Humectants and hydrating actives — hyaluronic acid, glycerin, panthenol and more — to draw moisture into the skin and support the barrier.
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A lightweight, water-soluble humectant and solvent. It hydrates, improves how a product feels and spreads, and helps dissolve and carry other actives — with a fast, non-greasy slip that suits every skin type.
INCI: Butylene Glycol
A gentle, soothing ingredient that calms redness, supports the skin barrier and helps skin renew itself — without irritation. A safe, reliable choice for reactive and melanin-rich skin.
INCI: Allantoin
Premium Bamboo Leaf Extract (10:1 Powder Active). A highly concentrated K-Beauty ingredient rich in natural flavonoids and plant-derived silica to protect formulas against oxidative stress and environmental aging factors.
| Extract Ratio | 10:1 Concentrated Powder Active |
| Solubility | Water-Soluble (Dissolves easily in water-based solutions) |
| Anti-Aging Synergy | Pairs effectively with Panax Ginseng Root Extract |
| Primary Function | Antioxidant barrier protection & soothing care |
A water-soluble ceramide complex built around 2.5% skin-identical Ceramide NP. It reinforces the skin’s natural barrier, helps stop moisture escaping and supports smoother, more resilient skin — ideal for dryness and dehydration.
INCI: Ceramide NP complex (full list in specs)
A water-soluble, low-weight collagen that boosts surface hydration and makes skin look firmer and plumper — softening the look of fine lines for a smoother, more supple finish.
INCI: Hydrolyzed Collagen
A gentle, plant-derived humectant (trimethylglycine) that holds moisture deep in the skin and strengthens the barrier. It also takes the “sting” out of cleansers and strong acids — a soothing hydration booster.
INCI: Betaine
A concentrated 10:1 mugwort extract — Korea’s favourite soothing botanical. It calms angry, red, sensitised skin and helps repair a stressed moisture barrier. Gentle enough for reactive skin, strong enough for rescue formulas.
INCI: Artemisia Vulgaris (Mugwort) Extract
Provitamin B5 — a soothing, water-soluble humectant that boosts hydration, calms sensitive skin and supports the barrier for a smoother, more comfortable finish. Great in skin and hair formulas.
INCI: Panthenol
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A step-by-step 23-page guide to making five high-performance hydrating serums at home — no complex equipment. Learn Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide and botanical formulas, plus scaling and pH. A great gift for beginners.
High-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid (sodium hyaluronate) powder for hydrating serums and creams — a powerful surface humectant that holds moisture. A raw formulation ingredient.
A gentle, next-generation humectant — a smoother-feeling alternative to glycerin. It pulls water into the skin to relieve dryness, with a soft, cushioned, non-greasy finish. Good for sensitive skin.
INCI: Hydroxyethyl Urea
A gentle, high-purity sugar humectant that holds water at the skin’s surface and protects the skin — and your formula — under stress like heat and dryness. A reliable hydration and stability booster.
INCI: Trehalose
Tremella (snow mushroom) extract — a plant-derived polysaccharide humectant and natural hyaluronic-acid alternative for hydrating serums, gels and creams. A formulation ingredient.
