We all love a good glow up. But do you actually know what’s in your skincare that’s making the magic happen?
You might recognise the name on the bottle (hi hyaluronic acid), but what’s actually going on behind the scenes is where the real glow up story begins. So, grab a drink, maybe a face mask too, and let’s talk ingredients. The ones that are secretly doing the heavy lifting in your helloskin routine. And why they deserve a little hype of their own.
🍃Aloe Vera
Okay, we all know aloe vera feels amazing when your skin is red and angry, especially after a little too much time under the sun. But did you know aloe vera is basically a full on multitasker? Like the Beyonce of calming ingredients.
✅ It’s packed with enzymes that help chill irritation
✅ Gives a hydration hit without clogging your pores
✅ Helps your skin bounce back faster by boosting collagen
✅ And its low key amazing at shielding your skin from UV damage
Basically, it’s cool, calm and collected. And the overachiever your angry skin will totally love.
✨Vitamin C
You’ve probably seen vitamin c everywhere and most likely have it as part of your daily routine. But here’s the real tea: it only works its magic when it’s stabilised properly. That’s exactly why we pair it with ferulic acid in our serum. Science baby!
✅ Fights pigmentation and slows down melanin production
✅ Supports faster skin healing a.k.a. fades post pimple drama
✅ Gives your skin antioxidant armour against pollution
✅ Helps your skin fight back against environmental damage
So yeah, it’s not just about “brightening”, vitamin c is a powerful bodyguard for your skin.
💧Hyaluronic Acid
Let’s really talk about this one because the hype is real! This stuff holds up to 1000x its weight in water. Translation? It’s like a giant glass of water for your face.
✅ Makes your skin feel juicy and plump
✅ Boosts your barrier and keeps moisture locked in for longer
✅ Helps soften those fine lines so your make up sits flawlessly
✅ And it’s the serum to apply first. It helps everything else absorb better
If you’ve ever said, “my skin feels tight!”, this is what you’ve been missing.
🌙Retinol
Retinol might sound scary, but trust us, she’s just misunderstood. She’s strong, yes, but when used right, she’s everything!
✅ Smooths out texture and helps fade scars
✅ Speeds up cell turnover, hello fresh skin!
✅ Manages oil production and helps prevents breakouts
✅ And honestly, she is why your skin suddenly looks 10/10 in the morning!
We don’t call her the gold standard for nothing.
🌟 Niacinamide
If there ever was a skincare MVP award, niacinamide would win every time. It’s one of those ingredients that just plays well with everyone.
✅ Strengthens your skins natural barrier and we love a strong queen!
✅ Calms irritation and helps reduce redness
✅ Balances oil production and improves elasticity
✅ Brightens dull skin and evens tone without being harsh on your barrier
Basically, if your skin’s overwhelmed, niacinamide’s the chill friend who brings snacks and good advice.
🧼 Azelaic Acid
This one doesn’t get enough love and honestly, It should! It’s gentle, but don’t let that fool you because it really works.
✅ Fights acne causing bacteria without irritation
✅ Soothes inflamed skin, especially if you’re rosacea prone
✅ Clears out clogged pores without drying out the skin
✅ Fades dark spots and tackles pigmentation
It’s kind of like the ingredient equivalent of a low key genius, quietly fixing things while everyone else is causing drama!
🌺 Hibiscus Flower Extract
You might know this one from herbal tea, but hibiscus is also a powerful skincare ingredient.
✅ Gently exfoliates with natural AHAs
✅ Keeps skin firm by protecting elastin
✅ Deeply hydrates with a fancy thing called mucilage (a natural plant goo that clings to water and keeps skin juicy and we promise its better than it sounds)
✅ Fights off free radical damage
Fun fact: It’s nicknamed “natures b o t o x” for its firming effects!
🧴 Shea Butter
She is rich, buttery goodness that your dry skin dreams about and it’s been a beauty staple since forever.
✅ Protects collagen, thanks to triterpenes, a plant compound that helps keep your skin firm, calm and damage free.
✅ Repairs dry, damaged skin
✅ Speeds up skin healing
✅ Deeply nourishing
If your skin’s having a rough day, pun intended, Shea butter is the one for you.
🍬 Licorice Root
Yes, like the lolly but better and in skincare. This stuff is pure magic.
✅ Calms inflammation and redness
✅ Gently fades pigmentation
✅ Helps repair sun damage
✅ Builds your skin’s resistance
Gentle and effective, the best kind of combo for your skin.
🪻MultiEx BSASM Compound
Fun Fact: Originally developed to soothe skin after cosmetic procedures, this blend of 7 calming plant extracts is like a reset button for stressed out skin.
Skin Benefits You Might Not Know:
🧖♀️ Calms skin after things like laser, peels or microdermabrasion
💢 Helps bring down inflammation (yep, even stress breakouts)
🌸 Soothes redness and irritation from sensitivity flare ups
💧 Boosts Hydration and helps lock it in
What’s in this magical mix? Here’s the plant powered lineup:
• Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) to speed up healing
• Green Tea for antioxidant Protection
• Licorice Root to calm and brighten
• Rosemary to fight off free radicals
• Chamomile for soothing stressed skin
• Scutellaria (Baikal Skullcap) for barrier support
• Japanese Knotweed to dial down irritation
Basically, it’s the botanical dream team your skin didn’t know it needed.
Final Thoughts
Every helloskin product is packed with ingredients that don’t just sound impressive, they actually do something! We don’t water things down, and we definitely don’t play the “sprinkle actives for marketing” game. Our formulas are loaded with real deal percentages of ingredients that are clinically backed and there to work, not just look cute on a label. Your skin deserves the good stuff. Potent, purposeful, and ready to show results.
No Fluff. No filler. Just good skincare that pulls its weight.
XO Souraya
& your glow crew ✨
