Antimicrobial

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

Enzyme

A biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions on or in your skin. Some exfoliate, some fight oxidation, some have antimicrobial superpowers.

Skin Conditioning

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