You may already know about the importance of consuming calcium for your bone and heart health. But did you know government studies show that topical application can help your skin? Studied to strengthen the skin barrier, boost hydration and increase cell turnover, calcium may be your new favorite skincare ingredient.
Reviewers say the balm is helping them “Benjamin Button their way through life” — especially smokers, tanning bed users, “sun lovers” and people with chronically dry skin.
Dr. Melaxin made the map for its viral peeling exfoliating scrub, loved for unclogging pores and removing blackheads. (Which is currently on sale, too.) Yet, this smoothing calcium stick is soonly becoming a new staple for hydration and plumping. Made with calcium, vitamin D, collagen and other powerhouse ingredients for firming and elasticity (this study on adenosine is super interesting), this magic tube is offering anti-aging results — fast.
“I saw a difference after the first week of use,” one said. With another reviewer who was skeptical at first, noting their forehead lines were noticeably better after two weeks. “My fine lines are gone, especially the ones around my mouth and eyes,” MamaK wrote.
While it’s a mighty under-eye treatment, the brand recommends using the stick on your lips, neck or anywhere else that you’d like to hydrate and firm.
