Acai
It is a potent source of antioxidants that can help to soothe the skin and has anti-aging benefits.
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Acetyl Carnitine HCL
An antioxidant which moisturises the skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine
A multi-purpose antioxidant that evens out skin, hydrate and soothe the skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-1
A synthetic peptide that helps to hydrate the skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-37
A synthetic peptide that helps to hydrate the skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
A synthetic peptide that helps to hydrate the skin.
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11
A synthetic peptide that helps to hydrate the skin.
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
A synthetic peptide that has calming, smoothing, hydrating, and firmness-enhancing benefits when applied to skin.
Acetyl Tyrosine
An amino acid that helps to hydrate the skin.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Adjusts the pH level and used to enhance the texture of formulas.
Active Ingredients
Active ingredients are those ingredients in a skincare product that are intended to treat a specific skin condition. Examples of active ingredients are alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids, retinols, antioxidants, peptides.
Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
African Baobab filled with antioxidants to rejevenate and even out skin tone.
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Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
A plant extract from the baobab tree. It is rich in skin nourishing amino acids and fatty acids to help soothe and hydrate the skin.
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Otherwise known as Baobab Seed Oil, it is rich in nourishing fatty acids.
Adenosine
A plant extract the has skin soothing properties.
Agar
A thickener used to increase thickness of product.
AHA
AHA (alpha hydroxy acids) are water-soluble acids used to slough of dead skin cells from the surface of the skin for a more smoother and radiant appearance. The most common AHAs in skincare are glycolic acid, lactic acid and mandelic acid. Out of the three, glycolic acid has the smallest molecule size which means it penetrates the deepest.
Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract
Type of red algae with calming and hydrating properties for skin.
Alanine
An amino acid that helps to hydrate the skin.
Alaria Esculenta Extract
A type of brown seaweed that hydrates and soothes the skin.
Alcohol
An agent with abilities to enhance penetration of the products into skin.
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Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil
Otherwise known as Kukui Nut Oil, has skin-soothing benefits.
Allantoin
A soothing and moisturising skin-conditioning agent.
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Almond Oil
Otherwise known as Sweet Almond Oil, contains triglycerides and several fatty acids that are skin-replenishing ingredients.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
African Aloe which hydrates, cools, and soothes the skin with its anti-inflammatory properties.
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
A plant extract which hydrates, cools, and soothes the skin with its anti-inflammatory properties.
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Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is a very soothing and hydrating ingredient for the skin and can help combat any irritation
Alpha Arbutin
Suppresses melanin production that causes sun damage and discoloration on skin
Alpha Glucan Oligosaccharide
A natural prebiotic that helps support a healthy microbiome and have antioxidant benefit.
Alpha-Arbutin
A plant-derived or synthetic ingredient that helps to brighten, fade discolorations, protect skin from oxidative stress and promote a more even skin tone.
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
A plant extract known to reduce redness and soothe the skin.
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
A plant extract that may have skin soothing properties.
Aluminum Hydroxide
A synthetic ingredient that functions as an opacifying agent.
Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
A derivative of l-ascorbic acid (pure vitamin C) that helps to fade dark spots and mitigates the visible effects of sun damage.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
A film-fomer and thickening agent.
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Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
A thickener used to increase thickness of product.
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Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract
A plant extract from the Rose of Jericho with soothing and anti-aging benefits.
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Also known as chamomile flower extract, it has soothing and anti-aging benefits.
Anthocyanin
An antioxidant derived from plant extract that has soothing and anti-aging benefits.
Apricot Kernel Oil
An emollient plant oil pressed from the seeds of apricots
Arachis Hypogaea Extract
A plant extract with soothing and hydrating benefits.
Arbutin
An antioxidant that targets hyperpigmentation.
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Arctium Lappa
An antioxidant plant extract with soothing and anti-aging benefits.
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
An antioxidant plant extract with soothing and anti-aging benefits.
Arctium Majus
An antioxidant plant extract with soothing and anti-aging benefits.
Arctium Majus Root Extract
An antioxidant plant extract with soothing and anti-aging benefits.
Argan Oil
Argan oil has antioxidant benefits and can help scavenge free radicals to ensure that our skin does not age as fast. It also has great moisturizing properties.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
African Argan oil which deeply moisturises the skin while improving water retention. Contains anti-ageing benefits and soothing properties to revive skin.
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Arginine
An amino acid naturally present in the body, considered essential to human development. As a skin care ingredient, it delivers antioxidant benefits and plays a role in repairing visible skin damage.
Artemisia Annua Extract
Known by a variety of names, including sweet wormwood, sweet mugwort, annual mugwort, and annual wormwood, it helps to soothe the skin and prevent moisture loss.
Ascorbic Acid
An antioxidant that is the most pure form of Vitamin C.
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Asiaticoside
Asiaticoside’s one of the major triterpene saponins present in Centella asiatica (AKA Gotu Kola and cica), functioning as an antioxidant and soothing ingredient when used in skin care.
Aspalathus Linearis Extract
Also known as Rooibos, it is rich in antioxidants to help skin looking youthful.
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
African Rooibos which is a strong antioxidant that protects the skin barrier and acts as an anti-ageing ingredient. Also contains anti-inflammatory properties that soothes and calms the skin.
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Asparagopsis Armata Extract
Derived from seaweed, it has anti-aging and soothing benefits.
Aspartic Acid
An amino acid that has hydrating and soothing properties.
Astaxanthin
An antioxidant plant extract with soothing and anti-aging benefits.
ATP
An antioxidant that helps to restore and soothe skin.
Atractylodes Macrocephala Root Powder
A herbal ingredient with soothing properties in skin care formulas and functions as an antioxidant to help defend skin from environmental stressors.
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
An antioxidnat with soothing benefits to the skin.
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil
An emollient with moisturising and skin soothing benefits.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Also known as oat extract, it has antioxidant and skin-soothing benefits.
Azelaic Acid
An exfoliant that reduces breakouts and unclogs pores.
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Azelaoyl Bis-Dipeptide-10
A petide that evens out skin tone and has antioxidant benefits.
Azelex
Azelex is a prescription azelaic acid medicine.