson’s Active-A Renewal Serum 0.25% and its higher strengths are vitamin A derivatives that promote cell turnover.

• Retinal is the immediate precursor to the active form of vitamin A, retinoic acid. It can visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines.

• Retinal is stronger, and works faster than the more commonly used ingredient, Retinol - which is two steps removed from retinoic acid.

• As Retinoids can be irritate sensitive skins, always start with a low dose and gradually work your way up.

• Anti-ageing

• Antibacterial

• Boosts collagen production

• Powerful antioxidant - neutralises harmful free radicals involved in premature skin ageing.

• Delivers a smoother, brighter complexion with a more uniform skin tone and a reduced appearance of fine lines.
  
  
  NB: Dr Mayson’s Skincare Range offers three powerful Retinal serums: Active-A Renewal Serum 0.25%, 0.5%, and 1% - but always start with the lowest strength and work your way up to avoid irritation.

3. Peptides: The Signal Boosters

• Peptides such as Dr Mayson’s Peptide+ Face Serum mimic the effects of collagen and elastin and improve skin firmness.

• They hydrate, help improve skin firmness and elasticity, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

4. Hyaluronic Acid: The Super-Hydrator

5. Vitamin C: The Brightener & Protector

• Powerful antioxidant protection by neutralising harmful free radicals acting on the skin surface and known to be involved in premature skin ageing.

• Promotes collagen synthesis to firm and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

• Delivers a more uniform complexion by helping to fade dark spots and blotches.

• Brightens skin in facial pigmentation and melasma.

• Anti-inflammatory action helps calm skin redness and soothe irritation.

• Promotes essential skin hydration and strengthens the skin barrier.

Although present in many of our skin formulations, the highest concentration of Vitamin C is to be found in Dr Mayson’s Active-C Strengthening Serum - which contains TWO forms of vitamin C, eleven active peptides, and multiple other key actives

6. Niacinamide: The All-Rounder

• A water-soluble form of vitamin B3.

• Protective: Powerful antioxidant action neutralises harmful free radicals on the skin surface involved in premature skin ageing.

• Increases skin hydration by strengthening the skin barrier and decreasing trans-epidermal water loss.

• Anti-inflammatory to calm skin redness.
  
  
• Improves and brightens complexion by reducing blotchiness and skin redness.

• Can also help acne by reducing oil production and inflammation.

Niacinamide is a key ingredient in each of Dr Mayson's three Active-A Renewal Serums and our Triple-B Hydra Serum with Niacinamide.

7. Snap-8™ Peptide: The Skin Relaxer & Wrinkle Smoother

• SNAP-8™ Peptide is a synthetic skincare peptide that has been shown to inhibit the neurotransmitters to the facial expression muscles.

• By relaxing the facial expression muscles, it delivers smoother skin and a reduced depth of expression lines.

• SNAP-8™ Peptide is considered a safe and non-invasive alternative to wrinkle injections.

• It is also a humectant attracting and retaining essential skin moisture.

• SNAP-8™ is a key ingredient in each of the following Dr Mayson skincare products:

Peptide+ Face Serum

Active-C Strengthening Serum

Illuminating Eye Serum

Ultimate Reversal Eye Cream with Vitamin K

SilkScreen Revitalising Moisturiser

Lightweight Hydrating Moisturiser

Feather-Light Hydrating Moisturiser

8. Spin Trap: The Revolutionary Scavenger of Free Radicals

• Typical antioxidants protect skin by neutralising and eliminating free radicals. However, they do have some limitations: they can also scavenge oxygen.

• In contrast, Spin Trap is selective, only trapping harmful free radicals and not essential oxygen molecules.

• Spin Trap captures harmful free radicals before they can cause damage and converts them into useful oxygen.

• Present in both Dr Mayson's Illuminating Eye Serum and Ultimate Reversal Eye Cream with Vitamin K.

9. Vitamin E: Powerful Antioxidant

• Protects the skin against oxidative damage from UV-induced harmful free radicals acting on the skin surface.

• Promotes skin health and delivers a healthier complexion.

• Helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

• Anti-inflammatory, anti-ageing, and soothing.

10. Aloe Vera

• Rich in antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E.

• Known for its anti-ageing properties and ability to reduce the appearance of skin blemishes and fine lines.

• Relatively high amounts of minerals calcium, potassium, sodium, and magnesium + plus trace amounts of zinc to support cell function.

• Strengthens the skin barrier preventing trans-epidermal water loss to keep the skin hydrated.

• Multiple amino acids to support skin health.

• Anti-inflammatory & antiseptic: soothes irritated skin and reduces redness.

• Healing & Regenerative - it supports connective tissue and stimulates fibroblasts for skin regeneration and repair.

• Helps even the skin tone for a more uniform complexion.

• Purifies and cleanses: the zinc in aloe vera acts as an astringent to tighten pores. Its cleansing properties help purify the skin.