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Ingredients
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- Hyaluronic Acida naturally occurring molecule in skin that can bind and hold large amounts of water, helping keep tissue hydrated and plump. In skincare it...
- Squalenea natural lipid produced by the skin's sebaceous glands and a component of the skin's protective surface oils. Because it oxidizes easily in its...
- Squalanea lightweight, saturated oil derived by hydrogenating squalene, most often sourced today from olives, sugarcane, or other plants. Its stability and non-greasy feel make...
- Fatty Acids in Skincarechains of carbon and hydrogen that serve as essential building blocks of skin lipids and as conditioning agents in many formulations. They help reinforce...
- Cholesterol in Skincarea naturally occurring lipid that is one of the three main building blocks of the skin barrier, alongside ceramides and fatty acids. In formulations...
- Ceramidesa class of lipid molecules that make up a large share of the outer skin layer and help hold skin cells together in a...
- Vitamin A Overviewa family of fat-soluble compounds, known as retinoids, that includes retinol, retinaldehyde, retinyl esters, and prescription forms like tretinoin. In skincare, vitamin A derivatives...
- Vitamin F (Essential Fatty Acids)a traditional name for essential fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid (omega-6) and alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3), that the body cannot synthesize on its own. In...
- Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (Granactive Retinoid)an ester of retinoic acid, marketed under the trade name Granactive Retinoid, that can interact with retinoid receptors without first converting to retinoic acid....
- Bakuchiola plant-derived compound extracted from the seeds and leaves of Psoralea corylifolia, often described as a gentler, retinol-alternative active. Although it is not a...
- Tazarotenea potent synthetic retinoid used by prescription for acne, psoriasis, and signs of photoaging. It is converted in the skin to its active form,...
- Adapalenea synthetic, third-generation retinoid developed primarily for acne and known for its stability and targeted receptor activity. It was among the first retinoids to...
- Tretinoin (Retinoic Acid)the biologically active form of vitamin A that binds directly to retinoid receptors in the skin without needing conversion. Available by prescription in many...
- Retinyl Retinoatea hybrid vitamin A derivative created by binding retinol to retinoic acid, designed to combine efficacy with improved stability and tolerability. It can deliver...
- Retinyl Palmitatean ester of retinol and palmitic acid, and one of the gentlest and most stable vitamin A derivatives used in skincare. It requires multiple...
- Retinal (Retinaldehyde)a vitamin A derivative that sits one step away from retinoic acid, the active form the skin uses. Because it requires only a single...
- Vitamin K in Skincarea fat-soluble vitamin, most often used topically as phytonadione, that is studied for its role in skin recovery and its traditional association with the...
- Vitamin B5 (Panthenol)the provitamin form of vitamin B5, known as panthenol, that converts to pantothenic acid in the skin and acts as a humectant to attract...
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)a fat-soluble antioxidant, commonly listed as tocopherol, that helps protect skin from free-radical damage while contributing to moisture and barrier support. It is frequently...
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)a water-soluble form of vitamin B3 that supports the skin barrier, helps regulate oil, and is widely studied for improving the look of uneven...
- Ethylated Ascorbic Acida stabilized vitamin C derivative, also known as 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, in which an ethyl group is attached to ascorbic acid to improve stability...
- Ascorbyl Glucosidea stable vitamin C derivative made by binding ascorbic acid to glucose, which the skin gradually breaks down to release active vitamin C for...
- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbatean oil-soluble, highly stable vitamin C derivative that penetrates the skin's lipid layers well and converts to active ascorbic acid, delivering antioxidant and brightening...
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphatea stable, water-soluble magnesium salt of vitamin C that converts to ascorbic acid in the skin, offering antioxidant protection and support for a brighter,...
