ANTIOXIDANT

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

HUMECTANT

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

SKIN CONDITIONING

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

EMOLLIENT

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.