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Recommended Ingredients for Problem Skin

Discover recommended cosmetic ingredients for Problem Skin. Each ingredient has a safety rating.

Recommended Ingredients

ZINC PCA

ZINC PCA

1/5

Zinc for oil control and acne

PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1

PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1

1/5

Collagen-boosting signal peptide

CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT

CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT

1/5

Cica — multi-action calming extract

ZINC GLUCONATE

ZINC GLUCONATE

1/5

Zinc salt for sebum control

Pentylene Glycol

PENTYLENE GLYCOL

1/5

Pentylene glycol is a safe, lightweight humectant and solvent widely used in skincare formulations. It enhances skin hydration by drawing moisture into the skin and improves the penetration of other active ingredients. Its antimicrobial properties also help preserve product stability.

Deep hydrationEnhanced ingredient penetration

COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1

COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1

1/5

GHK-Cu — collagen and wound healing peptide

NIACINAMIDE

NIACINAMIDE

1/5

Vitamin B3 — pore minimizer, brightener

Urea

UREA

1/5

Urea is a naturally occurring humectant that draws moisture into the skin and gently softens dead skin cells for removal. At higher concentrations (>10%), it provides mild keratolytic action; at lower levels, it delivers powerful hydration. Safe and well-tolerated across all skin types.

Deep hydrationGentle exfoliation

Lactic Acid

LACTIC ACID

1/5

Lactic acid is a gentle alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from milk fermentation. It exfoliates dead skin cells while simultaneously hydrating and improving skin texture. Known for its low irritation profile, making it suitable for sensitive skin types.

Gentle exfoliationHydration boost

BISABOLOL

BISABOLOL

1/5

Chamomile-derived anti-inflammatory

AZELAIC ACID

AZELAIC ACID

1/5

Anti-acne and brightening acid

TRANEXAMIC ACID

TRANEXAMIC ACID

1/5

Brightening agent for hyperpigmentation

CERAMIDE EOP

CERAMIDE EOP

1/5

Skin barrier lipid — ceramide 1

ARBUTIN

ARBUTIN

1/5

Natural brightening from bearberry

ALPHA-ARBUTIN

ALPHA-ARBUTIN

1/5

More effective arbutin isomer

CERAMIDE NP

CERAMIDE NP

1/5

Skin barrier lipid — ceramide 3

CERAMIDE AP

CERAMIDE AP

1/5

Skin barrier lipid — ceramide 6-II

PHYTOSPHINGOSINE

PHYTOSPHINGOSINE

1/5

Ceramide precursor with antibacterial action

CHOLESTEROL

CHOLESTEROL

1/5

Barrier lipid — works with ceramides

LINOLEIC ACID

LINOLEIC ACID

1/5

Essential fatty acid for barrier repair

LINOLENIC ACID

LINOLENIC ACID

1/5

Omega-3 fatty acid

MADECASSOSIDE

MADECASSOSIDE

1/5

Centella compound — healing and soothing

ASIATICOSIDE

ASIATICOSIDE

1/5

Centella compound — collagen synthesis

PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7

PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7

1/5

Anti-inflammatory peptide (Matrixyl 3000)

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