Ginkgo Biloba is a tree native to Asia, one of the oldest plant species on the planet, and rich in…

Fomes officinalis is in a class of ingredients also known as mushroom extract and polyporus umbellatus (mushroom) extract  

Cinnamon bark, also known as cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, acts as a natural antibacterial to help prevent the growth of…

Citric acid (in dilution) is often used in tiny quantities to adjust the pH of a formula to be more…

Also known as coffea arabica (coffee) seed extract, this natural extract, derived from coffee beans, is high in antioxidants so…

It encapsulates copper peptides and reduces wrinkles. It helps gene expression of collagen & elastin and increases elasticity. It is…

Many peptides function as anti-ageing ingredients in skincare, due to their ability to fit specific receptors in the body to…

Copper peptides are a family of ingredients also known as copper tripeptide growth factor, tripeptide and copper peptide. They are…

Dipeptide is an anti-ageing peptide, which facilitates the skin’s healing process and makes the skin firmer. It is in a…

Dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate is an anti-ageing peptide, seen as an ingredient that makes skincare ‘botox in a bottle’. It…

Cucumber extract, also known as cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, cucumis sativus or cucumber fruit extract, provides natural antioxidant protection…

Dioic acid is a naturally-occurring acid found in plant and animal fats/oils. It is used in skincare for its ability…

A natural source of Vitamin B12, it’s also a rich source of beta-carotene, and conveys potent antioxidant benefits that can…

Ectoin is an emollient used in skincare to help maintain moisture balance in the skin. New research shows it may…

Caprooyl Phytosphingosine is a mixture of fatty acids Caproic acid and Phytosphingosine. It acts as a precursor for ceramide synthesis,…

Carnosine is a peptide used in skincare as an antioxidant and a soothing agent. Research also shows this also has…

Centella asiatica promotes wound healing and skin repair, helping to accelerate the recovery process. It exhibits anti-inflammatory effects, reducing redness,…

Caprooyl Sphingosine is a mixture of fatty acids Caproic acid and Sphingosine. It acts as a precursor for ceramide synthesis,…

Chemical UV filters are a family of ingredients also known as bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, ethylhexyl salicylate, ethylhexyl triazone,…

Chlorella protothecoides is a type of algae. Like other algae-based ingredients it has the potential to act as a thickening…

Ceramides are a class of ingredients, which includes ceramide ap, ceramide 3, ceramide eop, ceramide eos, ceramide ng, ceramide np,…