Glossary
AHA stands for Alpha Hydroxy Acid, which is a group of natural acids derived from fruits, milk, or plants. They are commonly used in skincare for their exfoliating properties. AHAs help to remove dead skin cells, promoting smoother, brighter, and more youthful-looking skin.
Algin: A naturally occurring polysaccharide extracted from brown algae, used as a thickening agent and to retain moisture in skin.
Almond oil: An oil derived from almonds, rich in vitamins A and E, fatty acids, and antioxidants, which nourishes and soothes skin.
Alteromonas Ferment extract: A marine-derived extract known for its hydrating and skin-protective properties, often used to improve skin barrier function.
Aloe leaf juice: Extract from the aloe vera plant, known for its soothing, hydrating, and healing properties, especially for irritated or sunburned skin.
Argan oil: An oil extracted from the kernels of the argan tree, rich in fatty acids and vitamin E, used to hydrate and soften skin.
Avocado oil: An oil derived from avocados, packed with vitamins A, D, and E and fatty acids, offering deep hydration and antioxidant benefits.
Berry extract: A general term for extracts from various berries, high in antioxidants that protect skin from free radical damage.
Betaine: A humectant derived from sugar beet that helps the skin retain moisture and enhances hydration.
Bisabolol: A component of chamomile that has anti-inflammatory, soothing, and skin-healing properties.
Bakuchiol: A plant-based alternative to retinol, known for its anti-aging benefits and gentleness on sensitive skin.
Blueberry extract: An antioxidant-rich extract from blueberries that helps to protect the skin from environmental damage and promotes a healthy glow.
Blueberry oil: An oil high in antioxidants and essential fatty acids, beneficial for moisturizing and protecting the skin.
Blueberry seed oil: Extracted from blueberry seeds, this oil is rich in antioxidants and helps to hydrate and protect the skin.
Caffeine gel concentrate: A concentrated form of caffeine that reduces puffiness and tightens the skin, often used in eye creams.
Calendula extract: An extract from the calendula flower, known for its soothing, anti-inflammatory, and healing properties.
Cannabidiol (CBD): A compound derived from hemp, used for its anti-inflammatory and calming effects on the skin.
Ceramides: Lipid molecules that naturally occur in the skin, essential for maintaining skin barrier function and hydration.
Chamomile extract: Derived from the chamomile plant, this extract is known for its calming, soothing, and anti-inflammatory effects on the skin.
Charcoal powder: Activated charcoal, used in skincare for its ability to draw out impurities and absorb excess oil.
Cloudberry extract: An extract from the cloudberry, rich in vitamins and antioxidants, that helps to protect and nourish skin and absorb excess oil.
Cocoa butter: A rich, plant-based fat extracted from cocoa beans, known for its ability to deeply moisturize and improve skin elasticity.
Cranberry extract: Extract from cranberries, high in antioxidants, that helps to protect and rejuvenate the skin.
Evening primrose oil: Oil derived from the seeds of the evening primrose plant, used to soothe and hydrate the skin, often beneficial for conditions like eczema.
Ferulic acid: A plant-derived antioxidant that helps protect the skin from free radical damage and enhances the stability of other vitamins like C and E.
Flower extract: Extracts from various flowers that can have soothing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects on the skin.
Fruit extract: Extracts from various fruits, offering vitamins and antioxidants that nourish, brighten, and protect the skin.
Ginkgo biloba extract: Extract from the ginkgo tree, known for its antioxidant properties, which help protect the skin from environmental stressors and promote circulation.
Ginkgo leaf extract: Derived from the leaves of the ginkgo tree, it helps to protect the skin from oxidative damage while improving skin circulation.
Ginkgo seed oil: Oil extracted from ginkgo seeds that helps moisturize and protect the skin from aging and damage.
Glycolic acid: An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that gently exfoliates the skin, brightens complexion, and smooths fine lines by removing dead skin cells.
Glycolipids: Lipid molecules that support the skin’s natural barrier function and retain moisture, helping to keep skin hydrated and healthy.
Grape leaf extract: Antioxidant-rich extract from grape leaves, used to help protect skin from free radicals and environmental damage.
Green tea extract: A potent antioxidant derived from green tea leaves, known for its soothing, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties.
Hemp seed oil: Oil from the seeds of the hemp plant, rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants, which hydrates and soothes the skin.
Horse chestnut extract: An extract from the horse chestnut plant, known for its ability to improve circulation, reduce puffiness, and soothe skin.
Hydroxyproline peptide: A peptide that supports collagen production, improving skin firmness, elasticity, and reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
Hyaluronic acid: A humectant that attracts water to the skin, providing intense hydration, plumping, and reducing the appearance of fine lines.
Jojoba seed oil: Oil from the seeds of the jojoba plant, which closely resembles the skin’s natural oils, making it an excellent moisturizer that balances skin.
Kaolin: A mild clay that absorbs excess oil, detoxifies, and gently exfoliates the skin, making it ideal for oily or acne-prone skin.
Lactic acid: An AHA that exfoliates and hydrates the skin, improving texture and brightness by removing dead skin cells.
Lavender flower water: Water distilled from lavender flowers, known for its calming, soothing, and anti-inflammatory properties, often used in skincare to reduce redness and irritation.
Lingonberry extract: Extract from lingonberries, rich in antioxidants, that helps to protect skin from environmental damage and brighten the complexion.
Linden flower extract: An extract from the flowers of the linden tree, known for its soothing, calming, and anti-inflammatory effects on the skin.
Marine plankton extract: An extract from marine plankton, rich in nutrients and antioxidants, that helps to hydrate, repair, and protect the skin from environmental stressors.
Mango kernel butter: A rich, creamy butter derived from the seeds of mangoes, known for its ability to deeply moisturize and improve skin elasticity.
Myrtle extract: Extract from the myrtle plant, known for its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, which help to soothe and protect the skin.
Niacinamide: A form of vitamin B3 that brightens the skin, improves uneven skin tone, and strengthens the skin barrier while reducing the appearance of pores and fine lines.
Olive oil: Oil extracted from olives, packed with vitamins and antioxidants, that moisturizes, nourishes, and protects the skin.
Peptide: Short chains of amino acids that help to support collagen production, firm the skin, and improve skin texture and elasticity.
Plant extract: Extracts derived from various plants, offering a range of benefits such as antioxidants, calming, and skin-healing properties.
Potassium hydroxide: A strong alkaline substance used in small amounts to balance the pH of cosmetic formulations and neutralize acids.
Raspberry seed oil: Oil from raspberry seeds, rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants, that helps to hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin while offering some natural sun protection.
Rose flower water: Water distilled from rose petals, known for its soothing, hydrating, and anti-inflammatory properties, often used to calm and balance the skin.
Rosehip oil: Oil extracted from rosehip seeds, rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin C, known for its ability to hydrate, brighten, and improve skin texture and tone.
Rosemary extract: An antioxidant-rich extract from rosemary, known for its ability to protect the skin from oxidative stress and improve circulation.
Rowanberry extract: Extract from rowanberries, which contains antioxidants to protect the skin from free radical damage and improve skin health.
Sage extract: Extract from the sage plant, with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties, used to soothe and protect the skin.
Salicylic acid: A beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) that helps to exfoliate the skin, clear clogged pores, and reduce acne by removing dead skin cells and excess oil.
Sea buckthorn extract: Extract from the sea buckthorn plant, rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and fatty acids, known for its ability to hydrate, repair, and protect the skin.
Sea buckthorn oil: Oil from sea buckthorn berries, packed with vitamins and fatty acids, which helps to deeply moisturize and repair skin, especially for dry or damaged skin.
Shea butter: A fat extracted from the nuts of the shea tree, known for its deep moisturizing and soothing properties, often used to soften and nourish dry skin.
Sodium PCA: A naturally occurring compound in skin that attracts and retains moisture, helping to keep the skin hydrated and soft.
Strawberry oil: Oil derived from strawberries, rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids, which helps to hydrate and protect the skin.
Strawberry seed oil: Oil from strawberry seeds, which provides moisture, antioxidants, and helps to nourish and protect the skin.
Sunflower oil: Oil extracted from sunflower seeds, rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin E, which hydrates, nourishes, and protects the skin.
Tea tree oil: Oil from the tea tree, known for its antimicrobial properties, used to treat acne and reduce skin irritation.
Vitamin E: A fat-soluble antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage and helps to moisturize and heal damaged skin.
Watercress extract: Extract from watercress, a leafy green, known for its high vitamin and antioxidant content that helps to purify and protect the skin.
White tea extract: An extract from young tea leaves, rich in antioxidants that protect the skin from environmental damage and help to maintain youthful skin.
Wild mango kernel butter: Butter extracted from wild mango seeds, known for its rich, moisturizing properties that help improve skin elasticity and softness.
Zinc: A mineral that helps reduce inflammation, control oil production, and promote healing in the skin, often used in acne treatments and sunscreens.
Moisturizers & Hydrators
Aloe leaf juice: Soothes and hydrates the skin.
Avocado oil: Provides deep hydration and nourishment.
Betaine: Locks in moisture and improves skin hydration.
Caffeine gel concentrate: Reduces puffiness and tightens skin.
Ceramides: Help restore and maintain the skin’s natural barrier, preventing moisture loss.
Hyaluronic acid: Deeply hydrates and plumps skin.
Jojoba seed oil: Mimics skin’s natural oils to moisturize and balance.
Shea butter: Rich in moisture, softens, and nourishes the skin.
Sunflower oil: Hydrates and nourishes the skin with essential fatty acids.
Sodium PCA: A natural humectant that retains moisture in the skin.
Wild mango kernel butter: Deeply moisturizes and improves skin elasticity.
Zinc: Helps to regulate oil and promote healing, balancing moisture levels.
Exfoliants & Skin Renewers
AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids):
Glycolic acid: Exfoliates dead skin cells, improving texture and brightening.
Lactic acid: Exfoliates and hydrates, gentle on sensitive skin.
Citric acid: Helps exfoliate and balance the skin’s pH.
Malic acid: Exfoliates while being gentler on the skin.
Tartaric acid: Works with other AHAs to enhance exfoliation.
Salicylic acid: A BHA that penetrates pores to remove excess oil and dead skin cells, effective for acne-prone skin.
Soothing & Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients
Bisabolol: Calms and reduces inflammation, often from chamomile.
Calendula extract: Soothes irritated skin and promotes healing.
Chamomile extract: Reduces redness and calms inflamed skin.
Green tea extract: Soothes and has antioxidant benefits to protect skin.
Lavender flower water: Calms and soothes the skin, with anti-inflammatory properties.
Sage extract: Soothes and has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
Rose flower water: Hydrates and calms sensitive skin.
Rosemary extract: Has soothing and antioxidant benefits.
Chamomile extract: Reduces irritation and calms the skin.
Antioxidants & Skin Protectors
Blueberry extract: Protects against free radicals, promoting healthy skin.
Ginkgo biloba extract: Antioxidant-rich extract that helps protect and improve circulation in the skin.
Grape leaf extract: Antioxidant-rich to help protect from environmental damage.
Plum fruit extract: It helps protect the skin from free radical damage due to its high antioxidant content and also offers benefits like hydration and soothing.
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Brightens skin, reduces the appearance of pores, and strengthens the skin barrier.
Vitamin E: A potent antioxidant that helps protect skin from oxidative stress.
Ferulic acid: Boosts other antioxidants and protects the skin from UV damage.
Sea buckthorn oil: Rich in antioxidants, it helps repair and protect skin.
Blueberry seed oil: Protects and nourishes skin with antioxidants.
Skin Barrier Repair & Firming
Peptides: Support collagen and elastin production, improving skin texture and elasticity.
Hydroxyproline peptide: Supports collagen formation, improving skin firmness and elasticity.
Glycolipids: Help repair the skin’s barrier and lock in moisture.
Ceramides: Essential for maintaining skin’s natural barrier function.
Plant extract: Various extracts that support skin’s natural functions.
Bakuchiol: A gentler alternative to retinol, helping reduce wrinkles and improve skin texture.
Oil Control & Acne Treatment
Kaolin: A mild clay that absorbs excess oil and gently exfoliates.
Tea tree oil: Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory, helping treat acne.
Charcoal powder: Absorbs excess oil and draws out impurities from the skin.
Horse chestnut extract: Reduces puffiness and helps with circulation.
Brightening & Skin Tone
Improvement
Lactic acid: Exfoliates and helps brighten the complexion.
Niacinamide: Evens out skin tone and reduces hyperpigmentation.
Cranberry extract: Rich in antioxidants that help brighten and protect skin.
Glycolic acid: Brightens and smooths skin by removing dead skin cells.
Anti-Aging
Bakuchiol: Plant-derived, a gentler alternative to retinol that fights wrinkles and improves skin texture.
Vitamin E: Protects against oxidative damage and promotes skin healing.
Hyaluronic acid: Plumps and hydrates the skin, reducing fine lines.
Glycolic acid: Reduces signs of aging by improving skin texture and appearance.
Nourishing Oils & Butters
Argan oil: Rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin E, nourishes and moisturizes skin.
Evening primrose oil: Soothes and nourishes dry or irritated skin.
Avocado oil: Deeply moisturizes and provides essential vitamins to the skin.
Mango kernel butter: Rich, creamy butter that moisturizes and improves elasticity.
Cocoa butter: Deeply nourishes and moisturizes dry skin, improving elasticity.
Other Active Extracts & Functional Ingredients
Hemp seed oil: Provides hydration and soothing properties.
Ginkgo leaf extract: Protects and strengthens the skin with antioxidants.
Myrtle extract: A plant extract with antimicrobial and skin-protecting properties.
Almond oil: Soothes and moisturizes, high in vitamins.
Rosehip oil: Rich in essential fatty acids, helps improve skin tone and texture.
Sea buckthorn extract: Known for repairing and soothing skin with fatty acids and antioxidants.
Strawberry seed oil: Rich in antioxidants, hydrates and nourishes the skin.
Caffeine gel concentrate: Reduces puffiness and improves circulation.