Read the ingredients list to identify a product that suits your skin

You turn a skincare product over and see a long list of names that mean little to you. How do you find out if that formula is right for your skin without having to research each ingredient individually?

Start with your skin's needs and then look at the function of the ingredients and your past experiences. One well-known substance on the label never tells the whole story.

An ingredient list is not a ranking of good and bad substances

The order mainly indicates the quantity up to about one percent. The effectiveness also depends on the formula, concentration, pH, and combination of ingredients.

First, look for function

If you want to hydrate, look for things like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, or betaine. For a dry barrier, soothing oils, ceramides, and fatty components are relevant. For blemishes, salicylic acid may be suitable.

Pay attention to what your skin previously did not tolerate

Fragrance is not a problem for everyone, but can be relevant for reactive skin. Note which products stung and compare ingredients without automatically blaming one substance.

Don't let marketing language decide

"Natural", "clean", and "dermatologically tested" do not automatically tell you if a product fits your skin and routine. Look at the complete information and ask for advice if claims and ingredients are difficult to compare.

Suitable products and categories

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Personal advice

Unsure what suits your skin? Send which products you use and what your skin does via the chat on sQincare.shop. Yvonne or one of her qualified staff members will personally think along with you.

About the author

This article was written in collaboration with Yvonne van Veen, medical aesthetician and owner of Salon Rustique and sQincare.shop. In case of pain, swelling, eczema, or persistent skin complaints, we recommend an assessment by a doctor.