Ingredient Glossary

GLOSSARY OF DR. ZENOVIA SKINCARE & INGREDIENTS


WE KNOW SKINCARE TERMINOLOGY CAN BE CONFUSING AT TIMES. FROM INGREDIENTS TO USAGE, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN, THERE IS A LOT TO REMEMBER. THAT'S WHY WE CREATED THIS SKINCARE GLOSSARY. READ ABOUT DIFFERENT INGREDIENTS, AND HOPEFULLY YOU CAN SEE WHAT WORKS BEST FOR YOUR SKIN.

ALL SKINCARE INGREDIENTS & TERMS

All-Trans-Retinol Technology Ā 

Helps support collagen synthesis and skinā€™s natural cellular turnover process

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Aloe VeraĀ 

A medical-grade ingredient containing antioxidants and Vitamins A & C to help soothe and calm hormonally-imbalanced skinĀ 

BakuchiolĀ 

Powerful antioxidant; known as a ā€œnatural retinolā€

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Benzoyl PeroxideĀ 

An ultra-micronized, non-irritating, anti-bacterial, acne-reducing antiseptic agent

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Bio-Equivalent CeramidesĀ 

Helps reinforce skinā€™s barrier while dramatically increasing hydration levels

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BisabololĀ 

Skin-conditioning agent that enhances the appearance of dehydrated or damaged skin by helping to reduce dryness/flaking and restore suppleness to the skinĀ 

C-EsterĀ 

A lipid-soluble, stable form of Vitamin C that penetrates cell membranes to help strengthen the skin, delivering eight times higher levels of Vitamin C; also has the ability to recycle other antioxidants for maximum photo-aging correction

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Curated Antioxidant BlendĀ 

Contains Green Tea Polyphenols, Caffeine and Vitamin E to help soothe, calm, and nourish the skinĀ 

Glycolic AcidĀ 

The smallest of the AHA molecular structures; serves as a hydrating and exfoliating agent that also helps promote collagen productionĀ 

Hyaluronic AcidĀ 

Draws moisture to replenish hydration levels deep within the skinĀ 


Humectants and EmollientsĀ 

Provides gentle hydration and conditioning for a smooth, even-looking textureĀ 

Micronutrient Sea SaltĀ 

Works to help enhance skinā€™s tone and neutralize pore-clogging impuritiesĀ 

Nano Zinc OxideĀ 

Offers completely transparent 360-degree broad-spectrum mineral protection from harmful UVA/UVB rays, free radical damage, and environmental stressĀ 

Peptide ComplexĀ 

Helps to visibly firm, plump, and tone skin for a youthful, radiant appearanceĀ 

REG-ulate360 Complexā„¢

Featuring medical-grade actives including Resveratrol, Vitamin E, Green Tea, Bakuchiol, and a cutting-edge, plant-derived phytoestrogen known as Genistein, this proprietary technology helps restore the appearance of hormonally imbalanced skin to an optimal healthy stateĀ 

Salicylic AcidĀ 

A lipophilic BHA with anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that helps promote a clear complexion by dissolving excess oil, unclogging pores, and clearing blemishes

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Squalane

Clinical-grade skin-smoothing and soothing emollientĀ 

Vitamin C

A rich antioxidant designed to replenish & hydrate your skin while helping to improve the appearance of even tone and texture

Witch HazelĀ 

Plant-derived; soothes and tone skin, while helping to remove excess oil and refine the look of pores

A

All-Trans-Retinol Technology


Helps support collagen synthesis and skinā€™s natural cellular turnover processĀ 

Aloe Vera


A medical-grade ingredient containing antioxidants and Vitamins A & C to help soothe and calm hormonally-imbalanced skinĀ 

B

Bakuchiol


A powerful antioxidant; known as a "natural retinol"

Benzoyl Peroxide


An ultra-micronized, non-irritating, anti-bacterial, acne-reducing antiseptic agent

Bio-Equivalent Ceramides


Helps reinforce skin's barrier while dramatically increasing hydration levelsĀ 

Bisabolol


Skin-conditioning agent that enhances the appearance of dehydrated or damaged skin by helping to reduce dryness/flaking and restore suppleness to the skin

C

C-Ester


A lipid-soluble, stable form of Vitamin C that penetrates cell membranes to help strengthen the skin, delivering eight times higher levels of Vitamin C; also has the ability to recycle other antioxidants for maximum photo-aging correction

Curated Antioxidant Blend


Contains green tea polyphenols, caffeine, and vitamin E to help soothe, calm, and nourish the skin

G

Glycolic Acid


The smallest of the AHA molecular structures; serves as a hydrating and exfoliating agent that also helps promote collagen production

H

Hyaluronic Acid


Draws moisture to replenish hydration levels deep within the skin

Humectants and Emollients


Provides gentle hydration and conditioning for a smooth, even-looking texture

M

Micronutrient Sea Salt


Works to help enhance skin's tone and neutralize pore-clogging impuritiesĀ 

N

Nano Zinc Oxide


Offers completely transparent 360-degree broad-spectrum mineral protection from harmful UVA/UVB rays, free radical damage, and environmental stress

P

Peptide Complex


Helps to visibly firm, plump, and tone skin for a youthful, radiant appearance

R

REG-ulate360 Complexā„¢


Featuring medical-grade actives including Resveratrol, Vitamin E, Green Tea, Bakuchiol, and a cutting-edge, plant derived phytoestrogen known as Genistein- this proprietary technology helps restore the appearance of hormonally imbalanced skin to an optimal healthy state

S

Squalane


Clinical-grade skin-smoothing and soothing emollient

V

Vitamin C


A rich antioxidant designed to replenish & hydrate your skin while helping to improve the appearance of even tone and texture

W

Witch Hazel


Plant-derived; soothes and tones skin while helping to remove excess oil and refine the look of pores