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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientBisabolol
MaskingCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
AstringentChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine
BufferingPullulan
Sodium Lactate
BufferingCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
AntioxidantPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium PCA
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingLecithin
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCitric Acid
BufferingAlcohol
AntimicrobialAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Copper Tripeptide-1, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ceramide AP, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Bisabolol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Glycine, Pullulan, Sodium Lactate, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Gluconate, Madecassoside, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Phytosphingosine, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sclerotium Gum, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Proline, Xanthan Gum, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hydroxide, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Alcohol, Alcohol Denat.
Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantAcetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Octapeptide-3
HumectantOryza Sativa Bran Water
MaskingEpigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside
AntioxidantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHydrolyzed Avocado Protein
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTeprenone
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningTocotrienols
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningSodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningDipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin ConditioningSodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
CleansingSuperoxide Dismutase
AntioxidantGlucosamine Hcl
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingSaccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
HumectantEnteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingUrea
BufferingRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningIsomalt
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningUndecylenoyl Glycine
CleansingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingHyaluronic Acid, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Avocado Protein, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Teprenone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide NP, Tocotrienols, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Superoxide Dismutase, Glucosamine Hcl, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Sodium PCA, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Urea, Retinyl Palmitate, Isomalt, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Capryloyl Glycine
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCeramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (formerly Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3) is a lab-made peptide with anti-inflammatory and skin-repairing benefits. It's made up of four amino acids (glycine, glutamine, proline, and arginine) and palmitic acid (which helps it penetrate skin more effectively).
This ingredient helps reduce inflammation by limiting the production of interleukin-6 (IL-6), a chemical that triggers inflammatory responses, particularly after UV exposure.
Less inflammation = slower collagen breakdown and a longer-lasting, youthful appearance.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 also stimulates collagen production and supports a healthier skin barrier.
Over time, this can improve skin firmness, hydration, and reduce the appearance of fine lines. Itβs commonly paired with Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 in the well-known Matrixyl 3000 complex for enhanced anti-aging effects.
This ingredient has been shown to be effective and safe in cosmetic use and you'll typically find it in small amounts (less than 0.01%).
Due to its palmitic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is also known as pal-GHK. It is made up of 3 amino acids and palmitic acid, a fatty acid that helps it absorb into skin more easily.
This peptide is as a signal peptide, meaning it tells the skin to produce more collagen. Collagen is the key protein that helps form the skin's structure and keep it plump, firm, and hydrated.
By boosting collagen production, this ingredient supports a stronger skin barrier and helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
You'll most likely see this ingredient paired with Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 in the well-known Matrixyl 3000 complex. While results from in-house testing should be viewed cautiously, this peptide duo is among the most studied and widely used in modern skincare.
Due to its palmitic acid base, this ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCA