Skin-conditioning agents in skincare — what they do
⚡ Quick answer: Skin-conditioning agents improve how skin looks and feels — versatile multitaskers found across toners, essences and creams.
Skin-conditioning agents improve how skin looks and feels — versatile multitaskers found across toners, essences and creams.
5 skin-conditioning agents in the K-beauty INCI decoder
- Bee Venom — A bee-derived ingredient used to give skin a temporarily firmer, smoother-looking appearance; can irritate sensitive skin.
- Polynucleotides (PN) — A nucleotide-based active that helps support a smoother, more supple, revitalized look.
- Rice Bran Water — A water-light rice ingredient that hydrates and helps soften the look of the skin.
- Royal Jelly Extract — A nutrient-rich bee secretion that helps nourish and condition skin for a supple feel.
- Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate — A yeast ferment that hydrates and helps skin look more even, soft, and conditioned.
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