Ingredient library
Every ingredient SkinAtlas knows about — all 2165 of them. What each one does, what it works well with, and what to watch for.
An extract of Roman chamomile flowers used in cosmetics for its soothing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties on sensitive and irritated skin.
A ferment filtrate of Aquaphilus dolomiae, a microorganism isolated from Avène thermal spring water, used as a soothing active in sensitive and atopic-prone skin care.
An extract of burdock (Arctium lappa) root, used in cosmetics for its soothing, antioxidant, and traditionally skin-balancing properties.
An extract of the great burdock (Arctium majus) root, a larger-leafed relative of Arctium lappa, used in premium cosmetics for soothing and antioxidant benefits.
An extract from Arnica montana flowers, rich in sesquiterpene lactones, flavonoids, and thymol. Provides anti-inflammatory, soothing, and antioxidant benefits. Asteraceae family allergen risk — patch test for sensitive individuals.
An extract of arnica flowers used in cosmetics at low concentrations to soothe redness and irritation, with known sensitization risk in those with Compositae plant allergies.
An extract of wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) used in cosmetics for its soothing, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties.
A sweet wormwood extract that calms and soothes sensitive, easily irritated skin.
Artemisia argyi (Chinese mugwort, Ai Ye / 艾叶) leaf extract is derived from a perennial herb widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and moxibustion therapy. It is distinct from Artemisia vulgaris (European mugwort) and Artemisia capillaris (Asian capillary wormwood). The extract's bioactives — eucalyptol, camphor, flavonoids (artemetin, eupatilin), and caffeic acid derivatives — collectively deliver anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant benefits suited to soothing and skin-calming formulas.
An extract from Artemisia capillaris (capillary wormwood / Inchinko), a traditional Korean medicinal herb, distinct from the Artemisia Capillaris Powder form, used for soothing, antioxidant, and calming benefits in K-beauty formulations.
A powder form of Artemisia capillaris (capillary mugwort / Korean wormwood), a traditional medicinal plant used for soothing and antioxidant benefits in K-beauty products.
Powdered leaves of Artemisia montana (Korean/mountain mugwort), a species distinct from Artemisia princeps (Japanese yomogi) and Artemisia vulgaris (common mugwort). The powder is rich in flavonoids, phenolic acids, and volatile oils with documented anti-inflammatory and soothing activity. Commonly used in Korean cleansing powders and masks to calm irritated or sensitized skin. Individuals with Asteraceae (daisy/ragweed) family allergies should exercise caution due to potential cross-reactivity.
An extract from Japanese mugwort (Artemisia princeps) leaves, known as yomogi in Japan. Rich in flavonoids, chlorogenic acid, and terpenoids; used in Japanese skincare for soothing, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
A hydrosol (distillation water) from Japanese mugwort (Artemisia princeps) leaves, containing trace volatile aromatics and water-soluble soothing compounds; used as a calming toner or humectant in Korean skincare.
An extract of common mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), a close relative of Korean ssuk (Artemisia princeps), used in J-beauty for its soothing and antioxidant properties.
A centella-derived triterpene active in the 'madecassic/asiatic' family, valued for soothing and barrier-supporting effects.
A purified triterpene saponin from centella (Centella Asiatica). One of the key 'cica' actives, used for its calming and skin-repair properties.
An extract of Asparagopsis armata, a red marine algae, used in cosmetics for its soothing and antioxidant properties.
An extract of Astragalus sinicus (Chinese milk vetch), a legume plant used in Japanese traditional medicine (as rengesou). Provides anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and skin-conditioning benefits in toners and essences.
Extract from the rhizome of Atractylodes chinensis, the northern Chinese sibling species of A. lancea and botanically distinct from it. Primary bioactives are sesquiterpenoids atractylon and atractylenolides I–III plus polyacetylenes, which modulate 5-LOX, COX-2, and NF-κB inflammatory pathways. Used predominantly in premium Korean Hanbang essences and creams for soothing and barrier support.
An extract from the rhizome of Atractylodes japonica, a TCM/TKM botanical related to A. macrocephala (Baizhu); contains sesquiterpenes (atractylone, atractylodin) with anti-inflammatory and skin-conditioning benefits.
An oat-derived extract well known for relieving itch and calming irritated, sensitive skin.
A concentrated extract derived from oat kernels (Avena sativa) rich in avenanthramides and beta-glucan, providing anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and skin-conditioning benefits; distinct from oat flour, colloidal oatmeal, and oat meal extract.
Oat kernel oil used to soften and calm dry, sensitive skin.