INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

It’s not the flower that soothes, but faradiol monoester: the molecule that research also identifies as a quality marker for a calendula extract. How it works, which form to choose, and who should be cautious.

Avenanthramides, beta-glucans, and starches: the three molecules that make oats one of the best-tolerated soothing ingredients. How to read the INCI, what the studies say, and why a mask made with oat flakes isn’t the same thing.

In cosmetics, turmeric is not used as is: purified forms or tetrahydrocurcumin, which is colorless, are used instead. How does it act on reactive skin, what does the research say, and why is oral use a separate matter?

Resveratrol is the polyphenol that grapevines produce to defend themselves against environmental stress. On the skin, it neutralizes free radicals and protects collagen and elastin: how it works, what it is used for, and how to use it.

Green clay is the classic remedy for oily and blemish-prone skin, but it only works when used correctly. What it is, what benefits it offers, which skin types it is suitable for, and how to apply it.

It acts simultaneously on follicular keratinization, inflammation, and hyperpigmentation—a rare profile. How does it work, in what percentages, and what is the difference compared with azeloglycine?

Tocopherol is one of the most effective antioxidants in skincare: it protects the barrier lipids, strengthens the skin, and enhances its action when combined with Vitamin C. Here’s how to use it.