Skin Ceuticals Product Ingredients

Acetyl Hexapeptide

An ingredient often used in anti-wrinkle serums. This powerful synthetic ingredient has humectant properties and skin-restoring abilities that assist with common signs of aging. Also a neurotransmitter-inhibiting peptide that is designed to interrupt the look of expression lines; but it does not take the place of neuromodulators. There has been research that has shown this peptide also helps support skin’s collagen and preserve a firmer appearance. (Featured in P-TIOX)

Benefits: Reduces the appearance of fine lines + wrinkles and improves elasticity.

Aerated Silica

Also known as airlicium, a synthetically-derived ingredient that can absorb up to 15x its weight in oil to help mattify skin complexion. (Featured in Physical Matte UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50)

Benefits: Helps absorb oil, sebum, and sweat, reducing blemishes and mattifying the skin for an even texture.

Algae Extract

Algae refers to a simple group of aquatic organisms capable of conducting photosynthesis. In skincare, some algae extracts have been shown to act as emollients and soothing agents capable of delivering a variety of nutrients to skin. (Featured in Daily Moisture)

Benefits: Improved hydration, antioxidant protection, and anti-aging properties.

Artemia Salina (Plankton Extract)

This extract helps boost the skin’s natural defenses and resistance to UV- and heat-induced stress. It also helps to strengthen the skin matrix and improve the skin’s elasticity. (Featured in Physical Fusion UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50, Sheer Physical UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50, and Physical UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30)

Benefits: Boosted skin defenses against UV and heat stress, anti-aging effects, and improved skin strength and elasticity

Avobenzone

This oil-soluble organic compound is primarily used in sunscreen formulations to absorb the full spectrum of UVA rays. Often used in conjunction with other sunscreen ingredients, such as octocrylene. (Featured in Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30)

Benefits: Broad-spectrum UV protection, particularly against UVA rays, which are linked to premature aging and skin cancer. Helps prevent sunburn, skin damage, and the development of wrinkles. 

Azelaic Acid

A true multitasking skincare ingredient, that is a naturally-derived molecule found to have antioxidant and other beneficial properties. This ingredient for skin can help improve the appearance of discoloration, skin clarity, and other skin imperfections. (Featured in Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment)

Benefits: Reducing inflammation, evening out skin tone, and fighting acne. Also has anti-bacterial properties, helps to unclog pores, and can lighten dark spots. 

Baicalin

A flavonoid antioxidant derived from the roots of the Baikal skullcap plant, this ingredient is a potent antioxidant with skin-calming properties, shown to help protect skin from environmental aggressors. (Featured in Resveratrol B E)

Benefits: Enhance skin elasticity, firmness, and structure, potentially reducing the signs of aging. It’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties can also help reduce redness and swelling from environmental factors and blemishes.

Blueberry Extract

A naturally derived antioxidant, this ingredient helps fortify the skin’s matrix and prevent the appearance of wrinkles and laxity. (Featured in A.G.E. Interrupter Advance and A.G.E. Advanced Eye For Dark Circles)

Benefits: Enhanced moisture retention, increased collagen production, and protection against oxidative stress. It also aids in reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improving skin tone, and potentially protecting against UV damage. 

Ceramides

Waxy lipid molecules naturally present in the stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the skin, that play a key role in skin lipid barrier function. This ingredient for skin works synergistically to help increase skin hydration and promote optimal barrier function. In addition to hydrating the skin, it helps to combat dryness and irritation. SkinCeuticals lipid components are synthetically crafted to mirror those naturally present in the skin. (Featured in Triple Lipid Restore and Replenishing Cleanser)

Benefits: Safe for all skin types, locks in moisture, reduces visible signs of aging and irritation, helps sooth skin, promotes healthy skin moisture barrier function/maintain hydration, and protects against environmental damage.

Lipids

A type of fatty or oily organic compounds that serve an essential role in maintaining the structure and function of skin’s moisture barrier. These molecules, such as ceramides, work to promote healthy skin barrier function while keeping the skin looking plump and soft, therefore reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. (Featured in Triple Lipid Restore)

Benefits: Maintaining a healthy skin barrier, improving hydration, and protecting against environmental stressors. This ingredient plays a crucial role in preventing moisture loss, reducing inflammation, and promoting skin elasticity, ultimately leading to firmer, more youthful-looking skin. 

Cucumber Extract

Naturally sourced from a hydrating botanical, this non‑sensitizing extract has high quantities of vitamin C and amino acids, which are known to help nourish, hydrate, and soothe the skin. (Featured in Phyto Corrective Gel, Phyto Corrective Mask, and Soothing Foaming Cleanser)

Benefits: Helps hydrate and soothe the skin, reduce inflammation and puffiness, and protect against free radical damage. Additionally, this extract may help lighten and even out skin tone and can also have a cooling effect.

Citric Acid

Derived from fruit, this ingredient is an alpha-hydroxy acid that helps promote cellular turnover to exfoliate and smooth skin. It can also act as a preservative in formulations to protect stability. (Featured in Blemish + Age Defense)

Benefits: Helps to remove dead skin cells, unclog pores, and promote cell turnover, leading to a smoother and more radiant complexion. It also possesses antioxidant properties, helping to protect skin from damage and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles