Looking at starting a skincare routine? Don’t know where to start? With an exponential amount of ingredients and scientific formulas it can be hard to know what ingredients are and how they can help your skin. We’ve provided a brief rundown of common skincare ingredients from A-Z.
If you’re looking for more in depth details of each ingredient, you can click on our skincare bible to read more
A – Ascorbic Acid (Vit C)
B – BHA (Beta-Hydroxy Acid) – An exfoliating ingredient that helps unclog pores and is often used in acne and oily skin products.
C – Ceramides – Ceramides – Lipids that help strengthen the skin barrier and retain moisture, commonly used in moisturizers and anti-aging products.
Collagen – A protein that provides structural support to the skin, commonly used in anti-aging skincare products.
D – Dimethicone – Dimethicone – A silicone-based ingredient that forms a protective barrier on the skin, commonly used in moisturizers and primers.
E – Epidermal Growth Factor –
Emollients – Ingredients that help moisturize and soften the skin, commonly used in moisturizers and lip balms.
F – Ferulic Acid – Ferulic Acid – An antioxidant ingredient that helps protect the skin from environmental damage, commonly used in anti-aging products.
G – Glycolic Acid – An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that exfoliates the skin and helps improve skin texture and tone.
H – Hyaluronic Acid – A naturally occurring molecule that helps retain moisture in the skin, commonly used in moisturizers and serums.
I – Iron Oxide –
J – Jojoba Oil – A natural oil that mimics the skin’s natural oils and helps moisturize and balance the skin.
K – Kojic Acid
Kaolin – A type of clay that helps absorb excess oil and unclog pores, commonly used in clay masks.
L – Lactic Acid – An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that exfoliates the skin and helps improve skin texture and tone.
M – Mandelic Acid
N – Niacinamide ( Vit B3) – A form of vitamin B3 that helps strengthen the skin barrier and has brightening and anti-inflammatory properties.
O – Octinoxate – A common ingredient in sunscreens that helps protect the skin from UVB rays.
P – Probiotics
Panthenol – A form of vitamin B5 that helps moisturize and soothe the skin, commonly used in moisturizers and serums.
Peptides – Chains of amino acids that help improve skin elasticity and firmness, commonly used in anti-aging products.
Q – Quinoa
Quercetin – An antioxidant ingredient found in fruits and vegetables that helps protect the skin from environmental damage.
R – Retinol (Vit A) – A form of vitamin A that helps improve skin texture, tone, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, commonly used in anti-aging products.
S – Salicylic Acid – A beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) that exfoliates the skin and helps unclog pores, commonly used in acne and oily skin products.
T – Titanium Dioxide
Tea Tree Oil – An essential oil known for its antibacterial properties, commonly used in acne and spot treatments.
U – Urea – A natural moisturizing factor that helps retain moisture in the skin, commonly used in moisturizers and foot creams.
V – Vitamin C – An antioxidant ingredient that helps brighten the skin and protect it from environmental damage, commonly used in serums and moisturizers.
Vitamin E – An antioxidant ingredient that helps moisturize and soothe the skin, commonly used in moisturizers and lip balms.
W – Witch Hazel – A natural astringent that helps tighten the skin and reduce inflammation, commonly used in toners and spot treatments.
White Tea Extract – An antioxidant ingredient that helps protect the skin from environmental damage and has anti-aging properties.
Willow Bark Extract – An ingredient derived from the bark of the willow tree that contains salicylic acid, which exfoliates the skin and helps unclog pores.
X – Xylitol
Xanthan Gum – A natural ingredient used as a thickener and stabilizer in skincare products, providing a smooth texture.
Y – Yarrow Extract – An herbal extract known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, commonly used in sensitive skin products.
Yeast Extract – An ingredient that helps moisturize and soothe the skin, and may also have brightening properties.
Z – Zinc Oxide – A mineral ingredient commonly used in sunscreens for its broad-spectrum UV protection properties.
Zeolite – A volcanic mineral that helps absorb excess oil and impurities from the skin, commonly used in masks and cleansers.