Ingredient library
Every ingredient SkinAtlas knows about — all 2277 of them. What each one does, what it works well with, and what to watch for.
A glyceryl ether of isostearyl alcohol used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent that imparts a smooth, non-greasy texture to creams and lotions.
A synthetic ester of isostearyl alcohol and isostearic acid used as a rich emollient and skin-conditioning agent in prestige creams and moisturizers.
An ester of isostearyl alcohol and palmitic acid; a lightweight synthetic emollient that improves skin feel and spreadability in creams and lotions.
An extract from Jania rubens, a calcareous red alga rich in minerals and polysaccharides, used in cosmetics as a soothing and antioxidant skin-conditioning agent.
An extract from jasmine flowers used primarily as a natural fragrance ingredient; contains naturally occurring fragrance allergens and may sensitize reactive skin.
The essential oil steam-distilled or solvent-extracted from Jasminum officinale flowers, used primarily as a natural fragrance ingredient in prestige cosmetics.
The hydrosol (floral water) obtained by steam distillation of Jasminum officinale flowers, used as a natural fragrance and mild conditioning agent, distinct from jasmine extract and jasmine essential oil.
The volatile oil obtained from Jasminum officinale flowers (CosIng Ref 34776), distinct from Jasminum Officinale Flower Oil (Ref 39754), used in cosmetics primarily as a perfuming and skin-conditioning ingredient and subject to IFRA restrictions and EU fragrance allergen labeling requirements.
Hydrogenated jojoba oil processed into wax esters, used as a gentle emollient and texture enhancer; distinct from liquid jojoba oil.
A plant wax ester structurally similar to skin sebum.
A PEG-120 polyethylene glycol ester of jojoba wax used as a nonionic emulsifier and solubilizer in water-based cosmetic formulas.
An extract from the seeds (kernel) of Juglans regia (English walnut), rich in polyphenols including ellagitannins and juglone, used for antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties; potential sensitization from juglone should be noted.
A ground powder made from walnut shells used as a physical exfoliant in scrubs; its irregular particle shape may pose micro-tear risk on sensitive skin.
Extract from the xylem (heartwood) of Juniperus chinensis (Chinese juniper); provides antioxidant and antimicrobial cedrol-type sesquiterpenes, used in prestige Korean skincare.
An essential oil steam-distilled from Texas cedarwood (Juniperus mexicana) used primarily as a woody fragrance ingredient in cosmetics.
An essential oil steam-distilled from the wood and twigs of Juniperus virginiana (Eastern Red Cedar), used primarily as a woody fragrance fixative in cosmetics.
A leaf extract from Kalanchoe pinnata (leaf of life), a succulent used in traditional medicine, included in cosmetics for its hydrating, antioxidant, and soothing properties.
A naturally occurring white clay mineral (aluminum silicate) used in cosmetics as an absorbent, opacifier, and texture agent in cleansers, masks, and powders.
Extract from Kappaphycus alvarezii, a red algae cultivated for its carrageenan-rich polysaccharides; used as a marine humectant and skin-conditioning agent.
An amino acid found naturally in green tea leaves that calms skin sensitivity and reduces inflammatory responses. Used in d program and other Japanese formulations targeting reactive or allergy-prone skin.
A lipophilic derivative of salicylic acid developed by L'Oréal, known as lipo-hydroxy acid (LHA), which exfoliates more gradually and selectively than salicylic acid with improved skin tolerability.
A gentler AHA that also has humectant properties.
Whey (milk serum) protein used as a skin-conditioning agent. Provides amino acids and hydrolyzed peptide fragments that soften skin and support surface film formation.
A postbiotic ferment used to support the skin microbiome and barrier.