Ingredient dictionary

2,3-butanediol is a synthetic or plant-derived humectant that also has solvent properties in cosmetics. It also has stabilizing and dispersing properties.

Enhance skin’s moisture retention and barrier health. May also extend skin’s healthspan.

Extract derived from the aloe vera plant. Offers skin-soothing/hydration benefits + antioxidant properties.

Juice expressed from the leaves of the aloe plant. Commonly used in skin care formulations for its soothing and hydration benefits.

This collagen derivative serves as a humectant when applied topically.

A fermented peptide that offers various benefits for skin and hair, depending on the strain used to create the resulting ingredient. In general, it soothes and supports skin’s microbiome.

Helps skin adapt to moisture losses and gains, essentially working to balance skin’s hydration.

Probiotic-derived ingredient that strengthens skin's microbiome, encouraging skin to repair itself, which helps it look younger.

Humectant (hydration booster), texture/penetration enhancer, and formulary solvent. May also help decrease rough surface skin and stabilise the formula.

Calcium PCA is the calcium salt of PCA (pyrrolidone carboxylic acid), which is a key component of skin's natural moisturising factor, or NMF.

Skin-replenishing lipid that’s a natural part of skin’s protective barrier. Helps ensure skin stays smooth and supple.

“Next gen” tranexamic acid derivative used in skin care to address discolorations (i.e. dark spots, post-blemish marks, etc.).

This collagen derivative has skin conditioning and anti-static properties.

Plant extract with antioxidant and soothing properties. May also help with eye-area concerns related to puffiness.

This protein is a critical component of skin, providing support and structure for its basic architecture.

Group of humectants that exhibit hydration benefits for skin. Created through the hydrolysis of collagen proteins.

This extract (usually from animals) serves as a humectant in cosmetics, preventing trans-epidermal water loss.

An amino acid/mineral complex that limited yet potentially exciting research has shown has the potential to improve the look of multiple signs of ageing.

A synthetic skin-conditioning agent composed of the copper salt of PCA (Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid).

This amino acid is found in the human body and research shows it improves the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and boosts firmness.

Antioxidant that can provide anti-ageing benefits for skin.

Amino acid that offers potential hydration benefits for skin.

A biomimetic peptide (meaning it is designed to emulate a natural peptide found in the body) known for its antioxidant power and anti-ageing effects.

This skin-softening synthetic glycol aids slip, softens skin, and can help enhance a cosmetic’s preservation system.

A naturally-occurring hormone also called DHAE.

Also known as DNA, this complex molecule plays a a key role in all aspects of skin health.

Humectant that boosts hydration within skin. Can also be used as a solvent or to improve foaming properties of a formula.

This derivative of sodium hyaluronate has moisturizing properties for skin and hair.

Form of the pro-vitamin B5 (panthenol) with hydrating and soothing benefits for skin.

Animal-sourced fibrous protein that is purified for cosmetic purposes. Cannot function like elastin does within the body, as its molecules are too large to penetrate beyond skin’s surface when applied topically.

Type of protein found in the skin.

Humectant and prebiotic that hydrates and supports a healthy skin microbiome.