What it is: Naturally occurring lipids in the skin that help form the skin’s natural moisture barrier.
What it does: Known to reinforce the skin’s barrier, ceramides are ideal to incorporate into your daily skincare routine if you have dry skin or another skin condition that results in moisture loss. Even if you don’t, ceramides can help promote softer, more supple-looking skin, and who doesn’t want that?
How to use it: You’re most likely to find ceramides in moisturizers and cleansers. Whichever ceramide-infused formula you choose, apply it morning and night for the best results.
Hyaluronic Acid
What it is: A natural substance found in the skin with a unique capacity to retain moisture.What it does: Because of its moisture attracting ability, hyaluronic acid is known to support skin elasticity and plump the look of fine lines and wrinkles.How to use it: It’s not hard to find this ingredient in anti-aging skincare products.
Niacinamide
What it is: A potent antioxidant, also known as vitamin B3.
What it does: Among other anti-aging benefits, niacinamide helps to support healthy skin barrier function and reduce environmental damage. It is known to help minimize the look of dark spots and discoloration for more even-toned skin.
How to use it: Because it’s known for its ability to help reduce the look of uneven skin tone, you’ll find niacinamide in LBNY Purifying Facial Cleanser and other products for the look of healthy, glowing, skin.
Glycolic Acid
What it is: A form of alpha-hydroxy-acid, a type of chemical exfoliant.
What it does: Glycolic acid helps to improve surface cell turnover. When fresh cells are constantly brought to the skin surface it makes it brighter and more youthful.
How to use it: You can find glycolic acid in LBNYSC products and should apply in your nighttime skincare routine. May take time to dry and absorb into skin.
LBNY Turmeric Blemish Bar
Ingredients: Turmeric, Oatmeal, Tea Tree Essential Oil, Lemon Essential Oil, Ginger, Andiroba Oil, Coconut Oil, Distilled Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Natural Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Sorbitol
3-Clay Detoxifying Charcoal Mask
Ingredients: Water, Kaolin, Montmorillonite, Organic Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Fragrance, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycol Stearate, Charcoal Powder, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Ethylhexylglycerin, Illite, Polyglyceryl- 10 Myristate, Polyglycerin-10, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Citric Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Polyquaternium-7.
Sweet Vanilla Exfoliating Face & Body Scrub
Ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Sodium Bicarbonate, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Silica, Titanium Dioxide, Pimpinella Anisum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), JOJOBA ESTERS, CI.
C-Me-Glow Vitamin C Serum
Ingredients: Aqua (Deionized Water), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Hamamelis Virginiana Water (Witch Hazel), Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide (Plant Based Hyaluronic Acid), Dimethyl Sulfone (MSM), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Aloe Vera), Ferulic Acid, Glycerin (Kosher, Vegetable), Simondsia Chinensis Oil (Organic Jojoba), Centella Asiatica Extract (Organic Gotu Kola), Equisetum Arvense Extract (Horsetail), Taraxacum Officinale Extract (Dandelion), Geranium Maculatum Extract (Wild Geranium),Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.(98% Naturally Derived /72% Organic)