Every industry has its jargon, but the cosmetics industry is especially confusing. If you’re like the patients visiting our practice, you’re probably baffled by the meaning of skincare buzzwords like “actives” and “peptides,” and emerging terms such as “biodynamic” and “non-comedogenic.”

You can Google the definitions, of course, but do you have the training to make sense of them? If so, congratulations! If not, you’re in the majority. Few of us are qualified to sort out the terms used by scientists and marketers. Lack of understanding can lead to some serious problems in the cosmetics aisle.

If you don’t know what you’re putting on your skin, how can you be sure it’s the right product for you?

Diagnosis before Treatment for Beautiful Skin

Before you can treat a skin problem, you need to understand its cause. Without the right diagnosis, you’re at increased risk for choosing an inappropriate skincare product that may aggravate rather than alleviate your problem. That’s why we recommend you talk to a skin care professional.

At Form and Face, our skin care team has the training and experience to identify skin disorders and their causes. They are also gifted at helping patients navigate the confusing world of moisturisers, sunscreens, cleansers, and creams to create a customised skincare regimen that works.

Additionally, our beauty experts can offer our patients the unparalleled benefits of the emerging field of aestheceuticals, cosmetic products developed by Dr Norris that care for skin and beautify it with the help of pharmaceutical ingredients. Dr Norris developed his own extensive range of skincare products to help patients have skin that looks and is healthy and beautiful.

7 Skincare Buzzwords You Need to Know

Here’s a quick review of some of the top words and phrases being bandied about in skincare:

Actives – the key ingredients in a product that provide benefits such as firming, soothing, or hydrating.
AHA/BHA – Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) and Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) work topically and deep in the skin to dissolve the bonds that connect skin cells and promote exfoliation.
Antioxidants – substances that protect skin against free radical damage caused by smoking, pollution, the sun and stress.
Biodynamic – a biodynamic ingredient is organic and harvested on a timetable that follows the tide and lunar calendar.
Non-comedogenic – this word is used for formulations that do not clog the skin, making them ideal for people troubled by pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads.
Peptides – peptides are molecules within the body that contain amino acids and, when used in skincare, can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Skin Brighteners – products that address dullness and pigmentation, but do not bleach the skin.

Skincare You Can Understand at Form and Face

Are you tired of feeling confused by the ever-changing language of skincare? We understand and are here to help. We invite you to contact Form and Face on 02 9387 3800 to get the facts about skincare in straight forward language you can understand.