Ingredient Library

Every active ingredient we stock, explained. What it does, how it works, what the evidence supports, and where the marketing gets ahead of the research. Reviewed by the doctors of Epios Cosmetic Clinic.

Retinoids

BakuchiolRetinol alternative Retinaldehyde (Retinal)Retinoid (Vitamin A Derivative) RetinolRetinoid (Vitamin A Derivative) Retinyl PalmitateRetinoid (vitamin A ester)

Antioxidants

Acetyl ZingeroneMulti-modal antioxidant Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (Vitamin C Ester)Antioxidant (Vitamin C Derivative) AstaxanthinCarotenoid antioxidant CarnosineAnti-glycation dipeptide ErgothioneineAntioxidant Ferulic AcidAntioxidant GlutathioneAntioxidant Green Tea ExtractAntioxidant Kakadu PlumVitamin C-rich botanical Lipoic Acid (R)Antioxidant MagnololAntioxidant Micrococcus LysateDNA repair enzyme NaringeninFlavonoid antioxidant Olive Leaf ExtractAntioxidant PhotolyaseDNA repair enzyme Phytic AcidChelator and mild exfoliant Resveratrol (Ferment)Antioxidant polyphenol Rice Bran ExtractAntioxidant Rosemary ExtractAntioxidant Spin Trap (PBN)Antioxidant (Radical trap) Superoxide DismutaseAntioxidant enzyme UbiquinoneAntioxidant Vitamin CAntioxidant Vitamin EAntioxidant

Acids and Exfoliants

BromelainEnzymatic exfoliant Gluconolactone (PHA)Polyhydroxy acid (Gentle exfoliant / Antioxidant) Glycolic AcidAlpha hydroxy acid Jojoba EstersPhysical exfoliant (biodegradable) Lactic AcidAlpha hydroxy acid Magnesium OxidePhysical exfoliant Mandelic AcidAlpha hydroxy acid PapainProteolytic enzyme Pumpkin FermentEnzymatic exfoliant Salicylic AcidBeta hydroxy acid UreaHumectant and keratolytic Willow Bark ExtractBotanical salicylate

Peptides

Acetyl Hexapeptide-38Volumising peptide Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Peptide Acetyl Octapeptide-3 (SNAP-8)Expression-line peptide Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5Peptide Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3Peptide CarnosineAnti-glycation dipeptide Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu)Regenerative signal peptide Growth FactorsSignalling peptides Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Matrikine peptide Octapeptide-45Barrier peptide Palmitoyl GlycineAmino acid derivative Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38Collagen-signal peptide Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5Matrikine peptide PolynucleotidesPolynucleotide Tetrapeptide-30Pigmentation peptide TriHex PeptidesMatrix-clearing peptides

Brightening

ArbutinBrightening agent Daisy Flower ExtractBrightening botanical HexylresorcinolBrightening agent (Tyrosinase inhibitor) Kojic AcidBrightening agent Kojic DipalmitateTyrosinase inhibitor NiacinamideVitamin B3 Nonapeptide-1Brightening peptide Silk Tree ExtractAnti-glycation botanical Tranexamic AcidPigmentation inhibitor

Barrier and Hydration

N-Acetyl GlucosamineAmino sugar — hydration and tone Acetylated Hyaluronic AcidHumectant Alpha-Glucan OligosaccharidePrebiotic Beta-GlucanSoothing polysaccharide CeramidesBarrier lipids Colloidal OatmealSkin protectant and soothing agent Copper PCAMineral humectant EctoinHumectant and cell protectant Exosomes (Extracellular Vesicles)Signalling vesicles HoneyHumectant and soothing agent Hyaluronic AcidHumectant Lactobacillus Ferment LysatePostbiotic barrier support PDRN (Polydeoxyribonucleotide)Regenerative-trend nucleotide PetrolatumOcclusive Polyglutamic AcidHumectant PullulanFilm-forming polysaccharide RhamnoseSkin-conditioning sugar Saccharide IsomerateHumectant Sacha Inchi OilEmollient (Omega-rich botanical oil) Seabuckthorn Fruit OilEmollient (Antioxidant-rich botanical oil) Silk ProteinFilm-forming protein Soluble Collagen (Topical)Film-forming moisturiser SqualaneEmollient Tremella FuciformisPolysaccharide humectant

Congestion

BentoniteAbsorbent clay CaffeineVasoconstrictor FarnesolAntimicrobial and fragrance component KaolinAbsorbent clay Lemon Myrtle OilAntimicrobial essential oil Lemon-Scented Tea Tree OilAntimicrobial essential oil Manuka OilAntimicrobial essential oil Mastic GumPore-refining botanical resin Neem ExtractPurifying botanical NiacinVitamin B3 (vasodilator) SulfurAntimicrobial and keratolytic Tea Tree OilAntimicrobial essential oil Witch HazelAstringent

Soothing

Albatrellus Mushroom ExtractSoothing agent (Adaptogen) AllantoinSoothing agent Aloe VeraSoothing agent (Humectant) ArnicaSoothing botanical BisabololSoothing agent Calendula ExtractSoothing agent Canadian WillowherbSoothing agent (Antioxidant) Centella AsiaticaWound-healing botanical Chamomile ExtractSoothing agent EscinCapillary-supporting saponin Hemp Callus LysatePlant cell culture (Soothing / Conditioning) Licorice Derivative (Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate)Soothing agent Licorice Root ExtractAntioxidant and tyrosinase inhibitor Nettle Root ExtractSoothing agent Oat ExtractSoothing agent PanthenolHumectant (provitamin B5) Sweet Clover ExtractVascular support botanical

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