Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A gentle natural exfoliant that also helps absorb excess oil, but may feel gritty in some formulas.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from sesame sprouts that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, though research is still emerging.

Sesamide DEA helps create rich lather and thicken cleansers, but it may be mildly irritating and has moderate comedogenic potential.

A mild surfactant that helps create rich lather, but may cause irritation for sensitive skin.

A gentle, plant-derived surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin, making it a great choice for sensitive or dry skin types.

A gentle, plant-derived conditioning agent that softens hair and skin without heavy buildup.

A gentle, sesame-derived surfactant that boosts foam and improves the feel of cleansers without stripping the skin.

A silky, plant-derived emollient that helps products spread smoothly without clogging pores or causing irritation.

A synthetic pH adjuster that helps keep your products stable and gentle, but it doesn't actively improve your skin.

A mild, amino-acid-derived emulsifier that helps create stable, creamy textures while being very gentle on skin.

A gentle plant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress and temporarily tighten pores, but research is limited.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research on its cosmetic benefits is still emerging.

SH-Decapeptide-1 is a synthetic peptide that may help reduce the appearance of fine lines and improve skin firmness by signaling collagen production.

A gentle peptide duo that signals skin to repair and rebuild, making it a solid choice for anti-aging routines without irritation.

A gentle, well-studied peptide duo that signals skin to repair and firm up, but results are gradual and not instant.

A gentle synthetic peptide duo that signals skin to produce more collagen, helping reduce fine lines without irritation.

A gentle synthetic peptide duo that signals skin to build collagen, making it a solid choice for anti-aging routines without irritation.

A synthetic peptide duo that signals skin to produce more collagen, helping reduce fine lines and improve firmness with low irritation risk.

SH-Decapeptide-13 is a lab-made peptide that signals skin to produce more collagen, helping reduce fine lines and improve firmness with low irritation risk.

A lab-made peptide that may help support skin firmness and reduce fine lines, but research is still early and results vary.

A synthetic peptide that may help smooth fine lines and improve skin firmness with a low risk of irritation.

SH-Decapeptide-9 is a lab-made peptide that may help smooth fine lines and improve skin firmness, but research is still emerging.

A synthetic peptide that may help soften fine lines by encouraging collagen production, but results are subtle and require consistent use.

A synthetic peptide that may help reduce the look of fine lines by signaling skin to support collagen, but results are subtle and require consistent use.

SH-Heptapeptide-18 is a lab-made peptide that may help support skin firmness and reduce the appearance of fine lines, but research is still limited.

A synthetic peptide that may help reduce fine lines and improve skin firmness, with low irritation risk.

A synthetic peptide that may help reduce the look of fine lines and support firmer skin, with low irritation potential.

A synthetic peptide that may help soften expression lines by temporarily relaxing facial muscles, similar to a milder, topical alternative to injectables.

SH-Hexapeptide-43 is a synthetic peptide that may help support skin firmness and reduce fine lines, but research is still emerging.

A synthetic peptide that mimics the action of botulinum toxin to soften expression lines, but with milder and temporary effects.

A synthetic peptide that may help soften expression lines by temporarily relaxing facial muscles, similar to a milder, topical alternative to injectables.

A synthetic peptide that mimics the action of botulinum toxin to soften expression lines, but with milder and temporary effects.

A synthetic peptide that temporarily relaxes facial muscles to soften expression lines, offering a non-invasive alternative to injectables.

A synthetic peptide that mimics the action of botulinum toxin to soften expression lines, offering a gentler alternative for wrinkle prevention.

A synthetic peptide that mimics the effects of botulinum toxin to soften expression lines, but with milder and temporary results.

A synthetic peptide that may help soften expression lines by temporarily relaxing facial muscles, but research is still emerging.

A novel synthetic peptide that may help reduce fine lines, but research is still emerging and it's not a proven alternative to well-studied peptides.

A peptide duo that signals skin to produce more collagen and elastin, helping reduce fine lines and improve firmness.

A synthetic peptide duo that signals skin to repair and firm itself, backed by moderate research for anti-aging benefits.

A synthetic peptide blend that may help support collagen and reduce fine lines, but more human studies are needed to confirm its effects.

A multi-peptide blend that may help improve skin firmness and reduce the look of fine lines, but results vary and require consistent use.

SH-Oligopeptide-10 is a synthetic peptide that may help support skin firmness and reduce fine lines, but research is still emerging and results vary.

A synthetic peptide that may help support collagen and improve skin firmness, but research is still emerging.

A lab-made peptide that may help firm skin and reduce fine lines, but research is still emerging.

A lab-made peptide that may help firm skin and reduce fine lines by encouraging collagen production, though human studies are limited.

A lab-made peptide that may help firm skin and soften lines, but human studies are limited.

SH-Oligopeptide-15 is a synthetic peptide that may help support skin firmness and reduce fine lines, but research is still emerging.

SH-Oligopeptide-16 is a lab-made peptide that may help firm skin and soften fine lines, with low irritation risk.

A synthetic peptide that mimics the action of botulinum toxin to soften expression lines, but with milder and temporary effects.

A synthetic peptide that may help support skin firmness and reduce fine lines, but more independent research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.

SH-Oligopeptide-4 is a synthetic peptide that may help support collagen production and improve skin firmness, but more human studies are needed to confirm its efficacy.

A lab-made peptide that may help reduce fine lines and improve skin firmness, but research is still limited compared to more established peptides.

A lab-made peptide that signals skin to act firmer and smoother, but results are subtle and require consistent use.

A lab-made peptide that may help smooth wrinkles and improve skin firmness, but human studies are still limited.

A synthetic peptide that may help reduce fine lines and improve skin firmness, with low irritation risk.

SH-Oligopeptide-70 is a lab-made peptide that may help support collagen and improve skin firmness, but research is still early and not as robust as for more established peptides.

A lab-made peptide that may help firm skin and soften fine lines, but long-term human studies are limited.

A synthetic peptide that may help reduce fine lines and improve skin firmness, but research is still emerging.

A promising synthetic peptide that may help firm skin and reduce fine lines, but research is still limited compared to more established peptides.

A lab-made peptide that may help firm skin and reduce fine lines, but research is still early and results vary.