ANTIMICROBIAL

Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.

ANTIOXIDANT

Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.

HAIR CONDITIONING

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

ORAL CARE

SKIN CONDITIONING

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

UV ABSORBER

Blocks or absorbs UV rays to protect your skin from sun damage, dark spots, and premature aging.