What's in Your Skincare: Ingredients Explained

A cherry-picked selection of words that can make you better understand an overwhelming ocean of skincare ingredients and claims. Our objective is not to offer an encyclopaedia. We simply want to provide a context to better understand how and why these ingredients work.

AHAs / BHAs / PHAs

AHAs / BHAs / PHAs

These acids are naturally derived from various plant sources, as well as milk, but they can also be synthetically derived to ensure stability and effectiveness.
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Amino Acids

Amino Acids

The building blocks of proteins, amino acids, are essential for almost all of the skin’s functions.
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Antioxidants

Antioxidants

Whether in foods, supplements or skincare, antioxidants pack a powerful punch.
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ATP

ATP

Naturally found in the body, ATP is a molecule of cellular energy and intercellular exchange. We are very passionate about ATP at Swissline.
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Cellactel 2 Complex

Cellactel 2 Complex

Cell Shock’s signature ingredient, Cellactel 2 Complex is one of the brand’s secret weapons, alongside the skin’s own cellular youth agents, in the fight against environmental assaults.
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Ceramides

Ceramides

Naturally present in the epidermis, ceramides are lipids with an amazing capacity to limit moisture loss and protect against damage from environmental stressors.
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Collagen

Collagen

The major building block in human skin, collagen is also the core protein that holds the entire body together. For this reason, it is a serious focus for us!
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Growth Factors

Growth Factors

Learn how our plant-based growth factors help to intensely activate dermal synthesis and boost collagen production.
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Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic Acid

Naturally a key constituent in human skin, hyaluronic acid will undoubtedly remain one of the industry’s “it” ingredients (for once, only for the best reasons!)
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Madecassoside

Madecassoside

This is our preferred ingredient when it comes to counteracting silent, chronic inflammation – often the price of contemporary life.
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