Urea
Urea is a humectant (that attracts and retains moisture in the skin) and is a part of skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), a group of substances that ensure moisture balance...
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Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is beneficial for skin health, most often used in oral supplements. Within skincare, a synthetic form of vitamin B12 (called cyanocobalamin) has been shown to treat inflammation and...
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Vitamin C
Vitamin C is the most abundant antioxidant within our skin. It has many benefits when applied topically in skincare, brightening, stimulating collagen and elastin production, aiding in wound healing, evening...
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Vitamin E
Vitamin E is well-known for its potent antioxidant, with moisturizing and anti-inflammatory effects. Vitamin E works on a cellular level to neutralize skin damaging free radicals, promoting a healthier skin...
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White Willow Bark
White willow bark (Salix alba) extract is derived from willow bark trees. White willow bark contains salicin, a precursor to salicylic acid, and has mild exfoliating properties as well as...
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Xanthan Gum
Xanthan gum is an emulsifier, thickener and texture enhancer used in skincare products and also widely within the food industry. Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide produced by the fermentation of...
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Yeast Extract
Yeast extract is most typically derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Yeast extract is a probiotic, rich in antioxidant flavonoids, B vitamins, magnesium, zinc and fatty acids. Yeast extract has skin soothing,...
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Zinc PCA
Zinc PCA is a lab-produced ingredient derived from zinc. It has been shown to be beneficial for aging skin due to its ability to inhibit skin-aging enzymes and is also...
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