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Kiehl's skincare ingredient glossary

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Ingredients Glossary

INGREDIENTS POWERED BY
NATURE & SCIENCE

Inspired by our apothecary roots, Kiehl’s uses powerful skincare ingredients drawn from nature and science within our unique formulas.

Squalane

A highly-refined moisturizing oil derived from olives.

Lavender Essential Oil

A botanical oil known to help calm and soothe skin.

Calendula Ingredient Glossary Image

Calendula Extract

Extracted from the Marigold flower, this extract and its petals are known to help soothe skin.

Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil

Cold-pressed from hemp seeds, this herbaceous oil is known for its calming and soothing properties.

Caffeine

A naturally occurring substance known for its stimulating properties.

ACTIVATED C

An efficacious antioxidant known to visibly reduce wrinkles and boost radiance.

Beech Tree Extract

A sugar extracted from the Beech Tree known to visibly firm skin.

Hyaluronic Acid

A humectant naturally found in skin that is known to smooth and plump.

Amazonian White Clay

A fairly-traded and solidarity-sourced clay known to help purify skin.

VITAMIN E

An antioxidant known for its moisturizing properties.

ARGAN OIL

A fairly-traded and sustainably-sourced oil known for its replenishing properties.

AVOCADO OIL

A rich emollient known to nourish and moisturize skin.

Sunflower Oil

A botanical oil known to help smooth skin and strengthen the skin barrier.

Peony Root Extract

An antioxidant known to help boost skin’s clarity.

Manuka Honey

A dark, creamy honey with high antioxidant activity compared to other honeys.

COCONUT OIL

A semi-solid, highly-saturated fat known to help soften skin.

Evening Primrose Oil

A botanical oil known to help maintain the skin barrier.

Cocoa Butter

A lipid derived from the Cocoa plant known to help soften and moisturize skin.

ALOE VERA

Sourced from the leaf of the Aloe Vera plant, Aloe is known for its hydrating properties.

TURMERIC

An herb known for its potent antioxidant properties and known to visibly brighten skin.

QUINOA HUSK EXTRACT

A sustainably-sourced extract from the outer protective shell of the Quinoa seed that can be used for its exfoliating properties.

Green Oregano

An oil extracted and distilled from Oregano and known to help purify skin.

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