Daily Moisturising Cream

A gold-standard humectant that draws water into the skin.

An extract from the flowers, leaves, and stems of alpine skullcap (Scutellaria alpina), a flavonoid-rich mountain plant used in cosmetics for antioxidant and soothing properties. Distinct species from Scutellaria baicalensis (Baikal skullcap) already in the KB.

A purified polysaccharide (xyloglucan) derived from tamarind seeds, used as a film-forming humectant; distinct from the coarser Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum already in the KB.

An extract from the root and rhizome of dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) containing polyphenols and flavonoids, used in cosmetics as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning botanical.

The salt form of hyaluronic acid; penetrates more readily.

An AHA most often used in small amounts to adjust pH.

An extract from the buds of Fagus sylvatica (European beech tree). Rich in polyphenols and tannins; marketed for activating skin stem cells and providing antioxidant, skin-conditioning benefits in prestige skincare.

A synthetic polymer formed by esterification of polyacrylic acid with glycerol. Functions as a water-retaining humectant and film-former, creating a gel-like texture on skin that binds moisture. Distinct from carbomer-family thickeners in that glyceryl polyacrylate contributes directly to skin hydration rather than just viscosity. Widely used in lightweight gel moisturizers and essence-type formulas.

A hindered phenol antioxidant (Irganox 1010) used at very low concentrations to protect oils and fats in cosmetic formulas from oxidative degradation.

A naturally occurring amino acid that functions as a humectant and is a component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor.

A sugar alcohol humectant derived from glucose that draws moisture into the skin and improves product texture.

A sugar-based humectant that holds water and helps skin resist dehydration stress.

A humectant that hydrates at low levels and exfoliates at high levels.