Ingredient Encyclopedia

Welcome to the Ingredient Encyclopedia

Discover what’s inside your skincare — from retinol to aloe vera — with clear guides on benefits, uses, and safety.

Ingredient Encyclopedia

Sweet Almond Oil – Benefits, Side Effects & Uses

by ThankMeNow Editors on Sep 11, 2025
Sweet Almond Oil is a lightweight, vitamin-E–rich botanical that softens dryness, boosts glow, and strengthens the skin’s moisture barrier. Gentle, soothing, and deeply nourishing, it’s ideal for dry, sensitive, or tight-feeling skin and pairs beautifully with hydrating serums for a smoother, healthier-looking complexion.

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Avocado Oil – Benefits, Side Effects & Uses

by ThankMeNow Editors on Sep 11, 2025
Avocado Oil is a rich, fatty-acid and antioxidant-packed plant oil that deeply nourishes, softens and comforts dry, tight-feeling skin. It strengthens the moisture barrier, reduces flakiness, supports recovery from actives, and adds long-lasting glow and resilience to any nighttime routine.

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Squalane – Benefits, Side Effects & Uses

by ThankMeNow Editors on Sep 10, 2025
Squalane is a lightweight, skin-identical emollient that delivers instant softness, reduces tight-feeling dryness, and supports a healthy barrier without heaviness. Ideal for dry, combination, oily-prone and sensitive-feeling skin that needs calming, breathable hydration.