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.
The juice from Lonicera caerulea (haskap / blue honeysuckle) berries, among the richest plant sources of anthocyanins (cyanidin-3-glucoside). Used in luxury Japanese skincare for antioxidant and brightening benefits.
A flower extract from Lonicera caprifolium (Italian honeysuckle), used in cosmetics primarily for its skin-conditioning and mild natural perfuming properties.
A honeysuckle flower extract that soothes skin and offers antimicrobial activity.
An extract from the seeds of Lotus corniculatus (bird's foot trefoil), used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent with mild antioxidant and soothing properties.
An extract from the flowers of Lotus japonicus (a leguminous plant, not the sacred lotus Nelumbo nucifera), used in cosmetics for soothing and skin-conditioning properties.
An extract from the leaves of the sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), distinct from seed and flower extracts, rich in antioxidant alkaloids and flavonoids.
An extract from the fruit, leaves, and stems of Luffa cylindrica (sponge gourd). Used in Japanese cosmetics for its antioxidant, soothing, and skin-conditioning properties.
An aqueous or hydroglycolic extract of white lupine (Lupinus albus) seeds, used for skin-conditioning and antioxidant properties; distinct from the hydrolyzed white lupine protein (peptide fraction) already in the KB.
An antioxidant-rich extract from the goji berry (Lycium barbarum) fruit, providing polysaccharides and carotenoids that help defend skin from free-radical damage.
An antioxidant-rich goji berry extract that helps defend skin against free-radical damage.
Lycopodium Clavatum Extract is derived from the stag's horn clubmoss (Lycopodium clavatum), a primitive vascular plant. The extract contains lycopodine and related alkaloids, flavonoids (apigenin, luteolin), and phenolic acids. In cosmetics it is used as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning botanical at low concentrations. Distinct from the spore powder (Lycopodium Powder) sometimes used as a bulking agent.
An essential amino acid used in cosmetics as a humectant to attract moisture and support the skin's natural moisturizing factor.
The hydrochloride salt of the essential amino acid lysine, used in cosmetics as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent that also supports collagen production.
A hydrolysed form of phosphatidylcholine (lecithin) in which one of the two fatty acid chains has been enzymatically removed, leaving a single-chain lysophospholipid. Its asymmetric structure makes it a highly efficient emulsifier and penetration enhancer at low use levels. Distinct from Lecithin (two fatty acid chains) and Hydrogenated Lysolecithin (lysolecithin with saturated fatty acid chain). Used in K-beauty and Japanese formulations to stabilise emulsions and improve skin compatibility.
A cushiony emollient oil rich in fatty acids that mimic skin's own lipids.
An extract from giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) rich in antioxidant polyphenols, minerals, and polysaccharides that soothe skin and help maintain hydration.
A triterpenoid component of Centella asiatica known for soothing and barrier-supporting effects.
An isolated active from centella with strong soothing effects.
A synthetic clay-like aluminosilicate mineral used as an absorbent, mattifier, and rheology modifier in sunscreens and BB creams.
A naturally occurring clay mineral used as an absorbent, thickening, and opacifying agent in skincare formulations, particularly in cleansers and masks.
A stable, gentle vitamin C derivative that brightens and provides antioxidant support.
The magnesium salt of aspartic acid, used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent to supply magnesium ions that support skin metabolism.
An inorganic magnesium salt used as a skin-conditioning agent and viscosity modifier in cosmetic formulas.
Magnesium salt of citric acid. Used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent and electrolyte replenisher. Commonly included in amino acid/NMF complex formulations. A functional excipient at typical use levels.