Skincare Ingredients Flashcards
AHA/PHA
Alpha-Hydroxy Acid (Example: Glycolic Acid
Poly-Hydroxy Acid (Gentler Alternative, Example: Gluconolactone)”
Exfoliating
(exfoliates the outer layers of the skin to improve tone and texture)
Adenosine
Anti-ageing
(boosts elasticity)
BHA/LHA
“Beta-Hydroxy Acid (Example: Salicylic Acid)
Lipo-Hydroxy Acid (Gentler Alternative, Example: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid)”
Exfoliating
(exfoliates from within, helping to unclog pores, and with managing breakouts)
Cica
Centella Asiatica, Tiger Grass
Calming
(soothes redness and blemishes, great for acne-prone skin)
Ceramides
Ceramide-NP
Barrier-Repair
(helps moisturise and strengthen the skin’s protective moisture barrier)
Ginseng
Panax Ginseng
Anti-ageing, Anti-oxidant
(helps slow the loss of collagen, helping the skin retain elasticity)
Glycerin
Hydrating
(draws moisture to the skin)
Green Tea
Camellia Sinesis
Calming, Hydrating
(soothes redness and blemishes, while also hydrating skin)
Heartleaf
Houttuynia Cordata
Calming
(soothes redness and blemishes, while also hydrating skin)
Hyaluronic Acid
Sodium Hyaluronate
Hydrating
(deeply hydrates skin)
Vitamin B3
Niacin, Niacinamide
Barrier-Repair, Brightening, Calming
(It helps to visibly minimise enlarged pores, improve uneven skin tone, soften fine lines & wrinkles)
Panthenol
D-panthenol
Barrier-Repair, Hydrating
(draws moisture to the skin)
Peptides
Palmitoyl pentapeptide, Acetyl tetrapeptide-9.
Barrier-Repair
(boosts elasticity and helps smooths out fine lines and wrinkles caused by lack of moisture)
Vitamin A
(Retinol, Retinal, Bakuchiol)
Anti-ageing
(helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles)
Rice Extract
(Oryza Sativa Bran Extract)
Brightening
(brightens dullness and plumps skin)
