acid/ chemical exfoliant

Skin type

• suitable for all skin types
• sensitive skin should introduce it to the skin
• works wonders for oily/acne prone skin 

Benefits 

• makes the skin firm
• anti-ageing properties
• collagen production
• antioxidant properties

Should only be used during the night, after cleansing your skin & top with a moisturizer. Follow it up by an SPF in the morning as it can make the skin sun sensitive.

Mix it up with

• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• BHAs

Do not mix it with: retinols

use 2-3 times a week only during the night

skin brightener

Skin type

• suitable for all skin types 

Benefits

• lightens dark spots
• lessens the appearance of acne scars
• helps even out the skin tone
• protects against UV rays
• makes the skin bright 

Can be used during the day or night, should be used after cleansing the face. When using during the day follow it up with SPF.  

Mix it up with

• Vitamin C  

use daily, once a day.

neurotransmitter peptide 

Skin type

• suitable for all skin types
• if retinoids don’t suit your skin type then peptides might, start with a patch test 

Benefits

• helps prevent wrinkle formation
• locks moisture
• helps improve skin barrier 

usually present in creams & serums. Use as instructed on the bottle. 

Mix it up with

• hyaluronic acid 

use daily, once a day

acid

Skin type

• suitable for oily skin/acne prone skin makes the skin matte which helps with the oil production of the skin.
• can be used by all skin types 

Benefits

• targets cells that are hyperactive
• can minimise acne & melasma 
• prevents blackheads 
• anti-inflammatory effects 
• skin lightening effect
• good for post inflammatory hyperpigmentation

Can be used during the day or night, should be used after cleansing the face followed by SPF. 

Mix it up with

• Retinol
• AHA
• BHA

use daily, once a day

hydrator 

Skin type

• suitable for all skin types
• it is an alternative for retinal 

Benefits

• reduces wrinkles
• makes the skin firm
• reduces the size & appearance of the pores
• helps reduce hyperpigmentation 
• can be used during the night after cleansing the face & before applying moisturizer 

Mix it up with

• squalene
• PHA

Do not mix it with: glycolic acid

use it daily, only at night

hydrator 

Skin type

• suitable for dry skin
• sensitive skin 

Benefits

• lightens dark spots
• boosts antioxidant
• heals dry skin
• increases collagen production
• protects the skin barrier

Mix it up with

• works well with all ingredients 

Use twice a day, depends on the product (read the info on the bottle) 

anti-bacterial

Skin type

• suitable for acne prone skin 

Benefits

• reduces acne causing bacteria
• removes dead cells
• removes excess oil from the skin

Mix it up with

• salicylic acid 

Do not mix with: Vitamin C can make the effects of it weaker 

use in moderation, start with once a day & then increase it to twice.

anti-inflammatory

Skin type

• suitable for all skin types

Benefits

• reduces wrinkles
• reduces the appearance of dark circles
• reduces inflammation
• brightens the skin 

Mix it up with

• Vitamin C 

use it once in a day, preferably in the morning time.

moisturizer 

Skin type

• suitable for dry skin
• sensitive skin
• people dealing with signs of ageing 

Benefits

• makes the skin barrier healthy
• retains moisture
• improves signs of aging 
• protects skin against environmental damages 

Mix it up with

• works well with most ingredients 

use it daily, twice or once a day.

aka tiger grass, anti-oxidant 

Skin type

• suitable for all skin types
• works wonders for oily/acne prone skin 

Benefits

• reduces inflammation
• reduces redness
• soothes skin
• protects the skin 

Mix it up with

• hyaluronic acid
• glycerine 

use daily, introduce it to the skin before applying it daily.

AHA/ chemical exfoliant 

Skin type

• suitable for all skin types
• sensitive skin should introduce it to the skin
• good for oily skin 

Benefits

• helps with cell turnover
• exfoliates the skin
• reduces dullness 

Mix it up with

• vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• BHAs

Do not mix with: retinols aka Vitamin A

Use during the night & do not use with retinoids, follow it up with SPF the next morning as it makes the skin sun sensitive.

Use it 2-3 times per week, at night.

type of peptide

Skin type

• suitable for all skin types

Benefits

• stimulates collagen production
• helps with pigmentation 
• locks hydration
• decreases the appearance of fine lines 

Do not mix with: Vitamin c 

use it daily, once or twice a day.

anti-oxidant 

Skin type

• suitable for all skin types 

Benefits

• helps with fine line & wrinkles
• decreases brown spots
• reduces the appearance of signs of ageing  

Mix it up with:

• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E

Do not mix with: exfoliating acids like AHA, BHA & PHA.

Should be ideally used once a day, use in the day along with vitamin c.

hydrator 

Skin type

• suitable for all skin types
• amazing for dry skin & lips 

Benefits

• attracts water
• has antimicrobial properties
• anti-viral properties
• can be used wounds & burns
• keeps skin supple & hydrated
• helps other ingredients work better 

use it daily, safe to use twice a day to lock in moisture.

AHA/ chemical exfoliant, humectant 

Skin type

• good for dry skin
• suitable for all skin types except for sensitive (can be harsh on the skin)

Benefits

• makes the skin firm 
• anti-ageing
• collagen production
• water soluble, is a humectant- makes the skin plump 

Mix I up with: other humectants

use at night only, after cleansing & before moisturising.

antioxidant

Skin type

• suitable for all skin types 

Benefits

• soothes the skin
• reduces sebum 
• minimises signs of aging 

Mix it up with: Vitamin C & Vitamin E (it improves penetration)

use daily

humectant 

Skin type

• suitable for all skin types

Benefits

• moisturizes the skin
• locks moisture
• fades away scars
• treats acne

Can be used as an ingredient in products or can also be applied in its raw form from the kitchen, can be used as spot treatment on acne.

use once a week.

hydrator

Skin type

• suitable for all skin types

Benefits

• holds water in the skin
• is naturally present in our skin
• makes the skin look plump & hydrated

Less is more with HA, use only one product in your skincare routine with this ingredient

use after cleaning & before moisturising twice a day.

emollient

Skin type

• suitable for all skin types 

Benefits 

• hydrates the skin
• has anti-inflammatory & anti-bacterial properties
• can help reduce acne 

can be used daily, twice a day.

brightener 

skin type

• suitable for all skin types

Benefits

• fades dark spots
• prevents pigmentation
• brightens the skin appearance

Mix it up with

• tranexamic acid
• vitamin C
• niacinamide
• liquorice root 

use daily, mostly during night time routine

AHA/ chemical exfoliant 

Skin type

• suitable for oily/acne prone skin
• can be used by all (sensitive skin should patch test, can irritate the skin)

Benefits

• less side effects as compared to other AHAs as the molecule size is bigger 
• water soluble
• brightens the skin
• removes dead skin cells 
• promotes collagen 

Mix it up with

• BHA
• retinol if your skin is used to it

(can cause irritation if used with retinol, so start with a mild version of retinol & build it up) 

use at night, after cleansing & before moisturising. Follow it up with SPF in the morning.

skin brightener 

Skin type

• suitable for all 

Benefits

• helps with pigmentation
• anti-inflammatory properties
• can help with lip pigmentation 
• good for under eye circles 

Mix it up with

• kojic acid
• niacinamide
• vitamin C 

Do not mix with: retinol 

use daily, once a day (morning time)

AHA/ chemical exfoliant

Skin type

• suitable for acne prone skin
• hyper-pigmented skin
• suitable for all skin types 

Benefits

• increases cell turnover
• anti-acne properties 
• anti-aging properties 
• reduces hyperpigmentation
• good for acne controls oil production  

use 3-4 times a week at night, followed up with SPF in the day.

hydrator 

Skin type

• suitable for dry skin
• sensitive skin
• not suitable for oily/acne skin can cause breakouts 

Benefits

• deeply moisturizes
• soothing to the skin 
• deeply hydrating 

Mix it up with: other humectants

Do not mix with: should not be used under sunscreen decreases the effects of it 

use daily, at night only.

aka vitamin B3, skin brightener 

Skin type

• suitable for all 

Benefits

• increases skin immunity
• helps lipid barrier which increases ceramide production
• retains moisture
• helps reduce redness
• evens out skin tone 
• reduces oil production 

Mix it up with

• kojic
• vitamin C

Use daily, slowly introduce it to your skin to reduce the chances of any skin irritation.

aka vitamin B5, moisturizer, it is a humectant & an emollient 

Skin type

• suitable for all

Benefits

• helps heal wounds
• anti-inflammatory properties
• helps with the ageing process
• hydrates the skin
• good for nails & hair
• reduces dryness 

Mix it up with

• hyaluronic acid
• ceramides
• other humectants 

can be used daily, introduce it to the skin.

AHA/ chemical exfoliant

Skin type

• suitable for all
• good for sensitive
• acne prone skin 

Benefits

• exfoliates the skin
• shrinks the pores & can the skin even toned
• it is the gentlest acid among all the AHAs

Mix it up with

• glycolic acid

use once a day, only at night & follow it up with SPF the next morning.

hydrator 

Glutamic acid is an amino acid. Polyglutamic acid is created when lots of glutamic acid molecules are linked together

Skin type

• suitable for dry
• sensitive skin 

Benefits

• moisturizes the skin
• reduces the appearances wrinkles & pores
• powerhouse of hydration

Mix it up with

• hyaluronic acid
• vitamin c

hydrator and antioxidant 

Skin type

• can be used orally and topically
• suitable for all skin types 

Benefits

• hydrates
• reduces acne scars
• reduces redness and irritation 

Mix it up with

• other mushrooms ingredients 

use daily!

tretionoin 

Skin type

• good for people with acne & pigmentation
• suitable for all skin types

Benefits

• reduces line and wrinkles
• decreases hyperpigmentation improves skin texture 

Do not mix it up with

• benzoyl peroxide
• vitamin C
• physical and chemical exfoliant
• other retinols 

Use daily at night but start with once a week and work it up, use SPF the next morning.

vitamin A

Skin type

• good for people with acne
• Sensitive skin should introduce the ingredient to the skin

(how to use it- don’t wash your face before using it, use a thick moisturiser before applying it) 

Benefits

• stimulates collagen 
• improves skin cell turnover
• minimise pigmentation
• fine line and wrinkles
• helps with blackheads and white heads
• evens out skin tone

Can make skin photo sensitive/ sun sensitive 

Do not mix with

• AHA
• BHA 

Use 1-2 times a week only at night.

oil

Skin type

• suitable for all skin types, however should be patch tested and used in less quantity 

Benefits

• Brightens and evens out the skin
• regenerates and heals
• helps with anti-aging
• improves skin elasticity
• collagen production
• combats acne 

Use it 2-3 times a week at night as the last step of the skincare routine

exfoliant 

Skin type

• good for acne prone skin
• combination skin 

Benefits

• exfoliates dead skin cells
• prevents blackheads
• combats acne
• minimizes pores 

should be used alone and not with other acids to prevent the skin from getting over exfoliated. 

use it during the night only, 3-4 times a week and follow up with SPF in the day.

hydrator 

Skin type

• suitable for dry skin
• not suitable for oily skin/ acne prone 

Benefits 

• hydrates the skin
• plumps the skin 
• heals scars 

use daily, once a day

hydrator and collagen stimulator 

Skin type

• suitable for all skin types
• great for normal and dry skin 

Benefits

• promotes collagen in the skin
• soothes irritation
• hydrates the skin

Mix it up with

• vitamin C
• other moisturising ingredients 

use daily.

humectant 

Skin type

• suitable for all skin types

Benefits

• combats dry skin
• repairs skin barrier
• improves breakouts
• plumps the skin
• helps with eczema 
• improves signs of aging 

use daily!

emollient 

Skin type

• suitable for all skin types 

Benefits

• softens the skin
• great for dry skin and hair
• locks hydration and moisturizes 

mix it up with:

• AHA
• BHA
• PHA
• retinol 

use daily.

essential oils 

Skin type

• good for oily
• acne prone skin 

Benefits

• kills bacteria
• improves acne is anti-inflammatory 

Do not mix with: other active ingredients 

can be used daily but for a short duration.

acid, brightener 

Skin type

• good for uneven skin tone
• sensitive skin should patch test 

Benefits

• helps reduce pigmentation
• scars
• brightens the skin 

Mix it up with:

• glycolic acid( should be used at night when used with this ingredient, don’t layer too many active ingredients)

use daily, evening or morning (once a day).

retinoid 

Skin type

• suitable for all skin types
• sensitive skin should introduce it to the skin
• good for acne prone
• should not be used by pregnant women

Benefits

• exfoliates the skin
• creates even skin tone
• unclogs pores
• increase collagen production 

Mix it up with: other moisturising agents 

Do not mix with: other active ingredients 

use once a day at night

retinol

Skin type

• good for people with acne
• Sensitive skin should introduce the ingredient to the skin
• (how to use it- don’t wash your face before using it, use a thick moisturiser before applying it) 

Benefits

• stimulates collagen 
• improves skin cell turnover
• minimise pigmentation
• fine line and wrinkles
• helps with blackheads and white heads
• evens out skin tone

Can make skin photosensitive/ sun sensitive 

Do not mix with

• AHA
• BHA 

Use 1-2 times a week only at night.

niacinamide 

Skin type

• suitable for all 

Benefits

• increases skin immunity
• helps lipid barrier which increases ceramide production
• retains moisture
• helps reduce redness
• evens out skin tone 
• reduces oil production 

Mix it up with

• kojic
• vitamin C

use daily, slowly introduce it to your skin to reduce the chances of any skin irritation.

antioxidant, brightener 

Skin type

• suitable for all skin types 

Benefits

• helps boost SPF
• boosts collagen
• evens out skin tone 
• makes the skin brighter 

Mix it up with

• Vitamin B
• Vitamin E

use daily, twice a day.

vitamin 

Skin type

• suitable for all skin types

Benefits

• calms inflammation
• protects the skin
  helps with cell turnover 

Mix it up with:

• with other active ingredients
• retinol

use daily!

vitamin 

Skin type

• suitable for dry skin
• sensitive skin should do a patch test 

Benefits

• seals moisture
• heals the skin
• lipid barrier
• sun protector

Mix it up with

• vitamin C
• ferulic acid

Do not mix with: vitamin A 

use once a day, at night!

vitamin, fatty acid 

Skin type

• suitable for all skin types
• good for acne prone skin 

Benefits

• combats acne
• reduces inflammation
• retains moisture
• protects against the sun
• gives the skin a glow 
• calms the skin 

safe to use twice a day!

vitamin, anti-inflammatory 

Skin type

• suitable for all skin types
• good for people dealing with dark circles 

Benefits

• combats dark circles
• wound healing
• combats wrinkles 

Mix it up with

• vitamin C
• vitamin E
• vitamin A
• caffeine

use once a day only.

alternative to salicylic acid 

Skin type

• suitable for all skin types
• dry skin should follow it up with a cream 

Benefits

• gently exfoliates
• calms redness
• locks moisture
• reduces oil production

use once a day.

antioxidant, anti-inflammatory 

Skin type

• suitable for all skin types
• works wonders for acne prone/ oily skin
• dry skin should follow it up with a cream 

Benefits

• reduces excess oil production 

use once a day.

anti-acneic 

Skin type

• suitable for all skin type 
• Benefits
• anti-inflammatory
• regulates oil production
• anti-bacterial 
• helps protect against UV rays
• treats acne 

Mix it up with

• vitamin C
• vitamin D
• vitamin B5

Use once a day during the day before going out.