"Brands are continuing to launch more products that only contain one hero ingredient," Robinson says. These one-ingredient formulas can be used on their own or the consumer can customize to it to their own needs by blending with other formulas.
The Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil, $72, is a great example of a stellar one-ingredient skin care product, as it only uses pure cold-pressed marula oil to keep skin balanced and hydrated.
If you are into botanical extracts, Zeichner says it's worth giving bakuchiol a try. It's a botanical extract that actually works in a similar pathway as topical retinoids. He says bakuchiol has the advantage of being non-irritating, making it a useful ingredient for people with sensitive skin concerned with treating lines and wrinkles.
To bring this ingredient to your daily routine, Zeichner recommends picking up Biossance Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum, $39, which utilizes bakuchiol to keep the skin firm and free of wrinkles.
Jade rollers and other unique facial massagers (made of other types of crystal or metal) will continue to trend, according to Robinson, especially since they prove to be a cheaper alternative to costly in-office treatments.
Gua Sha, an ancient East Asian practice that helps promote lymphatic drainage, is becoming extremely popular, as it utilizes special tools to help stimulate circulation on the face. Brands like Kora Organics are getting in on the Gua Sha action, as the brand's Rose Quartz Heart Facial Sculptor, $58, can be used to de-puff, lift and sculpt your face.
Matcha may already be having a big moment in food, but celebrity aesthetician Joshua Ross of the West Hollywood-based SkinLab says that this ingredient will equally be popular for skin care purposes. "The main benefits of matcha (and green tea) are its anti-inflammatory properties," Ross says. "Anti-inflammatory products also help with inflammatory acne (such as hormonal acne) as well as rosacea, so we'll start to see it in products that address these needs."
To bring the anti-inflammatory benefits of matcha to your routine, try using Boscia Matcha Magic Super-Antioxidant Mask, $38, two to three times a week for clear skin that's free of redness.
"Alfalfa has an abundance of vitamins (such as B6, B12, D and K, to name a few) and minerals (such as calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus and potassium) that are helpful in keeping the skin healthy and glowing," says Jessica Morelli, founder and chief formulator of Palermo Body. Because of its high levels of vitamin A, Morelli says that alfalfa can also be used as a natural retinol which has been found to help to increase the production of both collagen and new blood vessels in the skin. In addition, she notes that alfalfa is also known for its high levels of chlorophyll and phytonutrients, which are rich in antioxidants that help reduce and slow cell damage while aiding in the detoxification and purification of skin.
