Soothing Ingredients
Skincare ingredients in the Soothing family — their benefits, how to use them, and what to pair them with.
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11 ingredients
- AllantoinAllantoin (often derived from comfrey root)
Allantoin is a soothing compound derived from comfrey root or made synthetically, found in many gentle skincare products. It softens the skin and gently encourages cell renewal.
Soothing - Aloe VeraAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice/Extract
Aloe vera is a plant prized for millennia for its clear gel that soothes and hydrates the skin. It's rich in water, vitamins, and enzymes that calm burns, redness, and dryness. It's a fresh, lightweight ingredient perfect for everyday use.
Soothing - BisabololAlpha-Bisabolol (chamomile-derived)
Bisabolol is a soothing compound naturally derived from the chamomile flower, known for its anti-inflammatory properties. It is added to products to calm the skin and reduce redness and irritation.
Soothing - CalendulaCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract (Marigold)
Calendula is a botanical extract from the bright orange marigold flower, used for centuries to calm the skin. It is rich in antioxidants and flavonoids that comfort irritated, sensitive complexions.
Soothing - Centella AsiaticaCica, Gotu Kola, Tiger Grass, Madecassoside
Centella asiatica, known as cica or tiger grass, is an Asian herb made famous by K-beauty for its remarkable soothing and repairing powers. It's rich in actives like madecassoside that rebuild the barrier and reduce inflammation. It's one of the best rescue ingredients for irritated skin.
Soothing - Chamomile ExtractChamomilla recutita / Matricaria extract
Chamomile extract is a time-honored botanical known for its soothing, anti-inflammatory properties. It contains compounds like bisabolol that calm irritated skin. It has been used for ages to ease redness and sensitivity.
Soothing - Colloidal OatmealColloidal Oatmeal (Avena sativa)
Colloidal oatmeal is finely milled whole oat, officially recognized as a skin-protectant ingredient. It contains beta-glucan and avenanthramides that calm inflammation and relieve itching.
Soothing - Lactobacillus FermentLactobacillus Ferment (postbiotic)
Lactobacillus ferment is a postbiotic derived from beneficial bacteria that supports the balance of the skin's microbiome. It helps strengthen the natural barrier and calm the skin.
Soothing - MadecassosideMadecassoside (active from Centella asiatica)
Madecassoside is an active compound extracted from Centella asiatica (tiger grass), prized for its soothing, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties. It is one of the finest skin-repair ingredients.
Soothing - Mugwort ExtractArtemisia Vulgaris / Princeps Extract
Mugwort is a traditional herb, popular in Korean skincare, celebrated for its powerful calming effect. It is rich in antioxidants and soothing compounds that comfort irritated skin.
Soothing - PropolisBee Propolis, Propolis Extract
Propolis is a resinous substance bees produce to protect their hive, rich in flavonoids and antioxidants. In skincare it is prized for soothing, antibacterial properties that support irritated, blemish-prone skin.
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