Ingredients & Experts
Discover skincare ingredients and connect with dermatology professionals
Aloe Vera
Extracted from the aloe plant, known for calming irritation, reducing redness, and hydrating skin.
Benefits:
Soothing, anti-inflammatory, hydration
Usage:
Safe for daily use, apply directly to skin or mixed in moisturizers.
Green Tea Extract
Derived from Camellia sinensis leaves, rich in polyphenols that protect skin from free radical damage.
Benefits:
Antioxidant, anti-aging, reduces inflammation
Usage:
Common in serums and creams for daily antioxidant protection.
Hyaluronic Acid
A powerful humectant that holds 1000x its weight in water, keeping skin moisturized and smooth.
Benefits:
Deep hydration, plumps skin, reduces fine lines
Usage:
Apply in serums and moisturizers after cleansing for best results.
Niacinamide
A form of Vitamin B3 that helps even out skin tone and improves texture.
Benefits:
Brightening, reduces pores, strengthens barrier
Usage:
Used in serums, safe for daily use both morning and night.
Vitamin C
A potent antioxidant that reduces dark spots and supports collagen production.
Benefits:
Brightening, antioxidant, collagen booster
Usage:
Best applied in the morning before sunscreen to protect against UV damage.
Shea Butter
Extracted from the nuts of the shea tree, known for its emollient properties.
Benefits:
Moisturizing, soothing, heals dry skin
Usage:
Apply directly on dry areas or as a base in creams and body butters.
Jojoba Oil
A lightweight oil similar to skin’s natural sebum, excellent for balancing oily skin.
Benefits:
Balances sebum, non-comedogenic, hydration
Usage:
Massage a few drops onto damp skin as a moisturizer.
Salicylic Acid
A beta hydroxy acid (BHA) derived from willow bark that penetrates deeply to clear pores.
Benefits:
Exfoliates, unclogs pores, treats acne
Usage:
Use 2–3 times per week in cleansers or serums for acne-prone skin.
Retinol
A derivative of Vitamin A, known as one of the most effective ingredients for skin rejuvenation.
Benefits:
Anti-aging, boosts cell turnover, reduces wrinkles
Usage:
Use at night, 2–3 times per week, followed by moisturizer.
Rosehip Oil
Pressed from rose seeds, rich in essential fatty acids and Vitamin A.
Benefits:
Regenerating, brightening, evens skin tone
Usage:
Apply at night for brightening and skin repair.
Licorice Root Extract
Derived from Glycyrrhiza glabra, known for its skin-lightening compounds.
Benefits:
Brightens, reduces hyperpigmentation, soothes
Usage:
Used in serums and creams for daily brightening effects.
Tea Tree Oil
Essential oil extracted from Melaleuca alternifolia, effective against breakouts.
Benefits:
Antibacterial, treats acne, reduces redness
Usage:
Dilute before applying directly or mix in spot treatments.
Ceramides
Lipids naturally found in skin that maintain hydration and protect against damage.
Benefits:
Strengthens barrier, locks moisture, repairs skin
Usage:
Best used in moisturizers to repair dry and sensitive skin.
Caffeine
A stimulant with antioxidant properties that reduces swelling and improves circulation.
Benefits:
Reduces puffiness, antioxidant, brightens under-eyes
Usage:
Common in eye creams for reducing dark circles and puffiness.
Argan Oil
Extracted from argan tree kernels, packed with Vitamin E and fatty acids.
Benefits:
Moisturizing, anti-aging, softens skin
Usage:
Apply as a face oil or add a few drops to moisturizer.
Argan Oil
Extracted from the kernels of argan trees, rich in vitamin E and fatty acids.
Benefits:
Moisturizing, anti-aging, skin elasticity
Usage:
Apply directly to skin or add a few drops into creams and serums.
Shea Butter
Fat extracted from the nut of the African shea tree, deeply nourishing and protective.
Benefits:
Moisturizing, healing, anti-inflammatory
Usage:
Use in lotions, creams, or balms for hydration and skin repair.
Vitamin E Oil
A powerful antioxidant that helps protect skin cells from free radical damage.
Benefits:
Antioxidant, skin repair, moisturizing
Usage:
Mix into creams or apply directly to scars and dry skin.
Witch Hazel
Derived from the witch hazel plant, commonly used to reduce acne and inflammation.
Benefits:
Astringent, reduces irritation, minimizes pores
Usage:
Apply with a cotton pad as a toner or spot treatment.
Rosehip Oil
Oil extracted from rosehip seeds, rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins A and C.
Benefits:
Brightening, scar reduction, anti-aging
Usage:
Massage into skin at night for deep repair.
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
A form of vitamin B3 that helps strengthen the skin barrier and improve elasticity.
Benefits:
Reduces redness, improves texture, controls oil
Usage:
Use in serums and creams for daily skincare.
Kaolin Clay
A gentle clay used in masks to draw out impurities and excess oil.
Benefits:
Cleansing, oil-absorbing, detoxifying
Usage:
Mix with water or hydrosols to create a face mask.
Glycolic Acid
An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that removes dead skin cells and improves skin tone.
Benefits:
Exfoliation, brightening, anti-aging
Usage:
Use in exfoliating toners, masks, or serums.
Lactic Acid
An AHA derived from milk that gently exfoliates and hydrates skin.
Benefits:
Exfoliation, hydration, skin smoothing
Usage:
Apply in serums or exfoliating masks 2-3 times per week.
Green Tea Extract
Rich in catechins, helps fight free radicals and reduce redness.
Benefits:
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, soothing
Usage:
Use in toners, serums, or creams for daily protection.
Chamomile Extract
Derived from chamomile flowers, known for reducing irritation and calming sensitive skin.
Benefits:
Soothing, calming, anti-redness
Usage:
Add to lotions, masks, or toners for sensitive skin.
Avocado Oil
Oil extracted from avocados, rich in fatty acids and vitamins A, D, and E.
Benefits:
Moisturizing, nourishing, skin repair
Usage:
Massage into skin or mix with moisturizers for hydration.
Cocoa Butter
Extracted from cocoa beans, widely used for its rich, emollient properties.
Benefits:
Moisturizing, scar reduction, protective
Usage:
Apply in creams, body butters, and lip balms.
Collagen
A protein that provides structure to skin, helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
Benefits:
Firming, anti-aging, hydration
Usage:
Use in serums, creams, or supplements for skin rejuvenation.
Hyaluronic Acid
A powerful humectant that attracts and holds moisture in the skin.
Benefits:
Deep hydration, plumping, skin elasticity
Usage:
Apply in serums or moisturizers twice daily.
Panthenol (Provitamin B5)
A vitamin B5 derivative that improves hydration, reduces inflammation, and supports skin healing.
Benefits:
Moisturizing, healing, soothing
Usage:
Included in moisturizers, serums, and healing creams.
Allantoin
Extracted from comfrey root, it helps to calm irritation and supports regeneration of damaged skin.
Benefits:
Skin protectant, soothing, promotes healing
Usage:
Widely used in creams, lotions, and sensitive skin products.
Arnica Extract
A herbal extract known for reducing swelling, irritation, and soothing sensitive skin.
Benefits:
Anti-inflammatory, reduces swelling, soothes bruises
Usage:
Used in creams, ointments, and anti-swelling skincare.
Green Clay
Rich in minerals, it helps draw out impurities and absorb excess oil from the skin.
Benefits:
Purifying, oil-absorbing, detoxifying
Usage:
Commonly used in clay masks and exfoliating treatments.
Rose Clay
A mild clay that gently cleanses while supporting sensitive and dry skin.
Benefits:
Gentle exfoliation, soothing, detoxifying
Usage:
Used in masks and gentle detoxifying treatments.
Turmeric Extract
Derived from turmeric root, helps reduce dark spots, calms redness, and protects against free radicals.
Benefits:
Brightening, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
Usage:
Used in brightening serums, masks, and spot treatments.
Moringa Oil
A nutrient-rich oil that hydrates deeply and improves skin elasticity.
Benefits:
Nourishing, moisturizing, anti-aging
Usage:
Used in facial oils, creams, and serums.
Tamanu Oil
Extracted from tamanu nuts, known for healing scars and reducing inflammation.
Benefits:
Healing, soothing, antibacterial
Usage:
Applied in spot treatments, healing balms, and creams.
Evening Primrose Oil
A natural oil rich in fatty acids that soothes dryness and irritation, especially for sensitive skin.
Benefits:
Moisturizing, calming, hormonal balance
Usage:
Used in facial oils, creams, and calming treatments.
Kakadu Plum Extract
A superfruit with extremely high vitamin C levels, supports collagen and brightens complexion.
Benefits:
Brightening, antioxidant, collagen boosting
Usage:
Common in serums, brightening creams, and masks.
Snow Mushroom Extract
A natural alternative to hyaluronic acid, known for its deep hydration and soothing properties.
Benefits:
Hydration, plumping, soothing
Usage:
Used in serums, masks, and moisturizers.
Beta-Glucan
Extracted from oats or fungi, it soothes irritation, hydrates skin, and improves barrier function.
Benefits:
Soothing, hydrating, anti-aging
Usage:
Common in serums, creams, and after-sun products.
Sea Buckthorn Oil
A nutrient-rich oil that repairs damaged skin, reduces hyperpigmentation, and improves elasticity.
Benefits:
Healing, brightening, antioxidant
Usage:
Used in facial oils, serums, and healing creams.
Centella Asiatica Extract
A medicinal herb also known as Cica, supports wound healing, calms redness, and strengthens skin barrier.
Benefits:
Healing, soothing, anti-inflammatory
Usage:
Found in creams, serums, and calming skincare.
Ginkgo Biloba Extract
An herbal extract rich in flavonoids, it protects against free radicals and supports skin rejuvenation.
Benefits:
Antioxidant, circulation boosting, anti-aging
Usage:
Used in anti-aging creams, serums, and eye care products.
Argireline
A peptide complex that reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles caused by facial movements.
Benefits:
Anti-aging, wrinkle reduction
Usage:
Apply in serums or creams, avoid layering with strong acids.
DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol)
A compound that helps tighten skin and improve elasticity.
Benefits:
Firming, anti-aging
Usage:
Used in creams and serums, patch test before use.
Kojic Acid Dipalmitate
A more stable derivative of kojic acid used for fading dark spots.
Benefits:
Skin brightening, hyperpigmentation
Usage:
Apply in creams or serums, use sunscreen during the day.
Snow Mushroom (Tremella Fuciformis)
A mushroom extract that provides deep hydration and antioxidant protection.
Benefits:
Hydration, antioxidant
Usage:
Apply in hydrating serums or creams.
Bisabolol
Derived from chamomile, it soothes irritated skin and enhances penetration of other ingredients.
Benefits:
Calming, anti-inflammatory
Usage:
Used in sensitive-skin formulations.
Bakuchiol
A plant-based alternative to retinol with similar anti-aging properties but gentler.
Benefits:
Anti-aging, antioxidant
Usage:
Apply daily, safe for sensitive skin.
Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10)
A natural antioxidant that helps reduce visible signs of aging and rejuvenates skin.
Benefits:
Anti-aging, protects from oxidative stress
Usage:
Use in serums or creams, safe for daily use.
Allantoin
A skin protectant known for soothing irritation and promoting skin healing.
Benefits:
Soothing, healing, hydration
Usage:
Safe for daily use in lotions and creams.
Sulfur
A natural mineral used for its antibacterial properties to treat acne.
Benefits:
Acne treatment, oil control
Usage:
Apply as spot treatment or in masks.
Gluconolactone
A polyhydroxy acid that exfoliates while also hydrating skin.
Benefits:
Gentle exfoliation, hydration
Usage:
Apply 2–3 times weekly in serums or toners.
Resveratrol
A powerful antioxidant derived from grapes that protects against free radicals.
Benefits:
Anti-aging, brightening
Usage:
Apply in serums, best combined with vitamin C.
Snail Mucin
A secretion from snails used for skin repair, hydration, and smoothing texture.
Benefits:
Hydration, healing, anti-aging
Usage:
Safe for daily use in serums and creams.
Sodium PCA
A natural moisturizing factor that attracts water to skin cells.
Benefits:
Hydration, skin barrier support
Usage:
Use in hydrating serums or moisturizers.
Hemp Seed Oil
Rich in omega fatty acids, it soothes and hydrates without clogging pores.
Benefits:
Moisturizing, anti-inflammatory
Usage:
Apply directly to skin or mixed into moisturizers.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
A stable form of vitamin C that brightens skin and reduces breakouts.
Benefits:
Brightening, antioxidant, anti-acne
Usage:
Safe for daily use in serums.
Papaya Extract
Contains enzymes that gently exfoliate, leaving skin brighter and refreshed.
Benefits:
Exfoliation, brightening, hydration
Usage:
Use in cleansers and masks, suitable for dull and uneven skin.
Cucumber Extract
Rich in water content and vitamins, helps refresh and calm skin.
Benefits:
Cooling, hydrating, soothing
Usage:
Ideal in toners, masks, and eye gels.
Apple Extract
Contains natural acids that promote cell renewal and improve radiance.
Benefits:
Exfoliation, brightening, antioxidant
Usage:
Use in exfoliating products for gentle resurfacing.
Pomegranate Extract
Rich in polyphenols, helps protect against free radicals and brighten complexion.
Benefits:
Antioxidant, anti-aging, brightening
Usage:
Used in serums, creams, and face masks.
Grapeseed Extract
Derived from grape seeds, supports collagen and reduces inflammation.
Benefits:
Antioxidant, skin repair, anti-inflammatory
Usage:
Suitable for serums and anti-aging formulations.
Banana Extract
Rich in potassium and vitamins, provides moisture and comfort to dry skin.
Benefits:
Hydrating, soothing, nutrient-rich
Usage:
Used in masks and moisturizing creams.
Carrot Extract
Contains beta-carotene and vitamins A and C for glowing skin.
Benefits:
Brightening, nourishing, antioxidant
Usage:
Ideal in serums, oils, and creams.
Pumpkin Extract
Rich in enzymes, zinc, and vitamins, promotes gentle exfoliation and nourishment.
Benefits:
Exfoliating, nourishing, firming
Usage:
Perfect for masks and enzyme-based treatments.
Mango Extract
Packed with vitamin C and A, provides hydration and youthful glow.
Benefits:
Hydrating, antioxidant, rejuvenating
Usage:
Commonly added to creams and hydrating serums.
Kiwi Extract
Vitamin C-rich fruit extract that helps brighten skin and support firmness.
Benefits:
Brightening, collagen support, antioxidant
Usage:
Best used in brightening serums and creams.
Strawberry Extract
Contains natural acids and antioxidants, helps refine pores and enhance glow.
Benefits:
Brightening, exfoliating, antioxidant
Usage:
Used in masks, cleansers, and scrubs.
Blueberry Extract
Rich in anthocyanins, protects skin from environmental stress and aging.
Benefits:
Antioxidant, anti-aging, repairing
Usage:
Found in serums and protective creams.
Raspberry Extract
Contains omega fatty acids and vitamin E, deeply nourishes and hydrates.
Benefits:
Soothing, antioxidant, hydrating
Usage:
Perfect for moisturizers and soothing masks.
Blackberry Extract
Packed with vitamin C and anthocyanins, helps support skin firmness and glow.
Benefits:
Antioxidant, collagen support, brightening
Usage:
Used in anti-aging serums and creams.
Acai Berry Extract
A superfood rich in antioxidants that protects and repairs skin cells.
Benefits:
Anti-aging, repairing, antioxidant
Usage:
Ideal in rejuvenating creams and serums.
Ylang Ylang Oil
Essential oil from ylang ylang flowers that regulates sebum production and provides a relaxing fragrance.
Benefits:
Balances oil, soothing, calming aroma
Usage:
Used in moisturizers, serums, and aromatherapy blends.
Licorice Root Extract
Derived from licorice root, helps reduce hyperpigmentation and calms irritated skin.
Benefits:
Brightening, soothing, anti-inflammatory
Usage:
Found in brightening serums and sensitive-skin formulations.
Squalane
A hydrogenated version of squalene, derived from plants like olives, mimics natural skin oils.
Benefits:
Moisturizing, barrier-supporting, lightweight
Usage:
Commonly included in facial oils and moisturizers for hydration without greasiness.
Rosehip Seed Oil
Cold-pressed oil rich in vitamin A and fatty acids, promotes skin regeneration and improves tone.
Benefits:
Regenerative, brightening, anti-aging
Usage:
Applied directly or used in serums and moisturizers.
Evening Primrose Oil
Oil rich in gamma-linolenic acid, helps soothe eczema and maintain skin barrier health.
Benefits:
Calming, barrier-restoring, anti-inflammatory
Usage:
Used in creams for sensitive or dry skin.
Marula Oil
Extracted from marula fruit kernels, known for quick absorption and anti-aging benefits.
Benefits:
Moisturizing, antioxidant, lightweight
Usage:
Used as a facial oil or blended into moisturizers.
Baobab Oil
Rich in vitamins A, D, and E, supports skin repair and improves elasticity.
Benefits:
Nourishing, hydrating, repairing
Usage:
Common in body butters, lotions, and facial creams.
Hyaluronic Acid
A molecule that attracts water, keeping skin plump and hydrated.
Benefits:
Intense hydration, plumping, anti-aging
Usage:
Used in serums, moisturizers, and masks for hydration boost.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
A powerful antioxidant that protects against free radicals and enhances skin radiance.
Benefits:
Brightening, collagen-boosting, anti-aging
Usage:
Applied in serums during the day under sunscreen.
Vitamin E
A fat-soluble vitamin that repairs skin and prevents oxidative stress.
Benefits:
Healing, nourishing, protective
Usage:
Blended into oils, creams, and serums for healing benefits.
Retinol
A form of vitamin A that reduces wrinkles and stimulates collagen.
Benefits:
Anti-aging, cell turnover, acne treatment
Usage:
Applied at night in serums or creams, gradually to build tolerance.
Peptides
Short chains of amino acids that stimulate collagen and elastin production.
Benefits:
Firming, anti-aging, barrier-supporting
Usage:
Added to serums and creams for anti-aging benefits.
Collagen
A structural protein that supports skin elasticity and hydration.
Benefits:
Firming, hydrating, plumping
Usage:
Found in creams, masks, and supplements.
Ceramides
Naturally occurring lipids that strengthen the skin barrier and retain moisture.
Benefits:
Barrier-restoring, moisturizing, protective
Usage:
Used in moisturizers and cleansers for sensitive or dry skin.
Saffron Extract
A luxurious spice extract that evens skin tone, brightens dull complexion, and protects against free radicals.
Benefits:
Brightening, antioxidant, reduces pigmentation
Usage:
Best used in serums or creams for brightening effects.
Lactic Acid
A gentle alpha hydroxy acid that removes dead skin cells and boosts hydration.
Benefits:
Exfoliating, hydrating, improves texture
Usage:
Use 2-3 times a week in exfoliating serums or peels.
Shea Butter
A rich butter extracted from shea nuts, excellent for repairing dry and damaged skin.
Benefits:
Moisturizing, soothing, barrier repair
Usage:
Apply in body butters, creams, and lip balms daily.
Charcoal Powder
Activated charcoal that draws out impurities, toxins, and excess oil from skin.
Benefits:
Detoxifying, pore-cleansing, oil-absorbing
Usage:
Used in masks and cleansers, 1–2 times per week.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
A naturally occurring enzyme that boosts cell repair and reduces signs of aging.
Benefits:
Anti-aging, protects against oxidative stress, energizes cells
Usage:
In serums or creams, suitable for daily use.
Mulberry Extract
Derived from mulberry plants, it helps lighten hyperpigmentation and protects skin.
Benefits:
Brightening, reduces dark spots, antioxidant
Usage:
Apply in brightening serums or creams daily.
Sea Buckthorn Oil
A nutrient-dense oil that soothes, hydrates, and helps repair skin barriers.
Benefits:
Rich in vitamins, healing, anti-inflammatory
Usage:
Apply in facial oils or moisturizers.
Kojic Acid
A compound derived from fungi that helps reduce melanin production and fade dark spots.
Benefits:
Skin-lightening, reduces pigmentation, brightening
Usage:
Use in serums or creams; avoid overuse to prevent irritation.
Blue Tansy Oil
A rare oil that helps reduce irritation and brings balance to sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Benefits:
Calming, anti-inflammatory, soothing redness
Usage:
Use in facial oils or calming treatments.
Squalane
A stable, lightweight oil derived from olives or sugarcane that hydrates without clogging pores.
Benefits:
Moisturizing, lightweight, non-comedogenic
Usage:
Safe for all skin types, daily use in moisturizers or serums.
Hyaluronic Acid
A naturally occurring substance in the skin that can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water, providing exceptional hydration and reducing fine lines.
Benefits:
Intense hydration, plumping effect, suitable for all skin types
Usage:
Apply to damp skin morning and evening before moisturizer
Retinol
A derivative of Vitamin A that accelerates skin cell renewal, reduces fine lines, and helps prevent acne formation.
Benefits:
Anti-aging, increases cell turnover, reduces acne
Usage:
Start with 2-3 times per week in the evening, always use sunscreen during the day
Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid)
A powerful antioxidant that protects against environmental damage while promoting collagen production and skin brightening.
Benefits:
Antioxidant protection, brightening, collagen synthesis
Usage:
Apply in the morning before sunscreen, store in cool, dark place
Salicylic Acid
A beta-hydroxy acid derived from willow bark that penetrates oil to unclog pores and provide gentle chemical exfoliation.
Benefits:
Exfoliation, unclogs pores, reduces acne
Usage:
Start with 2-3 times per week, can cause dryness initially
Ceramides
Naturally occurring lipids that help maintain the skin barrier function and prevent water loss.
Benefits:
Barrier repair, moisture retention, anti-inflammatory
Usage:
Suitable for daily use, especially beneficial for dry or sensitive skin
Green Tea Extract
Rich in polyphenols and catechins, green tea extract provides antioxidant protection and calms irritated skin.
Benefits:
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, soothing
Usage:
Safe for daily use, particularly beneficial for sensitive or acne-prone skin
Peptides
Short chains of amino acids that signal the skin to produce more collagen, improving firmness and reducing signs of aging.
Benefits:
Anti-aging, firmness, collagen support
Usage:
Best used in evening skincare routine, can be combined with other anti-aging ingredients
Glycolic Acid
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from sugarcane that penetrates deeply to exfoliate dead skin cells and stimulate collagen.
Benefits:
Exfoliation, brightening, reduces fine lines
Usage:
Start with 1-2 times weekly, increase frequency as tolerated. Use sunscreen.
Aloe Vera
Extracted from the aloe plant, known for calming irritation, reducing redness, and hydrating skin.
Benefits:
Soothing, anti-inflammatory, hydration
Usage:
Safe for daily use, apply directly to skin or mixed in moisturizers.