Skincare Ingredients, Explained
At Skinician, we believe understanding your skincare matters. Knowledge builds confidence, and confident choices lead to healthier skin. That’s why we are committed to explaining what goes into our products, what each ingredient does, and how it supports different skin types and concerns.
This glossary breaks down the ingredients we use, clearly and honestly. No hype. No unnecessary jargon. Just straightforward information to help you choose skincare that works for your skin.
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Acetyl Dipeptide-1 (peptide)
Learn moreStimulates the production of Elastin to firm and lift the skin.
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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 and glowing.
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Aloe Vera
Learn moreSoothes and repairs the skin with its hydrating and anti-inflammatory properties.
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Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Learn moreClinically proven to reduce pigmentation, reduce cell damage caused by UV rays and increase collagen production.
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Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
Learn moreSoothes, hydrates, and strengthens the skin barrier while balancing pH.
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Beta-Glucans
Learn moreHighly hydrating ingredient which forms a protective mesh over the skin to lock in moisture. Also improves skin texture for softer skin.
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Dermapep™
Learn moreA 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.
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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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Glycolic Acid
Learn moreThe gold standard of all acids that penetrates skin deepest. Resurfaces skin & stimulates collagen production.
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Glycerin
Learn moreHighly moisturising ingredient that helps skin retain moisture. Also aids 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 and 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 skin, as well as provide 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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Tripeptide-1
Learn moreHelps resurface skin by promoting the growth of dermal proteins, collagen and elastin.
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Witch Hazel
Learn moreAn astringent that removes excess sebum on oily skin, whilst promoting skin healing.
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