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A-Z of Yokuro Skincare

A-Z of Yokuro Skincare

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A-Z of Yokuro Skincare

A guide to the key ingredients used across the Yokuro range — what they are, and what they do for your skin.

Allantoin
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, humectant, keratolytic
Multifactorial ingredient that soothes, moisturises, and aids in barrier repair and healing for sensitive or inflamed skin.
Aloe Vera
Humectant
Hydrates, soothes inflammation, and possesses antioxidant properties; protecting against photoageing caused by free radical damage from UV and other environmental factors.
Alpha Arbutin
Depigmenting Agent (Skin brightener)
Limits the ability of tyrosinase to make melanin. Anti-ageing, fades dark spots, evens skin tone, and acts as an antioxidant.
Azelaic Acid
Dicarboxylic acid
Treats acne, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation. Anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and brightens skin tone.
Bamboo Extract
Moisturising agent
Rich in silica. Soothing and helps maintain skin elasticity and strength.
Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO)
Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory
Reducing Cutibacterium Acnes, the bacteria involved in Acne Vulgaris, BPO is used to treat mild to moderate acne.
Benzoyl Alcohol
Preservative/Solvent
Prevents the growth of microorganisms. Has antioxidant and solvent properties. (Can rarely cause contact irritation).
Butylene Glycol
Humectant, Solvent
Hydrates, enhances product texture, and boosts the penetration of other ingredients.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Emollient/Texture Enhancer
An emollient that softens skin and locks in moisture. Non-comedogenic and has antioxidant properties.
Centella Asiatica
Humectant
Anti-ageing, hydrating, soothing, and anti-inflammatory properties; supports wound healing.
Ceramide
Emollient
Essential for skin health; prevents moisture loss, helps rebuild and repair a compromised skin barrier, and provides relief for dry, sensitive, or eczema-prone skin.
Cucumber Extract
Humectant
Hydrates, soothes, reduces puffiness, and has mild astringent properties.
Dead Sea Salt
Exfoliant
Rich in minerals (magnesium, potassium). Used for gentle physical exfoliation and to soothe inflammatory skin conditions.
Dipropylene Glycol
Solvent and Texture Enhancer
Functions primarily as a solvent and a texture enhancer.
Gluconolactone
Poly Hydroxy Acid (PHA)
Very gentle chemical exfoliant, humectant, and antioxidant. Suitable for sensitive skin.
Glycerin
Humectant
Powerful humectant that replenishes, restores, and deeply hydrates the skin.
Green Tea
Antioxidant
Powerful antioxidant, anti-ageing, improves the appearance of sun-damaged skin, soothes and provides anti-acne/antibacterial properties.
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Intense hydration, draws and retains moisture (up to 1000x its weight), plumps the skin, and reduces the appearance of fine lines.
Hydrolysed Collagen Peptide
Humectant
Attracts and binds water, significantly increasing moisture and skin hydration.
Kojic Acid
Depigmenting Agent (Skin Brightener)
Tyrosinase inhibitor. Brightens uneven skin tone and provides antioxidant properties.
L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Antioxidant
Potent antioxidant protection against free radicals, brightens dull skin, helps fade hyperpigmentation, and supports collagen synthesis.
Lactic Acid
Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA)
Gentle Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA). Exfoliates the skin surface, improves texture, and acts as a humectant.
Liquorice Root
Soothing, Brightening
Soothes inflammation and redness, and brightens skin tone by inhibiting the production of melanin.
Mandelic Acid
Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA)
Gentle AHA with a large molecule size (good for sensitive skin). Exfoliates, is anti-bacterial, and regulates sebum production.
Menaquinone-7 (Vitamin K2)
Astringent
A soluble form of Vitamin K2. Astringent, anti-sebum, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant. Reduces excess oils, minimises dark marks and tightens skin.
Mulberry Extract
Antioxidant
Provides antioxidant protection, brightens skin, and reduces the appearance of dark spots and uneven tone.
N-Acetylglucosamine (NAG)
Humectant
Precursor of Hyaluronic Acid, NAG acts as a multipurpose antioxidant. It hydrates, soothes and reduces visible discolouration.
Niacinamide
Antioxidant
Strengthens the skin barrier, regulates oil production, minimises the appearance of pores, reduces redness and provides anti-ageing and antioxidant protection against UV damage.
Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
Humectant
A humectant that attracts and holds water, increasing hydration. Aids in healing and skin barrier repair.
Pentylene Glycol
Humectant, Antimicrobial and Solvent
Stabilises emulsions, moisturises (humectant properties), improves the feeling of skin, has antimicrobial properties, and aids penetration of other ingredients.
Phloretin
Antioxidant, Brightening
Protects against oxidative stress/photoageing. Increases cell turnover, improves sun-damaged skin and corrects hyperpigmentation.
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifier, Surfactant
A mild cleansing and emulsifying agent that helps oil and water mix, increasing the solubility of other ingredients.
Propanediol
Humectant, Solvent
Improves skin moisturisation. Can also be used as a solvent to boost preservative efficacy.
Propylene Glycol
Humectant, Solvent
Hydrates and enhances the delivery and absorption of active ingredients into the skin.
Pumpkin Extract
Exfoliant, Antioxidant
Contains fruit enzymes for gentle exfoliation and antioxidants (Vitamin A, C). Brightens and refines skin texture.
Retinoids (Vitamin A Derivatives)
Anti-ageing, Anti-acne, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial
Promotes rapid cell turnover, smooths texture, reduces wrinkles and fine lines, stimulates collagen production, and helps treat acne.
Salicylic Acid
Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA)
Oil-soluble, allowing it to penetrate deep into pores to dissolve clogged pores. It reduces breakouts, removes dead skin cells from the surface, calms angry skin, and provides hydration.
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Contains salicin, polyphenols and flavonoids. Anti-ageing, antioxidant, and soothes the skin. Avoid if you have an allergy to Aspirin.
Snail Mucin
Humectant
Promotes healing and regeneration, moisturises and soothes skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
The salt form of Hyaluronic Acid which is more readily absorbed than standard Hyaluronic Acid. Helps with moisture retention and maintains the skin's natural microbiome.
Sodium Lactate
Humectant
A powerful humectant that helps to attract moisture and regulate the skin's pH balance.
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
A preservative used to prevent the growth of bacteria, fungus, and mould.
Squalene
Emollient
Excellent emollient, mimics skin's natural sebum, non-comedogenic, moisturises and prevents water loss.
Tea Tree
Anti-acne, Anti-inflammatory
Possesses antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal properties. Used to treat acne and reduce inflammation.
Tranexamic Acid
Depigmenting agent (Skin Brightener)
Brightens skin, has anti-inflammatory properties so reduces redness with the overall effect of fading discolouration and evening skin tone.
Urea
Humectant, Keratolytic
Highly effective humectant, softens skin, reinforces the barrier, and provides gentle exfoliation at higher concentrations.
Witch Hazel
Astringent
Anti-inflammatory (reduces redness), antioxidant (protects against free radicals), and astringent (tightens pores, oil control).
Zinc Pyrithione
Antifungal, antimicrobial
Antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties, often used to help stop the growth of yeast (e.g., in scalp treatments).

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