Category
Ingredients
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- Salicylic Acid (BHA)an oil-soluble beta hydroxy acid that penetrates into pores to loosen dead cells and excess sebum, making it a common choice for oily and...
- Enzyme-Inhibitor Peptidesshort chains of amino acids formulated to slow the activity of specific skin enzymes, most often those involved in collagen and elastin breakdown or...
- Carrier Peptidesa class of peptides that stabilize and deliver trace elements, most often copper, to the skin where they support enzymatic and repair processes. They...
- Signal Peptidesa class of peptides that act as messengers, prompting skin cells to carry out processes such as producing collagen and other structural proteins. They...
- Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8)a trademarked peptide, known chemically as acetyl hexapeptide-8, that works by targeting the signals involved in facial muscle contraction. It is often described as...
- Matrixyl (Palmitoyl Pentapeptide)a trademarked signal-peptide ingredient built around palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, designed to encourage the skin's collagen-supporting activity. It is one of the most recognized anti-aging peptides...
- Copper Peptides (GHK-Cu)a naturally occurring complex of the tripeptide GHK bound to a copper ion, studied for its role in skin repair and renewal. It is...
- Peptides in Skincareshort chains of amino acids that act as building blocks of proteins like collagen and elastin, used topically to signal skin-supporting processes. In formulas...
- Madecassic Acidone of the aglycone (non-sugar-bound) triterpenoid acids found in Centella Asiatica, studied for its soothing and antioxidant properties. It is closely related to madecassoside,...
- Asiaticosidea triterpenoid saponin derived from Centella Asiatica, recognized in research for its role in supporting skin repair and collagen synthesis. Alongside madecassoside, it is...
- Madecassosideone of the four main triterpenoid saponins found in Centella Asiatica, valued for its calming and barrier-supporting behavior in skincare. It is among the...
- Centella Asiatica (Cica)a medicinal herb, also called gotu kola or tiger grass, whose extract is widely used in skincare for its soothing and barrier-supporting properties. It...
- Colloidal Oatmealfinely milled whole oats suspended so they disperse evenly in water and on skin, used for their soothing and moisturizing benefits. It helps calm...
- Aloe Veraa succulent plant whose inner-leaf gel is used in skincare for its soothing, hydrating, and cooling properties. It is largely water and contains polysaccharides...
- Snow Mushroom Extracta hydrating botanical, derived from the Tremella fuciformis mushroom, that is rich in water-binding polysaccharides. Often compared to hyaluronic acid, it helps draw and...
- Beta-Glucana soothing polysaccharide, commonly derived from oats, yeast, or mushrooms, that forms a hydrating film on the skin and helps calm the look of...
- Allantoina gentle, skin-conditioning ingredient, found naturally in plants such as comfrey, that is prized for its soothing and softening effects. It helps calm the...
- Panthenolthe provitamin form of vitamin B5 that converts to pantothenic acid in the skin and acts as a humectant and soothing agent. It is...
- Ureaa component of the skin's own natural moisturizing factor that works as both a humectant and, at higher concentrations, a mild exfoliant. It helps...
- Betainea naturally derived amino acid compound, often sourced from sugar beets, that acts as a gentle humectant and skin-soothing agent. It helps attract and...
- Glycerina small, naturally occurring humectant that attracts water and helps hold it within the upper layers of skin. It is one of the most...
- Polyglutamic Acida large water-loving polymer, produced by fermentation, that forms a thin film on the skin's surface and holds many times its weight in moisture....
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acidhyaluronic acid that has been broken down into smaller fragments through hydrolysis, reducing its molecular weight. These lower-weight pieces are designed to spread and...
- Sodium Hyaluronatethe sodium salt of hyaluronic acid, a form that is more stable and typically has a smaller molecular size. This makes it a common...
