
Bakuchiol: A Promising Natural Retinol Alternative
Bakuchiol: A Promising Natural Retinol Alternative
Bakuchiol is a new trendy ingredient in cosmetic skincare products, working as a retinoid analogue, mimicking the effect of retinol such as stimulating cell turnover, combating dark…

Soy Extract: Best Natural Skincare Ingredient
Soy Extract: Best Natural Skincare Ingredient
While the soybean is a dietary staple in most Asian countries, this subtropical plant’s cosmetic benefits are less heard of. In this ingredient spotlight series, we will go through…

Best Wrinkle Treatment: Oligopeptide for Skin
Best Wrinkle Treatment: Oligopeptide for Skin
Peptides prompt one’s cells to produce more collagen, the most abundant protein in the skin. They help stimulate collagen production and fight fine lines and wrinkles. In this ingredient…

Botanical-Powered
Skincare: Best Natural
Facial Cleanser
Botanical-Powered Skincare: Best Natural Facial Cleanser
Arnica Montana, a natural plant extract, has anti-inflammation, antibacterial, antifungal and anti-ageing properties. In this ingredient spotlight series, we will go through the…
Skincare: Best Natural
Facial Cleanser

Benefits of Grape
Seed Extract for Skin
Benefits of Grape Seed Extract for Skin
Long before grape growers started putting labels on bottles, the ancient civilizations of the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans were growing grapes. In history, people have been using different parts…
Seed Extract for Skin

Caffeine for Skin
Benefits of Caffeine for Skin
Many of us start our days with some form of caffeine in our cups - and increasingly, on our skin. But just as actively as some people love coffee, others dislike it. Similarly, caffeine in our skincare is…

Botox Alternative:
Acetyl-Hexapeptide 8
Skincare Botox Alternative: Acetyl-Hexapeptide 8
Acetyl-Hexapeptide 8, a synthetic BOTOX alternative, has anti-wrinkle, collagen stimulation and moisturizing properties. In this ingredient spotlight series, we will go through…
Acetyl-Hexapeptide 8

Dark Spot Treatment
with Niacinamide
Dark Spot Treatment with Niacinamide
Dark spots can occur as a result of acne, sun damage or a rash. Hyperpigmentation is a common skin complaint that manifests in dark patches on the skin and can be difficult to treat effectively, so…
with Niacinamide

Benefits of Licorice
for Skin
Benefits of Licorice for Skin
Licorice, or Glycyrrhiza glabra extract has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and pigmentation fading functions. In this ingredient spotlight series, we will go through the benefits of ingredients you can…
for Skin

Rice Bran for Skin
Rice Bran for Skin
Rice bran, or Oryza Sativa, in your skincare are potent antioxidants, protect the skin from UV rays, and helps to lock in moisture. In this ingredient dictionary series, we will go through the benefits of ingredients…