Scientific glossary

Hyaluronic acid, also known under the name of hyaluronan, is a glycosaminoglycan naturally contained in conjunctive tissues of the human body, particularly in the skin, the eyes and the articulations. Definition,...

The red alga, scientifically known under the name of Rhodophyta, is a variety of marine alga who is distinguished by its reddish color. Definition, properties and benefits of the red...

Aloe Vera, scientifically known under the name of Aloe barbadensis miller, is a delicious plant from the Asphodelaceae family. Definition, properties and benefits of Aloe Vera.

Cocoa butter is a vegetable fat, extracted from cocoa beans, which grow in the cocoa Theobroma tree. Definition, properties and benefits of cocoa butter.

Shea butter is a vegetable oil extracted from nuts of the shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa), which principally grows in West Africa. Definition, properties and benefits of shea butter.

Les bourgeons de tilleul proviennent du Tilia, un arbre souvent cultivé en Europe et en Asie. Définition, propriétés et bienfaits des bourgeons de tilleul.

Caffeine, chemically known under the name of trimethylxanthine, is a natural alkaloid found in several plants such as the coffe bush, the tea bush, the cacao tree and the guarana....

SILKBIOME™ Complex is a patented innovation developed by the Laboratoires SILKBIOTIC. It is the first silk-based complex which associates in an exclusive manner silk amino acids with prebiotics and postbiotics....

Cornflower floral water, also known as cornflower hydrolat, is a aqueous extract obainted from Centeurea cyanus flowers. Definition, properties and benefits of cornflower floral water.

Argan oil, often called "liquid gold", is a precious vegetable oil extracted from the pits of the Argania spinosa, a tree from Morocco. Definition, properties and benefits of argan oil.

Vegetable buckweat oil is extracted from Fagopyrum esculentum seeds. Definition, properties and benefits of buckweat oil.

Coconut oil is a vegetable oil extracted from ripe coconut flesh, picked on the coconut tree (Cocos nucifera). Definition, properties and benefits of coconut oil.

L'huile de ricin, obtenue à partir des graines de la plante Ricinus communis, est une huile végétale épaisse et visqueuse. Définition, propriétés et bienfaits de l'huile de ricin.

Sesame oil, extracted from sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum), is a precious vegetable oil used since millenaries in traditional medicine and in cosmetics. Definition, properties and benefits of sesame oil.

The Lindera Strychnifolia is a medical plant from Asia, belonging to the family of Lauraceae. Definition, properties and benefits of the Lindera Strychnifolia.

Niacinamide, also known under the name of nicotinamide, is a form of vitamin B3 (niacin). It is water-soluble and plays a crucial role in skin health. Definition, properties and benefits...

Panthenol, also known under the name of provitamin B5, is an alcohol similar to panthotenic acid (vitamin B5). It's a moisturizing ingredient frequently used in cosmetic products. Definition, properties and...

Matrixyl 3000 is a mix of peptides, specifically palmitoyl tripeptide-1 and the palmitoyl tripeptide-7. Definition, properties and benefits of the Matrixyl 3000 peptides.

Polysaccharides are macromolecules composed of long chains of monosaccharides linked between us. Definition, properties and benefits of polysaccharides.

Les protéines de soie hydrolysées sont dérivées des fibres de soie du ver à soie Bombyx mori. Définition, propriétés et bienfaits des protéines de soie hydrolysées.

The radish, scientifically known under the name of Raphanus sativus, is a root plant for the Brassicaceae family. Definition, properties and benefits of the radish.

Le squalane est un lipide saturé et stable dérivé du squalène, une substance naturellement présente dans la peau humaine. Définition, propriétés et bienfaits du squalane

Vitamin E is an essential nutrient, soluble in fats, which plays a key role as an antioxidant in the body. Definition, properties and benefits of vitamin E.