Have you ever heard about silymarin?
You might wonder about this but it is an excellent additive to skincare products. Keep reading to know more about its benefits. Silymarin is a derivative of the milk thistle plant. The antioxidant in nature, it protects against UV radiation and environmental pollution: fights free radicals, and prevents cellular damage, giving you clearer and radiant skin.
Benefits:
It is a wonderful ingredient for oily, acne-prone, and blemish-prone skin types. It is non-comedogenic and won’t clog your pores at all. Instead, it has oil-controlling properties and will reduce sebum production. It might not be effective for dry skin types because of its potentially drying effect.
What to Avoid?
It should not be combined with acids like AHAs and BHAs. That doesn’t mean you have to eliminate acids from your skincare routine. Just switch timings by using silymarin in the morning and acid in the evening.
How to Use?
Silymarin works great with hyaluronic acid, retinol, and sunscreens. If you want to layer up, use silymarin before moisturizer and top up with sunscreen. It is available in facial serums, creams, etc.
Note:
To be on the safe side and get all the benefits of this beauty ingredient, it is always better to consult your pharmacist about your skincare regime and must do a patch test before applying it to your face.
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About the Author: Dr. Iqra Mubashar is a registered Pharmacist originally from Pakistan, Lahore. She has earned her pharmacy degree from the University of veterinary and animal sciences, Lahore. She has completed her internship as a trainee from Children hospital, Lahore. She has completed her research work in clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutics. She has worked as a healthcare documentation head in Al-Qasim enterprises, Islamabad. She has specialized in prescription handling, drugs information, literature research, patient counseling, and pharmaceutical care plans. Her research work on coronavirus is under publication.
