Every year, the beauty industry promotes new ‘miracle’ skin care ingredients. From dull skin to wrinkles and uneven skin tones, there are miracle ingredients that claim to help eradicate the issues. Beauty brands would have you believe that one key ingredient can do anything. In reality, one ingredient can’t do it all. Here at Ego Pharmaceuticals, we believe that it takes a well-formulated blend of ingredients and a consistent skincare routine to bring you healthy, beautiful looking skin.

Miracle Skin Care Ingredients Breakdown

Here’s a breakdown of some of the most touted “miracle skin care ingredients” and how they can help you when formulated in quality, dermatologically tested products.

Vitamin B3

Vitamin B3, also known as niacinamide, is a versatile ingredient. It can help improve skin tone, reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and help reduce the chance of skin sensitivity1. This vitamin is commonly found in anti-ageing and brightening products as well as night creams because of its ability to target several cosmetic skin concerns.

Vitamin E 

This vitamin is an anti-oxidant, commonly found in skincare products. It can be used to help reduce the appearance of pigmentation, as well as acting as a moisturising ingredient2.

Avemide 15™ (Oat Kernel Extract) 

Ego Pharmaceuticals’ Avemide 15™ is a gentle oat kernel extract which helps reduce the chance of irritation on sensitive skin. 

Avemide 15™ itself is a purified and standardised extract of colloidal oatmeal that contains a complex mixture of flavonoids4. Using a standardised avena sativa kernel extract means that we get the same amount of extract every time we formulate with this ingredient in every product. If we choose to use the whole oatmeal we may end up with different amounts of the specific extract in every batch of products made. This is because different batches can be impacted by different environmental conditions, changes to fertilisers used on the crop, and even storage and transport time of the ingredient5. 

High pollen counts, increasing temperature and other common irritants in the air can often contribute to changes in the skin. You can mitigate this with a consistent routine incorporating skin care products containing Avemide 15™, which can help reduce the chance of skin irritation3.

Safflower Seed Oil 

Safflower Seed Oil is a light oil, rich in unsaturated fatty acids and effective as a moisturiser6. It has high levels of linoleic acid, commonly used in beauty products to fight dry skin7.

Vitamin C 

Vitamin C and its is said to soothe skin8, help reduce visible signs of ageing due to sun exposure, and brighten skin’s complexion9. It’s particularly important to choose quality formulations when using vitamin C containing products.  Some forms of vitamin C can be difficult to work with and must be stored away from air and light as they are prone to destabilising8.

Witch Hazel 

A staple in natural beauty routines, witch hazel is an astringent which tones the skin and provides a cooling effect10.

Glycerin

Glycerin, which occurs naturally in the skin, is well tolerated by most people and rarely causes irritation or allergy11. Its humectant (hydrating) effect is especially strong in high-humidity environments12. Studies have shown that glycerin-containing moisturisers can both reduce trans epidermal water loss (TEWL) and help replenish skin hydration13,14,15.

Can they be considered miracle skin care ingredients?

Each of the above skin care ingredients has its own benefits, and no one ingredient stands out above the rest. Key ingredients in skincare products work alongside with one another to accomplish your skincare goals. A quality product will include a well-balanced mix of ingredients to help address skin concerns and allows for easy application on the skin.

Don’t wait for miracles. Use QV and have a balanced skincare regime.

It’s too much to ask for miracles from your skincare products. That is why we believe your best skincare regime is a combination of suitable products and a balanced healthcare regime. QV Cream is specially formulated for dry, sensitive and eczema-prone skin. Free from fragrance, colour and other common irritants, QV is also the No. 1 selling brand in Singapore Hospitals*. 100% of dermatologists in Singapore agreed that QV Cream helps to lock in moisture and increase skin hydration on their patients’ skin**. 

Since stress and poor nutrition can result in flare-ups and may further disrupt skin, we recommend using QV alongside the right nutrition, adequate rest, and plenty of water for hydration for desirable results.