Category
Ingredients
148 entries
- Bisabolola naturally occurring compound found in chamomile and the candeia tree, used in skincare as a gentle soothing and skin-conditioning active. It is valued...
- Ectoina naturally occurring amino acid derivative produced by microorganisms that live in extreme environments, used in skincare as a protective humectant and cell-shielding active....
- Astaxanthina red-orange carotenoid pigment sourced mainly from the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis, known for being one of the more potent antioxidants studied in skincare. Applied...
- Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone)a fat-soluble antioxidant naturally present in the body's cells, where it plays a role in energy production and helps protect cells from oxidative stress....
- Green Tea Extract (EGCG)an antioxidant-rich botanical extract derived from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, whose most studied active compound is the polyphenol epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Used topically,...
- Resveratrola plant-derived polyphenol antioxidant found naturally in grape skins, red wine, and Japanese knotweed that is used topically to help neutralize free radicals and...
- Ferulic Acida plant-derived antioxidant found in the cell walls of foods like rice bran, oats, and apples that neutralizes free radicals. In skincare it is...
- Licorice Root Extract (Glabridin)a botanical extract from the licorice plant whose key active, glabridin, helps calm the skin and reduce excess pigmentation. It offers both antioxidant and...
- Hydroquinonea skin-lightening agent that reduces pigmentation by inhibiting tyrosinase and decreasing the number and activity of melanin-producing cells. It is one of the most...
- Kojic Acida compound produced by certain fungi, often during the fermentation of foods like rice, that helps lighten hyperpigmentation. It works primarily by inhibiting tyrosinase,...
- Arbutina naturally derived compound found in plants such as bearberry, cranberry, and blueberry that gradually releases a hydroquinone derivative to help lighten pigmentation. It...
- Alpha Arbutina purified, biosynthetic form of arbutin in which a glucose molecule is bonded to hydroquinone in the alpha configuration. This form is regarded as...
- Tranexamic Acida synthetic derivative of the amino acid lysine used topically to help fade discoloration and even skin tone. It is thought to interrupt the...
- Salicylate Derivatives (LHA)lipophilic derivatives of salicylic acid, most notably capryloyl salicylic acid (LHA), that exfoliate the skin's surface and inside pores. Their oil-loving nature and larger...
- Lactobionic Acida polyhydroxy acid formed from lactose that exfoliates gently while binding significant amounts of water to the skin. It is valued for its humectant...
- Gluconolactonea polyhydroxy acid (PHA) derived from glucose that gently exfoliates the skin's surface while attracting and holding water. Its larger molecular size means it...
- Polyhydroxy Acids (PHA)a group of exfoliating acids, including gluconolactone and lactobionic acid, that work similarly to AHAs but have larger molecules for a gentler effect. Their...
- Azelaic Acida naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid, found in grains like barley and wheat, that helps calm redness, even skin tone, and clear breakout-prone skin. It...
- Citric Acidan alpha hydroxy acid derived from citrus fruits that provides light exfoliation and is also widely used to adjust and stabilize the pH of...
- Tartaric Acidan alpha hydroxy acid found in grapes that offers gentle exfoliation and also helps stabilize the pH of acid formulations. It is often included...
- Malic Acidan alpha hydroxy acid found naturally in apples that provides mild surface exfoliation and is often used to support other acids in a blend....
- Mandelic Acidan alpha hydroxy acid derived from bitter almonds with an unusually large molecule, which lets it exfoliate slowly and gently. Its size means it...
- Lactic Acidan alpha hydroxy acid, originally derived from milk and now usually made synthetically, that exfoliates the skin while also helping it hold onto moisture....
- Glycolic Acidthe smallest alpha hydroxy acid, derived from sugar cane, that exfoliates the skin's surface by loosening the bonds between dead cells. Its small molecular...
