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

Peptides & Ceramides: Stronger Barrier, Smoother Skin

by ThankMeNow Editors on Sep 12, 2025
Peptides and ceramides are the powerhouse duo for building stronger, smoother, and more resilient skin. Peptides, made of short amino acid chains, act as messengers that stimulate collagen and elastin to improve firmness, texture, and elasticity. Ceramides, which make up nearly half of your skin’s barrier lipids, seal in moisture and prevent irritation, dryness, and fine lines caused by environmental stress.

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Rice Water – Benefits, Side Effects & Uses

by ThankMeNow Editors on Sep 11, 2025
Rice water, long celebrated in traditional beauty rituals, remains one of skincare’s most comforting and universal ingredients. Its naturally starchy composition—rich in inositol, amino acids, and gentle antioxidants—forms a soft veil of hydration that calms, cushions, and restores the skin’s balance. While it isn’t a fast-acting pigment corrector, it serves as a steady foundation that enhances tolerance and glow when paired with actives like Niacinamide or Tranexamic Acid. Whether used as a simple DIY rinse or through well-formulated essences such as the Rice Water for Fine Lines, Hyperpigmentation & Hydration (120ml), Rice Water Sugar Face Scrub (100ml), or Face Plump Aperol Face Spritz, its role is deeply supportive—strengthening the barrier, improving smoothness, and allowing other products to perform at their best. Thoughtfully layered into AM/PM routines, rice water nurtures both sensitive and resilient skin types alike, offering a sense of calm self-care that transcends trends and helps you stay consistent for visible radiance over time.

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Hyaluronic Acid vs Glycerin – Which Hydrator Works Better?

by ThankMeNow Editors on Sep 11, 2025
Hyaluronic and Glycerin are two of skincare’s most trusted humectants. Both attract moisture to the skin, helping to keep it soft, supple, and hydrated — but their texture and mechanism differ slightly.