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