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Ingredients

Plain-language explanations of what each ingredient is and what it does.

Asarum Sieboldii Root Extract

A botanical extract from the root of wild ginger, used in traditional Korean skincare for its soothing properties.

Ascorbic Acid

Pure vitamin C, a potent water-soluble antioxidant used to brighten skin and support collagen.

Ascorbyl Glucoside

A stabilized, water-soluble combination of vitamin C and glucose used as a brightening antioxidant.

Asiatic Acid

A pentacyclic triterpene active isolated from Centella asiatica, used in cica-focused ampoules and creams to support the...

Asiaticoside

A triterpenoid saponin isolated from Centella asiatica, one of its principal bioactive compounds.

Aspartic Acid

A naturally occurring amino acid and component of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor, used for hydration and skin co...

Oat (Avena Sativa) Kernel Extract

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

An extract of oat kernels rich in soothing beta-glucans, avenanthramides, and starches, long valued for calming sensitiv...

Oat Kernel Flour

Avena Sativa Kernel Flour

Finely milled oat kernel used to soothe, soften and add slip and body to formulas.

Azelaic Acid

A naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid (found in wheat, rye and barley) used at cosmetic and prescription strengths as...

Bacillus Ferment

A filtrate obtained from the fermentation of Bacillus bacteria, used for skin conditioning and gentle enzymatic action.

Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract

A skin-conditioning extract obtained by fermenting soybean (Glycine max) with Bacillus bacteria.

Bakuchiol

A plant-derived meroterpene from the babchi plant, used as a gentle, non-irritating alternative to retinol.

Beeswax

A natural wax secreted by honeybees and refined for cosmetic use. It is used as a thickener, co-emulsifier and structuri...

Behenic Acid

A very long-chain C22 saturated fatty acid used as a thickener, opacifier, and skin-softening emollient.

Behenyl Alcohol

A solid C22 fatty alcohol used as an emollient and to thicken and stabilise creams and lotions.

Bentonite Clay

Bentonite

A natural montmorillonite clay that swells in water and absorbs oil, thickening and cleansing in mud masks.

Benzyl Cinnamate

A fragrance ester found naturally in balsams such as Peru balsam and used to impart a sweet, balsamic-floral scent to co...

Benzyl Glycol

A glycol ether solvent frequently paired with other preservatives (e.g. phenoxyethanol, 1,2-hexanediol) to boost antimic...

Benzyl Salicylate

A fragrance ester with a mild sweet floral scent that also absorbs some UV light, commonly used in perfume compositions.

Barberry Root Extract

Berberis Vulgaris Root Extract

An extract of the roots of the barberry shrub (Berberis vulgaris), containing berberine and related alkaloids and phenol...