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.
282 ingredients in Soothing — page 1 of 12
An extract of yarrow (Achillea millefolium) flowers, traditionally used to calm redness and irritation due to its flavonoid content and anti-inflammatory properties.
An extract from the rhizome of Acorus calamus (sweet flag). Contains beta-asarone, which is restricted by EU Cosmetics Regulation to 0.1 mg/kg in finished products due to genotoxicity concerns. Used in small amounts in Japanese luxury creams.
Extract from Acorus gramineus (Japanese sweet flag / seokchangpo), used in traditional Korean herbal medicine; provides soothing and mild antimicrobial benefits in skincare.
Extract from Agastache rugosa (Korean mint / baechu-hyang), a native Korean aromatic herb; used in hanbang skincare for its soothing, anti-inflammatory rosmarinic acid and antimicrobial essential oils.
An extract from the stems of Akebia trifoliata, a climbing vine used in East Asian traditional medicine. Contains triterpenoid saponins with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties for skin conditioning.
Extract from Albatrellus ovinus (sheep polypore / sheep mushroom), a wood-growing polypore fungus. Contains grifolin and its derivatives, which have been studied for sebum-regulating and anti-inflammatory effects. Used in Korean acne-targeted formulas as part of multi-botanical trouble-care complexes.
An extract from the leaves of Alchemilla vulgaris (Lady's Mantle), a tannin-rich herb traditionally used for its astringent, soothing, and antioxidant properties in skincare.
A gentle soothing and skin-conditioning agent.
An extract from the leaves of Aloe arborescens (Krantz aloe), a species distinct from Aloe vera with a higher concentration of polysaccharides and antioxidant compounds, used for soothing and hydrating benefits.
An extract derived from the flowers of Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera), distinct from the more common leaf-derived extracts and juice, providing soothing and antioxidant benefits.
A dry extract of aloe vera leaves used to calm and hydrate skin, distinct from aloe leaf juice in processing and concentration.
The dried powdered form of Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice; functionally equivalent to liquid aloe leaf juice but used in anhydrous or powder formulations.
The distilled water (hydrosol) from aloe vera leaves, used as a soothing and hydrating water-phase ingredient distinct from expressed aloe leaf juice.
An extract from the leaves of Aloe ferox (bitter aloe / Cape aloe), a South African aloe species with a distinct phytochemical profile from Aloe vera, used for soothing and moisturizing effects.
A hydrating botanical with cooling, soothing properties.
An extract from the rhizome of Alpinia galanga (greater galangal), a plant in the Zingiberaceae (ginger) family native to Southeast Asia. Rich in diarylheptanoids such as galangin and 1'-acetoxychavicol acetate, along with phenylpropanoids and flavonoids. Used in Korean and Southeast Asian traditional medicine; adopted in K-beauty for its dual antioxidant and anti-inflammatory profile. A different species from Alpinia Katsumadai (seeds) and Alpinia Speciosa (shell ginger).
Extract from the leaves of Alpinia galanga (greater galangal), a ginger-family plant. Used in La Roche-Posay's Hyalu B5 for its soothing and skin-conditioning properties.
A marine bacterial ferment extract prized for its soothing and hydrating properties.
A combined extract from both the leaves and roots of Althaea officinalis (marshmallow), containing mucilaginous polysaccharides and flavonoids that soothe, condition, and provide a protective film on sensitive skin.
Extract from the root of Althaea officinalis (marshmallow plant). Rich in mucilaginous polysaccharides that form a protective, soothing film on skin. Traditionally used for its demulcent and anti-inflammatory properties. Used in Kanebo's sensitive formulations.
An extract from the flowers of Althaea rosea (common hollyhock) containing mucilaginous polysaccharides and anthocyanins with soothing, hydrating, and mild antioxidant effects; distinct from the root extract.
An extract from the root of Althaea rosea (hollyhock), rich in mucilaginous polysaccharides that soothe and hydrate irritated skin.
An extract from the seeds of Amaranthus caudatus (love-lies-bleeding), naturally rich in squalene, protein, and polyphenols. Used in cosmetics for antioxidant and conditioning properties.
A Japanese angelica root extract that soothes skin and offers antioxidant support.