Formulation Transparency

Ingredient Science

Every ingredient we use, explained. Full INCI names, clinical mechanisms, and the science behind why it is in your formula.

56 ingredients·19 categories·sourced from INCI master database
Actives11 products

3-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID

Et-VC

Stable multifunctional Vitamin C — superb whitening, boosts HA production & collagen synthesis, protects from UV + blue light + pollution

CAS 86404-04-8Details →
Actives4 products

ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8

Argireline

Neuropeptide — relaxes expression lines, Botox-like effect

CAS 616204-22-9Details →
Amino Acids2 products

ALANINE

Amino acid — NMF component, moisture retention

CAS 56-41-7Details →
Actives12 products

ALLANTOIN

Allantoin

Soothing — promotes cell regeneration, anti-irritant, keratolytic, moisturizing

CAS 97-59-6Details →
Botanicals5 products

ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE

Soothing, hydrating, anti-inflammatory botanical extract

CAS 85507-69-3Details →
Actives2 products

ALPHA-ARBUTIN

Alpha arbutin

Tyrosinase inhibitor — brightening without irritation, safer than hydroquinone

CAS 84380-01-8Details →
Miscellaneous

ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE

Aluminum Chlorohydrate

Antiperspirant active — blocks sweat glands temporarily

CAS 1327-41-9Details →
Base19 products

AQUA

Purified / Rose Aromatic Distilled Water

Vehicle / carrier — dissolves all water-soluble actives, sets the formulation base

CAS 7732-18-5Details →
pH Adjusters2 products

ARGININE

Arginine

Amino acid — promotes wound healing, collagen synthesis support

CAS 74-79-3Details →
Actives10 products

ASCORBYL METHYLSILANOL PECTINATE

Ascorbosilane SP 442

Silicon-stabilized Vitamin C derivative — sustained antioxidant, enhanced skin affinity via silanol group

CAS 147811-00-7Details →
Actives1 product

BAKUCHIOL

Sytenol A

Plant-based retinol alternative — anti-aging without irritation

CAS 10309-37-2Details →
Stabilizers

BHT

Synthetic antioxidant — prevents oxidation of retinol and oils in the formula

CAS 128-37-0Details →
UV Filters

BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE

Tinosorb S

Broad-spectrum UVA/UVB filter — photostable, stabilizes other UV filters

CAS 187393-00-6Details →
Botanicals1 product

BISABOLOL

Anti-inflammatory, soothing agent from chamomile

CAS 515-69-5Details →
Humectants4 products

BUTYLENE GLYCOL

Butylene Glycol

Lightweight humectant and solvent, enhances penetration of actives

CAS 107-88-0Details →
Actives

CAFFEINE

Caffeine Anhydrous

Vasoconstrictor — reduces puffiness, dark circles, cellulite

CAS 58-08-2Details →
Emollients4 products

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

Lincol RTA

Lightweight coconut-derived emollient, excellent skin feel, non-comedogenic

CAS 65381-09-1Details →
Miscellaneous

CETEARYL ALCOHOL

Cestopal 1618 30/70

Fatty alcohol co-emulsifier and thickener for stable creams

CAS 67762-27-0Details →
Botanicals

CHONDRUS CRISPUS EXTRACT

Seaweed Extract

Marine polysaccharide — hydrating, mineral-rich, antioxidant

CAS 9000-07-1Details →
pH Adjusters10 products

CITRIC ACID

Citric Acid

pH adjuster with mild AHA exfoliating properties

CAS 77-92-9Details →
Surfactants2 products

COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

Mersurf CA 35%

Mild amphoteric surfactant — gentle cleansing, foam booster

CAS 61789-40-0Details →
Surfactants

DECYL GLUCOSIDE

Evicare 2000

Non-ionic sugar-based surfactant — extremely gentle cleansing

CAS 68515-73-1Details →
UV Filters1 product

DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE

Uvinul A Plus

UVA filter — photostable, broad-spectrum protection

CAS 302776-68-7Details →
Silicones3 products

DIMETHICONE

Dimethicone

Silicone emollient — silky skin feel, optical blurring, lightweight occlusion

CAS 9006-65-9Details →
Preservatives19 products

ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

Novaguard EHG

Preservative booster — enhances Phenoxyethanol efficacy, mild deodorant, skin conditioning

CAS 70445-33-9Details →
UV Filters1 product

ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE

Uvinul T 150

UVB filter — high SPF contribution, photostable

CAS 88122-99-0Details →
Actives2 products

GALACTOMYCES FERMENT FILTRATE

GFF

Fermented yeast filtrate — brightening, anti-aging, pore refining

CAS 68876-77-7Details →
Humectants19 products

GLYCERIN

Glycerin USP

Powerful humectant — draws moisture into skin, barrier support

CAS 56-81-5Details →
Emulsifiers2 products

GLYCERYL STEARATE

Lincol GMS

Oil-in-water emulsifier, creates stable cream matrices with a pearlescent effect

CAS 31566-31-1Details →
Amino Acids2 products

GLYCINE

Simplest amino acid — major collagen building block, soothing

CAS 56-40-6Details →
Thickeners5 products

HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE

HES 30.000

Non-ionic cellulose thickener — builds gel viscosity, compatible with wide pH range

CAS 9004-62-0Details →
Botanicals

MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF OIL

Tea Tree Oil

Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory essential oil — clinically proven for acne

CAS 68647-73-4Details →
Solvents10 products

METHYLPROPANEDIOL

Raykami PDO

Solvent / penetration enhancer — improves skin absorption of active ingredients

CAS 504-63-2Details →
Actives15 products

NIACINAMIDE

Niacinamide

Vitamin B3 — barrier repair, pore refinement, sebum regulation, anti-inflammatory, brightening

CAS 98-92-0Details →
Actives1 product

PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7

Matrixyl 3000 (GQPR component)

Anti-inflammatory peptide — reduces IL-6, firms skin

CAS 221227-05-0Details →
Actives1 product

PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1

Matrixyl 3000 (GHK component)

Signal peptide — stimulates collagen I, III, IV and fibronectin production

CAS 147732-56-7Details →
Actives11 products

PANTHENOL

D-Panthenol Care (BASF)

Pro-Vitamin B5 — deep hydration, wound healing acceleration, barrier strengthening

CAS 81-13-0Details →
Humectants9 products

PENTYLENE GLYCOL

Purolan PD-LO

Multifunctional humectant + mild antimicrobial booster + solvent, improves spreadability

CAS 5343-92-0Details →
Preservatives19 products

PHENOXYETHANOL

Euxyl PE 9010

Broad-spectrum preservative — effective against gram-negative bacteria including Pseudomonas

CAS 122-99-6Details →
Emulsifiers

POLYSORBATE 20

Sorbital T 20 P

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for oil-in-water systems

CAS 9005-64-5Details →
Solvents4 products

PPG-26-BUTETH-26

Creasoluble N4

Solubilizer — dissolves oil-soluble actives into the water phase without cloudiness

CAS 68683-29-4Details →
Amino Acids2 products

PROLINE

Imino acid — essential collagen building block, promotes skin elasticity

CAS 147-85-3Details →
Humectants3 products

PROPYLENE GLYCOL

Propylene Glycol USP

Humectant and solvent, enhances product stability and preservative efficacy

CAS 57-55-6Details →
Actives2 products

RETINOL

Retinol 10 SU (stabilized)

Gold standard anti-aging active — stimulates collagen, accelerates cell turnover

CAS 68-26-8Details →
Actives6 products

SALICYLIC ACID

Acid19

BHA — penetrates pore lining, clears blackheads/whiteheads, anti-acne, keratolytic

CAS 69-72-7Details →
Amino Acids2 products

SERINE

Amino acid — NMF component, hydration and barrier function

CAS 56-45-1Details →
Texture Agents2 products

SILICA

Sunsil-20

Oil-absorbing, mattifying agent — absorbs sebum and reduces shine

CAS 7631-86-9Details →
Miscellaneous2 products

SODIUM CHLORIDE

Sodium Chloride

Viscosity modifier — fine-tunes gel thickness via ionic strength adjustment

CAS 7647-14-5Details →
Actives5 products

SODIUM HYALURONATE

Hyaluronic Acid Sodium Salt (low MW)

Low-MW hyaluronic acid — deep hydration, plumping, skin renewal stimulation

CAS 9067-32-7Details →
Surfactants

SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE

Amino acid-based anionic surfactant — exceptionally gentle cleansing

CAS 137-16-6Details →
Humectants3 products

SODIUM PCA

Dermidrol

Natural Moisturizing Factor component — superior humectant

CAS 28874-51-3Details →
Natural Oils2 products

SQUALANE

Neossance Squalane

Plant-derived emollient — mimics skin sebum, non-comedogenic, barrier repair

CAS 111-01-3Details →
Antioxidants

TOCOPHEROL

Vitamin E

Lipid-soluble antioxidant — protects cell membranes and oil phase, anti-aging

CAS 59-02-9Details →
Stabilizers14 products

TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE

Dissolvine GL-47 S

Biodegradable chelator — binds metal ions, stabilizes Vitamin C and color, superior EDTA replacement

CAS 178949-82-1Details →
Thickeners3 products

XANTHAN GUM

Xanthan Gum

Natural polysaccharide thickener and emulsion stabilizer

CAS 11138-66-2Details →
Actives

ZINC PCA

AC-ZPCA

Sebum regulation, antimicrobial, zinc delivery for acne-prone skin

CAS 15454-75-8Details →

Why ingredient transparency matters

BP Derma publishes the complete science behind every ingredient in our formulations. We believe you deserve to know not just what is in your skincare, but exactly why it is there and how it works at a molecular level. Every ingredient listed here appears in at least one of our products, sourced and documented in our formulation database.