Skincare Ingredients Explained
At SKINICIAN we believe that knowledge is beautiful and we want to empower you with the information you need to make informed choices when it comes to choosing your skincare. Understanding exactly what specific skincare ingredients do and the skin types they are suitable for is the right step in choosing the most suitable and most effective products for your skin.
To help make things simple and avoid any confusion, we've made this simple glossary with a list of our ingredients and what they do for your skin.
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Acetyl Dipeptide-1 (peptide)
Learn moreStimulates the production of Elastin to firm and lift the skin and help prevent skin sagging
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Advanced Lifting Complex™
Learn moreIncreases skin tone to firm skin. Decreases skin roughness and wrinkle depth
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AHA's (Alpha Hydroxy Acids)
Learn moreGently dissolve skin cells for mild exfoliation, leaving the skin brighter with a more youthful complexion
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Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Learn moreClinically proven to reduce pigmentation, reduces cell damage caused by UV rays and increases collagen production to slow skin ageing
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Beta-Glucans
Learn moreHighly hydrating ingredient which forms a protective mesh over the skin - locking in moisture. Improves skin texture for softer more supple skin
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Botanical Calming Complex™
Learn moreAn anti-inflammatory that soothes skin irritations and reduces redness
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Dermapep™
Learn moreAnti-ageing, retinoic acid mimicking peptide that stimulates collagen production to decrease wrinkle depth
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Encapsulated SPF
LearnBroad spectrum SPF for defence against harmful UV rays, with prolonged protection against sunburn and ageing
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Environmental Defence Matrix
Learn moreRepairs skin and provides protection from damage caused by free radicals
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Ethyl 3-0 Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (form of Vitamin C)
Learn moreIncreased delivery of vitamin C providing collagen production, antioxidant protection and increased luminosity
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Eye Revite™
Learn moreStimulates lymphatic drainage to reduce puffiness and stimulates collagen production to prevent lines and wrinkles
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Glycolic Acid
Learn moreThe gold standard of all acids that penetrates skin deepest. Resurfaces skin & stimulates collagen production to combat ageing and acne.
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Glycerin
Learn moreHighly moisturising ingredient that helps skin to retain moisture & helps penetration of other ingredients
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Gossypium Herbaceum
Learn moreProtects against blue light and UV rays, hydrates, increases skin elasticity & reduces fine lines and wrinkles
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Grapeseed Oil
Learn moreEffectively removes the build-up of excess oil and grim, leaving the skin feeling soft and nourished
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Green Clay
Learn moreDraws out sebum, refines pores and decongests skin whilst promoting skin healing
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Green Tea
Learn moreA highly effective antioxidant that helps prevent cell damage caused by free radicals
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Hyaluronic Spherical Technology
Learn moreSwells to x30 its original size to fill wrinkles and increase skin hydration
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Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Learn moreProven to stimulate the production of hyaluronic acid within 24 hours for incredible hydration
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Lactic Acid
Learn moreResurfaces, normalises skin cell behaviour, stimulates collagen production, softens, hydrates & reduces pigmentation
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Nopal Oligosaccharideas (Prickly Pear)
Learn moreStimulates the skin's natural renewal process by weakening cell cohesion. Leaves skin smooth and lines & wrinkles reduced
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Niacinamide
Learn moreHelps prevent damage from UV and blue light, improves the skin barrier & reduces inflammation
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Regenacell™ (Yeast Extract)
Learn moreCell energy booster that stimulates the cell’s ability to regenerate ATP (cellular energy). Stimulates cellular metabolism, regeneration and renewal
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Retinol
Learn moreHighly effective ingredient that stimulates growth of dermal proteins, reduces the signs of ageing, and stimulates cell renewal
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Saccharide Isomerate
Learn moreHumectant that supports the skin's barrier by offering prolonged hydration. Clinically proven to lock in moisture for 12 hours
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Salicylic Acid
Learn moreHighly effective exfoliator for skin resurfacing, decongesting and unblocking pores
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Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (form of Vitamin C)
Learn moreClinically proven to brighten, even skin tone, reduce skin blemishes and blackheads
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Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid)
Learn moreIntensely hydrates to plump and smooth signs of ageing, as well as provide the skin with healing and anti-inflammatory benefits
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Sodium PCA
Learn moreA highly effective humectant (prevents water loss) that increases your skin's moisture retention
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Soothing Phytocomplex™
Learn moreReduces redness, swelling and discomfort with its anti-inflammatory properties
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Tetrapeptide-3
Learn moreStimulates the growth of collagen and elastin to strengthen the dermal & epidermal junction (layers of skin)
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Tripeptide-1
Learn moreHelps resurface skin by promoting the growth of dermal proteins, collagen and elastin (prevents lines & wrinkles)
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Vegetable Collagen
Learn moreIntensely hydrates - leaving the skin looking firmer, more youthful and luminous
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Witch Hazel
Learn moreAn astringent that removes excess sebum on oily skin, whilst promoting skin healing
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