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Active Ingredients

Hinokitiol

Often labeled as: Hinoki Extract

The Japanese cypress healing compound.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A natural compound found in the wood of the Japanese Hinoki cypress. It has profound broad-spectrum antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and cell-stimulating properties.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Treats severe acne and Rosacea, prevents hair loss, and soothes the skin.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Highly prized in premium Japanese dermatological products.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It causes irritation like pine oil.

The Science

The isolated compound is non-volatile and exceptionally healing.