Flawless skin is hydrated, balanced, radiant and even. Bouncy is another word to add to the list of adjectives. It may initially seem like an odd way to describe skin, but bouncy skin equals youthful, perky skin. That's something everyone's after, right?
Kat Burki, CEO and founder of Kat Burki, elaborates that when skin care products claim to improve skin's bounce, they're referring to improving its elasticity and firmness for a supple, taut appearance. Having more bounce becomes more important with age. "As we age, we tend to produce less collagen and elastin, which naturally give skin its bounce and elasticity," says Burki. "To improve bounce, the ideal formula would contain ingredients that boost collagen and elastin while hydrating, plumping and smoothing skin." Neuropeptides are one of those key ingredients because they repair and rebuild your skin's elasticity.
You probably already have products for bouncy hair, now it's time to set your sights on your skin. These 11 skin care products boost bounce while tackling other skin care concerns.
Bring bounce back to dry, rough skin with this hypoallergenic, dermatologist-tested serum. Its hero ingredient is hyaluronic acid, which holds up to a thousand times its weight in water to plump faces. It's potent so three to four drops are plenty for your entire face and neck. Tap in the product and it'll absorb without any telltale stickiness. Plus, it helps makeup glide on as smoothly as primer.
Give skin its regular serving of fruits and veggies with this blueberry cleanser. It is from Glow Recipe's own product line and it's known to sell out. That's because the product functions as a cleanser and makeup remover plus it can even be applied as a mask. It exfoliates courtesy of visible bits of blueberry extract and is nourishing enough that toner might not be necessary. The cleanser offers double the bounce thanks to its springy texture and because it makes skin soft and bouncy.
Apply a thin layer of this mask before bed and wake up to a transformed complexion. The leave-on mask combines moisturizing hyaluronic acid and Pro-Xylane to strengthen the foundation of skin. The formula fights the signs of aging and gives skin youthful, gravity-defying bounce, while centella asiatica, aka tiger grass, helps repair cells. And there's no need to worry about greasy pillowcases come morning.
It's not just your cheeks that could do with more bounce. Philosophy describes its new product as a "hydra-bounce eye gel" and it's rich in vitamins and nourishing ingredients like cold-pressed chia seed oil (a patented green tea antioxidant complex) to brighten tired, puffy eyes. It also targets dark circles and loss of elasticity. FYI: It's suitable for contact lens wearers.
