Ingredient library
Every ingredient SkinAtlas knows about — all 2402 of them. What each one does, what it works well with, and what to watch for.
An extract from the root of Saposhnikovia divaricata (Fangfeng / siler), a classic TCM herb; contains chromones (sec-O-glucosylhamaudol, cimifugin) and coumarins with anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
An extract derived from sardines (Sardina pilchardus), rich in omega-3 fatty acids, amino acids, and peptides. Used in luxury Japanese skincare for its skin-nourishing and antioxidant properties.
An extract from the brown seaweed Sargassum fulvellum, rich in polysaccharides and phlorotannins, used for soothing, antioxidant, and hydrating effects in K-beauty formulations.
Distilled water from Sasa kurilensis (Kuril bamboo grass), used in Japanese cosmetics for its soothing and skin-conditioning properties.
An extract from the leaves of Sasa quelpaertensis, a bamboo species native to Jeju Island, Korea, rich in polyphenols and flavonoids with antioxidant and soothing properties.
Extract from Saussurea involucrata (Snow Lotus), a rare medicinal plant from the Tianshan mountains. Contains unique bioactives including jaceosidin (a flavone) and phenylpropanoids. Featured in premium K-beauty serums as a prestige anti-aging and resilience-boosting botanical.
Extract of creeping saxifrage (Saxifraga sarmentosa/stolonifera), used in skincare for its melanin-inhibiting brightening activity, antioxidant flavonoids, and astringent properties.
Oil pressed from the kernels of the mongongo/manketti nut (Schinziophyton rautanenii), a rich emollient high in eleostearic acid and linoleic acid used in luxury moisturizers.
Extract from the schisandra berry (Omija in Korean), prized in East Asian herbal medicine for its antioxidant lignans. A popular ingredient in Korean prestige skincare for its multi-benefit, adaptogenic profile.
A butter pressed from the seeds of the marula fruit (Sclerocarya birrea), rich in oleic acid and tocopherols; distinct from marula (Sclerocarya Birrea Seed) Oil in its thicker, more occlusive butter form.
Oil cold-pressed from the seeds of the marula fruit (Sclerocarya birrea), a light, fast-absorbing emollient rich in oleic acid and antioxidant tocopherols.
A polysaccharide gum produced by Sclerotium rolfsii fungal fermentation, used as a natural thickener and emulsion stabilizer that creates smooth, appealing textures in serums and creams.
A skullcap root extract rich in baicalin flavonoids with potent antioxidant and soothing action.
An orange-hued plant oil rich in carotenoids, vitamin E and omega fatty acids, prized for nourishing and antioxidant care.
An extract from the green seaweed Caulerpa lentillifera ('sea grapes'), rich in polysaccharides and antioxidants, used for hydration and skin soothing in beauty formulations.
An extract from mineral-rich sea mud or marine clay. Contains trace minerals and has mild absorbing and soothing properties. Used in Rosette's peeling gel.
Sodium chloride sourced from evaporated seawater. Used in DAMDAM's Snow Mushroom Pore Cleanser as the primary cleansing and textural ingredient in a solid salt bar format. Contains natural trace minerals.
Filtered and sterilized natural seawater used in cosmetics as a mineral-rich conditioning agent and mild humectant.
An extract from the seeds of rye (Secale cereale) used as a skin-conditioning and humectant ingredient in moisturizers and serums.
An extract from Sedum sarmentosum (Korean stonecrop / jade plant), widely used in Korean skincare formulations for its well-documented anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. Contains flavonoids, alkaloids, and polyphenols that calm irritated or sensitized skin.
Extract of Selaginella lepidophylla, the 'resurrection plant', used in skincare for its remarkable hygroscopic and humectant properties derived from its desiccation-tolerance mechanisms.
Extract from the seeds of Cassia obtusifolia (sicklepod, known as 'Sennin-koku' in Japanese). Contains emodin, torachryson, and related anthraquinones with antioxidant and soothing activities.
The sericin protein from silkworm cocoons, distinct from fibroin-based silk extracts; used as a humectant and film-forming agent that imparts a smooth, conditioned skin feel.
A fine-grained muscovite mica mineral used in cosmetics to impart a silky texture, absorb excess oil, and create a soft-focus effect in foundations and BB creams.