Have you ever wondered what "active ingredients" actually mean or what they actually do? Here we explain the meaning, some extra good ingredients to look out for, and in which of Rapide's products you will find them!
What are "active ingredients"?
Active ingredients, or active skin care, have received more and more attention in the beauty world in recent years. Simply put, active ingredients are substances that make a noticeable difference in the skin , such as reducing redness, reducing fine lines or helping with acne. The ingredients thus have a proven positive effect on the skin, and who wouldn't want that?Vitamin E
- Antioxidant, helps the skin protect itself from free radicals
- Strengthens the skin's moisture barrier
- Acts anti-inflammatory
- Increases collagen production in the skin, which leads to reduced development of wrinkles
Which of Rapide's products contain vitamin E?
Lift & Curl Mascara has a creamy, velvety formula which, among other things, contains vitamin E, which moisturizes, protects and keeps your lashes soft and flexible all day long. It gives your lashes volume, length and intensity with a rich, matte black color while protecting lashes while you wear it!Seaweed Extract
Sjögräs is a marine ingredient that in recent years has begun to be used in skin and hair care. In Asia, seaweed has long been used in skin care and is known for its moisturizing and strengthening properties. Seaweed extract works:
- Building & strengthening
- Increases the density & volume of the hair shaft
- Make lashes/brows fuller and longer
Which of Rapide's products contain seaweed extract?
Care & Growth Serum is our first growth serum for your eyelashes and eyebrows, which stimulates your hair roots with a sustainably produced algae extract from Tahiti. Sjögräs extract protects and repairs your hair at the same time as it increases volume, length and density as well as makes your hair stronger and increases density.
Witch Hazel
Witch hazel has become a well-known ingredient in natural and organic skin care. The plant is mainly known for its soothing, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties which contribute to its healing properties on the skin. witch hazel:
- Acts anti-inflammatory
- Reduces sensitive and dry skin
- Increases circulation
- Promotes hair growth
- Adds volume
Which of Rapide's products contain witch hazel ?
Brow lift Soap is a mild, transparent Brow Soap with extra good fixation and fullness. It contains, among other things, witch hazel, which acts anti-inflammatory and soothes sensitive and dry skin. Perfect if you need to go for long days with perfect brows!
Squalane
Squalane is a natural ingredient used in skin care for its emollient and moisture-preserving properties and is found naturally in the skin's outermost barrier. It is extra against dry skin and is a very effective moisturizer! Squalane works:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Contributes to natural skin flora
- Deeply moisturizing and strengthens the skin barrier
- Reduces redness and swollen areas
- Does not clog pores
Which of Rapide's products contain squalane ?
Calming BB Concealer is an anti-inflammatory, soothing concealer which, with the help of its BB formula, balances and preserves the moisture in the skin, at the same time as it mattifies and naturally blends into the skin. Squalane strengthens the skin barrier, reduces redness, dampens swelling and does not clog pores but settles easily on the skin!
Glycerin
Glycerin , also known as glycerol, is an effective moisturizer and is one of the skin's own so-called moisturizing factors that effectively binds moisture to the skin. It is often used in skin care products and helps to improve and repair the skin's moisture balance. Glycerin:
- Binds & preserves moisture in the hair shaft
- Helps damaged & dry hair
- Makes hair soft, supple & moisturized
Which of Rapide's products contain glycerin?
Clear Brow Gel is a transparent, fixing eyebrow gel which contains, among other things, glycerin. It helps bind and preserve moisture in the hair shaft, which helps damaged and dry hair to become soft, supple and moisturized. Perfect if you often stay in dry environments!
Panthenol
Panthenol is a form of vitamin B5 and is found naturally in both food and our skin. The vitamin has a number of different benefits and is a real moisture boost at the same time as it has a calming and repairing effect. Panthenol works:
- Strengthening for hair strands
- Preserves moisture
- Helps damaged strands to become healthier
Which of Rapide's products contain panthenol ?
Tint & Fiber brow gel is our colored brow gel with up to 3% fibres. It provides colour, fixation, volume and also contains panthenol which strengthens, protects and preserves the moisture in your hair!