Ingredient library
Every ingredient SkinAtlas knows about — all 2178 of them. What each one does, what it works well with, and what to watch for.
An extract from the root of Saposhnikovia divaricata (Fangfeng / siler), a classic TCM herb; contains chromones (sec-O-glucosylhamaudol, cimifugin) and coumarins with anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
An extract from the brown seaweed Sargassum fulvellum, rich in polysaccharides and phlorotannins, used for soothing, antioxidant, and hydrating effects in K-beauty formulations.
Distilled water from Sasa kurilensis (Kuril bamboo grass), used in Japanese cosmetics for its soothing and skin-conditioning properties.
An extract from Sedum sarmentosum (Korean stonecrop / jade plant), widely used in Korean skincare formulations for its well-documented anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. Contains flavonoids, alkaloids, and polyphenols that calm irritated or sensitized skin.
Extract from the seeds of Cassia obtusifolia (sicklepod, known as 'Sennin-koku' in Japanese). Contains emodin, torachryson, and related anthraquinones with antioxidant and soothing activities.
An extract from the leaves of Setaria italica (foxtail millet / bottle grass), a grass species used in Korean cosmetics under the common trade name 'bottle grass leaf extract' for soothing and antioxidant properties.
Snail-derived filtrate rich in glycoproteins and hyaluronic acid, used for hydration and repair.
Extract from the root of Sophora angustifolia (narrow-leaved sophora or Ku Shen), used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Contains matrine and oxymatrine alkaloids with potent anti-inflammatory and soothing effects, used in sensitive skin formulas.
A filtrate obtained by fermenting soymilk with Lactobacillus bacteria, used as a skin-conditioning and soothing agent rich in probiotics, amino acids, and isoflavones.
An extract from the whole plant of meadowsweet (Spiraea ulmaria) containing salicylates, flavonoids, and tannins used for its soothing and antioxidant properties.
An extract derived specifically from the flowers of meadowsweet (Spiraea ulmaria) with higher concentration of active polyphenols compared to whole-plant extract.
The stearyl ester of glycyrrhetinic acid (from licorice root), used in cosmetics as a skin-soothing and conditioning agent with anti-inflammatory properties.
The stearyl ester of glycyrrhetinic acid — a lipid-soluble licorice derivative used in Korean hanbang and sensitive-skin formulas for its potent, well-tolerated anti-inflammatory activity.
An extract from Stellaria media (chickweed), a common herb with a long tradition of use in folk medicine for soothing and relieving itchy, inflamed skin conditions.
A multi-part botanical extract from the branches, fruit, and leaves of Styrax japonicus (Japanese snowbell tree) providing polyphenols and triterpenes for antioxidant and soothing activity in cosmetic formulations.
Extract from the leaves of Thuja orientalis (syn. Platycladus orientalis), the Chinese or Oriental arborvitae. Contains flavonoids (quercetin, hinokiflavone, amentoflavone), terpenoids, and tannins. Used in Korean acne and trouble-targeting formulas for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. The leaf extract at cosmetic concentrations is considered safe — distinct from the essential oil, which contains neurotoxic thujone.
An extract from wild thyme (Thymus serpyllum) containing thymol, flavonoids, and tannins that provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and mild antimicrobial benefits.
An aqueous or hydroglycolic extract of common thyme (Thymus vulgaris) herb, distinct from thyme essential oil. Used for antioxidant, soothing, and mild antimicrobial properties. Less irritating than the essential oil.
Extract from the flowers of Tilia cordata (small-leafed linden/lime tree). Contains flavonoids (tiliroside, quercetin), mucilage, and volatile compounds with soothing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Used in Ishizawa's urea lotion.
Extract from the flowers and leaves of Trachelospermum jasminoides (star jasmine). Contains flavonoids and phenolic acids contributing mild antioxidant and soothing activity. Used in Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Cream.
Ulmus Campestris Bark Extract (field elm, Ulmus minor) is an astringent and soothing botanical used in traditional European herbal medicine. The bark contains tannins, mucilaginous polysaccharides, and phytosterols — a combination that provides temporary pore-tightening, surface-calming, and mild barrier-reinforcing effects. Distinct from slippery elm (Ulmus rubra/fulva) and not interchangeable.
A root extract from the David's elm tree (Ulmus davidiana), a K-beauty botanical valued for its soothing, antioxidant, and hydrating properties.
An extract from Uncaria gambir (gambir plant) prepared by boiling the leaves and twigs. Rich in catechins and tannins; used in cosmetics for antioxidant, soothing, and astringent properties in prestige skincare.
An extract from the leaves of Urtica dioica (stinging nettle), which in processed form provides anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and soothing benefits despite the plant's irritating properties in its raw state.