Everyone is born with their own skin tones that are coded genetically. You can say that your skin is almost 50% from your mom and 50% from your dad! However, growing up, we are exposed to the many different types of conditions in the environment. The sun, the air and the minerals we wash our faces in. This is known to be the environmental factors that influence our skin – hence we call them epigenetics.
Understanding how our skin tone works are crucial in developing a healthier skin. These skin tones are encoded by the amount of melanin in the skin – which produces a natural pigment responsible for the colour of our skin, eyes and hair. Throughout our lifetime, the exposure of our skin to many environmental factors causes the production of these pigments to either increase or decrease at certain areas. Such factors could be caused by sun damage (UV), inflammation of the skin, certain medications and of course; acne.
That being said, these damages do not affect every skin cell. Some are exposed to it more, whilst others are exposed less, leading to different skin cells producing different amounts of pigmentation which can be seen on our faces – these are called uneven skin tones! In other words, some cells are healthy, and some are not, causing that dull and uneven look on your skin.
The primary solution of uneven skin tones is a consistent skincare routine. A regular skincare routine is crucial to give the right nutrients for your skin, making them stronger and healthier. It all begins with the right set of skin care that is suitable for your skin.
The skincare routine should be able to clean, hydrate and strengthen your skin cells, not to mention protecting them from further damage by external factors. Paying attention to the different types of ingredients and supplements your skin care provides are important to not only give the best for your skin, but to reduce the potential harm that many skin care products could produce.
But how do we know if the ingredients are right for us? Look no further and let Confidence Cosmetics take the lead! Our crafted skincare expertise has chosen the best for your skin and the environment with the use of licorice root extracts (Glycyrrhiza glabra).
This flowering plant has tremendous benefits especially in cosmetics! Their anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing properties have shown extravagance in repairing and strengthening the skin. The two main players in our flowering friend are glabridin and liquiritin. Glabridin helps in inhibiting the enzyme tyrosinase – a key component in melanin production and the latter, helps in dispersing melanin throughout the skin cells. The combine effort of both these components on your skin helps in brightening and even out skin tones. Not to mention treating the root causes of hyperpigmentation and dark spots!
Still not convinced? Well, the flavonoids in licorice roots act as antioxidants, you know what that means; Protection! Giving your skin an additional defence against harmful environmental factors such as UV and free radicals strengthens your skin barrier, giving a more luxuriant and healthier look.
Uneven skin tone? Check. Skin protection? Check. Wait, there’s more? Definitely! The anti-inflammatory compounds called Glycyrrhizin and Isoliquiritigenin (ISL) are your best friends in both preventing and combatting your acne issues. Anti-inflammatory helps to reduce the redness and swelling of the acne, taking care of those big, red and ugly bumps that your skin could develop. Glycyrrhizin is also an antimicrobial agent, as most acnes are usually caused by the bacteria Cutibacterium acnes. Even though they are our skin’s natural commensal, however, thriving in sebum rich areas on your skin, it is able to trigger inflammation as it Growsuncontrollably. The antimicrobial properties of Glycyrrhizinaids in controlling and taking care of this microbiome, ensuring the happiness and welfare of both your skin and its residences.
So where do I find glabridin, liquiritin and all those hard-to-pronounce but beneficial compounds in my skin care? Your answer is right here with Confidence Cosmetics’
We believe in giving you a double action, all rounded kick from the benefits from licorice root extracts in two of our products. Our Hydrate & Brighten Essence Toner with Green Tea doubles down as both a toner and essence, giving the primary effects of a toner for that uneven skin tone issues and as an essence, strengthening and giving your skin the nutrient it needs.
Secure all of the goodness with our Seal & Soothe Night Moisturiser with Ceramides which helps in retaining and hydrating your skin throughout the night, giving your skin the rest it requires.