Skin Encyclopedia

An evidence-based skincare reference by SYNC Beauty.

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Peptides in Skincare

short chains of amino acids that act as building blocks of proteins like collagen and elastin, used topically to signal skin-supporting processes. In formulas they are often described as messengers...

Peptides in Skincare

short chains of amino acids that act as building blocks of proteins like collagen and elastin, used topically to signal skin-supporting processes. In formulas they are often described as messengers...

Madecassic Acid

one 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, which is its glycoside form. It...

Madecassic Acid

one 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, which is its glycoside form. It...

Asiaticoside

a triterpenoid saponin derived from Centella Asiatica, recognized in research for its role in supporting skin repair and collagen synthesis. Alongside madecassoside, it is one of the glycoside actives that...

Asiaticoside

a triterpenoid saponin derived from Centella Asiatica, recognized in research for its role in supporting skin repair and collagen synthesis. Alongside madecassoside, it is one of the glycoside actives that...

Madecassoside

one of the four main triterpenoid saponins found in Centella Asiatica, valued for its calming and barrier-supporting behavior in skincare. It is among the most studied centella compounds for comforting...

Madecassoside

one of the four main triterpenoid saponins found in Centella Asiatica, valued for its calming and barrier-supporting behavior in skincare. It is among the most studied centella compounds for comforting...

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 is prized in K-beauty formulas for...

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 is prized in K-beauty formulas for...

Colloidal Oatmeal

finely milled whole oats suspended so they disperse evenly in water and on skin, used for their soothing and moisturizing benefits. It helps calm the look of dry, itchy, or...

Colloidal Oatmeal

finely milled whole oats suspended so they disperse evenly in water and on skin, used for their soothing and moisturizing benefits. It helps calm the look of dry, itchy, or...