Skincare Ingredient Library

What Is Xanthan Gum? Skincare Ingredient Explained | Dope Skin Co

Xanthan Gum Although xanthan gum isn’t nearly as trendy as retinol or hyaluronic acid in the world of skincare, it still plays an incredibly important role. Xanthan gum, sometimes referred to as c...

What Is Charcoal? Detoxifying Skincare Benefits | Dope Skin Co

Charcoal Turns out, charcoal isn’t just for the barbecue. In fact, at this point, it’s made its way into almost every personal care regimen and spa menu. From charcoal masks and cleansers to soaps...

What Is Licorice Root Extract? Brightening Benefits | Dope Skin Co

Licorice Root Extract Say hello to bright, glowing skin courtesy of licorice root extract. While licorice may not be everyone’s favourite candy (we’re looking at you, black licorice), the plant it...

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA Sodium PCA: the ingredient you’ve probably never heard of but might want in your skincare routine. Think of Sodium PCA as a humectant alongside squalane, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid. ...

What Is Acai Extract? Antioxidant Skincare Benefits | Dope Skin Co

Acai Extract First thing’s first, let’s address the elephant in the room, which is how to pronounce the word “acai.” For those unfamiliar with the term, in English it is pronounced “ah-sigh-ee.” ...

What Is Bentonite Clay? Detoxifying Skincare Benefits | Dope Skin Co

Bentonite Clay Bentonite clay is one of the most underrated ingredients in the beauty world (in our humble opinion). Upon first glance, you may be a bit hesitant to apply something that is essenti...

What Is Green Tea Extract? Antioxidant Skin Benefits | Dope Skin Co

There’s no denying that green tea is having a moment right now. And we’re not just talking about the beauty world. From matcha-infused chocolate to green tea lattes, this ingredient is blowing up. ...

What Is Kakadu Plum Extract? Vitamin C Benefits | Dope Skin Co

Kakadu Plum Extract Australia is the source of some of the best natural skincare ingredients in the world. Case in point: kakadu plum extract. The kakadu plum is a powerhouse fruit native to nort...

What Is Hemp Extract? And Why We Don't Use It

What Is Hemp Extract?  Short answer: it's a different ingredient to what's in our formulas. Hemp extract and hemp seed extract sound almost identical, but they're pulled from different parts of the...

What Is Bakuchiol? The Gentle Retinol Alternative | Dope Skin Co

Move over retinol, there’s a new hydrator in town, and it goes by the name of bakuchiol (pronounced ba-koo-heel). Similar to retinol, bakuchiol works to calm, smoothe, and hydrate the skin. However...