Glycolic Acid
Glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid with the most proven skin benefits. It gently lifts off dead skin cells to reveal newer, fresher, smoother skin and can help skin’s own collagen production that results in firmer, younger skin. It can also fade brown spots caused by sun damage or PIH
Squalane
Squalene is a slippery liquid that occurs naturally in plants, animals, and even human sebum. It plays a key role in lubricating and protecting your skin from UV damage. This colorless, odorless lipid comprises at least 10 percent of your skin’s natural oils. It mimics your skin’s natural oils, making it an excellent emollient. It’s also a natural antioxidant and has antitumor properties, protecting your skin from carcinogens.
Withania Somnifera (ashwagandha) Root Extract
Withania Somnifera Root Extract (also known as ashwagandha) is comprised of antioxidant compounds that help defend skin from environmental stressors and mitigate visible signs of aging. It is also known for its soothing properties and helps defend skin from the effects of digital pollution and screen-emitted visible light.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Sodium hyaluronate and hyaluronic acid are pretty much the same and the two names are used interchangeably. When applied topically, it attracts moisture in skin cells. This reduces dryness and flaking by increasing skin hydration. As it amplifies skin hydration, skin regains a youthful plumpness and fine lines and wrinkles become less visible.
Niacinamide
Niacinamide—aka vitamin B3—is one of those ingredients you can find in almost any type of skincare product—be it a serum, moisturizer, or cleanser. Its benefits range from brightening to clearing the skin, and even reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Niacinamide can improve skin hydration by preventing evaporation of moisture from the skin into the environment.
Collagen
Collagen is a protein naturally produced in the body. It is also a popular supplement and beauty product ingredient that claims to improve the health of your skin. The marketing for collagen products claims they can improve skin elasticity, reduce visible wrinkles, and increase blood flow to the skin.
Allantoin
Allantoin is a wonder ingredient for sensitive skin. It is found in plants like chamomile, wheat sprouts, sugar beet and comfrey, a herb with purple flowers. It has soothing, moisturizing, exfoliating, brightening, anti-aging and healing properties.
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Lactobacillus ferment is a lab-created, non-living probiotic ingredient made by fermentation of the microorganism Lactobacillus. Applied to skin, it’s been shown to have a potent soothing effect that in turn strengthens skin’s ability to defend itself from aggressors.
Adenosine
Adenosine is a water-soluble yeast-derived ingredient that functions as a good soothing and skin-restoring agent. It has proven anti-wrinkle benefits and is a safe, beneficial ingredient all skin types can use. Topical application connects to skin’s natural adenosine receptors. Known for its anti-wrinkle, skin-smoothing, and soothing benefits
Euterpe Oleracea (acai) Fruit Extract
Euterpe oleracea fruit extract comes from the acai berry, which is a potent source of antioxidants, including ferulic acid and epicatechin. Acai has been shown to exert potent antioxidant benefits and reduce the cascade of damage caused by the overproduction of free radicals.
Alpha Arbutin
Alpha-arbutin is a plant-derived or synthetic ingredient that helps to brighten, fade discolorations, protect skin from oxidative stress and promote a more even skin tone. It is made from hydroquinone and the alpha form of the sugar molecule, glucose.As an antioxidant, alpha-arbutin can help neutralize skin-damaging free radicals and also help boost skin’s natural antioxidant defenses.
Azeliac Acid
Azelaic acid can be derived from grains like barley, wheat, and rye. However, the lab-engineered form is typically used in skin care formulas because of its greater stability and effectiveness. It has a mild exfoliating action that helps unclog pores and refine skin's surface while its skin tone-evening properties help fade post-acne marks and other discolorations. It also has significant skin-calming factors to reduce sensitivity and bumps while its antioxidant power contributes to healthier-looking skin
Tranexamic Acid
Tranexamic Acid is a unique ingredient that has many talents! When applied to the skin, it has the ability to brighten and even out skin tone, reducing the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation. It's also known for its anti-inflammatory properties, making it a popular ingredient for those with acne-prone skin. Think of Tranexamic Acid as your skin's personal superhero, ready to save the day and give you a brighter, clearer complexion.
Centella Asiatica (gotu Kola) Extract
Centella Asiatica, also known as Gotu Kola or Cica, has been used in traditional medicine for wound healing and reducing inflammation. Science has also recognized its benefits, revealing it contains active compounds like asiaticoside, madecassoside, and centellosides with anti-inflammatory properties.
DL-panthenol
Introducing Panthenol, the multitasking hero of skincare! Its main function is to moisturize the skin as a humectant, meaning it helps the skin retain moisture. Research shows that panthenol can also stimulate the skin to produce lipids that are essential for maintaining a strong and healthy skin barrier. Upgrade your skincare routine with the power of panthenol for soft, hydrated, and healthy skin!
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (vit C)
This skin-loving ingredient packs a punch with its proven antioxidant, collagen-boosting, and skin-brightening abilities. Improves dull, lackluster skin to give a brighter and more youthful complexion.
Tripeptide-1
Unleash the power of Tripeptide-1 for youthful, radiant skin! This small but mighty peptide, made up of three amino acids (glycine-histidine-lysine), is a type I collagen fragment that signals to the skin to boost collagen production. By mimicking the natural breakdown of collagen, Tripeptide-1 can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and promote a more youthful complexion. Already a star ingredient in Matrixyl 3000, Tripeptide-1 is the secret to unlocking radiant, beautiful skin.
Hexapeptide-9
Unleash youthful skin with the power of wrinkle-fighting peptides! These small molecules stimulate collagen and skin protein production, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and keeping skin smooth and radiant. Say goodbye to fine lines and hello to youthful, glowing skin with this cutting-edge ingredient.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide- 5, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Syn-Coll and Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 are anti-aging peptides that protect and boost collagen for younger-looking skin. Syn-Coll reduces wrinkles by 7-12% after 84 days of use. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 reduces inflammation by slowing the degradation of skin structures like collagen. These two peptides work together to give your skin the boost it needs!
Curcuma Longa (turmeric) Root Extract
Has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticarcinogenic properties and has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. Its key component, curcumin, can improve skin health by reducing inflammation, fighting acne, and regulating sebum.
Citrullus Lanatus (watermelon) Fruit Extract
Watermelon is not just a summer treat, it's a skincare powerhouse! Packed with vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants like lycopene, it protects against UV damage with a 25% increase in skin protection compared to a placebo. Indulge in this juicy fruit and give your skin some love!
Vitis Vinifera (grape) Seed Extract
Seedless grapes are great snacks, but for skincare, the seeds reign supreme. They contain the majority of polyphenols, like proanthocyanidins (GSP), which provide skin benefits. The darker the grape, the higher the GSPs and flavonoids it contains. Reap the skin benefits of grapes by using its seeds!
Ananas Sativus (pineapple) Fruit Extract
Add a tropical twist to your skincare with Pineapple Extract! Packed with bromelain, fruit acids, fruit sugars, and amino acids, it gently exfoliates and deeply hydrates the skin. The new ingredient, Pineapple Ceramide, contains glucoceramide which hydrates, brightens, and gives a smooth glowing finish. Say aloha to beautiful skin!
Chamomilla Recutita (chamomile) Extract
Chamomile Extract is a natural ingredient made from dried chamomile flower heads. Known for its calming and soothing effects, it is commonly used in beauty and personal care products such as creams, lotions, shampoos, and more. Chamomile is also believed to have health benefits like reducing anxiety and improving sleep, but more research is needed to confirm these claims.
Tocopheryl Acetate (vit E)
Tocopheryl acetate, is a synthetic form of vitamin E and can be found in thousands of skincare products where it is used as a skin-conditioning agent. It antioxidant effects may help prevent skin damage caused by excessive ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Bifida Ferment Lysate is a type of probiotic obtained by the fermentation of Bifida. It helps prevent skin damage from exposure to UV light, hydrate the skin, and strengthen the skin's immune system of the participants. The ingredient had also helped soothe inflammation and reduce dry skin, lessen skin sensitivity and make skin less reactive.
Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP
Ceramides play an important role in having a healthy skin barrier and keeping the skin hydrated. Benefits include increasing skin health, reducing dryness, and soothing irritated skin. They also help improve the look and feel of dry or dehydrated skin thanks to its water retention properties and contributes to supple, resilient, hydrated skin.
Saccharide Isomerate
Saccharide isomerate is a complex mixture of hydrating corn-derived sugars which have moisture-binding (humectant) properties. It Hydrates The Skin For Up To 72 Hours and helps strengthen your skin's defense mechanism against environmental aggressors and helps preserve the youthfulness of your skin
Aqua
Water. It provides the skin with valuable moisture in the upper layers, supports the NMF (natural moisturizing factor) and protects it from moisture loss. This gives the skin elasticity, resilience, and suppleness. The result: smooth, firm skin with a healthy fresh feel. Is particularly rich in polysaccharides and minerals.
Glycerin
Glycerin is a humectant, a type of moisturizing agent that pulls water into the outer layer of your skin from deeper levels of your skin and the air. It is used with occlusives, another type of moisturizing agent, to trap the moisture it draws into the skin.
Glyceryl Glucoside
It has an effect on the NMF (Natural Moisturizing Factor) of the skin and it helps maintain an optimal level of moisture.The glucose portion of this ingredient plays a role in boosting skin's enzymatic antioxidants, which improves skin's environmental defenses. This includes reducing skin's tendency to become dehydrated. It helps revitalize aged cells.
1,3-Butylene Glycol
As a humectant, butylene glycol helps keep skin moisturized, hydrated, and looking its youngest. In addition to drawing hydration to the skin's top layer, it also moisturizes it topically.
Heptyl Glucoside
Heptyl glucoside is a natural alkyl glucoside & a hydrotrope used as a solubilizing agent in skin care products & cosmetics. Heptyl glucoside enhances skin permeability to active pharmaceutical ingredients. Heptyl glucoside is a non-ionic surfactant.
Citric Acid
Citric Acid acts primarily as an exfoliant and an antioxidant. It is an AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) and can be used in exfoliating formulations to help remove dead skin cells and dirt to reveal fresh, softer, smoother skin.
Sodium Citrate
It is primarily used to control the pH level and longevity of skincare products. It Has antioxidant and preservative properties
Xanthan Gum, Lecithin
Xanthan Gum is one of the most commonly used thickeners and emulsion stabilizers. If the product is too runny, a little xanthan gum will make it more gel-like. Lecithin is a very common ingredient that can be found in all cell membranes. In cosmetics it's quite the multi-tasker: it's an emollient and water-binding ingredient
Sclerotium Gum
A big sugar molecule (polysaccharide) that is used as a natural thickening and gelling agent. It is similar to more commonly used Xanthan Gum, and the two are also often combined to create gel formulas or to stabilize emulsions.
Pullulan
It dissolves in water and can make a thin, elastic, and moisture-absorbing film when spread on the skin that can cause an instant tightening effect.
Phytosphingosine
It's a type of lipid, a so-called sphingoid base that can be found naturally in the upper layer of the skin. It has antimicrobial and cell-communicating properties and is considered part of the skin's natural defense system.
Cholesterol
It's one of the important lipids that can be found naturally in the outer layer of the skin. Together with ceramides and fatty acids, they play a vital role in having a healthy skin barrier and keeping the skin hydrated.
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
It is a stabilization agent for foams and also has some antimicrobial activity so it can help to boost the effectiveness of the preservative system.
Carbomer
It creates viscous, clear gels that also feel nice and non-tacky on the skin. A very popular and common ingredient which is typically used at 1% or less in most formulations.
Phenoxyethanol
It’s pretty much the current IT-preservative for skincare products. It’s safe and gentle and can be found in green tea. When combined with another chemical, some evidence indicates that it's effective at reducing acne.
Ethylhexylglycerin
It is a preservative and can boost the effectiveness of phenoxyethanol and as an added bonus it feels nice on the skin too.
Disodium EDTA
It is a helper ingredient that helps products to remain stable for a longer time, hence increasing their shelf life.