Table 6-3: Common Performance Ingredients in Skin Care Products

Açaí Berry

Potent antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; brightens skin tone; anti-aging

Skin Types: Sensitive; Hyperpigmentation; Mature

Algae

Seaweed; hydrates; detoxifies; replenishes essential vitamins & minerals; rich in antioxidants

Skin Types: Dehydrated; Combination; Oily; Mature

Allantoin

Moisturizes; soothes, softens, protects, aids in wound healing; promotes cell proliferation & longevity

Skin Types: Dry; Sensitive; Mature

Aloe Vera

Humectant; hydrates, softens, heals; antimicrobial; anti-inflammatory; soothes; calms

Skin Types: ALL

Alpha lipoic acid

Universal antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; anti-aging; enhances natural exfoliation; minimizes pores; soothes; reduces puffiness

Skin Types: ALL

Alpine Rose Plant Stem Cell

Repairs cells; improves barrier function; boosts epidermal regeneration

Skin Types: Dry; Sensitive; Mature

Arbutin

Natural skin lightener; melanin suppressant

Skin Type: Hyperpigmentation

Argan Oil

Light emollient plant oil; contains beneficial lipids and fatty acids for skin, including oleic acid, palmitic acid, linoleic acid; antioxidant; replaces natural skin hydration

Skin Types: Dry; Dehydrated; Mature

Argireline

Trade name for neuropeptide blend; slows muscle contractions; smooths texture

Skin Type: Mature

Arnica Montana

Antiseptic; Astringent; Anti-inflammatory; soothes; calms

Skin Types: Combination; Oily; Acne; Sensitive

Avocado Oil

Emollient; soothes; high in vitamins A, D & E; antioxidant

Skin types: Dry; Mature

Azelaic Acid

Anti-inflammatory; skin lightener; antibacterial

Skin Types: Acne; Sensitive; Hyperpigmentation

Azulene

Anti-inflammatory; soothes

Skin Types: Sensitive

Bamboo

Prevents moisture loss; antioxidant; soothes; astringent

Skin Types: Dehydrated; Combination; Oily; Acne; Sensitive

Bearberry

Natural skin lightener; melanin suppressant; soothes

Skin Types: Sensitive; Hyperpigmentation

benzoyl peroxide

Effective antibacterial agent targeting
Propionibacterium acnes

Skin Types: Acne

Calendula

Emollient; soothes; heals; anti-inflammatory; antiseptic; anti-itching

Skin Types: Dry; Sensitive

Caviar

Repairs cells; hydrates; nourishes; restores; high in amino acids, vitamins, and minerals

Skin Types: Dry; Mature

Centella Asiatica

AKA Indian pennywort and gotu kola; nourishes; heals; anti-inflammatory; anti-irritant; stimulates new cell growth; builds collagen; improves circulation

Skin Types: Dry; Sensitive; Mature

Ceramides

Help repair barrier function; moisturize; improve hydration; soften

Skin Types: Dry; Sensitive; Mature

Chamomile

Soothes; anti-inflammatory; anti-itching; antiseptic; purifies

Skin Types: Combination; Oily; Acne; Sensitive

Charcoal

Detoxifies; absorbs oil and debris

Skin Types: Combination; Oily; Acne

Coenzyme Q10

Powerful antioxidant; protects and revitalizes skin cells

Skin Type: Mature

Colloidal Gold

Heals; firms; gives skin a healthy glow

Skin Types: Sensitive; Mature

Colloidal Silver

Anti-inflammatory; heals; antibacterial

Skin Types: Acne; Sensitive

Cucumber

Humectant; antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; soothes; reduces swelling

Skin Types: Dehydrated; Sensitive

Echinacea

Heals; astringent; antibacterial

Skin Types: Combination; Oily; Acne

Edelweiss

Repairs cells; potent antioxidant; heals damaged tissue caused by inflammation or trauma; stimulates collagen regeneration

Skin Types: Acne; Sensitive; Hyperpigmentation' Mature

Enzymes

Gentle surface exfoliation; softens; increases hydration

Skin Types: Dry; Dehydrated; Combination; Sensitive; Mature

Eucalyptus

Anti-inflammatory; antibacterial

Skin Types: Oily; Acne

Evening primrose oil

Emollient; moisturizes; enhances barrier function; soothes; heals; anti-inflammatory

Skin Types: Dry; Sensitive

Geranium

Anti-inflammatory; anti-irritant; astringent; anti- bacterial; heals

Skin Types: Combination; Oily; Acne; Sensitive

ginger

Antibacterial; anti-inflammatory; calms; soothes

Skin Types: Acne; Sensitive

Ginseng

Nourishes; boosts collagen; brightens; promotes healthy cell regeneration; heals; anti-inflamma- tory; balances oil production

Skin Types: Combination; Oily; Acne; Sensitive; Hyperpigmentation; Mature

Glycerin

Humectant; hydrates

Skin Types: Dry; Dehydrated

Glycolic acid

Water-soluble alpha hydroxy acid; exfoliates; improves hydration; diminishes the signs of aging

Skin Types: Dry; Dehydrated; Combination; Oily; Acne; Hyperpigmentation; Mature

Gooseberry

Antioxidant; natural skin lightener; melanin suppressant

Skin Types: Hyperpigmentation

Grape Plant Stem Cell

Repairs cells; protects against UV stress; fights photoaging; delays natural aging process

Skin Types: Sensitive; Hyperpigmentation; Mature

Grape Seed Oil

Light emollient; nourishes; moisturizes; rich in vitamins and essential fatty acids (EFAs); antioxidant; balances oil

Skin Types: Dry; Combination; Mature

Green Tea

Potent antioxidant with many anti-aging benefits; brightens; enhances photoprotection; anti- inflammatory; soothes; antibacterial; reduces swelling

Skin Types: ALL

Hexylresorcinol

Skin lightener; antiseptic; firms

Skin Types: Acne; Hyperpigmentation; Mature

hibiscus

Antioxidant; humectant; antimicrobial

Skin Types: Dehydrated; Acne

Honey

Humectant; antioxidant; soothes; softens; antibacterial; clarifies

Skin Types: Dehydrated; Combination; Oily; Acne

Hyaluronic acid

Humectant; prevents transepidermal water loss

Skin Types: Dehydrated

Hydroquinone

Chemical bleaching agent; tyrosinase inhibitor

Skin Typees: Hyperpigmentation

Irish moss

AKA red algae; emollient; humectant; softens; soothes; anti-inflammatory

Skin Types: Dry; Dehydrated; Sensitive

Juniper

Antiseptic; astringent

Skin Types: Combination; Oily

Kaolin

Oil-absorbing clay; calms; soothes

Skin Types: Combination; Oily; Acne; Sensitivee

Kojic acid

Natural skin lightener; melanin suppressant

Skin Types: Hyperpigmentation

Lactic Acid

Water-soluble alpha hydroxy acid; exfoliates; brightens skin tone; increases hydration

Skin Types: Dry; Dehydrated; Combination; Oily; Hyperpigmentation; Mature

Lactobacillus ferment

Probiotic; balances and retains healthy bacteria on skin while combatting harmful bacteria; strengthens barrier function; promotes a healthy immune system; decrease sensitivity; anti- inflammatory; increases hydration

Skin Types: ALL

L-ascorbic acid

Acidic form of vitamin C; natural skin lightener; stimulates collagen synthesis; exfoliates

Skin Types: Combination; Oily; Hyperpigmentation; Mature

Lemon extract

Astringent; brightens

Skin Types: Combination; Oily

Licorice

Antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; natural skin lightener and melanin suppressant

Skin Types: Sensitive; Hyperpigmentation

Lilac plant stem cell

Repairs cells; antioxidant; brightens; anti- inflammatory; reduces acne lesions

Skin Types: Oily; Acne; Sensitive; Hyperpigmentation

Madonna lily plant stem cell

Repairs cells; skin brightener; inhibits melanosome transfer; evens out skin tone; encourages epidermal regeneration; stimulates collagen and elastin production

Skin Type: Hyperpigmentation; Mature

Mandelic acid

Gentle, water-soluble alpha hydroxy acid; exfoliates; brightens; smooths texture; antibacterial; regulates sebum production

Skin Type: ALL

Mastiha

Antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; strengthens immune system; antimicrobial; minimizes pores; natural skin brightener

Skin Types: ALL

Matrixyl

Trade name for anti-aging peptide; nonirritating; stimulates collagen synthesis and elastin produc- tion; strengthens; repairs; smooths texture; firms

Skin Type: Mature

Meadowsweet

High in natural salicylic acid; astringent; antioxidant; anti-inflammatory

Skin Types: Combination; Oily; Acne

Mineral Oil

Emollient; helps improve barrier function; soothes; considered one of the safest, most non- sensitizing moisturizing ingredients

Skin Type: Dry

Mulberry

Natural skin lightener; melanin suppressant

Skin Type: Hyperpigmentation

Niacinamide

AKA vitamin B3 and nicotinic acid; boosts barrier function; anti-inflammatory; protects skin from UV rays; improves texture; brightens; minimizes pores

Skin Types: ALL

Oligopeptide-8

Peptide; antimicrobial targeting P. acnes

Skin Type: Acne

Olive Oil

Emollient; antioxidant; moisturizes

Skin Type: Dry; Mature

Orange
plant stem cell

Repairs cells; increases dermal fibroblast activity; strengthens; restores

Skin Types: Dry; Mature

Panthenol

Vitamin B5; humectant; moisturizes; anti- inflammatory; softens; stimulates cell proliferation; aids in tissue repair

Skin Types: Dry; Dehydrated; Sensitive; Mature

Passion Flower

Antioxidant; relaxes muscle contractions; smooths wrinkles

Skin Types: Mature

Petrolatum

Emollient and skin protectant; replenishes moisture; soothes

Skin Type: Dry

Pomegranate

Potent antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; anti-aging; soothes

Skin Types: Sensitive; Mature

Pumpkin

Antioxidant; rich in vitamins and minerals; soothes; softens; balances oil production; minimizes pores; exfoliates; brightens

Skin Types: Combination; Oily; Acne

Red rasberry

Potent antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; soothes; enhances natural UV protection

Skin Types: sensitive; mature

Resveratrol

Potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory; stimulates collagen production; smooths texture

Skin Types: Sensitive; Mature

Retinol

Vitamin A derivative; antioxidant; rejuvenates; exfoliates; brightens; smooths; firms; improves all skin conditions; encourages cells to mature normally

Skin Type: ALL

Rumex

Melanin suppressant; anti-inflammatory; brightens

Skin Types: Hyperpigmentation

Salicylic Acid

Oil-soluble beta hydroxy acid; exfoliates; helps unclog pores; antibacterial; astringent

Skin Types: Combination; Oily; Acne

Sea buckthorn oil

Light emollient; anti-inflammatory; antimicrobial; balances sebum production; heals

Skin Types: Dry; Oily; Acne; Sensitive

Sea fennel plant stem cell

Repairs cells; organic skin brightener; helps repair melanocyte damage

Skin Types: Hyperpigmentation; Mature

Sea oak extract

Enhances natural UV protection; brightens; antibacterial

Skin Type: Acne; Sensitive; Hyperpigmentation

Sea Whip

Anti-inflammatory; soothes

Skin Types: Sensitive

Shea butter

Noncomedogenic emollient; hydrates; softens and smooths; rich in antioxidants

Skin Types: ALL

Silver ear mushroom

Also known as Tremella; humectant; hydrates; anti-inflammatory; softens

Skin Types: Dry; Dehydrated; Acne; Sensitive

Snow crocus bulb

Anti-aging; boosts collagen and elastin production; stimulates growth factors; smooths; firms

Skin Types: Mature

Squalane

Emollient; moisturizes and lubricates; softens; smooths; anti-irritant

Skin Types: Dry; Sensitive; Mature

Sulfur

Antiseptic; reduces oil gland activity; dissolves surface layer of dead cells

Skin Types: Acne

Summer snowflake

Slows skin cell aging process; increases natural skin defense from oxidative damage; smooths; brightens

Skin Types: Hyperpigmentation; mature

Swiss apple plant stem cell

Repairs cells; restores; potent antioxidant; slows skin cell aging process; heals; anti-inflammatory

Skin Types: Dry; Sensitive; Mature

SYN-AKE

Trade name for neuropeptide blend; slows muscle contractions; smooths texture

Skin Type: Mature

tea tree oil

Antimicrobial; antibacterial; antifungal; promotes healing

Skin Type: Combination; Oily; Acne

Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate

AKA BV-OSC; oil-solu- ble form of vitamin C; antioxidant; anti-inflamma- tory; brightens; melanin suppressant; stimulates collagen synthesis

Skin Type: Sensitive; Hyperpigmentation; Mature

Thyme

Antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; antibacterial

Skin Types: Acne; Sensitive

Vitamin A

Antioxidant; protects against UV damage; slows signs of aging; encourages healthy skin cell production; boosts immune system

Skin Type: ALL

Vitamin C

Antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; brightens; stimulates collagen synthesis

Skin Type: ALL

Vitamin E

Oil-soluble antioxidant and free radical scavenger; anti-inflammatory; moisturizes; hydrates; helps restore barrier function

Skin Type: Dry; Sensitive; Mature

White Tea

Humectant; antifungal; antimicrobial; antioxidant; astringent

Skin Type: Dehydrated; Combination; Oily; Acne; Sensitive

Willow bark

Contains natural salicylic acid compounds; anti- microbial; astringent

Skin Type: Combination; Oily; Acne

Witch hazel

Anti-inflammatory; astringent; antimicrobial; heals wounds; softens; humectant

Skin Types: Dehyrated; combination; oily; acne; sensitive