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Sodium Lactate
the sodium salt of lactic acid and a key component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), the built-in blend that keeps the surface hydrated. As a humectant it draws...
Sodium Lactate
the sodium salt of lactic acid and a key component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), the built-in blend that keeps the surface hydrated. As a humectant it draws...
Beta-Carotene
an orange-red plant pigment and a carotenoid that the body can convert into vitamin A, found in carrots, sweet potatoes, and many leafy greens. In skincare it is valued as...
Beta-Carotene
an orange-red plant pigment and a carotenoid that the body can convert into vitamin A, found in carrots, sweet potatoes, and many leafy greens. In skincare it is valued as...
Lecithin and Phospholipids
naturally derived fats built around a phosphate group, with lecithin being a common phospholipid-rich blend sourced from soy, sunflower, or egg. In skincare they act as emulsifiers that bind oil...
Lecithin and Phospholipids
naturally derived fats built around a phosphate group, with lecithin being a common phospholipid-rich blend sourced from soy, sunflower, or egg. In skincare they act as emulsifiers that bind oil...
Oleic Acid
a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid found abundantly in oils such as olive, avocado, and marula, as well as in human sebum. It is prized for its rich, cushioning slip and...
Oleic Acid
a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid found abundantly in oils such as olive, avocado, and marula, as well as in human sebum. It is prized for its rich, cushioning slip and...
Linoleic Acid
an essential omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid that is a major component of the skin's barrier lipids, particularly ceramide 1. It cannot be made by the body and must be supplied...
Linoleic Acid
an essential omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid that is a major component of the skin's barrier lipids, particularly ceramide 1. It cannot be made by the body and must be supplied...
Cholesteryl Esters
lipid compounds formed from cholesterol combined with fatty acids, which occur naturally among the skin's barrier lipids. In skincare they act as emollient and conditioning ingredients that help support a...
Cholesteryl Esters
lipid compounds formed from cholesterol combined with fatty acids, which occur naturally among the skin's barrier lipids. In skincare they act as emollient and conditioning ingredients that help support a...
