INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

Sunscreen, retinol, peptides, vitamin C, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid: anti-wrinkle ingredients backed by clinical evidence, what they do, and how to combine them in your routine.

Bakuchiol is a plant-based molecule extracted from the seeds of Psoralea corylifolia. It is not a retinoid, but it acts on similar pathways. What do the studies say, how do you choose it, and when does it make sense to prefer it over retinol?

They are the building blocks of proteins and peptides, and the skin already contains them in the Natural Moisturizing Factor. How they support hydration, collagen, and elasticity.

Biomimetic peptide with a dual pre- and postsynaptic action on neuromuscular transmission. How it works, which wrinkles it acts on, and what it can be combined with.

Rich in tannins and polyphenols, mimosa bark extract is used in cosmetics for its antioxidant properties and ability to support skin firmness.

The skin produces cortisol on its own, and when it produces too much, its appearance changes. Tephrosia purpurea seed extract acts on this process: what the data show and who it benefits.

With around 70% linoleic acid, it is one of the lightest oils in cosmetics, also suitable for oily skin. Its true properties, how to use it pure on the face, and why the extraction method matters.