Ingredient library
Every ingredient SkinAtlas knows about — all 2161 of them. What each one does, what it works well with, and what to watch for.
336 ingredients in Antioxidant — page 1 of 14
A stable vitamin C derivative that converts to ascorbic acid in the skin to brighten and provide antioxidant protection.
Extract from the stem bark of Acacia arabica (gum arabic tree); provides tannins and polyphenol antioxidants in multi-ingredient prestige serums.
An extract from kiwi (Actinidia chinensis) fruit rich in vitamin C, polyphenols, and organic acids used to provide antioxidant and brightening benefits.
Extract from the leaves of Adansonia digitata (baobab tree). Distinct from baobab seed oil — the leaf extract provides a concentrated source of antioxidant polyphenols (quercetin, kaempferol, rutin) and vitamin C. Used in K-beauty sunscreens and botanical-rich formulas.
An extract from the seeds of the baobab tree (Adansonia digitata) containing antioxidant polyphenols and conditioning compounds; distinct from the fruit extract.
Extract from Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris), a European herb. Its high tannin content makes it a natural astringent and antioxidant, used in toners and essences for pore refinement.
An extract from onion (Allium cepa) bulbs rich in quercetin and other flavonoids used for antioxidant and soothing benefits in cosmetics.
An extract from Allium victorialis (alpine leek / victory onion), a traditional Korean herbal ingredient valued for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in cosmetics.
An extract from the fruiting catkins of Alnus firmifolia (alder). Contains tannins, catechins, and phenolic acids that provide antioxidant and mild soothing benefits in luxury Japanese creams.
An extract from seeds of Alpinia katsumadai (a member of the ginger family) rich in flavonoids used for antioxidant and soothing benefits in skincare.
Extract from the leaves of Alpinia speciosa (shell ginger / getto), a plant consumed and used medicinally in Okinawa, Japan. Rich in labdane diterpenoids and polyphenols with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Associated with longevity in Japanese folk medicine.
Extract from Amaranthus caudatus (love-lies-bleeding amaranth); provides antioxidant betacyanins and conditioning squalene, used for brightening and protective benefits in premium toners.
An extract from saskatoon berry (Amelanchier alnifolia) fruit rich in anthocyanins and polyphenols, providing antioxidant and mild brightening benefits.
Extract from the root of Ampelopsis japonica (Japanese porcelain berry), used in East Asian herbal medicine; provides stilbenoid antioxidants in Korean hanbang prestige skincare.
An extract from Anastatica hierochuntica (Rose of Jericho / Resurrection Plant), a desiccation-tolerant plant known for its high concentration of flavonoids and polyphenols, used for antioxidant and soothing effects in cosmetics.
An extract of anemarrhena root, a traditional East Asian botanical rich in mangiferin and steroidal saponins, used for antioxidant and soothing benefits in K-beauty formulas.
Root extract from garden angelica, rich in furanocoumarins and volatile coumarins. Documented antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity through NF-κB suppression and cytokine reduction; also inhibits UV-induced matrix metalloproteinases in human dermal fibroblasts. Used in small quantities in K-beauty calming formulas.
An extract of Korean angelica (Angelica gigas) root rich in coumarins and pyranocoumarins, a valued K-beauty botanical with antioxidant and brightening properties.
Extract from Ashitaba (Angelica keiskei), a perennial herb native to Japan prized in traditional medicine. Contains unique yellow chalcones (xanthoangelol, 4-hydroxyderricin) with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
An extract of the kangaroo paw flower (Anigozanthos flavidus), a native Australian botanical used in premium cosmetics for its antioxidant and soothing properties.
Extract from the berry-like fruits of Arbutus unedo (strawberry tree), a Mediterranean shrub. Contains ellagitannins, natural arbutins, and flavonoids with antioxidant and brightening potential.
A water-soluble extract from argan kernels (distinct from argan oil), containing polyphenols and saponins used for antioxidant and soothing benefits in aqueous formulas.
Extract from Aronia arbutifolia (red chokeberry); its exceptionally high polyphenol (anthocyanin, procyanidin, chlorogenic acid) content makes it one of the most antioxidant-rich botanical extracts in cosmetics.
An extract from the fruit of Aronia melanocarpa (black chokeberry), one of the richest known plant sources of anthocyanins and polyphenols, providing potent antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits.