Ingredient Dictionary

Potassium PCA

Skin-replenishing mineral electrolyte that helps improve hydration levels, while strengthening skin's barrier. Also helps optimize skin’s desquamation (shedding) process.

Asiatic Acid

Potent antioxidant found naturally in many plants, including Centella asiatica. Used in skin care to help offset triggers of sun damage and aging skin, while also imparting soothing properties.

Green Tea

Research has established that topical application of green tea leaves or extracts have many benefits for skin, including anti-aging properties.

Prickly Pear

Aspergillus Ferment

Fungi extract produced via fermentation with proven skin-brightening and antioxidant benefits. Can also improve the bioactivity of other skin care ingredients.

Grifola Frondosa Fruiting Body Extract

A mushroom-derived polysaccharide with antioxidant and skin-soothing benefits.

Proline

This amino acid helps skin retain moisture and supports the structures in skin that keep it looking and feeling youthful.

Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil

Functions: Skin Conditioning. We have not yet rated this ingredient because we have not had a chance to review the research on it.

Astaxanthin

Carotenoid (carotene pigment) found in plants, algae, and fish, particularly salmon, that functions as a potent antioxidant.

Gromwell

The root of this plant is believed to have antioxidant and skin-soothing activity.