Find out why this antioxidant is an essential to your skincare routine

When it comes to acids for skincare, you may have heard of hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid, even azelaic acid and lactic acid. But have you heard of ellagic acid? If you haven’t, it’s time to get acquainted with this powerful antioxidant that’s gaining popularity among skincare aficionados the world over for its ability to brighten the skin and reduce the appearance of pigmentation.

What is ellagic acid?

Unlike hyaluronic acids that plump and hydrate the skin or AHAs and BHAs that help to exfoliate the skin, ellagic acid is rich in antioxidant and serves to protect and brighten the skin. Ellagic acid is naturally found in many fruits and vegetables, including raspberries, strawberries, cranberries, and pomegranates.

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How can my skin benefit from ellagic acid?

Free radical damage from everyday pollution and the sun’s rays are responsible for sunspots, fine lines and damaged collagen – all classic telltale signs of skin aging.

While there are various types of antioxidants around to help mitigate these issues, ellagic acid is an antioxidant powerhouse and its potency helps to neutralise free radicals to protect the skin from UV damage.

In addition to its antioxidant powers, ellagic acid works triply hard for your complexion to brighten the skin and also improve the appearance of pigmentation. Better yet, this ingredient is found to be gentler and suited for preggers, compared to hydroquinone, another well-known ingredient for brightening the skin.

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Which skin types will benefit from ellagic acid?

Everyone can benefit from protection from free radicals, and this makes ellagic acid a suitable ingredient for all skin types especially if your concern is to slow down the signs of aging and to treat pigmentation.

It is important to note that because ellagic acid works differently from other acids out there, ellagic acid works better when complemented with other skincare ingredients rather than being used as a replacement for the other skincare products you have in your bathroom shelf.

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