What are active ingredients and why are they a necessity for skin health?

What are active ingredients and why are they a necessity for skin health?

Put simply, active ingredients are essential to prevent and treat your skin concerns. They  are biologically active and will change the way in which skin cells function. Inactive ingredients, by comparison, are used to transport the active ingredients. Active ingredients will vary in concentration and potency.


The essentials


  1. B3 (niacinamide)
  2. Vitamin A (retinol)
  3. Vitamin C
  4. Vitamin E
  5. Ceramides
  6. Peptides

Rules of engagement

  1. Consistency is not negotiable.
  2. Active skin care needs to be applied for at least 2 months to be effective and deliver cellular changes.
  3. Don’t limit yourself to one ingredient, you actually need all of them for a complete skin care regime.


For many people active ingredients have seemed complex and overwhelming.  9 step regimes are difficult to commit to and expensive. Bottao understands that the modern person is busy and we have delivered a solution to this problem. We have formulated a Morning Serum and an Evening Serum with all of the essential active ingredients. Effortless and uncompromising, this approach will facilitate consistent skin care.

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