Skincare Ingredients Glossary

AMYLOPECTIN

Amylopectin is a texturiser in cosmetics, derived from starch.

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AQUA

Aqua, also known as water, is an effective, and widely tolerated base in which to mix ingredients together.

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BAKUCHIOL

Bakuchiol is often touted as a “Phyto-retinol”

Derived from the seeds of psoralea corylifolia (babchi) plant.

It’s a potent antioxidant, helping with pigmentation, reducing fine lines & wrinkles, and has a soothing effect on skin.

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BENZOIC ACID

Benzoic Acid is a natural preservative to protect formulation contamination.

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BENZYL ALCOHOL

Benzyl Alcohol is a gentle preservative to help deliver a stable product, and protect formulation from contamination.

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BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a sugar created by fermentation which has soothing, moisturing and smoothing properties.

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BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-4

Biosaccharide Gum-4 is a derivative of sorbitol, a natural sugar alcohol extracted from a plant source.

Produced through a biotech process, it forms a non-occlusive film to protect skin from pollution and UV rays.

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CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is a popular & well-tolerated emollient, leaving skin smooth & hydrated.

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COCOAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE

Cocoamidopropyl Dimethylamine is helps salicylic acid to be more water soluble & stable.

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DEHYDROACETIC ACID

Dehydroacetic Acid is a natural preservative to protect formulation from funghi.

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DEXTRIN

Dextrin is a blend of polysaccharides to help moisturise and soften skin.

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DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE

Dimethyl Isosorbide is a slightly oily liquid which acts as a solvent, and can enhance the effectiveness of active ingredients by facilitating controlled delivery to the skin.

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ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

Ethylhexylglycerin is helps to boost the preservative system, alongside having a smooth skin feel.

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GLYCERIN

Glycerin is a humectant, drawing water to the outer layer of skin, from deeper levels of skin and the environment.

Mimics skin’s NMF (Natural Moisturising Factor) and so is compatible with all skin types.

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GLYCERYL

OLEATE CITRATE

Glyceryl Oleate Citrate is an emulsifier and emollient, providing moisturising and skin softening benefits.

It also helps to stabilise formulas and emulsify oil and water components together.

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GLYCOLIC ACID

Glycolic Acid is a water-soluble exfoliating acid, derived from sugarcane, with the lowest molecular weight of all AHA's (Alpha-Hydroxy Acids).

Acting as an exfoliant, it helps dissolve the intercellular glue between dead skin cells, to reveal brighter, smoother skin below.

It also stimulates the fibroblasts within the dermis to initiate collagen production.

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HELIANTHUS ANNUUS

SUNFLOWER SEED OIL

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil is an emollient loaded with fatty acids to smooth skin, retain moisture & repair skin barrier.

High in linoleic acid, sunflower seed oil is lightweight & non-comedogenic so is a highly suitable oil for acne-prone skin.

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HYDROXYETHYL

ACRYLATE

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate is used to emulsify oils into water-based products, and to thicken formulations.

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SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER

Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is used to emulsify oils into water-based products, and to thicken formulations.

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HYDROXYPINACOLONE RETINOATE (HPR)

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR) is a next-gen Retinoid that brightens, firms & smooths skin.

It works to soften fine lines & wrinkles, reduce blemishes and pigmentation, leaving skin softer & smoother.

It achieves a better reduction in signs of ageing than Retinol, without irritation. It is a Retinoic acid ester that works by binding directly to the skin cells' Retinoid receptors (it does not need to be converted into Retinoic Acid (RA), as Retinol does).

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RENEWAL CONCENTRATE

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MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate is a type of clay mineral to thicken and stabilize formulas, giving a creamy skin feel.

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RENEWAL CONCENTRATE

MALTODEXTRIN

Maltodextrin is a plant based sugar with a multitude of cosmetic benefits including acting as a binding agent, stabilizer, film-forming agent, and skin-softener.

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RENEWAL CONCENTRATE

NIACINAMIDE

Niacinamide, also known as Vitamin B3) is a water-soluble vitamin with a multitude of proven benefits. - It improves the appearance of large pores, fine lines and lightening pigmentation - Helps retain moisture in the skin reducing Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL).

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CLARITY CONCENTRATE

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OPUNTIA

FICUS-INDICA

(PRICKLY PEAR)

SEED OIL

Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Prickly Pear) Seed Oil is a plant oil high in Fatty Acids & Antioxidant Vitamin E. - Sourced from the seeds of a cactus native to Mexico, named the Prickly Pear or Nopal Fig. - High in linoleic acid, it's a lightweight nourishing oil with quick absorption into the skin.

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PHENOXYETHANOL

Phenoxyethanol is a safe & gentle preservative.

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POLYDEXTROSE

Polydextrose is a bulking agent & humectant to maintain moisture levels in packaging & on skin.

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SALICYLIC ACID

Salicylic Acid is a lipid-soluble exfoliating acid (BHA - Beta Hydroxy Acid) which exfoliates inside the pore, in addition to the surface of skin.

Effective at reducing breakouts and congestion, and can help minimise the appearance of an uneven skin tone.

An anti-inflammatory with soothing properties, and hydrating abilities that can result in smoother skin.

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SODIUM CITRATE

Sodium Citrate is sodium citrate controls the ph levels within cosmetic products, and also has antioxidant and preservative properties.

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SODIUM GLUCONATE

Sodium Gluconate is the salt form of gluconic acid, used as a skin-conditioning agent.

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CLARITY CONCENTRATE

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SODIUM HYDROXIDE

Sodium Hydroxide is used as a pH adjuster - the right pH is critical with acid-based ingredients, making them more or less potent.

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SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE

Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifier to help blend oil & water together.

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SQUALANE

Squalane is a very stable, lightweight, non-comedogenic oil derived from olives.

It's a very effective emollient, helping to prevent trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) & keep skin hydrated.

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TASMANNIA LANCEOLATA FRUIT/LEAF EXTRACT

Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract is Tasmanian pepper berry is an alpine plant extract native to Australia, with soothing, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Containing polygodial, which has potent anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and antimicrobial activity to reduce itching & inflammation.

It also contains anthocyanins, an antioxidant 3x as potent as blueberries, as well as rutin, an anti-inflammatory which can strengthen capillaries.

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TOCOPHEROL

Tocopherol is also known as Vitamin E.

It's a fat-soluble antioxidant, offering skin a significant defence against pollution, free-radicals & other environmental aggressors.

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XANTHAN GUM

Xanthan Gum is a commonly used thickener to stabilise formulas.

Made from a chain of sugar molecules via fermentation.

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