The ingredient library
Everything on the INCI list of our products, explained. Search for an ingredient, explore the active ingredients or see which LNDA products they are in.
Active ingredients
AHA acids
Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) are a group of water-soluble acids often called fruit acids. They loosen dead skin cells f...
Amino acids
Amino acids are the building blocks of peptides and of proteins such as collagen and elastin. In skincare they mainly...
Antioxidants
Antioxidants help skin neutralise free radicals, unstable molecules formed by sun, pollution and smoke. There are man...
Bakuchiol
Bakuchiol is a plant compound from the seeds of the babchi plant (Psoralea corylifolia). It is often described as a n...
Beta-glucan
Beta-glucan is a sugar molecule (polysaccharide) derived from oats, yeast or mushrooms. It hydrates and has a calming...
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is one of the most widely used antioxidants in skincare. It helps skin stand up to sun and pollution, and b...
Ceramides
Ceramides are lipids that occur naturally in the skin. Together with cholesterol and fatty acids they hold skin cells...
DMAE
DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol, listed as Dimethyl MEA) is a compound found naturally in small amounts in the body and in...
Enzymes
Fruit enzymes such as papain from papaya and bromelain from pineapple break down the proteins that hold dead skin cel...
Ferulic acid
Ferulic acid is an antioxidant found in the cell walls of plants such as rice, oats and wheat. It helps skin defend i...
Hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic acid is a sugar molecule found naturally in the skin, eyes and joints. It can hold large amounts of water,...
Niacinamide
Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 and one of the most versatile ingredients in skincare. It supports the skin barri...
Omega fatty acids
Omega fatty acids are unsaturated fatty acids that help keep the outer layer of the skin strong and supple. They help...
Peptides
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as messengers in the skin. They can help skin keep up its productio...
Probiotics
Skin has its own microbiome, a community of good bacteria that helps keep it balanced. Probiotic skincare ingredients...
Retinol
Retinol is a form of vitamin A and one of the most researched ingredients for signs of ageing. It boosts cell renewal...
Salicylic acid
Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that exfoliates both on the surface and inside the pores. It keeps pores ...
Sun protection (SPF)
The sun can damage skin cells, even on a cloudy day. Daily sun protection is one of the most important steps in skinc...
Growth factors
Growth factors are proteins that act as messengers between cells. In the skin they help guide renewal and the product...
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How to read the stars
The rating is based on effectiveness, role in the formulation and risk of sensitivity, using publicly available information from independent sources in the EU and the US. Each ingredient is rated within its own function. A preservative with three stars is a good preservative, not a weaker active ingredient.
Here you will find all the ingredients we use in our skin and body care products. They are ranked based on their effectiveness, their role in the formulation, and their potential to cause skin sensitivity.
Some ingredients work actively on the skin, while others have a supportive function in the product—such as providing fragrance, acting as a binding agent, or improving texture.
The ranking is intended as a helpful guide for you as a consumer. It is based on publicly available information from independent sources in the EU and the USA. All ingredients are ranked within their respective categories.