Ingredient glossary

What’s inside, in plain English

Every key ingredient in the products we stock: what it is, what it does, and anything you should know before you use it.

Adenosine

What it is
A skin-conditioning ingredient the body also makes.
What it does
Helps skin look smoother and supports the look of firmness.
Good to know
Gentle and well tolerated.
Found in
  • PDRN Capsule 100 Serum
  • Triple Collagen Cream
  • Heartleaf 70 Calming Cream

Alpha-arbutin

What it is
A brightening ingredient related to a compound found in bearberry.
What it does
Helps fade the look of dark spots by slowing pigment production.
Good to know
Gentle, but results depend on daily SPF.
Found in
  • TXA Niacinamide Capsule Cream
  • Peach 70 Niacin Serum
  • 7 Rice Ceramide Serum
  • Peach 77 Essence Toner
  • Rice Enzyme Powder

Betaine salicylate

What it is
A mild relative of salicylic acid (a BHA).
What it does
Gently exfoliates and helps keep pores looking clear.
Good to know
Milder than salicylic acid, but still an exfoliant. Patch test if your skin is sensitive.
Found in
  • Peach 77 Essence Toner
  • Peach 70 Niacin Serum
  • Peach 70 Collagen Mask

Ceramides

What it is
Lipids that make up much of the skin barrier.
What it does
Help skin hold on to moisture and stay comfortable.
Good to know
Suit every skin type, especially dry and sensitive.
Found in
  • 7 Rice Ceramide Serum
  • Heartleaf 70 Calming Cream
  • PDRN Niacinamide Milky Toner
  • 8 HA Gel Cleanser
  • TXA Niacinamide Capsule Cream

Collagen

What it is
A protein; skincare uses smaller, processed forms.
What it does
Hydrates and helps skin feel plumper and smoother.
Good to know
Collagen in skincare works on the surface. It doesn’t replace your skin’s own collagen.
Found in
  • Triple Collagen Cream
  • Peach 70 Collagen Mask
  • PDRN Capsule 100 Serum

Ectoin

What it is
A protective molecule made by microorganisms that survive extreme conditions.
What it does
Helps soothe the look of stressed skin and support its resilience.
Good to know
Very gentle.
Found in
  • 8 HA Gel Cleanser

Glutathione

What it is
An antioxidant the body makes naturally.
What it does
Helps brighten the look of a dull complexion.
Good to know
In skincare it brightens dullness. It doesn’t change your natural skin tone.
Found in
  • AGE-R Glutathione Cream
  • TXA Niacinamide Capsule Cream
  • PDRN Capsule 100 Serum

Heartleaf

What it is
Houttuynia cordata, a plant long used in Korean skincare.
What it does
Helps calm the look of redness and stressed skin.
Good to know
Gentle, though any plant extract can rarely cause a reaction.
Found in
  • Heartleaf 70 Calming Cream
  • Heartleaf Cleansing Oil

Hyaluronic acid

What it is
A sugar molecule that holds a lot of water.
What it does
Draws water into the skin’s surface for plump hydration.
Good to know
Works best on slightly damp skin, sealed with a cream.
Found in
  • PDRN Capsule 100 Serum
  • 8 HA Gel Cleanser
  • PDRN Pink Moisturizing Cream
  • Triple Collagen Cream

Lactic acid

What it is
A mild alpha hydroxy acid (AHA).
What it does
Loosens dead skin cells for smoother texture.
Good to know
An exfoliant. Use a few times a week and wear SPF.
Found in
  • Rice Enzyme Powder

Madecassoside

What it is
A compound from centella asiatica (cica).
What it does
Helps soothe the look of skin.
Good to know
Well tolerated by most skin.
Found in
  • PDRN Niacinamide Milky Toner

Niacinamide

What it is
A form of vitamin B3.
What it does
Helps even tone, fade the look of marks, balance oil and support the barrier.
Good to know
Well tolerated at 2% to 5%. Stacking several products can cause flushing in some people.
Found in
  • TXA Niacinamide Capsule Cream (5%)
  • Peach 70 Niacin Serum (5%)
  • PDRN Niacinamide Milky Toner (5%)
  • 7 Rice Ceramide Serum (3%)

Panthenol

What it is
Provitamin B5.
What it does
Moisturises and helps soothe.
Good to know
Gentle for all skin types.
Found in
  • Heartleaf 70 Calming Cream
  • 7 Rice Ceramide Serum
  • TXA Niacinamide Capsule Cream
  • Peach 77 Essence Toner

Papain

What it is
An enzyme from papaya.
What it does
Breaks down dead skin cells without scrubbing.
Good to know
An exfoliant. Start once or twice a week.
Found in
  • Rice Enzyme Powder

PDRN

What it is
Polydeoxyribonucleotide; here, sodium DNA from salmon.
What it does
A skin-conditioning ingredient that helps skin look healthy, smooth and radiant.
Good to know
Salmon-derived, so these products aren’t vegan.
Found in
  • PDRN Pink Moisturizing Cream
  • PDRN Niacinamide Milky Toner
  • PDRN Capsule 100 Serum

Peptides

What it is
Short chains of amino acids.
What it does
Skin-conditioning ingredients that help skin look smooth and supple.
Good to know
Gentle.
Found in
  • PDRN Niacinamide Milky Toner
  • AGE-R Glutathione Cream
  • Triple Collagen Cream

Squalane

What it is
A stable, lightweight oil similar to one your skin makes.
What it does
Softens skin and helps lock in moisture.
Good to know
Non-greasy; suits most skin types.
Found in
  • Triple Collagen Cream
  • 8 HA Gel Cleanser

Tranexamic acid

What it is
TXA: a molecule that calms some of the signals behind pigment.
What it does
Helps fade the look of dark spots and uneven tone without exfoliating.
Good to know
Well tolerated on the skin. Pregnant or breastfeeding? Check with your doctor first.
Found in
  • TXA Niacinamide Capsule Cream