Holy Grail Natural Skincare Face Mask Ingredients to Look For
The world is made up of a myriad of different skin types, meaning we all have our own unique skincare goals. With that said, there are some holy grail skincare ingredients that everyone’s skin can benefit from. Whether looking for a face mask product or going DIY, clean beauty products can nourish and moisturize your skin just as well as any skincare ingredient.
Superstar ingredients in the skincare industry such as hyaluronic acid, chamomile and peppermint oil each have their own distinctive benefits to the skin and can restore youth and a healthy glow. Isn’t that what we’re all looking for? Let’s explore some holy grail natural skincare ingredients we should look for in face masks to add to your luxury skincare routine to get your skin looking radiant again.
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is a holy grail face mask ingredient that packs a big punch. Aloe is rich in Vitamins A, C, D, E plus zinc, potassium and magnesium, and provides benefits to the skin such as alleviating inflammation and itchiness, calming and soothing burned or irritated skin, and hydrating and moisturizing to restore the skin to its youthful glow.
Aloe vera is best known for soothing sunburn, but it’s an effective skincare ingredient for face masks because of all its active compounds that restore the skin’s cell growth. With moisturizing, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, it’s no surprise aloe vera is considered a holy grail skincare ingredient for face masks.
Black Currant
Black currants are little black berries (seen above) packed with vitamins (A, B-5, B-6, B-1, C and E), minerals and antioxidants. Black currant is more commonly known for its immune health, eye health and blood flow benefits, but it’s also a holy grail skincare ingredient that slows the effects of aging.
Containing fatty acids, Vitamin C and polyphenols, this powerful skincare ingredient delivers antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial benefits. It improves skin elasticity, helps the skin retain moisture, and reduces skin inflammation and redness.
Chamomile
Chamomile is most used in herbal teas, but it’s also known for calming and soothing the skin. One of the biggest advantages of chamomile, is its ability to improve blood flow which makes the skin appear brighter and more refreshed. Chamomile should be considered a holy grail natural skincare ingredient for face masks because of this and so much more!
Chamomile also has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, reducing redness, irritation, and the appearance of fine lines, dark spots and acne scars.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C contains powerful antioxidants that are an excellent addition to your natural skincare routine. We would consider any face mask that contains Vitamin C a holy grail product. Vitamin C is brightening, hydrating, and protects the skin against free radicals. It also keeps the skin plump with its ability to produce collagen.
Ascorbic Acid is a potent form of Vitamin C that penetrates the skin, while Ascorbyl Palmitate, derived from Ascorbic Acid, is a gentler form of Vitamin C.
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid is a holy grail skincare ingredient that pairs well with Vitamin C. Hyaluronic acid is a potent moisturizer, holding 1,000 times its weight in water.
Skin naturally produces hyaluronic acid, but this decreases as we age. Hyaluronic acid retains moisture so well that it brings it to the surface of the skin, making the skin appear plumper. It also reduces the appearance of those fine lines and wrinkles and even outs skin tone and texture while boosting collagen production.
Peppermint Oil
Peppermint is a naturally occurring hybrid of spearmint and watermint. It’s known for its menthol properties, which are cooling and refreshing. Peppermint has antiseptic, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, and offers many natural skincare and clean beauty benefits.
Face masks containing peppermint oil help to treat and prevent acne by reducing acne causing bacteria in addition to increasing the skin’s blood circulation.
Turmeric
Turmeric is a holy grail natural skincare ingredient used around the world, with historical roots in India. Known for its medicinal uses for centuries, turmeric is not only used in skincare but it also treats wounds, insect bites and blisters.
Turmeric’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties make it a natural skincare must have. Turmeric face masks leave your skin glowing, and they reduce the breakdown of collagen. They also treat acne-prone skin with their antibacterial properties.
CBD
CBD skincare is a game changer for your skincare routine that may change your outlook on natural skincare. Broad spectrum CBD contains all the most powerful skincare ingredients in the hemp plant.
CBD skincare contains antioxidants and other natural properties, helping the skin stay healthy and balanced. It also reduces redness, dryness and evens out skin tones, in addition to reducing acne breakouts and acne scars. Combining CBD skincare with other natural skincare ingredients can transform your skin without the use of harmful chemicals often added to skincare products.
Halsa’s Breathe CBD Arctic Kelp Facial Masque is a CBD skincare must have, pairing CBD with arctic algae, honeysuckle, lavender, eucalyptus, aloe, squalane, chamomile and more.