Ingredient dictionary

This fatty acid component of royal jelly has soothing, antibacterial, and keratinization-normalizing properties.

Used in various capacities to enhance the smooth feel or adhesion of a skin care formula; also functions as a thickening agent, emulsifier, or stabilizer. May also deliver skin-soothing properties.

This type of polysaccharide is used as a thickener but also has antioxidant and soothing benefits.

Pronounced "ah-sigh-ee", this small berry has a deep purple colour and is a rich source of antioxidants.

An anti-aging tetrapeptide that works to keep skin youthful, addressing firmness and sagginess by helping to inhibit protein-degrading enzymes within skin’s surface.

An anti-aging tetrapeptide that works to keep skin youthful, addressing firmness and sagginess by helping to inhibit protein-degrading enzymes within skin’s surface.

Antioxidant known to help visibly fade discolourations and soothe skin. It also helps skin naturally produce its own hyaluronic acid content.

Acetyl tetrapeptide-5 is a synthetic peptide that has calming, smoothing, hydrating, and firmness-enhancing benefits when applied to skin.

This ingredient, also known as yarrow extract, has antioxidant and calming properties for skin.

Plant extract from the baobab tree, rich in skin-nourishing amino acids and fatty acids, as well as phenolic and flavonoid compounds that exhibit strong antioxidant benefits.

Also known as Baobab seed oil, this plant-derived emollient ingredient hydrates, soothes, and provides anti-aging antioxidant benefits.

Known for wrinkle-smoothing and skin-soothing benefits. Adenosine is also naturally present in skin, allowing for ideal biocompatibility.

Also known as AMP, adenosine phosphate is a skin-soothing and restoring ingredient that's similar to adenosine triphosphate.

Energizing molecule found in all living cells also that acts as a soothing ingredient and antioxidant.

Plant-derived ingredient with potential antioxidant and skin-soothing properties

A type of algae that provides skin-soothing/antioxidant properties and can also be used to adjust the texture of a formula.

A type of algae that provides skin-soothing/antioxidants properties and may also be used to adjust formulary texture.

Ahnfeltiopsis concinna extract is a type of red algae with calming and hydrating properties for skin.

Stem portion of a large woody vine with flowering leaves. Named chocolate vine due to its scent, the stem has antioxidant properties for skin.

A type of brown seaweed rich in amino acids, plant proteins, minerals, and other compounds that visibly influence aging factors within skin.

Also known as Northern Truffle, this wild mushroom is proving to be very helpful for soothing reddened, sensitized skin.

Algae are very simple, chlorophyll-containing organisms.

The extract of very simple, chlorophyll-containing organisms.

A polysaccharide derived from brown algae that’s used as a gelling and thickening agent in skin care. 

An ingredient that can be naturally derived or made synthetically. It has skin-soothing and moisturising properties, making it an excellent inclusion in products designed for sensitive skin.

Combination of two top skin soothers, allantoin and licorice-derived glycyrrhetinic acid, that also provides antioxidant benefit.

Commonly used plant extract that has soothing properties, antioxidant qualities, and serves as a hydrating agent.

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 extract taken from the aloe plant may also be listed as aloe extract or aloe juice.

Commonly used plant extract that has soothing properties, antioxidant qualities, and serves as a hydrating agent.

Hydrating ingredient dervied from Aloe barbadensis.

Aloe vera is a commonly used plant extract that has soothing properties, antioxidant qualities, and serves as a hydrating agent.

Soothing ingredient with significant skin-calming properties. Can be derived from plants (such as chamomile) or made synthetically.

Polysaccharide that plays a variety of roles in skin care including chelating agent, bulking agent, prebiotic, humectant, delivery enhancer, and antioxidant.

This natural prebiotic helps reinforce and support a healthy microbiome while helping skin become less likely to show signs of irritation.

Latin name for the marshmallow plant.

This soothing plant also helps visibly repair damaged skin and provides light emollient properties.

Can be used as a texture enhancer in cosmetics and may have soothing properties.

Compound isolated from licorice plants that is used as a soothing skin-conditioning agent in personal care products. May also be included as a flavoring agent.

The root of this flowering plant can have antioxidant benefits for skin.

This plant extract is a source of skin-soothing, anti-aging antioxidants and may also help improve uneven tone.

This herbal ingredient has antioxidant properties but can also cause skin irritation.

Plant-derived cosmetic ingredient that has antioxidant and soothing properties. It’s also referred to as cherimoya extract or custard apple extract.

Also known as chamomile flower extract, this ingredient has notable skin soothing and anti-ageing properties.

Group of naturally occurring substances found in plants that give fruits, vegetables, and plants.

General term for a large group of natural and synthetic ingredients that work to defend against environmental stress on skin

Plant extract rich in compounds that have potential to soothe skin and help neutralize stressors that visibly age skin.