Ingredient dictionary

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

This thickening ingredient is composed of sugars from the cell walls of algae, and in cooking is used as a vegan substitute for gelatin.

The flower, leaf, and stem of this plant are sources of antioxidants.

The flower, leaf, and stem of this plant are sources of antioxidants.

Research shows this plant extract has antioxidant properties.

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

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.

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

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

This form of aloe is the powder form of the aloe barbadensis leaf plant.

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.

Alteromonas is found in deep areas of seawater.

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.

Contains some antioxidant and skin-soothing properties, particularly from the enzyme bromelain it contains.

Extracted from the Brazilian mahogany tree; it has soothing properties.

A species of dill that may be used as a skin care extract.

A natural, plant-derived ingredient that acts as a humectant to help skin absorb and retain moisture.

Natural plant colourant derived from the flesh surrounding the seed of Bixa orellana, a shrub native to South America.

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.

Antioxidant that helps enhance and even out overall skin tone. Works by interrupting triggers of discolourations. Can be of natural or synthetic origin.

Extract from the plant Arnica montana.

Plant extract that may offer antioxidant potential although there is currently no research showing it has benefit for skin.

Plant extract that may offer antioxidant potential although there is currently no research showing it has benefit for skin.

A type of cold water brown seaweed that has antioxidant properties and serves as a texture enhancer in cosmetics.

This plant extract, also known as pawpaw, has antioxidant properties but can also irritate skin.