Active Compounds

Adapalene is a third-generation synthetic retinoid that selectively binds to RARβ and RARγ receptors. It offers similar efficacy to tretinoi…

6-[3-(1-Adamantyl)-4-methoxyphenyl]-2-naphthoic acid · CD-271

Allantoin is a naturally occurring nitrogenous compound found in botanical extracts (particularly comfrey), animal secretions (snail mucin),…

5-Ureidohydantoin · Glyoxyldiureide

Aloe vera is derived from the inner gel of Aloe barbadensis miller leaves. It contains over 75 active constituents including polysaccharides…

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice · Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract · Aloe

Alpha arbutin is a biosynthetic glycosylated hydroquinone derivative that inhibits melanin production. It is more stable and considered safe…

α-Arbutin · 4-Hydroxyphenyl α-D-glucopyranoside

Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid produced by Malassezia furfur. It has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, comedolytic,…

Nonanedioic acid · 1,7-Heptanedicarboxylic acid

Benzoyl peroxide is a potent bactericidal agent widely used in the treatment of acne vulgaris. It is one of the few topical acne agents to w…

BPO · Dibenzoyl peroxide

Ceramides are a family of waxy lipid molecules that make up approximately 50% of the lipids in the stratum corneum. They play a critical rol…

Ceramide 3 · Sphingolipids

Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic effective against gram-positive bacteria, particularly Cutibacterium acnes. It is commonly used topi…

Clindamycin phosphate

Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) is a naturally occurring lipid-soluble benzoquinone that is present in virtually all human cells. It plays a dual …

Ubiquinone · CoQ10 · Ubidecarenone

Glycolic acid is the smallest alpha hydroxy acid with the greatest bioavailability due to its low molecular weight. It is widely used for ch…

Hydroxyacetic acid · AHA

Green tea extract is derived from the leaves of Camellia sinensis. It is rich in polyphenols called catechins, with epigallocatechin-3-galla…

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract · EGCG · Epigallocatechin Gallate · Green Tea Polyphenols

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan found abundantly in the dermis and epidermis. It is a powerful humectant capable …

Hyaluronan · HA · Sodium hyaluronate

Hydrocortisone is a low-potency topical corticosteroid identical to endogenous cortisol. It is the mildest prescription-strength steroid and…

Cortisol · Hydrocortisone acetate

Kojic acid is a natural metabolite produced by several species of fungi (Aspergillus, Penicillium). It chelates copper at the active site of…

Kojic Acid Dipalmitate · 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one

Neem extract is derived from the leaves of the neem tree (Azadirachta indica), a plant native to the Indian subcontinent. It has been used i…

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract · Azadirachta Indica · Indian Lilac

Niacinamide is the physiologically active amide form of vitamin B3. It is a versatile, well-tolerated compound with anti-inflammatory, sebum…

Nicotinamide · Vitamin B3 amide

Panthenol (D-panthenol or dexpanthenol) is the alcohol analogue of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5). Upon topical application, it is converted …

Pro-Vitamin B5 · Dexpanthenol · D-Panthenol · Provitamin B5

Retinol is an over-the-counter retinoid and a precursor to retinoic acid (tretinoin). It must be converted in the skin through two enzymatic…

Vitamin A · Vitamin A1 · Retinyl alcohol

Salicylic acid is a lipophilic beta hydroxy acid with keratolytic, comedolytic, and mild anti-inflammatory properties. Its oil solubility al…

Beta hydroxy acid · BHA · 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid

Squalane is the hydrogenated (saturated) form of squalene, a naturally occurring lipid produced by human sebaceous glands. Squalene makes up…

Hydrogenated Squalene · Plant-Derived Squalane · Olive Squalane · Sugarcane Squalane

Tea tree oil is a volatile essential oil derived from the Australian plant Melaleuca alternifolia. It has well-documented antimicrobial, ant…

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil · Melaleuca Oil

Tretinoin is a first-generation retinoid derived from vitamin A. It is one of the most extensively studied topical agents in dermatology, wi…

All-trans retinoic acid · Retinoic acid · Vitamin A acid

Turmeric extract is derived from the rhizome of Curcuma longa. Its primary active compound, curcumin, is a potent anti-inflammatory and anti…

Curcuma Longa Root Extract · Curcumin · Haldi

Vitamin C is a potent water-soluble antioxidant essential for collagen synthesis. In topical skincare it brightens skin, fades hyperpigmenta…

Ascorbic Acid · L-Ascorbic Acid · Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate · Ethyl Ascorbic Acid · Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate · Ascorbyl Glucoside

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin and a key component of the skin's natural antioxidant defense system. In skincare, it is most…

Tocopherol · Alpha-Tocopherol

Zinc PCA is the zinc salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (PCA), a natural component of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF). It comb…

Zinc Pidolate · Zinc L-Pyrrolidone Carboxylate