Skin Encyclopedia

An evidence-based skincare reference by SYNC Beauty.

Encyclopedia

Gel Cleanser

a water-based facial cleanser with a lightweight, translucent gel texture that lathers to lift away oil, sweat, sunscreen, and surface debris. It typically uses gentle surfactants and suits normal, combination,...

Gel Cleanser

a water-based facial cleanser with a lightweight, translucent gel texture that lathers to lift away oil, sweat, sunscreen, and surface debris. It typically uses gentle surfactants and suits normal, combination,...

Selenium and Skin

an essential trace mineral that the body uses to make antioxidant enzymes such as glutathione peroxidase, which help protect cells from oxidative stress. In relation to skin it supports the...

Selenium and Skin

an essential trace mineral that the body uses to make antioxidant enzymes such as glutathione peroxidase, which help protect cells from oxidative stress. In relation to skin it supports the...

Vitamin B12 in Skincare

a cobalt-containing member of the B-vitamin family, also known as cobalamin, that is essential for cell metabolism throughout the body. In skincare it appears as a conditioning ingredient and has...

Vitamin B12 in Skincare

a cobalt-containing member of the B-vitamin family, also known as cobalamin, that is essential for cell metabolism throughout the body. In skincare it appears as a conditioning ingredient and has...

Proline and Collagen Synthesis

a non-essential amino acid that is one of the most abundant components of collagen, where it and its derivative hydroxyproline give the protein its stable, triple-helix structure. The body uses...

Proline and Collagen Synthesis

a non-essential amino acid that is one of the most abundant components of collagen, where it and its derivative hydroxyproline give the protein its stable, triple-helix structure. The body uses...

Arginine and Skin

a semi-essential amino acid that serves as a building block for skin proteins and as a natural component of the skin's hydration system. In skincare it works as a humectant...

Arginine and Skin

a semi-essential amino acid that serves as a building block for skin proteins and as a natural component of the skin's hydration system. In skincare it works as a humectant...

Amino Acids in Skincare

the small building blocks of proteins such as collagen, elastin, and keratin, and a major part of the skin's natural moisturizing factor that keeps the surface hydrated. Applied topically, they...

Amino Acids in Skincare

the small building blocks of proteins such as collagen, elastin, and keratin, and a major part of the skin's natural moisturizing factor that keeps the surface hydrated. Applied topically, they...