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Bev's Skincare Glossary

Ascorbyl glucoside is a water-soluble form of vitamin C that's combined with glucose, a sugar.  In the world of vitamin C and its derivatives, l-ascorbic acid is the most potent, pure version.  Once ascorbyl glucoside is absorbed into the skin, an enzyme called alpha-glucosidas breaks it down in...
Atelocollagen is an advanced molecule that can be absorbed deep into the dermal and basal tissue, helping to activate dermal cell regeneration.  Topical atelocollagen is the only bioactive topical collagen that can actually stimulate fibroblasts and collagen renewal.  Topical purified atelocoll...
Asiatic Acid stimulates glycosaminoglycan production as well as collagen I synthesis.  In addition, it also improves tensile strength of the skin.  
Azelaic acid has a ton of benefits for the skin, including helping with hyperpigmentation and reducing inflammation. Because it's anti-inflammatory, it can be helpful in treating acne and rosacea. It also inhibits tyrosinase, an enzyme involved in the production of pigment cells and melanin, mea...
Arnica is derived from plants and has the potential to stimulate the flow of white blood cells and improve blood flow in the joints, muscles, and bruised tissue. It can help calm inflammation and in recent years has been used for more cosmetic purposes like decreasing puffiness around the face. Y...
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3 is a promising ingredient in the fight against hair loss.  Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3 is a biomimetic peptide made up of 4 main amino acids that help to stimulate the dermal papilla extracellular matrix proteins which in turn has a direct effect on the structures surrounding hai...
An amino acid sugar that aids in wound healing, minimizes wrinkles and helps inhibit melanin production. Combined with skincare superstar niacinamide the duo is synergistic and is more effective at improving hyperpigmentation, so if you are after the skin-lightening benefit look out for product...
Arginine (also known as l-arginine) — an amino acid that has been shown to significantly increase urea in the stratum corneum and continually increase cell moisture, improving the clinical symptoms of dry skin.
Arbutin — used primarily for its anti-oxidant and bleaching properties. It acts as a tyrosinase inhibitor by converting to hydroquinone, and thus can prevent melanin formation.
Anti-oxidant —refers to the ability of an ingredient to slow down, prevent, or block oxidation caused by the damaging effects of free radical activity. Some of the most common anti-oxidants used in cosmetics are beta carotene, coenzyme Q10, glutathione, green tea, idebenone, superoxide dismutase,...
Amino Acids — Amino acids are naturally present in skin, as part of what’s called our natural moisturizing factors (NMFs). Within skin’s uppermost layers, amino acids work to move moisture throughout skin, allowing our skin to thrive and stay hydrated.  Because of this, the primary benefit is tha...
Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) — the family name for a group of naturally occurring acids often referred to as “fruit acids.”  AHAs are used in cosmetics as moisturizers, emollients, and exfoliants. They are also employed to treat such conditions as photodamage, hyperpigmentation, eczema, and ichthyosi...