Ingredient Dictionary

OCTYLDODECYL NEOPENTANOATE

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen

MACROCYSTIS PYRIFERA EXTRACT

DIETHYLHEXYL SYRINGYLIDENEMALONATE

Used to stabilize the product formulation

DIPALMITOYL HYDROXYPROLINE

Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness

CYANOCOBALAMIN

Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin

MADECASSIC ACID

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

BUTYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

CI 77742

A violet pigment

GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN

A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking

AVENA SATIVA KERNEL OIL

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties