In a time when new skincare ingredients seem to arise on an almost daily basis, it’s unsurprising to hear that there are some which fall relatively under the radar. For every hero ingredient, like retinol or Vitamin C, there are tens, if not hundreds, of equally (or more) hardworking ingredients that promise excellent skincare benefits, yet fail to elicit the pomp or pageantry of their big-name counterparts.
Resveratrol is one such ingredient. A plant-based polyphenol with strong antioxidant properties, it has gained momentum among those in the skincare know in recent years. Initial studies have shown it can help reduce wrinkles, improve skin firmness, protect against UV damage and hyperpigmentation and soothe sensitivity, yet its true superstar status is yet to be fully realised.
