Ingredients Starting With Y
18 skincare ingredients in the glossary begin with Y. Learn what each one does, how it works, and which products contain it.
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Yeast
Source of beta-glucan Good antioxidant
Yeast Amino Acids
YEAST AMINO ACIDSA humectant derived from yeast that draws moisture into the skin
Yeast Beta-Glucan
YEAST BETA-GLUCANA natural polysaccharide that conditions skin and supports its protective barrier
Yeast Extract
Most often used type in skin care is from Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Yeast Ferment Extract
YEAST FERMENT EXTRACTA fermented yeast-derived ingredient that may help support skin resilience and reduce oxidative stress
Yeast Polysaccharides
YEAST POLYSACCHARIDESFermented yeast extract that conditions and protects the skin barrier
Yerba Mate Extract
Provides Anti-ageing, Soothing
Yogurt
YOGURTA fermented dairy ingredient with conditioning and skin-protective properties
Yogurt Extract
YOGURT EXTRACTA fermented dairy extract with conditioning and antioxidant properties
Yogurt Filtrate
YOGURT FILTRATEFermented milk derivative with potential to support skin barrier health and reduce inflammation
Yogurt Powder
YOGURT POWDERA fermented dairy ingredient that conditions and softens hair and skin
Yucca
Yucca Schidigera ExtractDesert plant extract for cleansing and soothing
Yucca Brevifolia Root Extract
YUCCA BREVIFOLIA ROOT EXTRACTA plant extract that conditions and softens the skin barrier
Yucca Filamentosa Root Extract
YUCCA FILAMENTOSA ROOT EXTRACTA plant-derived extract traditionally used to support skin conditioning and natural cleansing
Yucca Schidigera Leaf … Stem Extract
YUCCA SCHIDIGERA LEAF/ROOT/STEM EXTRACTA plant-derived cleanser and skin protectant from desert yucca extract
Yucca Schidigera Root Extract
YUCCA SCHIDIGERA ROOT EXTRACTA plant-derived conditioning agent that helps support skin hydration and texture
Yucca Schidigera Stem Extract
YUCCA SCHIDIGERA STEM EXTRACTA plant-derived cleansing agent with natural saponin content for gentle formulation
Yucca Vera Leaf/Root Extract
YUCCA VERA LEAF/ROOT EXTRACTA botanical extract traditionally used to mask odour and support skin conditioning
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