Ingredient Dictionary

Browse our entire database of scientifically-backed cosmetic ingredients. Uncover the chemistry behind your favorite skincare products.

Exfoliant

Juglans Regia Shell Powder

🚨 AVOID: The microscopic tear-inducing physical scrub.

Functional / Support

Kaolin

The gentle, pore-purifying white clay.

Functional / Support

Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract

The marine film-former that lifts and smooths.

Active Ingredients

Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract

The traditional African skin-firming active.

Active Ingredients

Kojic Acid

The fungal-derived dark spot destroyer.

Active Ingredients

Kojic Acid Dipalmitate

The highly stable, oil-soluble dark spot fader.

Active Ingredients

Kojic Dipalmitate

The highly stable, non-oxidizing Kojic derivative.

Antioxidant

L-Ascorbic Acid

A potent antioxidant that brightens skin and boosts collagen.

Exfoliant

Lactic Acid

The gentle, hydrating exfoliator for a surface glow.

Active Ingredients

Lactobacillus Extracellular Vesicles

The cellular communication delivery pods.

Soothing / Anti-Inflammatory

Lactobacillus Ferment

The soothing probiotic that balances the microbiome.

Hydrator / Humectant

Lactobacillus/Collagen Ferment Filtrate

The bio-available, broken-down collagen.