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Aktivkohle

Activated charcoal

Charcoal , especially activated charcoal , also known as wood charcoal, bamboo charcoal, Binchotan (premium Japanese activated charcoal) , or charcoal extract , has gained immense popularity in skincare in recent year...

Kohlextrakt

Cabbage extract

Cabbage , also known in the plant world as white cabbage, red cabbage, kale, Brassica oleracea extract , or simply cabbage extract , is not only a nutrient-rich food but also a valuable ingredient in skincare. Rich in...

Kamelienblütenextrakt

Camellia flower extract

Camellia flower extract , also known as Camellia japonica extract , Japonica camellia blossom extract , or simply camellia flower essence , comes from the delicate blossoms of the camellia plant , which has been used ...

Centella Asiatica (Cica)

Centella Asiatica (Cica)

Centella Asiatica , also known as Cica , Tiger Grass , Gotu Kola , Hydrocotyle Asiatica Extract , or Indian Pennywort , is a versatile herb with a long history of use in traditional medicine. In skincare, it is partic...

Ceramide

Ceramide

Ceramides , also known as nervonylsphingolipids , sphingolipids , ceramide complex , or skin-identical lipids , are a group of natural lipids (fats) found in the outermost layer of skin, the stratum corneum . Together...

Kollagen

Collagen

Collagen is one of the key structural proteins in the human body and an essential component of skin, tendons, bones, and connective tissue. In the skin, collagen provides firmness, elasticity, and resilience . With ag...

Damascener Rose

Damask Rose

The Damask rose , botanically known as Rosa × damascena , is also called Damask rose extract , Rose de Damas, or Damask rose oil . It is one of the most prized rose varieties and has been valued for centuries for its ...

EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor)

EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor)

EGF , also known as epidermal growth factor , epidermal regenerative factor , or skin-stimulating growth factor , is a naturally occurring protein in the skin that actively supports cell renewal, regeneration, and ski...

Elastin

Elastin

Elastin , also known as skin elastic protein , elastic connective tissue protein , or elastic structural protein , is a structural protein of the skin that, together with collagen, ensures the skin's elasticity, firmn...

Nachtkerzenöl

Evening primrose oil

Evening primrose oil, also known as Oenothera biennis seed oil , is extracted from the seeds of the evening primrose plant . In skincare, it is particularly valued for its soothing, anti-inflammatory, and moisturizing...

Ferulasäure

Ferulic acid

Ferulic acid , also known as ferulic acid , plant phenolic acid , hydroxycinnamic acid derivative , or antioxidant plant acid, is a highly effective antioxidant of natural origin. It occurs in numerous plant-based raw...

Feigenextrakt

Fig extract

Fig extract , also known as ficus carica extract , fig fruit extract , fig tree extract , or plant-based moisturizing extract , is obtained from the fruit of the fig tree ( Ficus carica ). In skincare, it is considere...

Galactomyces

Galactomyces

Galactomyces , also known as Galactomyces ferment filtrate , yeast ferment , fermentation filtrate from yeast cultures , or biotechnologically produced fungal ferment , is an innovative active ingredient in fermentati...

Gardenia Jasminoides

Gardenia Jasminoides

Gardenia jasmineoides , also known as Cape jasmine , gardenia flower extract , gardenia extract , jasmine gardenia , or by its INCI name Gardenia Jasminoides Flower Extract , is a traditional medicinal and ornamental ...

Glutathion

Glutathion

Glutathione , also known as GSH , L-γ-glutamyl-L-cysteinylglycine , reduced glutathione , or tripeptide glutathione , is a powerful, endogenous antioxidant found in almost every cell of the human body. It plays a cent...

Glycerin

Glycerin

Glycerin , also known as glycerol , 1,2,3-propanetriol , glycerin , or trihydroxypropane , is a versatile moisturizing ingredient used in numerous skincare products. It is a hygroscopic humectant that attracts and ret...

Grüner Tee

Green tea

Green tea , botanically known as Camellia sinensis leaf extract , is frequently listed in skincare products under the names Green Tea Extract , Camellia Sinensis Extract , or simply tea leaf extract . The ingredients ...

Gynura procumbens

Gynura procumbens

Gynura procumbens , also known as Longevity Spinach , Sambung Nyawa , Gynura Leaf Extract , or Gynura Herb , is a traditional medicinal plant from Southeast Asia. In skincare, it is valued for its soothing, antioxidan...

Heartleaf

Heartleaf

Heartleaf , botanically known as Houttuynia cordata and as Osungcho in Korea, is a plant from traditional Asian medicine that is increasingly valued in modern skincare. It is considered a natural skin soother and is p...

Hyaluronsäure

Hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid , also known as sodium hyaluronate , hyaluronan, or hyaluronic acid salt , is a natural component of the skin, renowned for its exceptional ability to retain moisture . It is found in connective tissue...

Japanischer Staudenknöterich

Japanese knotweed

Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) , also known as Hu Zhang in traditional Chinese medicine or by its scientific name Reynoutria japonica , is a plant primarily known for its high resveratrol content . Resveratr...

Japanisches Moxakraut

Japanese moxa herb

Japanese moxa , botanically known as Artemisia princeps and also as Japanese mugwort or, in traditional Asian medicine, as yomogi , is a plant with a long history of medicinal use. In modern skincare, moxa extract is ...

Jojoba

Jojoba

Jojoba oil , extracted from the seeds of the jojoba shrub (Simmondsia chinensis) , is also often called desert simmondsia oil . It is a highly valued ingredient in skincare because it nourishes, protects, and moisturi...

Kudzu-Wurzel

Kudzu root

Kudzu root , also known as Pueraria lobata , is a plant that has been used in traditional Asian medicine for centuries. In skincare, the root extract is increasingly valued for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and ...

LHA

LHA

LHA , also known as lipo-hydroxy acid , lipohydroxy acid , or a salicylic acid derivative , is a modern, gentle active ingredient in skincare, specifically developed for exfoliating, soothing, and anti-inflammatory ef...

Minariextrakt

Minari extract

Minari extract , also known as mineral plant extract , minari extract , or by its botanical name Oenanthe javanica extract , is derived from the mineral-rich parts of certain aquatic plants. In Asian skincare , partic...

Mungobohnen

Mung beans

Mung beans, also known as Vigna radiata , green gram , or moong bean , are small green legumes originally from Asia. They are gaining increasing importance in skincare due to their richness in vitamins, minerals, amin...

Niacinamid

Niacinamide

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3 , nicotinamide , or nicotinic acid amide , is a versatile and highly effective ingredient in skincare. It is known for its soothing, regenerating, and skin-improving properties . ...

Olivenextrakt

Olive extract

Olive extract, also known as Olea Europaea leaf extract , olive leaf extract , or olive fruit extract , is obtained from the leaves or fruit of the olive tree. This natural ingredient is particularly popular in skinca...

PHA

PHA

PHAs, also known as polyhydroxy acids , gluconolactone , or lactobionic acid , are mild, water-soluble fruit acids that are gaining popularity in skincare. They are considered a gentle alternative to classic AHAs (alp...

Panthenol

Panthenol

Panthenol, also known as provitamin B5 , dexpanthenol , or pantothenol , is a highly effective, versatile ingredient in skin and hair care. Due to its regenerating, moisturizing, and soothing properties, panthenol is ...

Papain

Papain

Papain, also known as papaya enzyme , papaya protease , or Carica papaya enzyme , is a natural active ingredient derived from the papaya fruit. In skincare, papain is particularly known for its gentle, enzymatic exfol...

Parabene

Parabens

Parabens, also known as methylparaben , ethylparaben , propylparaben, or butylparaben , are synthetic preservatives that have been used in the skincare and cosmetics industry for decades. They prevent the growth of ba...

Pfingstrosenblütenextrakt

Peony flower extract

Peony blossoms, also known as Paeonia lactiflora , Chinese peony , peony extract , or peony flower extract , are not only prized for their decorative beauty but also for their valuable skin-care properties. In cosmeti...

Peptide

Peptides

Peptides, also known as signal peptides , bioactive peptides , tripeptides , tetrapeptides , oligopeptides , or acetyl hexapeptides , are short chains of amino acids—the building blocks of proteins. In skincare, they ...

Perlit

Perlite

Perlite, also known as volcanic perlite , expanded perlite , perlite sugar , or mineral exfoliating powder , is a natural volcanic rock. It is formed by the rapid cooling of lava, resulting in a porous, lightweight st...

Kiefernnadelextrakt

Pine needle extract

Pine needle extract , also known as Pinus sylvestris extract , conifer extract , or pine needle extract , is obtained from the needles of various pine species. This natural plant extract is particularly popular in ski...

Probiotika

Probiotics

Probiotics, also known as good bacteria , microbiome-boosting cultures , or lactobacillus extracts , are live microorganisms that support the balance of the skin microbiome. Originally known for their benefits in gut ...

Propolis

Propolis

Propolis, also known as bee glue , is a natural, resinous substance produced by honeybees from plant sap, waxes, and pollen to protect their hives. In skincare , propolis has earned a prominent place due to its versat...

Portulak-Extrakt

Purslane extract

Purslane extract, also known as Portulaca oleracea extract , purslane plant extract , common purslane extract , or purslane leaf extract , is a valuable plant-based active ingredient in skincare. It is derived from th...

Retinal

Retinal

Retinal, also known as retinaldehyde , vitamin A aldehyde , or all-trans-retinal , is a highly effective retinoid closely related to retinol, but it is directly converted into the active form of vitamin A (retinoic ac...

Retinol

Retinol

Retinol, also known as vitamin A1 , vitamin A alcohol , or all-trans retinol , is one of the most researched and effective substances in skincare. It belongs to the retinoid family, which comes in various forms such a...

Reisextrakt

Rice extract

Rice, also known as Oryza sativa , rice grain , or rice powder , is not only a staple food in many cultures but also a valuable ingredient in skincare. For centuries, rice extracts, rice germ oil, rice milk, and rice ...

Roiboos-Extrakt

Rooibos extract

Rooibos, also known as red bush , Aspalathus linearis , or South African rooibos extract, is not only popular as a caffeine-free tea but also an increasingly valued ingredient in skincare. The extract from the plant's...

Rosenblüten-Extrakt

Rose petal extract

The rose blossom , also known as Rosa damascena , rose extract , or Damask rose , is not only a symbol of beauty and elegance but also a highly effective ingredient in skincare. The petals contain valuable bioactive s...

Gelée Royale

Royal Jelly

Royal jelly , also known as queen bee food , bee milk , or by its INCI name Royal Jelly Extract , is an exceptionally nutrient-rich substance produced by worker bees and used exclusively to feed the queen bee. This sp...

Ginseng

ginseng

Ginseng , also known as Panax Ginseng , Korean Ginseng , Chinese Ginseng , Root of Life , or by its INCI name Panax Ginseng Root Extract , is one of the most traditional and valuable plants in Asian medicinal and beau...

Kaolin

kaolin

Kaolin , also known as white clay , china clay , porcelain clay, or kaolinite , is a fine, natural mineral that has been used for centuries in skincare and traditional medicine. Its gentle, absorbent, and soothing pro...

Granatapfel

pomegranate

The pomegranate , botanically known as Punica granatum , is often referred to in skincare as pomegranate extract , Punica granatum fruit extract , or Punica granatum seed oil . Both the pulp and the seed oil are used ...

Hamamelis

witch hazel

Witch hazel , also known as Hamamelis virginiana extract or American witch hazel , is a traditional plant extract used in skincare for centuries. The leaves, bark, and twigs of the witch hazel shrub provide active ing...

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