Ready, Set, Glow! May Edition
Are you ready to glow yet?
Photographer: Lena
This month’s edition of the bySophie box is all about star skincare ingredients: Collagen, Retinol, and PHA. You’ve heard of them all before, but do you know the specific role each plays in improving your skin condition? Don’t worry, we’re here to sum it up for you!
Collagen
Derived from the Greek word “kolla,” meaning “glue,” collagen is a type of protein that helps in the renewal of cells and firming and moisturizing the skin.
Retinol
A powerful vitamin A derivative that helps with anti-aging, retinol increases cell turnover to create a smoother, youthful complexion. However, if you apply a product with retinol, avoid going into the sunlight, as it makes your skin extra-sensitive.
Bonus: Bakuchiol is a vegan substitute of retinol that offers the same benefits with less skin irritation, making it suitable for daytime use as well!
AHA, BHA, PHA
Poly hydroxy acid, or PHA, is a gentler alternative to its more well-known cousins AHA and BHA. It has a larger molecular structure with antioxidant properties that are helpful for dry, sensitive, and irritated skin that needs moisture replenishment.
It's Skin Collatoning Toner
This firming toner has collagen and 4 flower extracts to refresh, hydrate, and rejuvenate the skin. It contains hydrolyzed collagen, which penetrates into the skin easier and has anti-aging effects.
It's Skin Power 10 Formula CO Effector
Improve your skin’s elasticity with this firming essence that will help nourish and replenish the skin with collagen and moisture. It contains hydrolyzed extension, which is a form of plant-based collagen.
Everydaze Collagen Focus Treatment Mask
Ready for even more collagen? Try this sheet mask that instantly plumps, restores, and rejuvenates your skin in just 10-20 minutes! With collagen peptide, peach extract, and hyaluronic acid, this mask will aid in anti-aging.
Elensilia Collagen 80% Intensive Eye Cream
Dark circles got you down? Look no further than Elensilia’s eye cream that contains 80% hydrolyzed French collagen that lifts, firms, and reduces puffiness and the appearance of dark circles. Sophie even calls it “the best collagen eye cream out there.”
Slosophy Newtinol Toner
Why “New”-tinol? This toner uses a plant-derived ingredient called Bakuchiol, which has the same effects as retinol without being irritating to the skin. It can be used in the daytime and is a great alternative for those who are sensitive to traditional retinol.
dixionist Cyforest Fresh PHA Toner
This mild PH-balanced toner has 95% cypress leaf extract that will gently exfoliate, tighten, and refresh your skin. It includes PHA and other plant extracts perfect for those with sensitive skin.
What are you waiting for? Get glowing with this exciting lineup of products from the May edition of the bySophie box!
👉🏼 Ready, Set, Glow! Collagen, Retinol & PHA Edition Magazine.pdf
