8 Toxic Ingredients You Should Never Use in Your Skin Care Routine

The chemical ingredient: Synthetic peptides

Explanation: "Peptides are used for antiaging products to minimize wrinkles for a 'Botox effect' and boost collagen production for a plumping effect. There are many varieties of peptides used in skin care products."

The natural option: Avocado peptides

Why it works: "These natural peptides hydrate and plump the skin, giving the same youthful effect as synthetic peptides."