Lipid layer enhancers are refatting emollients added to a formula to provide the skin with the lipids it needs. They increase the moisture content of the skin by reducing evaporation, leaving skin feeling soft, smooth and non-greasy.
Malic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) found in many fruits that helps stimulate exfoliation by interfering with how your skin cells bond. Its function is beneficial in removing surface dull skin to reveal healthier-looking skin. As an humectant, it can also provide added hydration to the skin.
Film formers are a category of materials that form a layer or "film" to cover surface of the skin. These materials can be natural or synthetic and are used to increase water-resistance of a formula, increase skin hydration, support the skin barrier, increase long wear of products, and/or provide a smooth skin feel.
A hygroscopic molecule (capable of absorbing water) naturally present in the skin that helps support skin barrier function and enhance water binding capacity. For skincare, urea is synthesized in labs to be effective in treating dry, rough, and scaly skin conditions. It can act as a humectant, emollient and/or exfoliant depending on percentage of use and format.
Salicylic acid is a well studied BHA that exfoliates to encourage the shedding of top layer skin cells to help reveal younger and smoother looking skin. Used as a cosmetic ingredient as well as an OTC active for acne management.
Zinc Oxide is an FDA-approved, inorganic, mineral sunscreen filter used to protect the skin from the sun's ultraviolet rays. The larger particle size of non-nano zinc oxide creates a UV barrier.
Tetrahydrocurcuminoids are standardized antioxidant molecules from turmeric root that scavenge free radicals, reduce irritation and increase skin brightness.
A calming bioactive known for its skin soothing and antioxidant properties. α-Bisabolol is the most active isomeric form of bisabolol and restores skin comfort while reducing oxidative damage.
The biologically active isomer, also referred to as L-ascorbic acid, known to neutralize free radicals which helps combat the signs of skin aging and enhance tone and firmness.
Inulin is a multifunctional ingredient extracted from chicory roots, that supports the skin microbiome and moisturizers. A natural prebiotic that acts as a powerful humectant for the skin. We're always adding more ingredient information - check back later for more on this ingredient.
Ergothioneine is a natural amino acid antioxidant incorporated in skin care to help protect other active antioxidants from degrading, thus enabling them to maintain their integrity and provide defense against environmental concerns for an extended period of time. We're always adding more ingredient information - check back later for more on this ingredient.
Ferulic Acid is an organic compound derived from plant cells. Utilized in skin care as a powerful antioxidant to help improve the visual signs of aging including helping to even skin tone. We're always adding more ingredient information - check back later for more on this ingredient.
Niacinamide is a stable form of Vitamin B3 that can be used for most skin types, even those with sensitive skin. It delivers overall skin improvements including smoothing skin texture, evening skin tone and locking in moisture.
Also known as provitamin B5, D-panthenol (dexpanthenol) is the most active isomeric form utilized for its moisturizing and soothing properties. Particularly effective in hydrating the skin and enhancing its texture and elasticity.
Hypochlorous acid is a powerful oxidizing agent that can help reduce bacterial bioburden on the skin to address topical systems of congestion and rosacea. Also helps improve the overall health and appearance of skin by soothing and calming irritated or damaged skin.