Ingredient library
Every ingredient SkinAtlas knows about — all 2178 of them. What each one does, what it works well with, and what to watch for.
Extract from Oryza sativa (rice); provides ferulic acid, gamma-oryzanol, and saccharides for antioxidant protection and brightening. One of the foundational ingredients in K-beauty and J-beauty.
An extract derived from the germ of rice (Oryza sativa), rich in tocopherols and phytosterols that condition skin and provide antioxidant protection.
Extract from the solid by-products (lees/kasu) of rice fermentation used in sake production. Contains concentrated ferulic acid, amino acids, and natural kojic acid precursors.
Gamma-oryzanol, a mixture of ferulic acid esters derived from rice bran oil, used in cosmetics for its strong antioxidant activity, mild secondary UV-filtering properties, and ability to improve skin barrier function.
A grapevine-derived brightening antioxidant (the 'viniferine' active in Caudalie Vinoperfect), studied for fading hyperpigmentation and dark spots.
An extract from ginseng berries rich in ginsenosides with antioxidant and revitalizing effects.
A biotech-derived extract from cultured ginseng callus cells, providing concentrated ginsenosides and polysaccharides with antioxidant and revitalizing effects without plant harvesting.
A revered K-beauty botanical used for antioxidant, brightening and revitalizing effects.
An aqueous hydrosol or water extraction of Panax ginseng root that delivers water-soluble ginsenosides and saccharides for humectant, antioxidant, and revitalizing benefits.
An antioxidant-rich ginseng seed extract that revitalizes and protects skin from oxidative stress.
A hindered phenol antioxidant (Irganox 1010) used at very low concentrations to protect oils and fats in cosmetic formulas from oxidative degradation.
An extract from perilla (shiso) leaves in the mint family, rich in rosmarinic acid and flavonoids, used in K-beauty for antioxidant and soothing benefits.
A generic extract from Phaseolus radiatus (mung bean) plant material (unspecified part), used in cosmetics for antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.
An extract from Phellinus linteus (meshimakobu), a bracket mushroom used in East Asian traditional medicine, valued in cosmetics for its polyphenol and beta-glucan content, which confer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
A dihydrochalcone polyphenol (aglycone of phloridzin) extracted from apple (Malus domestica) bark, roots, and leaves. Neutralizes free radicals via hydrogen-atom transfer and single-electron transfer mechanisms; inhibits tyrosinase (mixed-type, IC50 169 µM) to reduce melanin precursors for brightening; and suppresses NF-κB via direct TLR2 binding for anti-inflammatory benefit. Clinically studied at 2% in combination with L-ascorbic acid and ferulic acid — this triple combination significantly reduced UV-induced markers (MMP-9, thymine dimers, p53) in a peer-reviewed trial (Oresajo et al. 2008). The active ingredient in SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF.
An extract from the outer bark/husk of Phyllostachys pubescens (moso bamboo) shoots; distinct from bamboo water or leaf extract, it is rich in polyphenols and flavonoids with antioxidant and soothing properties.
Extract from the fruit of Physalis alkekengi (Solanaceae, winter cherry / Chinese lantern), containing physalins, flavonoids (notably luteolin glucosides), withanolides, carotenoids, and ascorbic acid. In vitro studies show reduced ROS production, inhibited pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β), and mixed-type tyrosinase inhibition. Used in ferment-forward K-beauty essences alongside galactomyces and ginseng extracts.
A fermented extract produced by Pichia yeast cultured with resveratrol (a stilbene antioxidant from grapes). Fermentation increases the bioavailability and stability of resveratrol. Signature ingredient in NEOGEN's ferment line for antioxidant and anti-aging benefits.
An extract from the leaves of Pinus densiflora (Japanese red pine), used in cosmetics for its antioxidant and skin conditioning properties.
An extract from the leaves of Pinus palustris (longleaf pine), used in cosmetics as an antioxidant and skin conditioning agent.
Bark extract from Pinus pinaster (maritime pine). Source of oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) and flavonoids; the standardized branded form is known as Pycnogenol. Provides broad-spectrum antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits widely studied in both oral and topical contexts.
An extract from the bark and buds of Pinus pinaster (maritime pine) containing oligomeric proanthocyanidins and phenolic acids with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
An ingredient derived from Pinus pumila (Siberian dwarf pine), used in botanical skincare for its antioxidant proanthocyanidins and contributing pine/resinous fragrance notes. Found in Sisley Paris Ecological Compound's complex plant extract blend.
An extract from the buds of Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine), concentrated in proanthocyanidins, polyphenols, and monoterpenes; used in cosmetics for antioxidant and soothing benefits.