Skin Encyclopedia

An evidence-based skincare reference by SYNC Beauty.

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Phytosphingosine

a naturally occurring lipid belonging to the sphingoid base family, which serves as a building block for ceramides in the skin barrier. In skincare it is used as a conditioning...

Phytosphingosine

a naturally occurring lipid belonging to the sphingoid base family, which serves as a building block for ceramides in the skin barrier. In skincare it is used as a conditioning...

Ceramide NP, AP and EOP

specific types of ceramides, the lipid molecules that help make up the skin's outer barrier, identified by a naming system that reflects their molecular structure. NP, AP, and EOP are...

Ceramide NP, AP and EOP

specific types of ceramides, the lipid molecules that help make up the skin's outer barrier, identified by a naming system that reflects their molecular structure. NP, AP, and EOP are...

Bakuchiol vs Retinol Actives

a comparison of bakuchiol, a plant-derived ingredient often described as a gentler retinol alternative, with retinol, a well-established vitamin A derivative. While the two are chemically unrelated, bakuchiol is frequently...

Bakuchiol vs Retinol Actives

a comparison of bakuchiol, a plant-derived ingredient often described as a gentler retinol alternative, with retinol, a well-established vitamin A derivative. While the two are chemically unrelated, bakuchiol is frequently...

Chlorella and Algae Extracts

ingredients derived from freshwater and marine algae, including chlorella, a green microalga rich in naturally occurring compounds. In skincare they are used mainly as conditioning and antioxidant-associated ingredients, often valued...

Chlorella and Algae Extracts

ingredients derived from freshwater and marine algae, including chlorella, a green microalga rich in naturally occurring compounds. In skincare they are used mainly as conditioning and antioxidant-associated ingredients, often valued...

Time-Release Actives

ingredients formulated with delivery technologies that release the active gradually over a period of time rather than all at once. This approach aims to provide a steadier exposure to the...

Time-Release Actives

ingredients formulated with delivery technologies that release the active gradually over a period of time rather than all at once. This approach aims to provide a steadier exposure to the...

Encapsulated Retinol

a form of retinol enclosed within a protective delivery system, such as liposomes or polymer shells, designed to improve stability and release the active more gradually. This encapsulation is intended...

Encapsulated Retinol

a form of retinol enclosed within a protective delivery system, such as liposomes or polymer shells, designed to improve stability and release the active more gradually. This encapsulation is intended...