Our Active Ingredient Highlights
Niacinamide
Niacinamide strengthens the skin barrier, refines the complexion, and helps regulate sebum production. It reduces redness and blemishes, promoting a more even-looking skin tone – and is well tolerated even by sensitive skin.
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid is a deeply hydrating ingredient that smooths, plumps, and replenishes the skin – suitable for all skin types.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C protects the skin from free radicals, stimulates collagen production, and enhances a fresh, radiant complexion. It helps reduce dark spots and promotes an even, healthy-looking skin tone.
Retinol
Retinol promotes cell renewal, strengthens the skin’s structure, and reveals a smoother, more radiant complexion.
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera provides intensive moisture, soothes irritation, and is suitable for all skin types – even for sun-stressed or blemish-prone skin.
D-Panthenol
D-Panthenol soothes, protects, and supports skin regeneration. It is highly tolerable and especially beneficial for sensitive or irritated skin.
Discover All Our Ingredients in the Active Ingredient Glossary
1,2-HEXANEDIOL
Humectant and viscosity regulator
ACETYL HEPTAPEPTIDE-9
Activates elastin and collagen synthesis, reduces wrinkles and fine lines
ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-17
Activates elastin and collagen synthesis, reduces wrinkles and fine lines
ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-59 AMIDO ETHOXYETHOXYACETYL DIPEPTIDE-67
Activates elastin and collagen synthesis, reduces wrinkles and fine lines
ACETYL TRIPEPTIDE - 108 N-ACETYL LYSYL GLUTAMINE
Activates sirtuin synthesis, reduces wrinkles and fine lines
ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
Helps build the product’s texture
AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM SEED EXTRACT
Valuable extract from horse chestnut
ALARIA ESCULENTA EXTRACT
Algae extract, improves skin firmness and elasticity
ALCOHOL
Antibacterial; helps keep the product microbiologically clean
ALCOHOL DENAT.
Antibacterial; helps keep the product microbiologically clean
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE
Aloe vera gel from the leaves of the plant; excellent humectant, supports elasticity and helps prevent skin aging
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE POWDER
Aloe vera from the leaves of the plant; excellent humectant, supports elasticity and helps prevent skin aging
ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE
Component of fragrance oils
AMINOETHYL PROPANEDIOL
Regulates and stabilizes the pH of cosmetic products
ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL
High-quality argan oil; protects against moisture loss, supports skin elasticity
ASCORBYL PALMITATE
Vitamin C palmitate; antioxidant
ASCORBYL TETRAISOPALMITATE
Oil-soluble vitamin C derivative; antioxidant; inhibits oxygen-driven reactions
ASCORBYL PALMITATE
Vitamin C palmitate; antioxidant
ASIATIC ACID
Centella asiatica; positive effect on collagen synthesis; regenerating and skin-smoothing
ASIATICOSIDE
Antioxidant
BAMBUSA VULGARIS LEAF EXTRACT
Bamboo leaf extract
BENZYL BENZOATE
Natural component of essential oils (jasmine, ylang-ylang); used to fragrance cosmetic products
BETAINE
Moisturizing
BIOTIN
Vitamin B7, Vitamin H — supports skin, hair, and nails
BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL
Valuable oil from borage seeds
BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS/ALEURITES FORDI OIL COPOLYMER
Plant-derived lipid
BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Aids solubilization
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER
Shea butter from the nuts of the shea tree; skin-conditioning and moisturizing
C13-15 ALKANE
Aids solubilization
C15-19 ALKANE
Aids solubilization
CAFFEINE
Caffeine; de-puffing, promotes microcirculation, firming
CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
Green tea — de-puffing; supplies cells with oxygen and nutrients; contains tannins, vitamins, minerals, and trace elements
CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
Skin care and barrier support; neutral oil of natural origin (e.g., from coconut)
CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE
Multifunctional active with antimicrobial properties
CARDIOSPERMUM HALICACABUM FLOWER/LEAF/VINE EXTRACT
Extract from balloon vine leaves
CARRAGEENAN
Red algae extract
CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS SEED OIL
Safflower oil, pressed from safflower seeds, also called “false saffron”
CAVIAR EXTRACT
Valuable extract from caviar
CELLULOSE
Cellulose; regulates product viscosity
CENTAUREA CYANUS FLOWER EXTRACT
Cornflower extract
CERATONIA SILIQUA GUM
Plant-derived thickener (resin of the carob tree)
CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Derived from plant oils; moisturizing; helps form a stable emulsion
CETEARYL ISONONANOATE
Leaves skin smooth and supple
CETEARYL OLIVATE
Olive-oil-based emulsifier
CETYL PALMITATE
Lipid-replenishing consistency agent
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT
Chamomile flower extract
CI 77400
Colorant of mineral origin
CI 77820
Colorant of mineral origin
CITRAL
Natural component of various essential oils; used to fragrance cosmetic products
CITRIC ACID
Citric acid; pH regulator
CITRONELLOL
Natural component of essential oils (geranium, lemongrass, rose); used to fragrance cosmetic products
COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE
Coconut-derived lipid; leaves skin smooth and supple
COCO-GLUCOSIDE
Natural surfactant derived from coconut
COCONUT ALKANES
Derived from coconut oil; skin-softening
COLLOIDAL GOLD
Gold; select cosmetic active; stimulates collagen production; increases skin firmness and elasticity
COLLOIDAL PLATINUM
Colloidal platinum; mineral-derived active; antioxidant
CORYLUS AVELLANA SEED EXTRACT
Hazelnut seed extract
CYNARA SCOLYMUS BUD EXTRACT
Valuable extract from artichoke buds
DECYL GLUCOSIDE
Made from sugar and coconut; helps even distribution of the product during use
DEHYDROXANTHAN GUM
Stabilizes the emulsion
DIAMOND POWDER
Diamond powder — makes the skin surface appear smoother and more refined
DIPEPTIDE DIAMINOBUTYROYL BENZYLAMIDE DIACETATE
Peptide small enough to penetrate the skin; stimulates the slowed regeneration of mature skin
DISODIUM PHOSPHATE
Phosphate salt; stabilizes pH
DISTARCH PHOSPHATE
Helps bind various cosmetic ingredients
ECTOIN
Protects cells against environmental damage
ELAEIS GUINEENSIS OIL
Plant-derived lipid
ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE
Leaves skin smooth and supple
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
Inhibits growth of odor-causing bacteria without affecting the skin microbiome; derived from glycerin
ETHYL VANILLIN
Vanilla aroma
GERANIOL
Natural component of essential oils (geranium, lemongrass, rose); used to fragrance cosmetic products
GLUCOSE
Dextrose; natural humectant
GLUTATHIONE
Detoxifying, antioxidant properties; supports cellular protection
GLYCERIN
Humectant; endogenous substance (component of the skin’s acid mantle)
GLYCERYL OLEATE
Derived from various plant oils; smooths the skin; stabilizes O/W emulsions (oil-in-water emulsions)
GLYCERYL STEARATE
Emulsifier; obtained e.g. from olive or rapeseed oil
GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE
Emulsifier; obtained e.g. from citric acid
GLYCERYL STEARATE SE
Supports emulsion formation
GLYCINE SOJA STEROLS
Derived from wild soybean
GOLD
Gold; select cosmetic active; stimulates collagen production; increases skin firmness and elasticity
GOSSYPIUM HERBACEUM SEED OIL
Cottonseed oil; moisturizing
HEDERA HELIX LEAF EXTRACT
Valuable ivy extract
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL
Sunflower seed oil; high in unsaturated fatty acids and linoleic acid; skin-conditioning
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES
The unsaponifiable fraction of sunflower oil
HEPTYL GLUCOSIDE
Helps distribute the product evenly during use
HEXYL CINNAMAL
Fragrance ingredient
HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL
Coconut oil; skin-conditioning
HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE GLYCERIDES CITRATE
Hydrogenated vegetable oil; emulsifier
HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL
Plant-derived lipid
HYDROXYACETOPHENONE
Prevents oxidation and spoilage of the product
HYDROXYPROPYL CYCLODEXTRIN
Skin-conditioning agent and flavoring substance
HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE
Thickener; supports emulsion formation
INULIN LAURYL CARBAMATE
Improves emulsion stability and shelf life
ISOAMYL LAURATE
A lipid that leaves skin smooth and supple
LACTIC ACID
Natural component of the skin’s acid mantle; promotes skin hydration
LAURYL GLUCOSIDE
Plant-derived surfactant, obtained from coconut oil and sugar, among others
LECITHIN
Natural component of skin cell membranes; supports hydration and elasticity
LEVAN
Forms a protective film on the skin — helps prevent harmful effects of external factors
LIMNANTHES ALBA SEED OIL
Meadowfoam seed oil; leaves a velvety skin feel
LIMONENE
Natural component of various essential oils; used to fragrance cosmetic products
LINALOOL
Natural component of bergamot, rose, cinnamon, thyme, geranium, and citrus oils; used to fragrance cosmetic products
MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA SEED OIL
Macadamia nut oil; high-quality oil pressed from macadamia nuts; rich in palmitoleic acid; absorbs very well
MADECASSIC ACID
Centella asiatica; positive effect on collagen synthesis; regenerating and skin-smoothing
MAGNESIUM SULFATE
Stabilizing; improves product texture
MAGNOLIA OFFICINALIS BARK EXTRACT
Valuable magnolia bark extract
MALTODEXTRIN
Enhances the anti-aging activity of weak acids; reduces skin irritation
METHYL XANTHINE
Methylxanthines occur naturally in coffee and tea as well as cocoa — skin-firming effect
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE
Microcrystalline cellulose; plant-derived additive
OCTYLDODECANOL
Moisturizes the skin; stabilizes lotions and creams
OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL
Rich olive oil
ORBIGNYA OLEIFERA SEED OIL
Babassu oil from the fruit of the Brazilian babassu palm; strengthens the skin’s lipid barrier and reduces transepidermal water loss
ORYZA SATIVA BRAN CERA
Rice bran; a natural wax
ORYZA SATIVA STARCH
Rice starch; absorbent
PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-28
Activates elastin and collagen synthesis; reduces wrinkles and fine lines
PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-38
Activates elastin and collagen synthesis; reduces wrinkles and fine lines
PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT
Extract from ginseng root
PANICUM MILIACEUM SEED EXTRACT
Millet seed extract
P-ANISIC ACID
Anisic acid; contributes to product stability
PANTHENOL
Provitamin B5 — moisture-retaining, soothing, regenerating; supports the skin’s protective barrier function
PANTOLACTONE
Maintains the water content of a cosmetic in its packaging and on the skin
PARAXANTHINE
Intermediate in caffeine synthesis — caffeine has a skin-firming effect
PARFUM
Fragrances the product
PENTAERYTHRITYL DISTEARATE
Supports emulsion formation
PENTYLENE GLYCOL
Moisturizing; contributes to product stability
PHENETHYL ALCOHOL
Fragrance ingredient; improves a product’s scent
PHENOXYETHANOL
Inhibits the growth of microorganisms and contributes to product shelf life
PHYTANTRIOL
Maintains the water content of a cosmetic in its packaging and on the skin
POLYGLYCERYL-4 DIISOSTEARATE/
POLYHYDROXYSTEARATE/SEBACATE
Helps the product distribute evenly during use
POLYGLYCERYL-6 BEHENATE
Plant-derived emulsifier
POLYGLYCERYL-6 STEARATE
Plant-derived emulsifier
PORPHYRIDIUM CRUENTUM EXTRACT
Algae extracts are multi-talents with many properties of interest for cosmetics. Depending on species and origin they contain lipids, proteins, vitamins, antibacterial components, and a high level of minerals. They are revitalizing and remineralizing, can stimulate circulation, and also boost cell renewal. Algae extracts are extremely moisture-binding and in part correspond to the skin’s own natural moisturizing factors.
POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE
Stabilizes the product’s pH
POTASSIUM SORBATE
Inhibits the growth of microorganisms and contributes to product shelf life
PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Occurs in sesame seeds and mushrooms; humectant; aids solubilization
PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE
Binder; provides necessary cohesion of cosmetic components
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS OIL
Sweet almond oil; high in unsaturated fatty acids and linoleic acid; skin-conditioning
PULLULAN
Plant-derived thickener
PUNICA GRANATUM PERICARP EXTRACT
Pomegranate extract
PUNICA GRANATUM STEROLS
Ingredient derived from pomegranate
RAPHANUS SATIVUS ROOT EXTRACT
Radish root extract
RAPHANUS SATIVUS SEED EXTRACT
Radish seed oil; supports the skin’s natural barrier properties
RETINYL PALMITATE
Retinol (vitamin A1); important for skin formation; helps smooth environmentally induced fine lines
RIBES NIGRUM SEED OIL
Blackcurrant seed oil
ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL
Rosehip oil
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT
Rosemary extract — relaxing, antimicrobial, invigorating
SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT LYSATE FILTRATE
Product from the fermentation process of hazelnut and pomegranate peels
SALVIA TRILOBA LEAF EXTRACT
Valuable extract from Greek sage
SCHIZANDRA SPHENANTHERA FRUIT EXTRACT
Extract from the fruit of Schizandra sphenanthera (magnolia vine); antioxidant
SESAMUM INDICUM SEED OIL
Sesame seed oil; skin-conditioning
SILVER
Silver; antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties
SILVER LACTATE
Silver lactate; deodorizing effect
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL
Jojoba oil — protects the skin from water loss without feeling greasy; suitable for all skin types
SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid); protects the skin from oxidative stress; counteracts skin aging
SODIUM BENZOATE
Inhibits the growth of microorganisms and contributes to product shelf life
SODIUM BICARBONATE
Baking soda; antibacterial properties; inhibits odor-causing bacteria
SODIUM CETEARYL SULFATE
Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and helps the product distribute evenly during use; has a stabilizing effect in emulsions
SODIUM CHLORIDE
Sodium chloride (table salt)
SODIUM COCO-SULFATE
Plant-derived surfactant
SODIUM HYALURONATE
Hyaluronic acid; endogenous substance; moisturizing; counteracts visible signs of skin aging
SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Caustic soda; stabilizes the product’s pH
SODIUM LACTATE
Lactic acid; stabilizes the skin’s pH; moisture-binding properties
SODIUM PHYTATE
Sodium phytate; plant-derived chelating agent
SODIUM POLYPHOSPHATE Reacts with metal ions that could impair the stability and/or appearance of cosmetic products, forming complexes with these metal ions
SODIUM POLYPHOSPHATE
Reacts with metal ions that could impair the stability and/or appearance of cosmetic products and forms complexes with these metal ions
SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE
Supports emulsion formation
SORBITAN OLIVATE
Olive-oil-based emulsifier
SORBITAN PALMITATE
Sorbitan palmitate is a surfactant and emulsifier
SQUALANE
Squalane is obtained, among others, from olive oil — the oil has many affinities with the skin; squalane is one of the main components of the skin’s hydrolipid film
SUCROSE DISTEARATE
Emulsifier based on cane sugar
SUCROSE POLYSTEARATE
Emulsifier based on cane sugar
SUCROSE STEARATE
Emulsifier based on cane sugar
SYNTHETIC SAPPHIRE
Sapphire powder
TANNIC ACID
Tannins; increase skin firmness
TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE
Reacts with metal ions that could impair the stability and/or appearance of cosmetic products and forms complexes with these metal ions
THEOBROMINE
Improves a product’s scent
TOCOPHEROL
Vitamin E; antioxidant; combats early signs of skin aging
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Vitamin E derivative; provitamin; protects the skin against free radicals; important antioxidant for cell protection
TRIACETIN
Antibacterial; helps keep the product microbiologically clean
TUBER AESTIVUM EXTRACT
High-quality extract from summer truffle
UBIQUINONE
Endogenous active. Q10 is essential for the human body as a central component of cellular energy metabolism. It helps neutralize free radicals and thus prevent potential cell damage. If Q10 is deficient, the skin ages faster and wrinkles develop. This becomes visible with increasing age as coenzyme Q10 levels in skin cells decline.
UREA
Endogenous substance (urea); moisturizing
VANILLIN
Flavor compound in the seed pods of vanilla
XANTHAN GUM
Humectant and consistency agent; naturally occurring polysaccharide
