Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (SAP) is a gentle and water-soluble form of Vitamin C. It is more stable for use in…

In skin care, taurine is a powerful form of anti-fatigue. When applied topically, taurine re-energises skin to minimise the signs…

A patented non-amino acid sugar which gently exfoliates the skin, reduces fine lines and wrinkles and evens out skin tone.…

Zinc PCA is a component of the skin’s natural moisturising factor (NMF), which acts as a humectant to draw water…

The jury is still out on the efficacy of this zinc derivative, but it is used in skincare for its…

Tea tree oil is an essential oil extracted from the Melaleuca alternifolia plant, native to Australia. Tea tree leaf oil…

Vibrio Alginolyticus Ferment Filtrate is a polysaccharide excreted by a type of microorganism called Kopara. It is used in skincare…

Retinoic acid (aka tretinoin) is the gold standard of anti-ageing and works in a number of ways. Firstly, it blocks…

Vitamin B5 is a humectant, meaning it can draw water molecules to it, hydrating and plumping the area it has…

Vitamin C has many skin benefits, including its action as an antioxidant, to neutralise free radicals (reactive molecules with an…

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble Vitamin contained in many plant oils, or can also be produced synthetically. Vitamin E is…

Vitamin K1 is a naturally occurring vitamin found in certain plants and algae.  

White tea, also known as camellia sinensis (white tea) leaf extract, is a potent antioxidant, so is able to help…

Wild cherry is a natural fruit extract, rich in plant antioxidants and vitamin c which help to protect the skin…

Willow bark contains naturally-occurring salicylic acid. Salicylic acid works as an exfoliating acid to dissolve the keratin that binds the…

A botanical extract used for its antioxidant and skin-soothing abilities.  

Yeast amino acids help to stimulate the skin’s cellular renewal, soothe skin, and increase oxygen flow to skin cells. It…

Yerba Mate Extract is derived from the leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis plant, native to South America. In skincare, it…

It is known to regulate sebum production, as well as inhibit the growth of the C. Acnes bacteria to improve…

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is a stable, oil-soluble form of Vitamin C. It is used in cosmetics, personal care products, and anti-aging…

Zinc gluconate is known to have antibacterial effects, and is used in skincare as a preservative to protect the user…