Beta-glucan
A type of polysaccharide used in moisturising and skin-conditioning formulations. Its source and form vary between products.
Ingredients
Ingredients, considered.
The formulas across the HUMANNE+ collection are built around a considered edit of ingredients. This guide introduces the ingredients we return to and what they are commonly included to do.
B
Biotin
Also known as vitamin B7, biotin appears in some hair and scalp formulas. Its inclusion does not by itself establish a hair-growth benefit.
Bemotrizinol (Tinosorb S)
An organic UV filter identified in the catalogue's sunscreen formulas. U.S. use is subject to applicable sunscreen requirements; an ingredient's permitted status does not establish compliance of a finished product.
C
Copper peptides / GHK-Cu
GHK-Cu is a copper-binding peptide used in skin and scalp formulations. Check the individual formula for the exact peptide included; a generic “copper peptide” description does not establish its identity or concentration.
Ceramides
Lipids found naturally in the skin's outer barrier. Cosmetic formulas may include different ceramides as part of their moisturising composition.
Caffeine
A compound used in a variety of skin and scalp formulations. Product benefits depend on the complete formula and supporting evidence.
Coenzyme Q10
Also known as ubiquinone, coenzyme Q10 is used in skincare formulations. Its presence alone does not establish a finished product's performance.
Centella asiatica
A botanical ingredient used in skincare. Different formulas may use extracts or selected components from the plant.
E
Ectoin
An ingredient used in moisturising and skin-conditioning formulas. Refer to the product page for its role in a specific formulation.
Exosomes / exosome complex
Exosomes are a type of extracellular vesicle. A supplier's “exosome complex” requires details of its source and composition before it can be described accurately in a product glossary.
G
Green tea extract
A botanical ingredient derived from the tea plant. The exact extract and its role depend on the formulation.
H
Hyaluronic acid
A water-binding ingredient commonly used in moisturising formulas. The ingredient list identifies the particular form used.
Hydrating complex
A collective name for a blend, rather than one ingredient. The complete ingredient list is needed to identify its components.
M
Methylene blue
A blue-coloured compound identified in selected catalogue formulas. Its function and suitability must be assessed in the context of the final product.
N
NAD+ / NAD+ complex
NAD+ stands for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, a molecule involved in normal cellular processes. Its biological role alone does not establish the benefits of a topical product.
Niacinamide
A form of vitamin B3 used in skin and scalp care. Its role and concentration depend on the complete formula.
P
Peptide complex / peptide blend
Peptides are short chains of amino acids. A peptide complex combines selected peptides, and its composition varies by formula.
Panthenol / active panthenol
Also called provitamin B5, panthenol is used in skin and hair conditioning formulas. “Active panthenol” in a catalogue is not a separate verified INCI name.
Plant stem cells / plant stem cell extract
A broad supplier description that may refer to ingredients derived from plant cell cultures. It does not establish the presence of living cells or a regenerative effect on human skin.
S
Superoxide dismutase
An enzyme with antioxidant activity that also appears in some cosmetic formulations. Product-level claims require evidence for the finished formula.
U
UV filters
Sunscreen ingredients used to help protect against ultraviolet radiation. A finished product's SPF and other protection claims require appropriate testing.
V
Vitamin E
A term used for a family of compounds and related cosmetic ingredients. The complete ingredient list identifies the form used in the product.
Z
Zinc PCA
A zinc salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid used in cosmetic formulations. It is different from zinc oxide, which can be a sunscreen active.
Zinc oxide
A mineral sunscreen active listed in the Daily Defense catalogue formula. Its concentration and the product's tested protection must be confirmed from the final label.