Ingredient library
Every ingredient SkinAtlas knows about — all 2371 of them. What each one does, what it works well with, and what to watch for.
A naturally derived keto-acid used in cosmetics primarily as a mild preservative and pH stabilizer, with additional skin-conditioning properties.
A botanical that soothes and gently brightens.
An extract from the bulb of Lilium candidum (Madonna lily) containing polysaccharides and flavonoids, used to soothe and condition skin.
An extract from the flowers of Lilium candidum (Madonna lily). Contains flavonoids and phenolic glycosides that provide antioxidant and soothing benefits. Distinct from the Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract which is already in the KB.
Lily Extract in cosmetics is typically derived from the flowers of Lilium species (especially Lilium candidum, the Madonna lily). The extract provides polysaccharides with humectant and soothing properties, flavonoids with mild antioxidant activity, and mucilaginous compounds associated with skin softening. Used in cleansing and conditioning formulas as a gentle botanical active for soothing and skin-brightening.
Lime Extract is derived from the fruit of Citrus aurantifolia (Key lime or Persian lime). It provides vitamin C, limonoids, flavonoids, and organic acids (citric, ascorbic). Used in skincare as an antioxidant and brightening agent. The extract format is far less phototoxic than lime essential oil (which contains bergapten), but the same general caution about citrus photosensitivity applies at higher concentrations.
A stable vegetable oil cold-pressed from the seeds of Limnanthes alba (meadowfoam), composed primarily of unusual C20-22 long-chain fatty acids, used as a lightweight, non-greasy emollient.
A citrus-derived fragrance component and known allergen.
A floral fragrance component and known allergen.
An acetic acid ester of linalool, naturally occurring in lavender, bergamot, and clary sage oils. One of the most common fragrance components in prestige skincare.
An extract from Lindera erythrocarpa (spicebush) containing sesquiterpenes and phenolic compounds used for antioxidant protection and sebum-regulating properties in Korean cosmetics.
Arctic lingonberry juice rich in polyphenols and vitamin C, used by Nordic brands as an antioxidant and conditioning agent.
An omega-6 essential fatty acid (C18:2) that supports skin barrier function through ceramide synthesis and provides anti-inflammatory benefits.
An omega-3 essential fatty acid (C18:3, alpha-linolenic acid) that provides anti-inflammatory and barrier-supporting benefits for skin.
A plant oil pressed from flax (linseed) seeds, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, used as a nourishing emollient in skincare formulas.
A lipolytic enzyme derived from microbial or plant sources used in cosmetics for controlled release of active ingredients and lipid-processing effects.
Leaf extract from Lippia citriodora (lemon verbena). Contains verbascoside, luteolin, and other polyphenols with documented antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. Used in sunscreens and K-beauty products for its photoprotective support and refreshing botanical profile.
Extract from lychee (Litchi chinensis) fruit; provides oligonol polyphenols and ascorbic acid precursors for antioxidant protection and skin brightening in Korean prestige formulas.
An extract from the root of Lithospermum erythrorhizon (red-root gromwell / zi cao), a plant used in traditional East Asian medicine, distinct from the Lithospermum officinale root extract in the KB; rich in shikonin naphthoquinones providing antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and natural colorant properties.
An oil from the seeds of Lithospermum erythrorhizon (red-root gromwell), a plant used in traditional Kampo medicine, valued in cosmetics for its skin-conditioning, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Extract from the root of Lithospermum officinale (common gromwell), a herb used in traditional East Asian medicine. Contains shikonin and related naphthoquinones with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
An extract from Lithothamnion calcareum, a mineral-rich red marine algae from the Atlantic coast, used in cosmetics for its remineralizing, soothing, and barrier-supporting properties.
An essential oil cold-pressed or steam-distilled from the fruits of Litsea cubeba (May Chang), primarily used as a citrus-fresh fragrance ingredient in cosmetics.
A synthetic long-chain diamide used in KAO/Curél products as a barrier-supporting emollient. Works alongside Intactamide (Hexadecyloxy PG Hydroxyethyl Hexadecanamide) in the Curél moisture retention system.