5 Skincare Ingredients You Have Never Heard of that Slow Aging | Dr. Idriss

Most people know the skincare superstars—retinol, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide. But some of the most interesting ingredients in dermatology are the ones you rarely hear about. In this video, I’m breaking down 5 underrated skincare ingredients that deserve far more attention for healthy skin and slow aging. We’ll dive into the science behind each ingredient, how it works inside the skin, who it’s best for, and the skincare products I actually recommend. Whether you’re building an anti-aging skincare routine, treating acne, fading hyperpigmentation, or strengthening your skin barrier, these lesser-known ingredients are worth knowing. In this video: 00:00 Intro 02:04 Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR) 07:13 Panthenol (Provitamin B5) 10:15 Ergothioneine 13:28 Diglucosyl Gallic Acid 15:50 Zinc PCA You’ll learn: • What HPR is and how it compares to traditional retinol • Why panthenol is one of my favorite barrier-repair ingredients • The science behind ergothioneine and why it’s called the “longevity antioxidant” • How diglucosyl gallic acid works with your skin to help fade discoloration • Why Zinc PCA is one of the most underrated ingredients for acne, oily skin, and redness • My favorite products featuring each ingredient PRODUCTS: Shop everything mentioned in this video here: https://shopmy.us/collections/6447638 LA ROCHE-POSAY https://go.shopmy.us/p-72483901 LA ROCHE-POSAY https://go.shopmy.us/p-72483939 DR. IDRISS https://go.shopmy.us/p-72483971 SKIN ROCKS