Ingredients Glossary

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Term Definition
Dimethicone (polydimethylsiloxane)
  • Water-repelling
  • Forms a protective barrier 
  • Wound healing properties
  • Hypoallergenic
Fisetin
  • Anti-inflammatory 
  • Anti-ageing 
  • Antioxidant 
  • Skin firming
Forskolin
  • Repairs DNA damage
  • Anti-inflammatory 
  • Anti-ageing
  • Helps protect from environmental stressors
Glutathione
  • Brightens a dull complexion 
  • Can fade discoloration
  • Improve skin tone 
  • Antioxidant (AOX)
Glycerine (glycerol, glycerin)
  • Intensive hydration
  • Anti-ageing properties 
  • Enhances skin barrier function
  • Soothes irritated skin
  • Accelerates skin healing
  • Improves skin texture
Hyaluronic Acid
  • Antioxidant 
  • Hydrating and plumpness
  • Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
  • Skin texture enhancement
  • Strengthens skin barrier 
  • Enhancing skin elasticity 
  • Protects against environmental stressors and pollutants
Iron Oxide
  • Provides protection against visible light 
  • Non-comedongenic 
  • hypoallergenic
Lactic Acid

Combats:

  • Keratosis pilaris (chicken skin)
  • Heels (feet) and knees
  • Psoriasis
  • Sun damaged skin
  • Exfoliation
  • Moisturises by helping to retain water
  • Pigmentation 
  • Best for mature skins 
  • Best for sensitive/ reactive  skins
Lactococcus ferment lysate
  • Postbiotic 
  • Improves skin barrier function
  • Anti-ageing 
  • Promotes skin renewal and regeneration
Licorice Root Extract (Glabridin)
  • Anti-ageing 
  • Soothes the skin
  • Fades discolouration 
  • Anti-itch
  • Reduces inflammation 
  • Antioxidant
Liquid Paraffin
  • Moisturising and hydrating 
  • Soothing for irritated or sensitive skin 
  • Protective barrier
Lysine
  • Powerful treatment for cold sores 
  • Hydrating 
  • Anti-ageing 
  • Promotes youthful skin 
  • Antioxidant 
Manuka Oil
  • Antioxidant 
  • Antimicrobial 
  • Anti Inflammatory 
  • Anti-viral
Menthol
  • Cooling sensation 
  • Anti-itch 
  • Refreshing 
  • Calms inflammation 
  • Promote healing
Niacinamide
  • Alleviates inflammation and calms redness
  • Minimises the appearance of pores
  • Regulates oil production
  • Strengthens the skin barrier
  • Offers anti-ageing benefits and enhances hydration 
  • Reduces acne symptoms
  • Protects the skin against environmental damage
  • Reduces hyperpigmentation