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Active Ingredients in Cosmetics You Should Know About

Склад косметики

Cosmetics manufacturers carefully select ingredients for their cosmetics with the necessary properties. The composition of cosmetics depends on its purpose, for example, some ingredients will moisturize, others will soothe the skin, others will remove age spots, etc.

One ​​jar of cream can contain several dozen components that must harmoniously coexist and at the same time specifically work with the skin, eliminating certain problems.

Composition of cosmetics: what to pay attention 

The composition is always indicated on the label of a jar of cream, lotion, serum or any other cosmetic product.

The ingredients are listed in order of decreasing concentration – that is, those that are most abundant in a given product are listed first. There are several types of ingredients in cosmetics:

  • Active components. They are responsible for the main effect of the product – for example, they moisturize, remove age spots, help with pimples, acne, visually reduce wrinkles, etc.
  • Basic (main) ingredients. They create the texture of the product and serve as “carriers” of active substances. These are water, alcohols, vegetable oils, etc.
  • Excipients are auxiliary components such as preservatives, flavors, or stabilizers that ensure the safety and comfort of using a cosmetic product.

YoConcept’s chemists and technologists select natural cosmetic substances that work effectively on the skin, have all the safety certificates, and take good care of your skin.

Knowledge of the composition of cosmetics is necessary for every master, cosmetologist, and anyone who works in the beauty industry. Therefore, we offer you a dictionary of active cosmetic ingredients that will help you better navigate cosmetics and choose the right products for your clients.

A Brief Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients

📌 Aloe Vera – a universal natural component that is highly valued by cosmetic manufacturers. It has moisturizing, soothing and regenerating properties. Aloe gel penetrates deeply into the skin, relieves inflammation, irritation and redness, promotes the healing of microdamage. Often used in after-sun products, for sensitive, problematic or dehydrated skin, as well as in moisturizing creams, gels and serums.

We use aloe vera in professional cosmetics for sugaring: in lotions before/after depilation, in restorative lotions and in Enova body creams to gently soothe the skin and nourish it with moisture.

If your goal is to moisturize and soothe the skin, then one of the TOP components of cosmetics will be aloe.

📌 Badyaga is a natural product obtained from a freshwater sponge, which is actively used in cosmetology. It has a pronounced anti-inflammatory, resorption and exfoliating effect. Badiaga is used to combat bruises, age spots, post-acne and for general skin renewal, improving its texture and color.

You can find Badiaga in the alginate antibacterial mask for problem skin with Badiaga and horsetail YoMask, as well as in our top product SOS Mask BioLife. Inflammation, purulent acne, irritation – Badiaga copes with all these requests.

📌 Vitamin E (or tocopherol) is a fat-soluble compound with antioxidant properties. Tocopherol neutralizes free radicals, preventing cell oxidation and DNA damage, promotes cell regeneration, improves skin elasticity and protects it from ultraviolet rays. It has a moisturizing effect – helps retain moisture in the skin. Tocopherol is widely used in the production of cosmetics, as it improves the stability of the formula: it slows down the oxidation of oils and other components, extending the shelf life of the product.

Tocopherols are registered as food additives E306, E307, E308 and E309. We use vitamin E in the following cosmetic products of our brands: sunscreen SPF 50 Sun Cream BioLife, moisturizing cream for sensitive skin BioLife, anti-inflammatory gel Clean Skin BioLife, in body butters Enova, gel “Clean Skin” TERRA, in the SPA-series of products Terra, professional hand cream TERRA, etc.

📌 D-panthenol – has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect, moisturizes and softens the skin, promotes rapid healing of the skin. This component is suitable for any skin type and is used in anti-aging cosmetics. Creams with panthenol restore the hydrolipid balance of the skin, and also regulate collagen production.

D-panthenol is often included in after-sun products because it effectively restores the skin after aggressive external influences. This is one of the most beloved ingredients of our brands and these are not just words, because D-panthenol is really one of the main components of many of our cosmetics:

📌 Calendula– another popular plant component in cosmetics due to its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and healing properties. Calendula extract is used in cosmetics and pharmacy external products. It perfectly soothes irritated skin, promotes the healing of microdamage and reduces redness, so it is often used in the care of sensitive, problematic and baby skin.

In our cosmetics, calendula extract is presented in many products, such as the SOS mask BioLife and Enova, intimate hygiene gel with lactic acid BioLife.

📌 Camphor is a natural component that is often used in creams. This is our favorite natural antiseptic and anti-inflammatory agent. It has plasticizing, cooling properties, has a healing, drying and analgesic effect. Cosmetics for problem skin often contain camphor.

We use camphor in the following cosmetics:

📌 Cocoa Butter is a nourishing and moisturizing component widely used in cosmetics for skin and lip care. It is rich in antioxidants, vitamins E and K, softens the skin, prevents dryness and flaking, and helps restore its elasticity. Thanks to its pleasant aroma and melting texture, cocoa butter is often included in creams, balms and masks.

Thus, you will find cocoa butter in the SPF 50 Sun Cream BioLife, the BioLife restorative body lotion with urea, the TERRA and Enova post-depilation lotion, and the Enova body cream.

Cocoa butter has become the basis for our SPA line withTerra products and is part of the formulas for scrubs, wraps and butters, which have an unrivaled aroma and make the skin so soft that you want to touch it again and again.

📌Black cumin oil is a powerful natural component with anti-inflammatory, disinfectant and antioxidant properties. This ingredient can strengthen the skin barrier, help fight breakouts, reduce irritation and improve the overall condition of the skin. Due to its high content of vitamins and fatty acids, cumin oil is actively used in the care of problematic, sensitive and mature skin.

That’s why we added black cumin oil to our universal SOS masks BioLife and Enova, because it is a good ingredient that is effective for several problems at once.

📌 Shea butter is a natural ingredient known for its nourishing, softening and restorative properties. Shea butter deeply moisturizes the skin, eliminates dryness and flaking, promotes the healing of cracks and irritations. Due to the high content of vitamins A and E, shea butter-based products make the skin soft, gentle, and moisturized.

We use shea butter in the Enova butter, in the BioLife and Enova SOS mask, in all products of the Terra SPA line.

📌 Chamomile is one of the most versatile components in cosmetics, known for its soothing, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties. Chamomile extract helps relieve irritation, reduce redness and itching, and accelerates skin regeneration. Often used in products for sensitive, dry or allergy-prone skin.

Chamomile extract is an essential component of many of our creams and other cosmetics: BioLife bikini mask, BioLife moisturizing cream for sensitive skin, alginate soothing mask with chamomile, TERRA pre-depilation scrub, BioLife post-depilation lotion.

Also, our acid-free sugar biopastes BioLife contain chamomile extract. And we have added chamomile hydrolate to the formula of the BioLife enzyme foam for washing.

📌 Salicylic acid is a beta-hydroxy acid (BHA), widely used in cosmetics due to its keratolytic and anti-inflammatory properties. It effectively penetrates pores, dissolves excess sebum and exfoliates dead skin cells, which makes it indispensable in the care of oily and problematic skin. Salicylic acid helps fight acne, prevents the appearance of blackheads and promotes a smoother skin texture.

In addition, this component can be used in products for mature skin – it accelerates cell renewal, lightens pigmentation and improves overall skin tone. With regular use, products with salicylic acid improve the condition of the skin, making it cleaner and fresher.

We actively use salicylic acid in our cosmetics and add it to the compositions of products that have proven their effectiveness: Terra Clean Skin gel, Clean Skin BioLife anti-inflammatory gel, 15% BioLife salicylic peeling, TERRA ingrown hair lotion, BioLife regenerating serum, etc.

📌 Sulfur is a multifunctional component used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. It is part of dermatological ointments and chatterboxes. Sulfur has a number of properties useful for the skin: disinfecting, anti-inflammatory, keratolytic. This ingredient helps reduce skin oiliness, tightens pores, improves skin texture, etc.

In YoConcept cosmetics, sulfur is part of the Enova and Biolife SOS masks.

📌 Zinc is one of the most common active ingredients in cosmetics and pharmacy products. It has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant protection, zinc oxide is an effective and safe UV filter, protecting the skin from ultraviolet radiation. Zinc is included in acne cosmetics, as it dries out rashes and regulates sebum production.

Many sunscreens contain zinc. This component can also be found in dehydrating powders, talc, baby powders.

Products with zinc that you can buy on our website: SOS powder BioLife, talc for depilation TERRA, powder for depilation Enova.

Knowing how this or that ingredient works, you will be able to choose the right cosmetics for yourself and your clients, give effective recommendations for skin care after depilation and more.