Active ingredient lexicon from A to Z | Natural cosmetics lexicon (2025)

Here you will find an alphabetically sorted overview of the most important herbal active ingredients in our natural cosmetics – including their origin, effects and areas of application.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A

Acai berry extract Antioxidant cell protection & moisture booster against skin aging

Alcohol Pure alcohol for safe hygiene & better absorption

Aloe Vera provides intensive moisture, soothes irritated skin

Amaranth seed extract strengthens the skin barrier, protects against free radicals

Apricot kernel oil has a skin-soothing, smoothing and cell-protecting effect

Argan oil nourishes intensively, protects against free radicals and smoothes dry skin.

Ascorbyl Glucoside protects against cell damage, smoothes the skin and reduces pigment spots

Astaxanthin Powerful antioxidant with anti-aging effects & cell protection.

Avocado oil moisturizes, has an anti-inflammatory effect and strengthens the skin barrier

Azelaic acid has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and balancing effects

B

Babassu oil is quickly absorbed, has a soothing and moisturizing effect

Bakuchiol smoothes wrinkles, improves skin elasticity & counteracts impurities

Baobab fruit extract provides valuable antioxidants, vitamin C & polyphenols

Basil oil has a calming, concentration-enhancing and strengthening effect

Berry wax has a regreasing, moisturizing and consistency-giving effect

Benzoin resin has a relaxing, antibacterial effect

Beta-glucan strengthens the skin barrier, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects

Betaine Moisturizing, soothing & smoothing – ideal for sensitive skin

Bergamot oil has antiseptic, sebum-regulating and mood-enhancing effects

C

Candelilla wax Vegan alternative to beeswax with a protective lipid film.

Chia seed extract has anti-inflammatory effects, strengthens skin & hair, smoothes & protects

Copaiba balsam has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and regenerating effects

E

Ectoin protects against UV radiation, heat & environmental stress, strengthens the skin barrier and reduces irritation

G

Glycerin binds long-lasting moisture, strengthens the skin barrier

Gluconolactone gentle PHA acid with exfoliating, moisturizing & cell-protecting effects

Glycolic acid fruit acid from sugar cane, which promotes cell renewal and refines the skin's appearance

Pomegranate seed oil has strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cell-regenerating effects

Grapefruit oil has a skin-tightening, circulation-stimulating and mood-enhancing effect

Green tea extract has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and regulating effects

H

Rosehip seed extract strengthens the skin structure and promotes regeneration in sensitive skin

Hemp seed oil strengthens the skin barrier, fights inflammation & regulates sebum production

Raspberry seed extract protects against UV stress, strengthens the skin barrier & soothes inflamed skin

Millet seed extract promotes hair growth, strengthens hair roots & has an anti-inflammatory effect

Hyaluronic acid intensively binds moisture, visibly smoothes and plumps up small wrinkles

I

Ginger oil promotes blood circulation, has a stimulating, warming & stimulating effect

J

Jojoba oil strengthens the skin barrier, has an anti-inflammatory effect and regulates sebum

K

Chamomile flower extract has strong anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and wound-healing properties

Karanja oil absorbs UV rays, has an anti-inflammatory effect & cares for irritated skin

Kaolin (white clay) cleanses deep into the pores, gently mattifies and soothes sensitive skin

Burdock root extract has anti-inflammatory, sebum-regulating and strengthens the hair roots

Caffeine stimulates blood circulation, strengthens hair roots & reduces swelling

Coconut oil has a moisturizing effect, forms a protective film and ensures supple skin

Coriander oil has anti-inflammatory, balancing and antibacterial properties

L

Lavender oil has a disinfectant, nerve-strengthening and skin-clarifying effect

Lavender sage oil has a nerve-strengthening, concentration-enhancing and anti-inflammatory effect

Lemongrass oil has anti-inflammatory, pore-refining and concentration-enhancing effects

Lime oil has antiseptic, skin-tightening and refreshing effects

Lime oil (lemon oil) has antibacterial, tissue-tightening and concentration-enhancing effects

Lucuma extract strengthens the skin's immune system and protects against free radicals

M

Magnolia bark has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties

Almond oil has a soothing, nourishing & non-comedogenic effect

Sea salt promotes circulation, has anti-inflammatory and skin-cleansing properties

Lactic acid has a skin-smoothing, moisturizing and regenerating effect

Myrtle oil strengthens the tissue, has a clarifying effect and calms the mind

N

Evening primrose oil has anti-inflammatory properties, strengthens the skin barrier and relieves itching

Neroli oil regenerates sensitive skin & has a mood-enhancing effect

Niacinamide - Vitamin B3 strengthens the skin barrier, reduces redness, refines pores and reduces pigmentation spots

O

Olive oil is ideal for dry, irritated or mature skin

P

Palmarosa oil has antibacterial, moisturizing & mood-enhancing properties

Panthenol soothes irritated skin, strengthens the skin barrier & supports wound healing

Patchouli oil regulates sebum, regenerates cells and is relaxing

Pentylene Glycol moisturizes, protects against germs & improves the effectiveness of natural cosmetics

Pectin protects, soothes & regenerates the skin barrier

Petitgrain oil has a clarifying, relaxing and mood-enhancing effect

Pepper oil has antibacterial, purifying and toning effects

Phosphatidylcholine strengthens the skin barrier, improves the absorption of active ingredients

R

Rapeseed oil nourishes dry skin and has an anti-inflammatory effect

Rosewood oil: a sustainable, skin-friendly alternative to the endangered Brazilian rosewood

Rose water hydrates, soothes & clarifies the skin

Rosemary antioxidant (allergen-free) has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties

S

Sage oil works against impurities, regulates sebum production & strengthens the skin

Salicylic acid has anti-inflammatory, sebum-regulating and horn-dissolving effects

West Indian sandalwood oil has anti-inflammatory, cell-regenerating and soothing effects

Sea buckthorn pulp oil protects against skin aging, strengthens the skin barrier & relieves redness

Schizandra Berry extract protects sensitive, irritated skin from environmental stress, strengthens the skin barrier

Black cumin oil is effective against pimples, blemishes and blackheads

Sesame oil strengthens the skin barrier, has an antioxidant and detoxifying effect

Shea butter intensively nourishing, skin-soothing active ingredient with unsaponifiable components

Sunflower oil cares for sensitive skin, strengthens the skin barrier & has an anti-inflammatory effect

Squalane protects against moisture loss, has an antioxidant effect & improves the absorption of active ingredients

Liquorice root extract protects against moisture loss, has an antioxidant effect and improves the absorption of active ingredients

T

Tamanu oil has regenerating, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties

Tea tree oil is powerful against pimples, acne & inflammation

Tocopherol - Vitamin E protects against free radicals, smoothes the skin & supports cell regeneration

Dead Sea salt has a regenerating effect, soothes sensitive skin & strengthens the scalp

Grape seed oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and sebum-regulating effects

V

Vanilla extract has a calming, antioxidant and harmonizing effect

Vetiver has an immune-boosting, calming and skin-friendly effect

W

Washing-active amino acids Ultra-mild, skin-friendly surfactants based on plant amino acids

Willow bark has anti-inflammatory, sebum-regulating and skin-refining effects

Frankincense oil has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic & relaxing effects

White clay (kaolin) cleanses deep into the pores, gently mattifies and soothes sensitive skin

Wheat germ proteins , also called plant keratin – strengthens the hair structure, improves combability

Y

Ylang Ylang oil has a calming, antispasmodic and antidepressant effect

Z

Cedarwood oil has a cell-regenerating, skin-clarifying and strengthens mental balance

Zinc PCA regulates sebum production, has an antibacterial effect & strengthens the skin barrier

Cypress oil has antiseptic, nerve-strengthening and concentration-enhancing effects

Lemon oil (lime oil) has antibacterial, tissue-tightening and concentration-enhancing effects

Active ingredient lexicon from A to Z | Natural cosmetics lexicon (2025)

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