Understanding the Ingredient Page

The Ingredient Page on SkinSort helps users better understand the ingredients found in skincare products, including their functions, common uses, benefits, and other helpful insights.

We recommend exploring ingredient pages to learn more about how specific ingredients may work for your skin and preferences.

What You’ll Find on the Ingredient Page

Ingredient Overview

At the top of the page, you’ll see a quick summary containing tags that highlight the ingredient’s main benefits and potential concerns. These tags provide an at-a-glance introduction to the ingredient, and users can tap or click them to learn more.

The overview may also indicate whether the ingredient is generally liked, commonly avoided, or has mixed reactions among users.

Like or Avoid Preferences

Below the overview, users can mark an ingredient as either liked or avoided.

Selecting either option automatically adds the ingredient to your list of liked or avoided ingredients on your profile. These preferences can be updated at any time through the Settings page.

Marking ingredients as liked or avoided also helps personalize recommendations and improve product match scores throughout the platform.

Ingredient Description

Our team provides a detailed explanation for each ingredient based on available research and formulation information.

This section may also explain why an ingredient is marked as vegan-friendly, fungal acne-safe, fragrance-free, and more, when applicable.

You’ll also find information about the ingredient’s common uses in skincare and cosmetic formulations.

Community Preference Data

This section shows the percentage of users who like or avoid the ingredient. These insights reflect community preferences and user experiences with that ingredient.

Main Functions

Here, you’ll find an overview of the ingredient’s primary functions in formulations, such as:

• Humectant
• Emollient
• Preservative
• Exfoliant
• Antioxidant
• Masking agent

Prevalence

This indicates how commonly the ingredient appears across products in the SkinSort database.

Top Categories

This section highlights the product categories where the ingredient is most frequently found, such as:

• Moisturizers
• Sunscreens
• Cleansers
• Serums

Typical Position in Ingredient Lists

This shows the ingredient’s common placement within ingredient lists, which may help indicate whether it is typically used in higher or lower amounts.

Concentration Information

Here, you may see concentration ranges or percentages commonly found in products within our database.

Explore Products Containing the Ingredient

Users can browse products that contain the ingredient, compare formulations, and read product reviews directly from this section.

References & Sources

We include scientific references and supporting sources whenever available to improve transparency and help users learn more about the ingredient and related research.

How to Explore Different Ingredients

On the SkinSort Website
1. Click Tools on the nav bar.
2. Select Ingredients Dictionary.
3. Search for the ingredient you’d like to learn more about.
4. Alternatively, you can also access ingredient pages directly from a product page by selecting any ingredient listed in the ingredient list.

On the SkinSort App
1. Open a product page.
2. Under the ingredient list, tap any ingredient you’d like to learn more about.
3. A pop-up page will appear containing additional information about that ingredient.

We encourage users to treat the Ingredient Page as a learning tool to better understand skincare products and formulations. However, the information provided should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have concerns regarding your skin or specific ingredients, we recommend consulting a dermatologist or qualified healthcare professional.

If you spot any errors or outdated information on an Ingredient Page, feel free to contact us at [email protected]