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Hydroxyacetophenone is a synthetic ingredient used in many skin care products. It acts as an antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals that damage the skin. This ingredient is also valuable as a preservative for other ingredients that would otherwise become ineffective or spoil when exposed to temperature changes, sunlight, or exposure to oxygen.
Hydroxyacetophenone is best for anti-aging skin creams and daily moisturizers, as it’s antioxidant properties help reduce daily damage to the skin. It is even good for people with sensitive skin, as hydroxyacetophenone inhibits a particular enzyme that leads to irritation in the skin, COX-2.
Unless you have a specific allergy to hydroxyacetophenone, there aren’t any real drawbacks as far as side effects or irritation to the skin.
Fine lines are the delicate lines that form on delicate skin (like the face), as collagen and elastin decrease. These shallow lines can appear when the skin is dehydrated or as a result of sun damage. They can also be among the first signs of skin aging and, if they deepen over time, can be the precursor to wrinkles. Usually found around the eyes, lips, and forehead, fine lines can appear anywhere that expressive facial movement are regularly repeated—such as smiling, squinting and furrowing the brows.
To prevent fine lines and wrinkles, it’s best to moisturize daily and wear sunscreen. Additionally, antioxidants protect the skin from free radicals that damage cells and speed up aging. Ingredients and nutrients like rosehip oil, jojoba oil, red tea extract, retinol/vitamin A, coenzyme Q10, glycolic acid and salicylic acid are all beneficial for preventing and reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Peptides and ingredients that boost the production of collagen like vitamin C are good for boosting the plumpness of skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Hydroxyacetophenone may be effective for fine lines, but there are many other factors that may affect whether this ingredient would work on your skin or if there are better ingredients that may work for you. Take this skin quiz to find the best ingredients for your skin and build your skincare routine.
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