4-T-butylcyclohexanol

A synthetic fatty alcohol that functions as an emollient and soothing agent...

acacia senegal gum

Herb that can have skin soothing properties, but is used primarily as a thickening agent.

Achillea millefolium

BHA (beta hydroxy acid)

BHA, or beta hydroxy acid, is more commonly known as salicylic acid.

bisabolol

Can be extracted from chamomile or derived synthetically. It is an anti-irritant.

black tea

Boerhavia diffusa root extract

Extract from a flowering plant. Animal studies have shown that this plant has strong...

borage seed extract

Extract of the plant Borago officinalis, it can have skni-soothing properties...

borage seed oil

Non-fragrant plant oil that contains gamma linolenic acid and other essential fatty acids for skin.

Borago officinalis extract

Borago officinalis seed oil

Boswellia serrata extract

An extract from the gum resin of a tree and also a source of Indian frankincense, this plant extract has both positive and negative qualities for skin.

burdock root

Plant extract whose active constituents are skin soothing and antioxidant…

calcium gluconate

Calcium is an essential mineral for the body. A small amount of research shows calcium gluconate...

adenosine

Yeast-derived ingredient that functions as a good soothing and skin-restoring agent.

adenosine triphosphate

An organic compound from adenosine, which is formed by the hydrolysis of yeast nucleic acids. All...

Aesculus hippocastanum

allantoin

By-product of uric acid extracted from urea and considered an effective skin-soothing and skin-conditioning agent.

Aloe barbadensis

aloe barbadensis leaf juice extract

aloe extract

aloe juice

aloe vera

There is no real evidence that aloe vera (Aloe barbadenis) helps the skin in any significant way....

alpha bisabolol

Althaea rosea

Althea officinalis

Latin name for the marshmallow plant.

aminobutyric acid

Amino acid that has water-binding properties and may provide soothing benefits for skin. It...

andiroba oil

Extracted from the Brazilian mahogany tree; it has soothing properties (Source:...

Anthemis nobilis flower extract

Arachis hypogaea extract

Extract of the plant commonly known as the peanut. It can have emollient and skin soothing...

Arctium lappa

Arctium majus

ATP

Avena sativa

See oatmeal, oat bran extract, gluten ingredients…

azelaic acid

A type of acid known as a dicarboxylic acid derived from grains that offers numerous benefits when applied to skin.

azulene

Chamomile extract used primarily as a coloring agent in cosmetics. It can have antioxidant and...

barberry

Plant whose primary component, berberine, is an alkaloid that can have soothing properties and...

beta-glucan

Polysaccharide sugar derived from yeast or oats. It has some antioxidant properties and is a skin-soothing agent.

beta hydroxy acid

beta-sitosterol

Beta-sitosterol is a fatty acid-type ingredient derived from plants, and is similar to cholesterol...

calendula extract

Extract derived from the plant commonly known as pot marigold, there is little research showing...

Calluna vulgaris flower extract

Also known as heather extract, this plant has skin-soothing properties...

canola oil

Plant lipid that has skin restoring and soothing properties…

Centaurea cyanus

Centella asiatica

Extract of herb that may be listed on labels as asiatic acid, hydrocotyl, or gotu kola. It has...

dogwood

There is a small amount of research showing that dogwood has antioxidant and soothing...

epigallocatechin gallate

One of the constituents of green tea believed to be responsible for its many health...

Epilobium angustifolium extract

Extract derived from a plant commonly known as fireweed or willow herb...

ergothioneine

A substance derived from animal tissue or various types of mushrooms that has potent antioxidant...

evening primrose oil

Can have significant soothing and emollient benefits for skin.

Evodia rutaecarpa extract

A species of Asian tree whose fragrant fruit functions as a good soothing agent in...

chitosan

Derived from chitin, a polysaccharide found in the exoskeletons of shrimp, lobster, and crabs. It...

chrysanthemum extract

Can have soothing benefit for skin.

coenzyme Q10

Also known as ubiquinone, it is a vitamin-like, fat-soluble substance present in skin....

colloidal oatmeal

coneflower

Another name for echinacea; has soothing properties.

cornflower

Can have soothing properties for skin…

Cornus extract

cranberry seed extract

Extract of the cranberry fruit. Natural components known as proanthocyanidins are responsible for...

curcumin

Antioxidant spice that can be effective in soothing skin…

decarboxy carnosine HCL

dipotassium glycyrrhizate

dipotassium glycyrrhizinate

feverfew extract

A plant that can be very soothing but also potentially sensitizing to the skin...

Filipendula rubra

fireweed extract

Extract from the Epilobium angustifolium plant; also known as willow herb.

Fu ling

genistein

Plant component (most often from soy) that is a rich source of antioxidants, though it can also be...

Gentiana lutea (Gentian) root extract

Part of the gentian plant, constituents of which are soothing to skin...

ginger extract

Extract from a plant in the Zingiberacae family that has research showing it has soothing...

Ginkgo biloba leaf extract

Potent antioxidant and soothing ingredient.

glabridin

Main ingredient in licorice extract. It has soothing properties. There is research showing...

glucosamine HCL

A form of glucosamine, an amino sugar that can be considered a skin-restorative...

Ju hua

jujube fruit extract

Asian plant extract that has soothing properties and may also provide other benefits...

juniper berry

Can have sothing properties for skin…

Juniperus communis

kava-kava extract

Extract of the Piper methysticum plant that has soothing properties, but can...

kawa extract

Kigelia africana extract

Extract of African plant commonly known as the sausage tree. The African lore about this extract is...

L-ascorbic acid

Form of vitamin C that is a potent antioxidant and skin-soothing agent...

Laminaria ochroleuca extract

The Latin name for a species of kelp, also known as brown seaweed. Applied topically, it helps...

Lamium album flower extract

A species of the nettle plant that is used topically as as a soothing ingredient...

lappa extract

Leontopodium alpinum extract

Plant extract whose constituents are capable of provding antioxidant and soothing benefit...

glycyrrhetic acid

Extract from licorice that has skin-soothing properties…

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract

green tea

Significant amounts of research have established that tea, including black, green, and white tea...

gromwell

honey

Substance produced by bees from the nectar of flowering plants. Composed primarily of the...

honey extract

honeysuckle flower extract

Plant extract that functions as a soothing agent. It is a very good source of flavonoids...

horse chestnut extract

May have soothing properties for skin...

hydrolyzed soy protein

Ilex paraguariensis

licorice extract

Plant extract that has skin-soothing properties. In addition, licorice root may be effective in...

licorice root

linoleic acid

Unsaturated fatty acid used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics. There is some...

Lithospermum erythrorhizon

Also known as gromwell, the root of this plant is believed to have antioxidant and...

Lonicera caprifolium flower extract

Lonicera japonica

Honeysuckle extract. A plant with soothing properties for skin.

Lonicera japonica flower extract

lotus seed extract

Extract that can have soothing and antioxidant properties...

peptides

Peptides are portions of short or long-chain amino acids, and amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Skin...

Perilla ocymoides

Also known as beefsteak plant. Like many plants, the leaves contain flavones which help the plant...

Persicaria hydropiper

Also known as water pepper. All parts of this plant extract have been shown in vitro to be not only...

petrolatum

Vaseline is pure petrolatum, and petrolatum is a rich emollient and FDA-approved skin protectant.

Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract

Extract that has antioxidant and soothing properties…

phytosterol

Cholesterol-like molecules found in all plant foods; the highest concentrations are found in...

Picea abies extract

Latin name for Norway spruce. Research has shown its bark...

mallow

Can be used as a texture enhancer in cosmetics and may have soothing...

Malva sylvestris extract

Extract from the blue mallow flower, it may have some soothing properties for...

marigold

marshmallow

A flowering plant native to Africa that has soothing effects...

mate extract

meadowsweet extract

Extract that can have skin-soothing properties...

Morinda citrifolia

nettle extract

Extract that may have soothing properties...

niacinamide

Niacinamide (aka vitamin B3 or nicotinic acid) may visibly improve skin concerns like large pores, uneven skin tone, fine lines, dullness, and signs of ageing.

noni juice

Also known as morinda or Morinda citrifolia, comes from a small evergreen tree. The juice from this...

oat beta-glucan

oat bran extract

Oat bran extract is a portion of the oat plant that contains antioxidant and soothing properties...

oat kernel extract

oatmeal

Can have skin-soothing properties…

Oenothera biennis oil

oleanolic acid

A skin-soothing ingredient, especially when used in synthetic rather than natural form...

P. elisabethae

The “P.” is short for the genus Pseudopterogorgia.

pansy extract

Extract for which there is a small amount of research showing it has skin soothing and...

Passiflora edulis seed oil

Non-fragrant plant oil from the passion fruit plant, and a rich source of fatty acids and antioxidants...

Poria cocos extract

Also known as Hoelen and Fu ling. Extract derived from a mushroom, which has antioxidant and...

Portulaca oleracea extract

Extract that may have soothing properties...

propolis

Brownish, resinous material that is collected by bees and used to construct the hive. It has...

Prunella vulgaris

Pseudopterogorgia elisabethae

Sonojell

Trade name for petrolatum.

soothing agent

Any ingredient that reduces certain signs of sensitivity in skin...

soy extract

Potent antioxidant and soothing agent for skin...

soy isoflavones

soy oil

Emollient oil similar to all nonfragrant plant oils.

Spiraea ulmaria

stearyl glycyrrhetinate

The fatty acid form of the skin soothing glycyrrhetinic acid, which is derived from licorice.

Symphytum officinale extract

tamanu oil

From a tree native to Polynesia. It is reputed to have wondrous skin-restoring properties, as well…

red clover

Can have antioxidant and soothing properties...

resveratrol

Potent polyphenolic antioxidant that is abundant in red grapes and, therefore, in red wine...

Ruscus aculeatus

salicin

salicylic acid

Also called beta hydroxy acid (BHA), this exfoliant, skin-soothing ingredient tackles many of the causes of acne and improves the appearance of clogged pores.

Salix alba extract

Salix nigra (willow) bark extract

Sapindus mukurossi peel extract

A plant extract that is a natural source of saponin...

saponin

Group of natural carbohydrates, found in plants, that have considerable potential...

Scutellaria baicalensis extract

sea whip extract

Extract from a creature that inhabits coral reefs, known for its soothing properties...

Serenoa serrulata extract

silver tip white tea leaf extract

skullcap extract

Herbal extract from Scutellaria baicalensis that has antioxidant soothing properties...

slippery elm bark

Can be a skin-soothing ingredient.

soapberry extract

Extract from the tree Sapindus saponaria. The berries contain a good amount of Saponins.

sodium ascorbyl phosphate

Sodium ascorbyl phosphate is a stable, water-soluble form of vitamin C that functions as an antioxidant.

Tanacetum parthenium

tea tree oil

Also known as Melaleuca, from the name of its native Australian plant source, Melaleuca alternifolia.

tetrahydrobisdemethoxycurcumin

Antioxidant and skin-soothing plant extract.

tetrahydrodemethoxycurcumin

tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane

A synthetic antioxidant that provides the effects of the antioxidant curcumin but...

tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane

Antioxidant and skin-soothing plant extract.

tetrahydromethoxycurcumin

Antioxidant and skin-soothing plant extract.

Trifolium pratense

turmeric

Spice made from the dried, ground root of a plant; its extract is called curcumin. A natural yellow...

ubiquinone

it is a vitamin-like, fat-soluble substance.

Ulmus fulva bark extract

Ulva lactuca extract

Extract from the plant known as sea lettuce, it has some soothing and antioxidant...

Uncaria tomentosa extract

Also known as cat’s claw, there is some research showing it to be an effective soothing...

Urtica dioica

Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract

Latin term for cranberry.

Vanilla planifolia fruit extract

Extract used primarily as a fragrance and flavoring agent. The vanilla plant is a source of...

Viola tricolor extract

white nettle

Contains components that can have both soothing and sensitizing properties...

white willow

wild ginger

willow bark

Contains salicin, a substance that when taken orally is converted by the digestive process to...

willow herb

witch hazel

Commonly used plant extract that can have antioxidant properties...

Xi xin

yarrow extract

Extract for which there is little research showing it to have any benefit for skin. What studies do...

yerba mate extract

Plant ingredient used in the preparation of the most popular tea-like beverage in South America. It has...

yucca extract

Plant extract that can have soothing benefits...

zinc

There is growing evidence that zinc can be a significant soothing agent and antioxidant. It also can...

zinc oxide

Zinc oxide is an inert earth mineral used as a thickening, whitening, lubricating, and sunscreen ingredient in cosmetics.

Zingiber officinale roscoe

Zingiber zerumbet

Zingiberaceae

Zizyphus jujuba fruit extract

glycyrrhetinic acid

One of the components of licorice root extract...

physalis angulata extract

This plant extract has a potent calming effect on skin.