Have you ever found yourself standing in the skincare aisle of a store poring over the fine print on a jar of moisturizer? Then you know how confusing and overwhelming it can be to decipher labels with obscure ingredients and confusing product claims. It can leave you feeling confused about what skincare ingredients actually work and perplexed about what products to buy.

Unfortunately, many skincare products on the market contain toxic ingredients that you would never want to put on your skin. According to the Environmental Working Group,¹ the average woman’s daily grooming and makeup routine includes roughly 168 different man-made chemicals. Men typically encounter 85. It is important to carefully choose what you expose your skin to, especially considering how porous and sensitive it is. That begins with reading and understanding product labels.

What is required on a product label?

Just because a skincare or cosmetic product is on store shelves does not mean it has been deemed safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In fact, the FDA does not require any premarket testing or approval of these products — cosmetic companies are not even required to disclose their ingredients to the FDA. This makes it even more crucial that you do your own due diligence on which skincare products you use.

Some governments have taken action to help ensure the safety of their residents — including Canada and the European Union, which have banned roughly 1,300 ingredients from use in cosmetics. The U.S. has banned only 11 so far.

What are some of the worst ingredients in skincare?

1. BHA and BHT
2. Mineral oil
3. Parabens (methyl-, isobutyl-, propyl-, etc.)
4. Petrolatum
5. Phthalates
6. Polyethelene glycol
7. Propylene glycol
8. Synthetic fragrances or dyes
9. Triclosan and triclocarban
10. Tetrasodium EDTA

When considering skincare products, be sure to check the labels for these questionable ingredients. Some of them are still undergoing testing, some have been found to have a negative impact on health, and some are just not good for your skin. Instead, look for products with safe, clean formulas and premium ingredients that are clinically demonstrated to get results without harming your natural glow.

What skincare ingredients do I need?

Finding clean products and ingredients for gorgeous skin can be challenging. At Plexus, our scientists and formulators have created a Consciously Clean Promise, going beyond even the most stringent European Union safety standards to create products that are both effective and safe.

This product purity approach led to the creation of Joyōme^® Skincare, a unique high-performance skincare line that combines clinically studied ingredients to correct the visible signs of aging and defend the skin moisture barrier. The result is beautiful, healthy-looking skin. Joyōme proudly lives at the intersection of clean, safe, and effective ingredients, providing visible results without irritation.

We take our commitment to health and safety seriously, excluding harmful chemicals while still ensuring high-performance, indulgent skincare. Joyōme is ophthalmologist tested to ensure it is safe to use around the eye area. It also comes in BPA-free packaging.

Joyōme’s Illuminating Day Serum has clean, effective ingredients, such as:

• Ceramides — Helps lock in moisture and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
• Hyaluronic acid — Improves the appearance of sagging, drooping skin by helping it look plump and tight.
• Niacinamide — Helps with skin brightening.
• Red clover — Minimizes the appearance of oversized pores by reducing oil accumulation and pore debris.

Joyōme’s Intensive Overnight Repair contains:

• Azelaic acid — Fades the appearance of redness and age spots and improves the look of skin texture to reveal luminous, radiant skin.
• Bakuchiol — Conditions the skin and helps improve skin clarity.
• Matrixyl peptide — Helps fill and smooth the skin.
• Retinol ester — Delivers the antiaging benefits of retinoid without the irritation.

Joyōme’s Multi-Action Collagen Complex features:

• Biotin — Promotes healthy skin, hair, and nails.
• Hydrolyzed types I and III collagen— Contains easily absorbable collagen from wild-caught marine and grass-fed bovine sources to help support the skin structure and reduce sagging and wrinkles.
• Superfood blend— Helps defend the skin against damage caused by free radicals.
• Vitamin E — Helps defend the skin against damage caused by environmental aggressors.

Joyōme’s Revitalizing Daily Cleanser’s primary ingredients include:

• Cranberry fruit extract – Gently exfoliates to remove impurities.
• Hydrolyzed jojoba esters — Enhances skin moisturization and supports the skin microbiome.
• Siberian ginseng root extract and rhodiola rosea extract — Contains plant-based antioxidants that help visibly destress skin.

If you are ready to experience clean skincare ingredients for glowing skin, Joyōme can help you. Pair the Illuminating Day Serum and Intensive Overnight Repair with the Joyōme Revitalizing Day Cleanser and Multi-Action Collagen Complex to experience the noticeable benefits of safe, effective ingredients and enjoy radiant skin.

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