Ingredients from science and nature
So how do you decide what's right for you? Beauty products have their ingredients listed on the packaging, and if you know what they do, you will be able to make the right choice.
- Aloe vera gel has hydrating, softening and soothing properties. It is a source of allantoin which can help heal minor wounds, ease skin complaints and soothe sunburn.
- Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) work primarily as an exfoliant but may also help to stimulate the production of collagen. AHAs can relieve aging, dry, or sun-damaged skin and can reduce the effect of wrinkles. They are often found in moisturisers, and can be listed on ingredients as glycolic acid, lactic acid or citric acid.
- China clay (also called kaolin clay) is white powder clay with good oil-absorbing properties. It helps to refine the skin and clear up breakouts of spots.
- Dermal recovery comspanlex (DRC) is a blend of skincare ingredients developed by Pond's to target aging skin. It hydrates, softens and enhances skin's natural moisture barrier function. Also protects against environmental stress, smoothes and nourishes skin and works to diminish the signs of aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles.
- Jojoba helps maintain the skin's moisture balance as it has excellent spreading, lubricating and penetrating properties. It is very good for oily skin.
- Shea butter is a natural, soothing ingredient that is extracted from the nut of the shea tree, indigienous to Africa. It has a softening effect and can be found in moisturisers and hair conditioners.
- Vitamin K is said to improve skin tone and texture. It is used in eye creams to target the appearance of dark circles under the eyes.
- UVA / UVB protection is crucial for skin care. UVA rays penetrate deeply into the skin and cause wrinkles by damaging the collagen layers that help support the outer layers of skin. UVB rays are shorter and usually stop at the skin's surface, often causing burns. Both types of rays can cause skin cancer and premature aging of the skin. SPF helps protect the skin from the effects of pollution, ultraviolet light and the sun.
Millions of women around the world trust Pond's to care for and protect their skin. Beauty secrets have been passed down through generations and Pond's has always been at the heart of those very secrets. World wide research and having over a hundred years of experience means Pond's continues to create products specifically to help women achieve more beautiful skin.
Now the clever people at the Pond's Institute have taken the next step and developed a new anti-ageing range, Pond's Regener-Activ, to help ease the worry women have about ageing skin.
