Category
Ingredients
148 entries
- Encapsulated Retinola form of retinol enclosed within a protective delivery system, such as liposomes or polymer shells, designed to improve stability and release the active...
- Retinoid Boosters and Adjunctsingredients formulated alongside retinoids to enhance their benefits or improve tolerability, such as antioxidants, peptides, hydrators, and barrier-supporting lipids. Rather than acting as retinoids...
- Panthenol vs Allantoin Overviewa comparison of two widely used soothing and conditioning ingredients: panthenol, a provitamin B5 derivative that hydrates and supports the skin barrier, and allantoin,...
- Ectoin and Osmolytesa group of small, cell-protecting molecules that microorganisms and some plants produce to survive extreme heat, dryness, and salinity, with ectoin being the best-studied...
- Trehalosea naturally occurring sugar that acts as a humectant and helps protect skin cells against dehydration and environmental stress. It is used in skincare...
- PCA and Sodium PCAclosely related humectant ingredients, where PCA (pyrrolidone carboxylic acid) is a component of skin's natural moisturizing factor and sodium PCA is its salt form,...
- Azelaicin Derivativesa group of ingredients based on or related to azelaic acid, a naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid, formulated to improve stability, tolerability, or delivery while...
- Salix (Natural BHA)the botanical genus name for willow, used on ingredient labels to indicate willow-derived extracts that supply salicin, a natural compound with salicylic-acid-like exfoliating activity....
- Willow Bark Extracta botanical extract derived from the bark of willow trees that naturally contains salicin, a compound related to salicylic acid, giving it mild exfoliating...
- Alpha-Lipoic Acida naturally occurring compound that functions as an antioxidant and is soluble in both water and oil, allowing it to work across different environments...
- Glutathionea naturally occurring tripeptide antioxidant made of three amino acids that helps the body manage oxidative stress, and in skincare it is used for...
- Ergothioneinea naturally occurring amino acid with strong antioxidant properties, found in mushrooms and certain other organisms, and used in skincare to help defend against...
- N-Acetylglucosaminean amino sugar derivative of glucosamine used in skincare as a hydrating and brightening ingredient, and a precursor the body uses to build hyaluronic...
- Peptide vs Retinol Activesa comparison of two distinct categories of anti-aging ingredients, where peptides are short chains of amino acids that signal skin to support collagen and...
- Retinoid Esters Overviewa category of gentler vitamin A derivatives in which retinol is bound to a fatty acid, including retinyl palmitate, retinyl acetate, and retinyl linoleate....
- Caffeine in Skincarea plant-derived compound used topically for its antioxidant properties and its temporary tightening and de-puffing effects, particularly around the eyes. It is a common...
- Squalane vs Plant Oils Overviewa comparison between squalane, a saturated and highly stable lightweight emollient, and plant oils, which are triglyceride-rich botanical oils with varied fatty acid profiles....
- Dimethicone and Siliconesa family of synthetic polymers used in skincare to improve texture, spreadability, and skin feel while forming a breathable, flexible film on the surface....
- Mineral Oil and Petrolatumhighly refined petroleum-derived ingredients used in skincare primarily as occlusives that form a protective layer to slow water loss from the skin. Mineral oil...
- Honey in Skincarea natural humectant produced by bees that is used topically for its ability to attract and hold moisture and to leave skin feeling soft...
- Propolisa resinous substance that honeybees collect from plants and use to seal and protect their hives, then processed into extracts for skincare. It is...
- Snail Mucin (Snail Secretion Filtrate)a filtered form of the mucus secreted by snails, standardized for cosmetic use and listed on labels as snail secretion filtrate. It contains a...
- Fermented Ingredients (Galactomyces, Bifida)skincare actives produced by culturing microorganisms such as yeast or bacteria on a substrate, yielding filtrates and lysates rich in amino acids, peptides, vitamins,...
- Prebiotics for Skintopical ingredients that help support the skin's resident microbial community by providing nourishment for beneficial microbes or creating conditions that favor a balanced surface...
