Ingredients Cheat Sheet
| Ingredient | What it Is | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Hyaluronic acid | Humectant, Moisturizer | Adds moisture |
| Glycerin | Humectant, Moisturizer | Adds moisture |
| Ceramides | Chemical exfoliant (AHA), Humectant | Exfoliates, adds moisture, brightens skin |
| Glycoilc acid | Humectant, Moisturizer | Adds moisture |
| Lactic Acid | Chemical exfoliant (AHA), Humectant | Exfoliates, adds moisture, brightens skin |
| Kojic acid | Melanin Inhibitor | Decreases hyperpigmentation |
| Niacinamide | Antioxidant, Melanin inhibitor | Hydrates, improves elasticity, decreases hyperpigmentation, redness, and fine lines/ wrinkles. |
| Salicylic acid | Chemical exfoliant (BHA), anti- inflammatory, antibacterial | Removes Sebum, treats acne |
| Benzoyl peroxide | Antibacterial | Treats acne |
| Mandelic acid | Chemical exfoliant (AHA) | Decreases hyperpigmentation, exfoliates, adds moisture |
| Vitamin A | Antioxidant | Treats acne, reduces wrinkles, decreases hyperpigmentation |
| Vitamin C | Antioxidant, Melanin inhibitor | Stimulates collagen production, adds moisture, brightens skin |
| Vitamin E | Antioxidant | Adds Moisture, decreases hyperpigmentation |
| Caffeine | Antioxidant | Reduces redness, fights free radicals |
| Red raspberry extract | Antioxidant, antibacterial | Reduces Redness |
| Zinc oxide | Physical sunscreen | Protects from UVA rays, and UVB rays |
| Ginseng | Antioxidant | Stimulates collagen production |
| Snail secretion filtrate or Snail Mucin | Moisturizer | Hydrates, stimulates collagen production |
| Green tea | Antioxidant | Hydrates, fights signs of aging |
| Tea tree oil | Antibacterial, Anti- inflammatory | Treats acne |
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