Ingredient dictionary

Extract from a type of ginger, it can have antioxidant properties for skin, but its oil is a skin irritant.

A type of ginger, it can have antioxidant properties for skin, but its oil is a skin irritant.

A synthetic skin-softening ingredient derived from zinc, which also offers anti-ageing benefits.

Zinc gluconate is the zinc salt of gluconic acid produced from glucose that functions as a preservative.

Emollient oil with properties similar to those of other nonfragrant plant oils.

There's limited research showing that yogurt is effective when applied topically.

Yeast extract, also known as baker’s yeast, can be different strains of yeast but Saccharomyces cerevisiae is the most common. It’s an excellent skin-soothing antioxidant.

Group of fungi that ferment sugars. Yeast is a source of beta-glucan, which is a good antioxidant.

Synthetic fatty acid that functions as a skin-softening agent.

Form of sugar. Similar to other sugars, xylose has hydrating properties for skin.

An ingredient derived from two water-binding plant sugars, xylitol and glucose.

This sugar alcohol primarily works to attract and hold moisture to skin. As a prebiotic, it positively influences skin’s microbiome.

Latin name for plum oil; it can have emollient properties.

A form of protein derived from milk that functions as a skin-softening and/or hair-conditioning agent. Whey protein also shows promise for enhancing skin's extracellular matrix.

Functions as a skin-softening and hair-conditioning agent.

Emollient plant oil similar to all non-fragrant plant oils.

Used as emollient and texture enhancer in cosmetics.

A blend of amino acids from wheat protein after it has been broken down via hydrolysis.

Extract from the fruit Citrullus lantus, commonly known as watermelon.

This is the most widely used ingredient in skin care, often appearing first in product ingredient lists. Used as a solvent.

Emollient, non-fragrant plant oil.

Skin-conditioning aqueous solution obtained from grapes.

This emollient, non-fragrant plant oil has excellent antioxidant properties.

Name sometimes used to represent essential fatty acids of linoleic acid and linolenic acid.