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

Cnidium Officinale Root Water is a hydrosol or aqueous distillate from the roots of Cnidium officinale (Japanese lovage, known as Senkyu in Japan and Chuan Xiong / 川芎 in TCM). The root contains ligustilide, butylidenephthalide, ferulic acid, and other bioactives with anti-inflammatory and circulatory-stimulating properties. Used as a functional botanical water in premium Korean formulas (notably Sulwhasoo) for its skin-conditioning and calming character.

Angelica Acutiloba Root Water is a hydrosol or aqueous extract from the roots of Angelica acutiloba (Toki, Japanese angelica), a plant in the Apiaceae family central to traditional Japanese and Korean herbal medicine. The root is a classic ingredient in Oriental medicine for promoting skin clarity and improving complexion. Its aqueous fraction delivers ferulic acid, chlorogenic acid, ligustilide, and related bioactives. Distinct from Angelica dahurica (Bai Zhi, with furanocoumarin phototoxicity concerns) — Angelica acutiloba has a different phytochemical profile.

A plant-derived sugar alcohol that hydrates skin and supports its moisture barrier.

Vitamin E; a lipid-soluble antioxidant that also conditions skin.

Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins are produced by enzymatic or acid hydrolysis of the triterpene saponins (ginsenosides) present in Panax ginseng root. The hydrolysis cleaves sugar moieties, yielding smaller aglycone and protopanaxadiol/protopanaxatriol metabolites (including Rh1, Rh2, Rg3, compound K) that have improved skin penetration versus intact high-molecular-weight saponins. Used in premium Korean skincare as a high-potency, bioavailable form of ginseng active.

A gentle soothing and skin-conditioning agent.

A natural humectant that hydrates, soothes and conditions skin with mild antimicrobial activity.

An extract from the flowers of the sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) rich in flavonoids and tannins with antioxidant, soothing, and mild brightening properties.

An extract from the rhizome or root of Polygonatum officinale (Solomon's seal / Yuzhu), a TCM tonic herb; rich in polysaccharides and flavonoids that provide humectant, antioxidant, and skin-conditioning benefits.

An extract from the root of Rehmannia chinensis (Chinese foxglove), one of the 50 fundamental herbs in TCM. Contains iridoid glycosides, oligosaccharides, and amino acids used for skin conditioning and antioxidant support in Japanese prestige skincare.

An extract from the root of Paeonia albiflora (white peony / Bai Shao), a traditional East Asian botanical distinct from tree peony, used for its soothing, brightening, and antioxidant effects.

An extract from the bulb of Lilium candidum (Madonna lily) containing polysaccharides and flavonoids, used to soothe and condition skin.

Tocopheryl Linoleate is an ester formed from tocopherol (vitamin E) and linoleic acid (omega-6, C18:2). It combines the antioxidant functionality of vitamin E with the barrier-repair properties of linoleic acid in a more stable form than either free ingredient. Upon skin application, skin esterases hydrolyze the ester bond to release free tocopherol and linoleic acid. Used in premium creams and serums as an antioxidant emollient with a favorable essential fatty acid profile.

A polyphenol-rich antioxidant that also calms skin.

An extract from the fruiting body of Ganoderma lucidum (reishi / lingzhi mushroom), distinct from the stem-only extract already in the KB; contains beta-glucans, polysaccharides, and ganoderic acid triterpenoids with antioxidant, adaptogenic, and skin-conditioning benefits.

A revered K-beauty botanical used for antioxidant, brightening and revitalizing effects.

Glycine Max Leaf Extract (soybean leaf extract) is derived from the leaves of the soybean plant, which are particularly rich in isoflavones (genistein, daidzein), flavonoids, and phenylpropanoids. The leaf fraction has a notably high antioxidant capacity and is distinct from the more commonly used soy seed extracts (which focus on proteins and phytosterols). In premium Korean skincare it serves as an antioxidant botanical, often included in multi-extract complexes.

An extract from the leaves of Pinus densiflora (Japanese red pine), used in cosmetics for its antioxidant and skin conditioning properties.

An extract from the root of Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Chinese licorice), a species distinct from G. glabra (western licorice), containing glycyrrhizin, glycyrrhetinic acid, and flavonoids with anti-inflammatory and brightening effects.

An extract from the tuberous roots of Ophiopogon japonicus (lilyturf / Maidong), a classic TCM herb; rich in steroidal saponins and fructo-oligosaccharides that provide humectant, soothing, and skin-conditioning benefits.

A precursor lipid that supports barrier function and has soothing properties.

Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin is a hydrolyzed form of proanthocyanidin (condensed tannins / oligomeric proanthocyanidins, OPCs), typically sourced from grape seed, maritime pine bark, or bilberry. Hydrolysis reduces polymer chain length, improving bioavailability and skin penetration. Proanthocyanidins are exceptionally potent antioxidants with documented MMP-inhibitory and collagen cross-linking activity, making them effective anti-aging and skin-firming actives beyond simple radical scavenging.

A polysaccharide humectant that hydrates and calms; often compared to hyaluronic acid.

The salt form of hyaluronic acid; penetrates more readily.

Natto gum is polyglutamic acid (PGA) — a biopolymer produced by Bacillus subtilis during the fermentation of soybeans (natto). It has extraordinary water-holding capacity, exceeding even hyaluronic acid. Used in Matsuyama's Hadauru ceramide line for superior moisturization.

Panax Ginseng Root Protoplasts are plant cell protoplasts — intact ginseng cells with their cellulose cell walls enzymatically removed — derived from Panax ginseng root tissue culture. The protoplast encapsulates the complete intracellular content of the ginseng root cell, including the full ginsenoside profile, polysaccharides, amino acids, enzymes, and cellular organelles, in their natural ratios. Used by Sulwhasoo in their top-tier Timetreasure Honorstige line as a differentiated premium active representing the most complete form of ginseng-derived ingredient delivery.