The craze for natural beauty is driving brands to reinvent and do away with lengthy ingredient lists. As a result, cosmetics now contain a variety of natural ingredients that have unexpected benefits for the skin. Such is the case with bamboo, apple and chebula, which could play a key role in beauty routines in 2023.
The cosmetic industry’s enthusiasm for natural ingredients doesn’t seem to be waning! After cactus and rice, two essential beauty allies in 2022, here are three new ingredients that promise to be essential next year
Bamboo Hydration
Bamboo is not well known in the cosmetics industry, but as we move into 2023, interest in this plant is growing for a number of reasons. Bamboo – or more accurately, the natural silica it contains – has multiple benefits for the skin. It can be used in the beauty field as a pure lotion or hydrosol to deeply nourish dry, dehydrated skin, and is also prized for its regenerative abilities. This property makes it essential for anti-aging treatments, whether to help keep skin firm or to fight wrinkles and fine lines.
Bamboo is a major beauty partner because of its ability to satisfy the needs of almost all skin types, as its mattifying abilities also benefit combination oily skin. It’s even good for damaged hair and nails, and in powder form, it can help prevent excessive sweating.
Apples for anti-aging
The many health benefits of the crunchy fruit are well known. Recently, apples have entered the fashion world as a potential alternative to animal leather. Because of its anti-aging properties and other skin benefits, it is now finding its way into cosmetics and is poised to land in 2023.
Rich in polyphenols and quercetin, apples promise to combat the various signs of skin aging, starting with sagging, loss of firmness and wrinkles. But that’s not all. Apples also promote skin renewal and protect the skin from external factors such as pollution, while nourishing dry skin. As with many cosmetic products, this fruit, used together with other natural ingredients, can even be an ally for combination skin with excess sebum.
Chebula, a multi-purpose wonder
In Ayurvedic medicine, chebula can go by many names, such as chebulic myrobalan or haritaki, and is considered a miracle ingredient in several countries and regions, including India and Tibet, due to its countless benefits. According to Ayurveda, it has anti-inflammatory properties that benefit both the skin and the body, not to mention anti-aging properties that effectively smooth and firm the skin and make it more elastic. This is due to its high antioxidant content.
In addition, this multi-purpose ingredient helps strengthen and rebuild the skin barrier, helping it to defend against certain external factors, while deeply moisturizing the skin. According to a recent report by Beauty Pie, an online cosmetics expert, these virtues have won the hearts of people all over the world. Chebula is reportedly one of the strongest trends in skincare in 2023, with an unprecedented 922% increase in Google searches in one year. Keep an eye out for this essential beauty ally in the coming months.
