Skincare Ingredient Dictionary

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• Lactic Acid*

  • Benefits:

    • Preservative (stabilizes formulations and protects against bacteria, mold, and fungus)
    • Acid Exfoliant (AHA)
    • Texture Enhancing
    • Brightening
    • Hydrating
    • Vegan*

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Anti-Bump Solution, Triple Berry Smoothing Peel, Triple Berry Smoothing Scrub, Overnight Eye Serum, Rapid Response Detox Toner, Ultra Gentle Smoothing Serum, BHA Clarifying Serum,Weightless Protection SPF, Pore + Wrinkle Perfecting Serum, Pro Results Power Serum, Smoothing Body Serum,Rapid Response Detox Cleanser, Advanced Resurfacing Serum,Post Breakout Fading Gel, Mint Renewal Cleanser

    Also Known As: Ethyl Lactate (Lactic Acid) *We formulate with a form of lactic acid that is vegan. Not all forms of lactic acid are vegan.

• Lactoperoxidase

  • Benefits:

    • Preservative (stabilizes formulations and protects against bacteria, mold, and fungus)
    • Anti-Bacterial
    • Vegan*

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Vitamin C Eye Brightener

    Also known as: Ahnfelitia Concinna Red Marine Algae Extract, Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract, Hawaiian Red Marine Algae, Algae Laminaria Digitata Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Algae Extract, Carrageenan Chondrus Crispus, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Chlorophyll, Brown Algae Extract

• Laminaria Digitata Extract

  • Benefits:

    • Anti-Inflammatory
    • Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
    • Stimulates Circulation (boosts collagen production)
    • Soothes Irritation
    • Reduces Redness
    • Barrier Repairing
    • Moisturizing
    • Skin Protectant
    • Vegan*

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: AHA/BHA Blemish Control Cleanser, Advanced Resurfacing Serum, Firm+Repair Overnight Serum, Sheer Moisture Lotion, Redness Care Firming Serum, Hydraboost Rescue Creme, Intensive Firming Neck Creme, Phytolipid Comfort Creme, Pure Radiance Creme Masque, Daily Mattifying Solution

    Also Known As: Ahnfelitia Concinna Red Marine Algae Extract, Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract, Hawaiian Red Marine Algae, Algae Laminaria Digitata Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Algae Extract, Carrageenan Chondrus Crispus, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Chlorophyll, Brown Algae Extract

• Lauramidopropyl Betaine

  • Benefits:

    • Surfactant (gentle cleansing agent)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Purifying Face Wash, Vitamin Infused Cleansing Emulsion

     

• Laureth

  • Benefits:

    • Product Thickener
    • Surfactant (gentle cleansing agent)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 2-9

    Found in Our: Moisture Infusion Toner, Mint Buffing Beads, Vitamin Infused Cleansing Emulsion,Vitamin C Eye Brightener, Advanced Resurfacing Serum, Pure Radiance Creme Masque

    Also Known As: Laureth-7, Laureth-4, Laureth-23

• Lavender Oil

  • Benefits:

    • Astringent
    • Soothes Irritation
    • Balances Excess Oil Production
    • Anti-Inflammatory
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our:Daily Mattifying Solution, Daytime Blemish Gel, Soothing Aloe Cleansing Milk, Sheer Moisture Lotion, Pure Radiance Creme Masque, Purifying Face Wash, Energizing Cleansing Masque, Sheer Moisture Lotion, Mint Renewal Cleanser

    Also Known As: Lavandin Oil, Lavandin Abrialis Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

• Lecithin

  • Benefits:

    • Preservative (stabilizes formulations and protects against bacteria, mold, and fungus)
    • Humectant (attracts and binds hydration)
    • Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-4, 9

    Found in Our: Post-Breakout Fading Gel, Skin Drink Concentrate, Phytolipid Comfort Creme, Advanced Resurfacing Serum

    Also Known As: Hydrogenated Lecithin

• Lemon Peel Oil

  • Benefits:

    • Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
    • Tyrosinase Inhibitor (melanin suppressant)
    • Natural Botanical Fragrance
    • Corrects Hyperpigmentation
    • Anti-Bacterial
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 2-9

    Found in Our: Pore + Wrinkle Perfecting Serum, Vitamin C&E Treatment, Moisture Protecting Cleanser, Soothing Aloe Cleansing Milk

    Also Known As: Citrus Limon (Lemon) Bioflavonoids, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract,Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil

• Licorice Root Extract

  • Benefits:

    • Anti-Inflammatory
    • Soothes Irritation
    • Reduces Puffiness
    • Corrects Hyperpigmentation
    • UV Blocker
    • Tyrosinase Inhibitor (melanin suppressant)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Daytime Blemish Lotion, Weightless Protection SPF 30, BHA Clarifying Serum, Redness Care Firming Serum, Glow Enhancing Creme, Hydraboost Rescue Creme, Vitamin C&E Treatment, Vitamin C Eye Brightener

    Also Known As: Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (Licorice Extract), Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (Licorice Root), Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (Licorice), Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) Root Extract, Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Inflata) Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract

• Lilac Leaf Extract

  • Benefits:

    • Balances Excess Oil Production
    • Anti-Inflammatory
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-4

    Found in Our: Daily Mattifying Solution

    Also Known As: Syringa Vulgaris Leaf Cell Culture Extract

• Lime Peel Oil

  • Benefits:

    • Antioxidant
    • Astringent
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1,3,4

    Found in Our: Skin Correcting Serum

    Also Known As: Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil

• Linden Extract

  • Benefits:

    • Soothes Irritation
    • Anti-Bacterial
    • Astringent
    • Stimulates Circulation (boosts collagen production)
    • Skin Conditioner (moisturizing)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 2,6

    Found in Our: Energizing Cleansing Masque

    Also Known As: Tilia Cordata Extract

• Linoleic Acid

  • Benefits:

    • Emulsifier (prevents product separation)
    • Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
    • Skin Conditioner (moisturizing)
    • Surfactant (gentle cleansing agent)
    • Tyrosinase Inhibitor (melanin suppressant)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Glow Enhancing Creme, Total Eye Repair Creme, Phytolipid Comfort Creme

    Also Known As: Linoleate, Vitamin F, Omega 6 *We formulate with a form of linoleic acid that is vegan. Not all forms of linoleic acid are vegan.