Ingredient library
Every ingredient SkinAtlas knows about — all 2171 of them. What each one does, what it works well with, and what to watch for.
An extract from the leaves of Cryptomeria japonica (Japanese cedar) containing polyphenols and terpenes with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
An extract from melon (Cucumis melo) fruit used in cosmetics for its soothing, hydrating, and mild antioxidant properties.
An extract from cucumber (Cucumis sativus) fruit, traditionally used to calm, hydrate, and refresh skin with a cooling, soothing effect.
Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract is an aqueous or hydroalcoholic extract from the leaves and stems of the Mediterranean (Italian) cypress. The extract provides proanthocyanidins, quercetin, rutin, and cedrol with antioxidant, astringent, and antimicrobial properties. Used in premium Korean skincare (Medicube vitamin C ampoules) as part of a multi-botanical complex for its pore-refining and antioxidant character.
Extract from Cymbopogon schoenanthus (camel grass), related to lemongrass. Contains flavonoids and volatile compounds. Used in Meishoku's facial wash for its refreshing scent and antioxidant properties.
Extract from the leaves and stems of Cymbopogon schoenanthus (camel hay or rushgrass), a fragrant grass native to North Africa and the Middle East. Used as a soothing botanical in Japanese luxury skincare.
An aqueous extract from the root of Cynanchum atratum (Bai Wei), a TCM plant, clinically shown to improve skin barrier function and reduce itch in subjects with barrier dysfunction, with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity.
An aqueous extract from the North American yellow lady's slipper orchid (Cypripedium pubescens) used in soothing and anti-stress skincare formulations.
Extract from Delesseria sanguinea, a red marine algae. Rich in sulfated polysaccharides, phycoerythrin pigments, and other bioactives with soothing, antioxidant, and film-forming properties.
An extract from the root of Dioscorea japonica (Japanese wild yam), used in cosmetics for its skin-conditioning and soothing properties.
A licorice-root-derived salt that calms inflammation and soothes irritated, reactive skin.
Extract from Echinacea purpurea (purple coneflower). Contains alkylamides, polysaccharides, and caffeic acid derivatives with anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating properties. Used in Ishizawa's urea eye cream for soothing.
Bark extract from Enantia chlorantha (African whitewood). Rich in isoquinoline alkaloids including palmatine and columbamine, which provide anti-sebum, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects. Widely used in K-beauty sunscreens and acne-prone skin formulas for its sebum-regulating properties.
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is a whole-plant extract from fireweed (also known as rosebay willowherb), derived from flowers, leaves, and stems. The key bioactive is oenothein B, a dimeric ellagitannin that has been extensively studied as a 5α-reductase inhibitor (reducing sebum production) and anti-inflammatory. The extract also contains flavonoids and phenolic acids with antioxidant activity. Used in Korean cleansing and sensitive-skin formulas targeting oil control and inflammation.
A polyphenol-rich extract from the alpine wildflower Epilobium fleischeri (willowherb) that reduces inflammation, regulates sebum via 5α-reductase inhibition, and provides antioxidant protection, particularly useful for blemish-prone and post-procedure skin.
An extract from Equisetum arvense (common horsetail) herb, one of the richest plant sources of organic silica. Provides astringent, soothing, and antioxidant benefits; silica content supports skin firmness.
An extract specifically derived from the leaves (aerial parts) of Equisetum arvense (common horsetail), notable for its high silica and flavonoid content that provides soothing, conditioning, and antioxidant benefits.
Extract from the leaves of Eriobotrya japonica (loquat/Japanese plum). Contains flavonoids (rutin, quercetin), ursolic acid, and tannins that provide antioxidant and soothing benefits. Used in Shiseido's d program acne-care range.
An extract of eucalyptus leaves used for its soothing, antioxidant, and mild antimicrobial properties; contains flavonoids and polyphenols from the leaf rather than the volatile essential oil.
An extract from the buds of Fagus sylvatica (European beech tree). Rich in polyphenols and tannins; marketed for activating skin stem cells and providing antioxidant, skin-conditioning benefits in prestige skincare.
Extract from fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), rich in anethole, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds. Used for its soothing, antioxidant, and skin-conditioning properties.
An extract from Fomes officinalis (horse mushroom/amadou), a bracket fungus rich in beta-glucans and triterpenoids with anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing properties.
An extract from the aerial parts of Herb Robert (Geranium robertianum), rich in tannins and flavonoids, used as an astringent and tonic in cosmetic formulations.
Extract from Geranium thunbergii (Gennosyoko, ゲンノショウコ), a Japanese wild geranium used in traditional kampo medicine. Contains geraniin, an ellagitannin with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and astringent properties. Used in Transino's brightening serum.