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.
An extract from giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) rich in antioxidant polyphenols, minerals, and polysaccharides that soothe skin and help maintain hydration.
A triterpenoid component of Centella asiatica known for soothing and barrier-supporting effects.
An isolated active from centella with strong soothing effects.
Extract from the leaves of Majorana hortensis (sweet marjoram). Contains rosmarinic acid, ursolic acid, and flavonoids with antioxidant and mild soothing properties.
An extract from the flowers of Malva sylvestris (common mallow) rich in mucilages and flavonoids that soothe and soften skin.
A water- or glycol-based extract from Melaleuca alternifolia leaves that retains soothing and mild antimicrobial properties from terpinen-4-ol, polyphenols, and flavonoids, with a lower allergen load than the steam-distilled essential oil.
An antimicrobial tea tree essential oil used for blemish-prone skin that can irritate or sensitize.
The steam distillate (hydrosol) obtained from Melaleuca alternifolia leaves, containing trace water-soluble volatile compounds that provide gentle soothing and mild antimicrobial benefits without the concentration risks of tea tree essential oil.
An extract derived from the bark of the neem tree (Melia azadirachta / Azadirachta indica), containing nimbidin, nimbin, tannins, and limonoids; used for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties in skincare, and distinct from the neem leaf and flower extracts already in the KB.
Neem flower extract used to soothe and condition the skin.
Neem leaf extract, traditionally used to calm and condition blemish-prone skin.
Extract from Melilotus officinalis (yellow sweet clover). Contains coumarin compounds and flavonoids that provide anti-inflammatory and vascular-supporting properties. Used in Japanese toners and emulsions for skin-soothing.
An aqueous or hydroglycolic extract of Melissa officinalis (lemon balm) leaves, distinct from the essential oil form in the KB, valued for antioxidant and soothing properties from its rosmarinic acid and luteolin content.
Extract from the leaves of Melissa officinalis (lemon balm). Exceptionally rich in rosmarinic acid and flavonoids with documented anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Often used in botanical-rich serums targeting sensitivity and redness.
An extract from Mentha aquatica (water mint) containing menthol, flavonoids, and rosmarinic acid that imparts mild soothing, cooling, and antimicrobial benefits to cosmetic formulations.
Finely milled powder from Mentha arvensis (field mint / Japanese cornmint) leaves. Contains natural menthol which activates cooling TRPM8 receptors on the skin, giving an instant refreshing effect. Used in sunscreens and body products for sensorial appeal.
Extract from peppermint leaves. Contains polyphenols, rosmarinic acid, and flavonoids. Different from peppermint essential oil — extract is more water-soluble and gentler. Provides mild cooling and antioxidant benefits.
An aqueous or hydroglycolic extract of peppermint (Mentha piperita) leaves. Unlike peppermint essential oil, the extract has milder menthol content; used for cooling, soothing, and antioxidant properties.
An extract from the leaves of Mentha rotundifolia (apple mint or round-leaf mint), a lower-menthol mint variety distinct from peppermint, used for mild soothing and antioxidant properties in skincare formulations.
Aqueous or hydroalcoholic extract from spearmint leaves (Mentha viridis). Retains some of the plant's anti-inflammatory and cooling properties with lower fragrance potential than the essential oil.
An extract from the leaves of Monarda didyma (bee balm) containing thymol, carvacrol, and flavonoids with antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
A calming botanical (Korean 'ssuk') used to soothe sensitive, reactive skin.
An extract from mung bean (Vigna radiata) seeds containing flavonoids, polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals, used in K-beauty for antioxidant, soothing, and oil-balancing properties.
A full-plant extract from Myosotis sylvatica (wood forget-me-not), containing flavonoids and tannins with soothing and antioxidant properties, used in botanical skincare formulations.