Skincare Ingredients Glossary
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Allantoin WHAT IT DOES: Allantoin is a soothing ingredient that protects the skin. It is extracted from the comfrey plant’s root, and is often used
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Bellis Perennis (Daisy Flower Extract) WHAT IT DOES: Containing L-arbutin, Daisy flower extract is a compound best known for helping with existing pigmentation problems. L-arbutin
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Caffeine WHAT IT DOES: Just like a cup of coffee, caffeine helps wake our skin up, and works to firm, brighten and tighten. Often used
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Dimethicone WHAT IT DOES: A commonly used ingredient, dimethicone is a silicon-based polymer which is added to a number of common products including primers and
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EGF Epidermal Growth Factors WHAT IT DOES: EGFs, or epidermal growth factors can be sourced from plants and yeast, but the best source is from
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Ferulic Acid WHAT IT DOES: One of the most effective ingredients for anti-ageing, ferulic acid is an all-rounder worthy of your top shelf. When combined
