Skincare Ingredient Glossary

A

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Advanced peptides that work to visibly smooth wrinkles and reduce the depth of fine lines. These signaling molecules support collagen synthesis and help improve skin firmness, elasticity, and overall texture.

Alpha Arbutin

A functional brightening active that helps promote a more even skin tone by targeting excess melanin production, supporting a clearer and more radiant complexion across all skin types.

Anadenanthera Colubrina Bark Extract

A plant-derived ingredient used in skincare for its soothing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.

Aquaxyl (Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol)

A vegetable-derived sugar complex that helps preserve hydration and reinforce the skin barrier. By improving water circulation within the skin and enhancing hyaluronic acid performance, it supports long-lasting moisture and a calmer, healthier complexion.

B

Bakuchiol

Compound isolated from the seeds + leaves of the Babchi plant; This green-technology derived, natural retinol alternative is a powerful antioxidant and anti-aging compound. It visibly diminishes fine lines and wrinkles, improves skin elasticity, and evens out skin tone, all with superior tolerability for sensitive skin.

Bisabolol

A soothing anti-inflammatory ingredient derived from chamomile that helps calm irritated skin and reduce redness.

Beta glucan

Soothes irritation, rebalances, protects; clinical testing on eczema shows decrease of itching, irritation, tension, dryness, redness and roughness; strengthens skin carrier by reducing TEWL

Betaine

Purified, 100% bio-based amino acid derivative extracted from sugar beets; keeps skin hydrated + moisturized against oxidative + thermal stress.

Burdekin Plum

A nutrient-dense Australian fruit extract rich in antioxidants and polyphenols that helps protect against environmental stress while supporting brighter, healthier-looking skin.

Black Currant Seed Oil

Promotes moisture, elasticity, reducing wrinkles, helping eczema/psoriasis

C

Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract

Soothes stressed skin and delivers antioxidant support to help defend against visible signs of aging.

Ceramide + lipid blend:

A concentrated blend of ceramides 3, 6 and 1, plus phytosphingosine and cholesterol (which can help the skin produce even more ceramides).

Cica Exosome

Bioactive vesicles sourced via green technology from plant stem cells, these concentrated exosomes provide soothing, calming and barrier reparative benefits, visibly reducing redness and inflammation.

D

Dermal Respiratory Factor

Derived from yeast, this ingredient boosts cellular oxygenation and supports collagen and elastin production while calming the skin. It also strengthens the barrier, reduces transepidermal water loss, and improves long-term hydration.

Dong Quai

Traditional botanical extract with adaptogenic properties shown to help support skin homeostasis. It exhibits antioxidant and soothing activity that aids in calming stressed skin and maintaining barrier balance.

F

Fermented Pumpkin

Fermented pumpkin enzyme used in the formula provides strong exfoliation while still remaining gentle on the skin. Plus, clinical testing shows capability of increasing cell renewal on the skin by 25% (Source: Ex-Vivo Testing – Dansyl Chloride Cell Renewal Study).

G

Ginseng

Adaptogenic botanical known for helping the skin adapt to environmental and physiological stressors while supporting overall balance and resilience. Rich in ginsenosides and antioxidants that helps improve firmness, enhance circulation, and promote a healthier, more revitalized complexion.

Gotu Kola

Traditional adaptogenic supports collagen production. Helps improve skin firmness and elasticity, making it beneficial for fine lines and wrinkles. Enhances wound healing & tissue regeneration

Glycerin

Attracts & holds moisture to help strengthen skin's barrier for silky soft skin

Glycyrrhiza Glabra

Licorice Root Extract: Rich in antioxidants and known for brightening properties.

H

Hemp Seed Oil

Rich in omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seed oil helps soothe irritated skin, calm breakouts, and ease post-shave sensitivity while supporting skin recovery from sun damage.

Hyaluronic Acid Blend

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate (2), Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate at .25%. This blend includes 6 different forms of hyaluronic acid. two forms (2) share an INCI name (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients).

Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide helps create an environment within the pores that is less favorable for bacteria. By reducing bacterial presence on the skin, it supports a cleaner surface and allows the skin to recover and appear healthier.

I

Illawarra Plum

An Australian fruit extract rich in flavonoids with antioxidant power up to seven times higher than blueberries, helping protect skin from environmental stress while supporting a brighter, more resilient appearance.

J

Jojoba

Moisturizes deeply while supporting skin’s natural barrier and defense.

K

Kakadu Plum

A vitamin C–rich antioxidant that helps brighten skin, support collagen, and protect against environmental stressors.

Kissi

Derived from the seeds of camellia kissi, it naturally conditions, softens and soothes

M

Miniprotein

A biomimetic mini-protein derived via green technology that helps stimulate collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid production. This small oligopeptide reduces the appearance of expression lines by directly influencing specific growth factor receptors, and improves skin structure and density.

Mitostime

Derived from sea kelp, this ingredient helps rejuvenate aging skin cells and support collagen production, reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Rich in polysaccharides, polyphenols, and minerals, it also supports skin respiration by protecting mitochondrial DNA.

N

Niacinamide

A skin-strengthening antioxidant form of vitamin B3 that helps improve the look of environmental damage, enlarged pores, uneven tone, fine lines, and dullness. Supports the skin barrier, boosts ceramide levels for better hydration, and enhances overall tone and texture.

P

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

A peptide that helps stimulate collagen production and improve skin firmness and elasticity.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1,7

A legacy blend of powerful yet non-irritating peptides that visibly smooth wrinkles while improving skin tone and elasticity. These peptides signal the skin to boost collagen production, helping restore and maintain a youthful appearance.

Panthenol

Pantothenic acid (a B vitamin) helps attract and retain moisture in the skin.

Peptide blend

he Youth Collagen Peptides blend in Age Activist Clinical Youth Serum significantly reduces wrinkle appearance after 5 minutes and delivers smoother skin in 30 minutes (Source: In-Vivo Testing).

Phospholipids

Water-binding lipids composed of glycerol, fatty acids, and phosphate.

Piperonyl Glucose

Naturally derived ingredient that helps reduce the intensity and appearance of both temporary and persistent redness. It supports vascular stability by helping strengthen blood vessels and minimizing their visible dilation.

Plant glucosides

Soothing, protective, antioxidant properties; targets inflammation; 7-12% improvement in rosacea in 28 days (ex-vivo tests).

Pseudoalteromonas Exopolysaccharides

A marine-derived bioactive that helps hydrate skin, smooth the appearance of fine lines, and support the skin barrier by improving moisture retention.

Q

Quinoa Seed Extract

Rich in vitamins and minerals, quinoa seed extract helps nourish and protect the skin while providing antioxidant benefits.

R

Red Algae

Supports moisture retention & provides antioxidant protection for a healthy youthful look.

Retinol

Microencapsulated retinol delivers targeted results with minimal irritation, clinically shown to reduce visible signs of aging by up to 38%. It works to reinforce the skin’s structural network, improving density and firmness for a smoother, more refined complexion.

Rosemary Leaf Extract

A natural antioxidant-rich extract that helps protect skin from environmental stressors while providing antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Retinopeptide

A biomimetic, green technology-derived peptide that provides retinoic acid-like benefits including collagen synthesis, accelerated cell turnover, and skin barrier strengthening. Effectively reduces fine lines and wrinkles while being a gentle alternative, minimizing common irritation.

S

Safflower

A lightweight, omega 6 rich oil that supports the skin barrier and delivers non-clogging hydration.

Silver ear mushroom

A moisture-binding mushroom extract rich in polysaccharides that helps attract and hold water in the skin, support barrier function, and visibly improve plumpness, smoothness, and hydration.

Snow mushroom

Visibly improves skin suppleness while reducing the look of lines and wrinkles for smoother texture

Sodium Hyaluronate

A form of hyaluronic acid that deeply hydrates and plumps skin.

Sunflower Seed

Calms skin, helps support the skin barrier, and may even boost natural ceramides in the skin.

T

Tocopherol

The most biologically active form of vitamin E, this antioxidant helps maintain hydration and skin vitality.

W

Watermelon Rind, Lentil Fruit + Apple Extracts

Provides up to 24 hours of hydration while boosting the skin’s Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF). Helps smooth fine lines, improve membrane fluidity, and significantly reduce dryness and flakiness with continued use.

Willow Bark Extract

Provides gentle exfoliation; Helps reduce blemishes and excess oil; Improves the appearance of pores.