Ingredients Dictionary
Decode Your Skincare Ingredients
Uncover the secrets of your skincare. Embrace radiant and healthy skin by knowing exactly what goes into your skincare routine.
The base of this gel cleanser, lui hui treats acne and eczema while preventing water loss.
A hydrating and powerful antioxidant, haizao protects from free radicals and improves sun damage
Traditionally used for its warming properties, la jiao contains high levels of vitamin A, including beta carotene, and encourages collagen synthesis.
Jin zhan ju reverses free radical
damage and promotes cellular turnover. It has antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties useful in healing wounds.
A regenerative healing powerhouse, yi lan yi regulates sebum production and boosts
cellular regeneration.
Stabilizing the production of natural oil and sebum to prevent acne breakouts, dan shen keeps natural hydration balanced.
Rich in omega-6 fatty acids, yue jian cao reduces inflammation, retains moisture, and improves overall skin texture.
Used in Chinese herbalism to address swelling, ru xiang improves texture and helps the skin bounce back after breakouts.
Effective in boosting circulation of skin’s smallest blood vessels, Gingseng (xi yang shen) facilitates collagen production and combats dullness.
An adaptogenic botanical, Tian Shu Kui, has a regulatory effect on hormones and balances hydration.
Used in wound healing and protection from infection, du song zi has antibacterial, antiseptic, and antiinflammatory properties and balances sebum production.
High in ellagic acid, one of nature’s most powerful antioxidants, thi lui protects and repairs free-radical
damage.
A universal nourisher used to replenish qi, this deep hydrator is rich in fatty acids that rebuild, brighten, and even out skin tone.
A broad-spectrum natural
preservative, lai fu zi protects against bacteria and mold.
Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to unblock qi, mei gui ha enhances collagen production.
Cooling and restorative, mei die
xiang encourages collagen production and reduces inflammation
A regenerative healing powerhouse, yi lan yi regulates sebum production and boosts
cellular regeneration.
A natural form of Vitamin A, this
retinol alternative helps with skin elasticity and improves tone.
Those with eczema or acne-prone skin can benefit from the gentle and non-comedogenic effects of safflower seed oil, as the omegas within assist in reducing irritation and redness.
Rich in vitamins and fatty
acids, ru mu guo you is an excellent hydrator and skin protector.
Used in Chinese herbalism to detoxify, bai liu she pi reduces inflammation and encourages
cellular turnover.
Bai mu er aids in the natural
production of collagen and hydrates the skin.
Lu cha deeply penetrates to moisturize all layers of the skin and slow down the signs of aging
Duan hua’s antioxidants helps slow the aging process and deeply hydrates the skin.
Zhi shi protects against damage from UV and pollutant exposure, and reduces the appearance of
fine lines and wrinkles.
Rich in antibacterial properties, jian ye cheng gently exfoliates, shrinks pores and reduces inflammation.
Engineered from non-animal yeast and bacteria sources, vegan collagen molecules are able to penetrate the skin.
Bioavailable antioxidant that fights free radicals to reduce damage to the skin
Naturally occurring in the body, hyaluronic acid draws moisture from the air and keeps skin moist, holding almost 1000 times its weight in water.
Used for centuries for its purifying properties, gan song universally calms and soothes the skin.