Cosmetics Glossary
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Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
This peptide is known to be involved in tightening the muscles of the facial skin, a mechanism responsible for the formation of wrinkles. It is also known as a botox alternative because it works through a mechanism of action similar to that of botox products. It works through a unique mechanism that helps the skin look firm and tight. With regular use, it helps reduce the appearance of superficial facial lines and wrinkles. In clinical studies, it was found to significantly reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
AC.NET
AC.NET
The Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid and Oleanolic Acid it contains help support sebum balance. It helps prevent excess oiliness of the skin.
AC Plant Keratin (HydrolyzedSoy Protein, Hydrolyzed CornProtein, Hydrolyzed WheatProtein)
AC Plant Keratin (HydrolyzedSoy Protein, Hydrolyzed CornProtein, Hydrolyzed WheatProtein)
Contains amino acids naturally found in hair. It acts on hair roots to help hair look lively. It helps support new hair growth.
Ac Hair & Scalp Complex
Ac Hair & Scalp Complex
Helps soften hair and scalp, add vitality to hair, nourish hair and scalp, soothe the scalp, and support sebum balance.
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
An α-glucan oligosaccharide obtained through enzymatic synthesis from natural sugars (sucrose and maltose). It is a prebiotic. It helps support the skin's natural defenses.
Aminoacid Complex
Aminoacid Complex
An effective moisturizer for the skin. The blend found in the Aminoacid Complex is formulated with 9 amino acids (Betaine, Sorbitol, Serine, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Alanine, Lysine, Threonine, Proline) based on the NMF composition. It has excellent moisture absorption and retention properties that benefit your skin.
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
An extract of arnica flower that helps soothe and protect the skin. Also called Mountain Tobacco. Helps stimulate the skin for a fresh, revitalized look. Commonly used to soothe irritated skin and moisturize dry skin.
Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract
Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract
Uva Ursi Leaf Extract is a natural extract from the leaves of Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi. Uva Ursi Leaf can be used to help brighten skin tone. It has antioxidant properties. It also shows an anti-wrinkle effect.
Ascorbic Acid
Ascorbic Acid
Ascorbic acid, also known as L-ascorbic acid, is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect the skin from environmental factors. It helps reduce the appearance of age spots and supports a brighter, more radiant-looking skin. It may help protect the skin from issues such as photoaging, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, sagging, dryness, and uneven skin tone. Thanks to its antioxidant properties, vitamin C helps support the skin's natural renewal process. It helps support the skin's moisture barrier. It helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Aquaxyl
Aquaxyl
A universal and comprehensive solution made from a patented complex of natural sugar derivatives. It helps strengthen the skin barrier by limiting water loss within 24 hours. It helps provide softer, smoother-looking skin in 28 days. Thanks to its special anti-dehydration shield, water loss is reduced.
Avocado Extract
Avocado Extract
Avocado is rich in natural oils and vitamin E. Thanks to these properties, it helps provide deep moisture to the skin and helps soften dry, flaky skin.
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Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Bamboo Exfoliator is a hardened organic silica extracted from the nodes of certain bamboo stems. It offers a gentle effect, does not alter color, and provides very precise exfoliation. It helps revitalize and brighten the skin.
Baobab (Adansonia Digitta Seed Oil)
Baobab (Adansonia Digitta Seed Oil)
A golden-yellow vegetable oil obtained from the organic seeds of Adansonia Digitata. It helps nourish and soften the skin. It provides a protective effect against the harmful effects of UV rays.
Belides
Belides
Belides helps support the skin against the appearance of spots by helping to limit excess melanin synthesis. Belides helps combat dark spots and helps prevent hyperpigmentation. It also helps support a more even, vibrant, and radiant-looking appearance. As a natural active ingredient, Belides' skin-brightening effect has shown better results than synthetic actives. Moreover, Belides is a natural active ingredient and does not contain chemical substances.
Beta Glucan
Beta Glucan
Beta Glucan is a high molecular weight natural polysaccharide naturally found in the cell walls of grains, yeasts, bacteria, and fungi.
Due to its high molecular weight, it also has good water-binding capacity, giving it a moisturizing effect. It helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
BioEcolia (Alpha–GlucanOligosaccaride)
BioEcolia (Alpha–GlucanOligosaccaride)
BioEcolia® is an α-glucan oligosaccharide obtained through enzymatic synthesis from natural sugars (sucrose and maltose). It is a prebiotic. It helps support the skin's natural defenses.
Bisabolol
Bisabolol
It is the main active component of chamomile. It helps support a soothing effect. It helps support skin protection against environmental factors.
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Green Tea, with its antioxidant, pore-tightening, anti-aging, and antimicrobial properties, can be used in a wide range of cosmetic applications including skin care, body care, and hair care.
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Marigold (Calendula) is obtained from the organic marigold flower (Calendula officinalis L., Asteraceae). It helps cleanse the skin of oil and excess sebum. It helps support a soothing effect on the skin.
Ceramide NP
Ceramide NP
A special technology known for
strengthening the skin barrier and its
moisturizing effect.
• Long-Lasting Moisture Support: Ceraplex Mix helps maintain your lips' moisture level for a long time and helps combat dryness. This provides comfortable use throughout the day.
• Barrier Strengthening: Ceraplex helps lips gain resistance against external factors, helping contribute to healthier, stronger-looking lips.
Coffea Canephora Seed Extract
Coffea Canephora Seed Extract
An extract of Coffea Canephora seeds. These seeds help reduce the appearance of cellulite as well as dark circles and puffiness around the eyes.
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Corallina Officinalis Extract
A water-soluble red algae extract. Composed of elements like calcium, zinc, and magnesium, it helps bring vitality to skin and hair.
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Day Moist CLR
Day Moist CLR
A natural, plant-based active ingredient that strongly supports Natural Moisturizing Factors in regulating high-level hydration in the outer layers of the skin. DayMoist CLR™ has been shown to increase NMF concentration after a single application, providing a higher hydration level for more than 24 hours depending on the dose used.
Day Moist CLR (Beta VulgarisRoot Extract)
Day Moist CLR (Beta VulgarisRoot Extract)
Day Moist is a natural, plant-based active ingredient that strongly supports Natural Moisturizing Factors in regulating high-level hydration in the outer layers of the skin. DayMoist CLR™ has been shown to increase NMF concentration after a single application, providing a higher hydration level for more than 24 hours depending on the dose used.
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Encapsule Retinol
Encapsule Retinol
Retinol is one of the earliest discovered vitamins, an essential nutrient for the body. Its encapsulated version is absorbed much faster and has fewer allergic effects. It helps keep skin moisturized and radiant. It can be used against the appearance of aging and wrinkles. It can be used for acne-prone skin.
Eyeliss
Eyeliss
Thanks to the 3 active ingredients it contains, Eyeliss™ helps reduce the appearance of under-eye bags and helps prevent puffiness. The three active molecules in the solution are Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Dipeptide VW, and Lipopeptide Pal-GQPR.
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Ferulic Acid
Ferulic Acid
A powerful antioxidant derived from the cell wall of plants and grains. It helps neutralize free radicals. It helps support skin brightening and an anti-aging, anti-wrinkle
effect. When paired with other antioxidants like Vitamins A, C, and E, it helps boost the effectiveness of these other vitamins.
Follicusan DP
Follicusan DP
Follicusan™ DP helps revitalize hair follicles and helps reduce hair loss. Follicusan™ DP helps support both hair density and hair thickness. In addition to containing biologically active signal molecules, it contains ethyl panthenol, inositol, as well as acetyl cysteine and acetyl methionine in a water-alcohol base.
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Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid
It is one of the strongest alpha hydroxy acids among Active Ingredients (AHA). It helps revitalize, brighten, and renew the skin. While helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration, it helps clear away dead skin cells that clog pores accumulated on the skin's surface, helping to reveal brighter and younger-looking skin
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Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Extract
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Extract
It has skin-brightening properties. Studies have shown that licorice extract is more effective than the skin-brightening agent hydroquinone.
GSP-T
GSP-T
Contains grape seed extract with antioxidant benefits. Helps nourish hair and helps preserve its natural color.
Gotu Cola (CentellaAsiatica) Extract
Gotu Cola (CentellaAsiatica) Extract
An extract of the whole Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae plant. Helps support the strengthening of the skin barrier. Helps soothe redness. Moisturizes and softens the skin.
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Hamamelis Extract
Hamamelis Extract
Witch Hazel is derived from the witch hazel leaf (Hamamelis virginiana L. Hamamelidaceae). Witch Hazel has soothing properties that help reduce irritation.
Haloxyl (Palmitoyl Trippetide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, N-Hydoxysuccunimide, Chrysin)
Haloxyl (Palmitoyl Trippetide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, N-Hydoxysuccunimide, Chrysin)
Haloxyl™ contains actives that help reduce the appearance of under-eye dark circles. These actives help support the firmness and tone of the eye contour area. This product is especially recommended for use in eye contour care and concealers.
Herbal AHA
Herbal AHA
Speeds up the skin's renewal process by removing dead skin. AHAs derived from plant sources provide gentle care without damaging the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid
It is hyaluronic acid with different molecular sizes, produced by bio-fermentation, highly purified, and has excellent stability. Its high water-binding property supports proper moisture and excellent texture to help prevent dryness of the skin, hair, and scalp. It is an excellent
ingredient for moisturizing the skin from within.
5 Molecules Hyaluronic Acid
5 Molecules Hyaluronic Acid
Provides gradual hydration thanks to a blend of hyaluronic acid with different molecular sizes. Provides hydration down to the deeper layers. Meets the skin's moisture needs throughout the day.
Hydrafence ™
Hydrafence ™
A natural active moisturizer and skin barrier booster based on a new hydrocolloid matrix of rice amylopectin, containing a calcium-rich fraction extracted from Lithothamnion calcareum algae.
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Kaolin
Kaolin
Has an effect in reducing the appearance of pores, offering gentle purifying and detoxifying benefits. It can also be used against flaking, for visible smoothing and firming, and to help minimize the appearance of wrinkles.
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Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
With its antioxidant and detoxifying properties, it helps protect skin against environmental stress and free radical damage. It helps reduce dark spots and even out skin tone by helping balance melanin production. It helps strengthen the skin barrier, helps prevent moisture loss, and supports cellular renewal, helping skin achieve a healthier, brighter, and more vibrant appearance.
Liposomal Alpha Arbutin
Liposomal Alpha Arbutin
Helps address the appearance of uneven skin tone, supporting a more vibrant and radiant-looking skin with regular use.
Liposomal Niacinamide
Liposomal Niacinamide
Helps support unclogged pores. Helps prevent water loss from the skin. Helps regulate sebum balance.
Liposomal Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Liposomal Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is a molecule produced by modifying Ascorbic Acid, commonly known as Vitamin C. Liposomal Vitamin C is used to increase the molecule's stability and its penetration through the skin as pure Vitamin C. It is even more effective in reducing skin darkening after UV exposure. Thanks to its slower release, this Vitamin C derivative also ensures that no toxic effects are observed when used.
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Marine EM (Ocean Minerals)
Marine EM (Ocean Minerals)
Ocean Minerals Cu, Mn, Mg, Fe, Ca is a water-soluble red algae extract. Composed of elements like calcium, zinc, and magnesium, it helps bring vitality to skin and hair. Helps support a pore-tightening effect.
Marine EM (CorallinaOfficinalis Extract)
Marine EM (CorallinaOfficinalis Extract)
Ocean Minerals Cu, Mn, Mg, Fe, Ca is a water-soluble red algae extract. Composed of elements like calcium, zinc, and magnesium, it helps bring vitality to skin and hair. Helps support a pore-tightening effect.
Matrixyl 3000 (Peptide Complex)
Matrixyl 3000 (Peptide Complex)
Formed from the synergy of two peptides, Pal-GHK and Pal-GQPR. This product is used in anti-wrinkle applications. Contains peptides that help support skin remodeling.
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
Tea Tree Oil has antibacterial properties. It has a clean and refreshing, pleasant, menthol-like scent.
Mineral UV filters
Mineral UV filters
An inorganic O/W Mineral sunscreen using a ZnO & TiO2 dispersion. Even when UV filters of various sizes are used, no whitening occurs, and it has a transparent, lightweight texture.
Multi Vitamin Complex
Multi Vitamin Complex
A multi-functional active ingredient formulated in a unique blend containing different vitamins for skin and hair care products, designed for easy dispersion. It's a great multi-vitamin complex for adding multiple vitamins to a cosmetic product in a single step. It provides powerful antioxidant and anti-aging benefits to skin and hair. It offers highly nourishing benefits for skin and hair.
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Natural AHA complex
Natural AHA complex
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange)
Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract. The AHA Fruit Acid Blend is an excellent exfoliant that clears away the outermost layer of skin cells. It has a beneficial effect against skin with the appearance of spots. It offers a high level of anti-aging and anti-wrinkle action.
Niacinamide
Niacinamide
Helps support unclogged pores. Helps prevent water loss from the skin. Helps regulate sebum balance.
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Callus Culture Extract
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Callus Culture Extract
A biotechnological active obtained through meristematic methods from red Himalayan rice, which provides plant stem cells and helps activate human stem cells. Applying stem cells obtained through Plant Stem Cell Technology to human skin helps support the skin's revitalization.
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Panthenol
Panthenol
Panthenol is a plant-derived provitamin of B5 and can be found in many personal care products, including cosmetics or shampoos. Thanks to its moisturizing properties, this ingredient helps regulate and soothe the appearance of the skin. It draws moisture from the air and binds itself to water molecules. In this way, it protects the skin and hair from dehydration and helps prevent hair
tangling or knotting.
Pentavitin (SaccharideIsomerate)
Pentavitin (SaccharideIsomerate)
PENTAVITIN® is 100% natural and plant-derived, certified by both ECOCERT and NATRUE. It is a 100% natural, sugar-based moisturizer that provides excellent moisturizing effect on skin for a long time (72 hours). Since it binds to skin easily, it forms a moisture reservoir. It provides deep hydration and creates a 72-hour moisture reservoir.
Phytosan K (Glycine Soja SeedExtract)
Phytosan K (Glycine Soja SeedExtract)
Phytosan, derived from organic soybeans, helps prevent biological and UV-induced premature aging of the skin. It helps protect skin from the harmful effects of UV and supports skin renewal. It helps support skin firmness and a smoother-looking appearance. It shows an anti-wrinkle effect.
Piroctone Olamine
Piroctone Olamine
Piroctone Olamine is an active ingredient that helps cleanse the scalp and helps prevent the appearance of dandruff. By regulating sebum balance, it helps reduce excess oil buildup on the scalp and helps soothe itchiness. It helps support hair roots, contributing to healthier, stronger-looking hair. It helps reduce the stress caused by environmental factors on the scalp, helping hair look more vibrant and well-groomed.
Procapil TM (BiotinoylTripeptide-1, Apigenin,Oleanolic Acid)
Procapil TM (BiotinoylTripeptide-1, Apigenin,Oleanolic Acid)
Procapil™ is a combination of a vitamin-enriched peptide with apigenin and oleanolic acid derived from olive tree leaves. In cosmetics, it is used in lotions, hair conditioners, and styling products for its hair-strengthening and anti-hair-loss properties.
Punica Granatum Seed Extract
Punica Granatum Seed Extract
A powder derived from pomegranate. Pomegranate has gained superfruit status due to its outstanding antioxidant activity linked to its rich polyphenol content. It helps minimize the appearance of age spots and helps brighten the skin.
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Regestril
Regestril
REGESTRIL™ helps support skin renewal, helping to prevent the formation of stretch marks.
Riboxyl™ (Ribose)
Riboxyl™ (Ribose)
A pure, natural D-ribose obtained from corn seed through biotechnology. It helps provide anti-wrinkle, anti-aging, and firming effects.
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Salicylic Acid
Salicylic Acid
It is derived from the bark of
willow trees. It is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA). It
helps reduce the appearance of fine
lines and wrinkles and supports
skin renewal. It has also
been shown to be less irritating
to the skin than AHAs.
Scenedesmus Rubescens Extract
Scenedesmus Rubescens Extract
Helps reduce signs of premature aging by helping protect skin against UV rays and environmental stress factors. It helps strengthen the skin barrier, supports moisture balance, and helps promote cellular renewal. Thanks to its antioxidant properties, it helps protect against free radicals and gives skin a healthy-looking glow.
Shea butter
Shea butter
Contains two essential fatty acids, mainly Stearic and Oleic acid, in high proportions. Rich in Vitamin A and E content. Helps support the moisturizing effect in skin and hair care products.
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Jojoba oil is a natural, non-toxic oil rich in various vitamins and minerals, which is why it helps protect skin and has excellent moisturizing effects.
Sodium PCA
Sodium PCA
A sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid, a rare amino acid naturally found in many proteins. It is non-GMO and gluten-free. It is naturally present in human skin and is responsible for binding moisture to the cells. It has a high water-absorbing capacity, holding several times its weight in water, which makes it an excellent moisturizer. It is known as a skin penetration enhancer. It shows stronger moisturizing power than glycerin, sorbitol, and propanediol. This ingredient is not harmful, irritating, or allergenic.
Succinic Acid
Succinic Acid
Bio-Succinic acid, which has high water solubility unlike Salicylic Acid and does not cause sensitivity in skin, making it suitable for use even on sensitive skin, is produced through biotechnological methods from corn starch, a natural polymer.
Mechanism of Action
1. Helps inhibit bacterial growth.
2. Helps speed up the natural desquamation process. Desquamation is the process of shedding dead cells from the skin's top layer.
3. Helps remove dead skin cells.
4. Helps regulate sebum.
SYN-UP™
SYN-UP™
SYN-UP™ is a unique, patented cosmetic peptide derivative that helps restore the skin's youthful resistance against dry skin conditions. It helps support skin renewal against dry skin conditions. It helps reduce the appearance of facial redness caused by environmental factors and helps soothe the skin.
Syricalm CLR (PhragmitesCommunis Extract, PoriaCocos Extract)
Syricalm CLR (PhragmitesCommunis Extract, PoriaCocos Extract)
Designed for sensitive skin. It helps support the skin's own defense mechanisms against environmental stress. It helps reduce the appearance of facial redness caused by environmental factors and helps soothe the skin.
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Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Provides skin/hair care thanks to its protein content. Thanks to the carbohydrates it contains, it offers skin-renewal-stimulating activity, and thanks to its glutathione and cysteine content, it offers antioxidant effects. This product
is used in moisturizing, anti-aging, and hair-protective cosmetic applications.
Tyrostat (Rumex Occidentalis Extract)
Tyrostat (Rumex Occidentalis Extract)
An anti-spot active. Tyrostat™ has higher activity than arbutin, turmeric, and hydroquinone. For an even-looking skin tone, Tyrostat™ safely helps reduce skin pigmentation by limiting both melanin production and skin redness. Tyrostat™ also shows outstanding results in reducing the appearance of age spots and achieving a brighter-looking recovery in Asian skin, even after 3 weeks.
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VC -IP (Encapsulated Vitamin C)
VC -IP (Encapsulated Vitamin C)
VC-IP is 95% Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, an oil-soluble form of Vitamin C. Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate has high stability
and very low oxidation. Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate acts like Vitamin C, offers excellent anti-oxidant properties, and helps inhibit melanin production, supporting the protection of skin cells from the harmful effects of UV. It is one of the most important actives in anti-spot skincare products.


