A QUIZ ABOUT YOUR DIGESTION, LEARN WHAT’S IN YOUR BEAUTY PRODUCTS, TRY A PUSH-UP, AND MORE. / PULSE
TEST YOUR BEAUTY SMARTS
MATCH THE INGREDIENT WITH ITS BEAUTIFYING BENEFITS.
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Hyaluronic acid
Peptides
Vitamin C
Salicylic acid
Castor oil
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A This antioxidant helps reduce signs of skin aging. It fights damage from environmental stressors such as UV rays and pollution, brightens skin and fades hyperpigmentation, and hikes collagen production.
B This beta hydroxy acid (BHA) supports smooth, clear skin through actions like exfoliation, pore cleansing, and fighting blemish-causing bacteria. You’ll see it as a spot treatment or in face cleansers.
C This sugar molecule that our body naturally produces (less with age, which can lead to wrinkles or sallowness) attracts up to 1,000 times its weight in water to keep skin hydrated, smooth, and plump.
D Pressed from plant seeds, this has fatty acids and antioxidants, so it’s great at combating dryness and conditioning thinning brows. It’s often diluted in a skin-friendly carrier oil like jojoba or rose hip.
E Found in many serums and moisturizers, these amino acids stimulate the skin to help create more collagen and calm inflammation, resulting in firmer skin with fewer fine lines or wrinkles.
ANSWERS Vitamin C = A, Salicylic acid = B, Hyaluronic acid = C, Castor oil = D, Peptides = E