What’s in my skincare products?
Get to know the ingredients you apply to your skin. From botanical extracts to antioxidants, skincare products contain a wide range of ingredients, each offering unique benefits for your skin.
Before diving into product formulations, it’s important to recognize that skincare ingredients are a specialized field of study. If you’re unsure about what your skin can tolerate, we recommend consulting your doctor or a dermatologist.
Plant Oils and Extracts:
Plant oils and extracts are natural ingredients derived from various plants, known for their nourishing, soothing, and protective properties. They provide essential nutrients, antioxidants, and hydration to support healthy and balanced skin.
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Aa highly stable, plant-derived oil known for its moisturizing and protective properties.
Rich in long-chain fatty acids and antioxidants.
Physalis Angulata Extract
This extract has a soothing effect on the skin and reduces signs of inflammation, such as acne and other impurities.
It also has antioxidant properties.
Lavandula Hybrida Extract
Lavender extract with soothing properties that helps prevent bacterial growth.
If you struggle with redness and skin irritation, this extract may help.
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract
An antioxidant that protects the skin from free radicals and environmental damage.
It also has moisturizing properties.
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Extract
This extract is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, meaning it soothes irritated and red skin.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Its Unsaponifiables
Sunflower oil is rich in vitamin E and fatty acids, which nourish and protect the skin while providing antioxidant benefits.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Rosemary extract has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
It helps protect the skin from environmental damage and improves skin tone.
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Blackcurrant seed oil is rich in essential fatty acids, which nourish and protect the skin while helping to reduce redness.
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Calendula extract is known for its soothing and healing properties.
It helps reduce inflammation and supports skin repair.
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Carrot seed oil is rich in antioxidants and vitamin A.
It helps improve skin elasticity and tone.
Active Ingredients
Active ingredients are scientifically proven compounds that target specific skin concerns, such as hydration, anti-aging, or acne. They work at a deeper level to deliver visible and effective results.
Ectoin
This ingredient forms a natural protective layer over the skin. It helps maintain skin hydration and elasticity.
Bacillus Ferment
Bacillus Ferment strengthens the skin’s natural barrier function and balances the skin’s microbiome (the microorganisms and bacteria in your skin that are essential for skin health).
Ceramides/Lipids
Everyone has ceramides/lipids in their skin, which help retain moisture and strengthen the skin’s barrier function.
Kaolin
Kaolin is a type of clay that absorbs excess oil and impurities from the skin. It cleanses pores and improves skin texture.
Azelaic Acid
A multifunctional ingredient that helps reduce acne, even out skin tone, and decrease redness.
Mandelic Acid
Mandelic acid exfoliates the skin, reduces fine lines, and improves skin texture.
Lactic Acid
Lactic acid exfoliates the skin, stimulates cell renewal, and improves skin texture and tone. It also has moisturizing properties.
Retinol
Retinol (vitamin A) is known for reversing signs of aging and boosting collagen production.
Bakuchiol
A plant-based alternative to retinol that reduces fine lines and wrinkles, improves skin firmness, and evens out skin tone.
Niacinamide
Niacinamide increases collagen production, reduces pore size, evens out skin tone, strengthens the skin barrier (the outer surface), and decreases redness.
Antioxidants and Protective Ingredients
Antioxidants and protective ingredients help defend the skin against environmental stressors, free radicals, and premature aging. They support skin health by reducing damage, promoting repair, and maintaining a strong skin barrier.
Retinyl Palmitate
A form of vitamin A widely used in skincare for its ability to reduce fine lines and wrinkles while preventing collagen breakdown. Collagen in skincare enhances skin plumpness and firmness. Retinyl Palmitate also acts as an antioxidant and improves skin texture and tone.
Glycine Soja Oil
Soybean oil is rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids that nourish and protect the skin.
Beta Carotene
If you’re looking for a healthy glow, skincare products with beta carotene are a great choice. This form of vitamin A protects the skin and helps maintain skin elasticity.
Caffeine
Caffeine in skincare reduces puffiness and improves circulation. It also has antioxidant properties.
Sarcothalia Circumcincta
A type of algae with antioxidant and moisturizing properties.
Cyathea Medullaris Leaf Extract
An ingredient known for its antioxidant properties and ability to improve skin elasticity.
Glucosyl Hesperidin
Derived from citrus fruits, this ingredient helps reduce dark circles under the eyes and can prevent early signs of aging.