The Ingredients
Glossary.

A skin-identical ingredient that helps soften the look of fine lines and supports skin's natural repair processes — a gentle entry point into anti-aging actives for sensitive skin.

A fern extract used in hair care to condition the strand and support a soft, manageable feel from root to tip.

A gentle, skin-soothing compound that calms irritation and supports smoother-feeling skin — often included alongside exfoliating or active ingredients to help offset potential irritation.

A classic hydrating, cooling botanical that calms irritated skin and provides light moisture — gentle enough for daily use across most skin types.

Skin's own moisturising factors are largely amino acids. As gentle cleansing agents they lift away dirt while leaving that natural hydration intact.

Apricot kernel gives two things: a soft, fatty-acid-rich oil that conditions skin and lips, and, when milled, a gentle scrub particle that sweeps away surface build-up.

A fatty-acid and vitamin E-rich oil that adds shine and softness to hair while helping seal in moisture on skin, without feeling heavy.

A thick, vitamin-rich oil that deeply conditions dry or depleted skin and hair, particularly suited to areas that feel rough or stripped.

A plant-derived alternative to Retinol that offers similar smoothing, anti-aging benefits with less potential for irritation — a good option for sensitive skin or anyone easing into actives.

A silica-rich stem extract that delivers light hydration and a soft, smooth finish, often paired with minerals to support skin and hair strength.

A seed extract from the African baobab tree, rich in fatty acids and used to condition and soften both hair and skin.

A soothing polysaccharide that helps calm irritation and support the skin barrier, often recommended for sensitive or reactive skin types.

A leaf extract used in Southeast Asian beauty traditions to lend skin a clearer, more luminous look and support a naturally even tone.

A B-vitamin that supports keratin production, the protein hair is made of. Widely used in scalp treatments and supplements to support stronger-looking hair over time.

Birch sap and bark extract deliver light mineral hydration while helping keep pores and scalp feeling clean and clarified.

A gentle, chamomile-derived compound that calms visible redness and irritation — commonly paired with actives like retinoids or acids to help balance their intensity.

A fully oxidised tea rich in polyphenols and tannins, used to defend against environmental stress and lend hair and skin a smooth, conditioned feel.

The vivid indigo flower behind butterfly pea tea, rich in anthocyanin antioxidants and traditionally enjoyed for its calming, gentle character.

A small fruit packed with polyphenol antioxidants that help defend skin against environmental stress while contributing a fresh, healthy-looking glow.

Known for its ability to temporarily tighten and de-puff skin (a favorite around the eyes), and to stimulate circulation on the scalp in hair-thinning treatments.

The primary mineral your bones and teeth are built from. Steady intake, paired with vitamin D for absorption, helps maintain bone density with age.

A marigold flower extract with a long history in gentle skincare — traditionally used to calm the look of redness and comfort skin that feels tight or reactive.

A lightweight seed oil rich in oleic acid, long used in Japanese and Korean beauty to soften skin and add slip and shine to hair without a heavy after-feel.

A calming botanical extract (also listed as Madecassoside or Asiaticoside) long used to soothe redness and support the skin's barrier while it recovers. A staple in sensitive-skin and post-procedure skincare for good reason.

Lipids that occur naturally in the skin's barrier, helping lock moisture in and keep irritants out. Especially useful for dry, sensitive, or barrier-compromised skin — often paired with cholesterol and fatty acids to mimic skin's own structure.

A gentle botanical extract with calming properties, traditionally used to soothe sensitive or irritated skin and reduce the look of redness.

A porous, absorbent ingredient (often activated bamboo charcoal) that helps draw out excess oil and impurities from pores — a popular pick for deep-cleansing formulas.

A warming pepper extract used in small amounts on the scalp, where the gentle tingle it creates is associated with stimulating circulation at the root.

One of the three lipids skin's barrier is naturally built from. Alongside ceramides and fatty acids it helps rebuild what dryness and over-cleansing strip away.

An aromatic herb extract used to help balance oil on skin and scalp while lending a soft, herbaceous freshness.

A rich, occlusive oil that seals moisture into skin and coats the hair shaft for slip and shine — best suited to drier skin and hair types.

Used in scalp treatments to help energize and stimulate the follicle area, often working alongside caffeine and Ginkgo Biloba for hair-thinning concerns.

The protein that gives skin its structure and bounce. Hydrolyzed and marine forms are broken down small enough to support surface hydration and a plumper look, while skin's own collagen production naturally slows with age.

Peptides bound to copper that support skin's natural repair and collagen-production processes, often used to help improve the look of firmness and texture.

A compound your cells use to produce energy, and an antioxidant in its own right. Natural levels decline with age, so it is widely supplemented.

A flavonoid from the Japanese raisin tree, taken to support the body's processing of alcohol and ease the after-effects of a heavy night.

A moisture-binding ingredient originally discovered in extremophile bacteria, valued for helping skin retain hydration and cope with environmental stress.

Briskin's oat-derived plant exosome. Exosomes are tiny vesicles plants use to carry signalling material; Briskin builds its cleansing and skin-booster range around them.

A plant flavonoid studied for its role in clearing worn-out cells, taken as part of a longevity-focused approach to healthy ageing.

A bitter-root botanical used in skincare to help condition and comfort skin, supporting a calm, well-maintained surface.

An aromatic botanical oil with antioxidant content, used to comfort skin while lending a soft, naturally fresh floral scent.

A warming root rich in antioxidant compounds. Applied to skin it helps support circulation and radiance; taken as a tea it is a long-standing digestive comfort.

A botanical extract used in scalp treatments to help support healthy circulation at the follicle, often paired with other circulation-boosting actives like caffeine and coffee extract.

A botanical extract prized in Korean skincare for its antioxidant properties, helping skin look more energized and resilient against everyday stressors.

A powerful antioxidant that helps protect skin from everyday stressors while supporting a brighter, more even-looking tone over time.

A water-soluble acid derived from sugar cane that exfoliates the skin's surface, helping fade the look of dullness, uneven texture, and dark spots over time.

A polyphenol-rich extract that helps defend skin against environmental stressors and supports a healthier-looking complexion.

A polyphenol-rich extract that helps defend skin against environmental stressors while calming visible redness and supporting a more even-looking tone.

A calming botanical rich in antioxidants, traditionally used to soothe redness and support clearer-looking, acne-prone skin.

A Mediterranean flower long used in calming skincare, valued for helping skin feel settled after heat, sun or irritation.

A flower extract naturally containing mild fruit acids and mucilage, so it helps soften and smooth skin while adding a light, cushioned hydration.

A natural humectant that draws in moisture, used in both skin and hair formulas to leave a smoother, softer finish.

A naturally occurring humectant that can hold many times its weight in water, drawing moisture into the skin and plumping the look of fine lines caused by dehydration. Works well across most skin types.

A liquid wax that closely mimics skin's own natural oils, moisturizing without feeling greasy — a gentle carrier oil used across skin and hair products.

A fine, absorbent clay that lifts excess oil and loosens surface debris without stripping — the workhorse behind most clay masks and deep-cleansing washes.

The main structural protein in hair. Hydrolyzed keratin is broken down small enough to temporarily fill in damaged areas along the hair shaft, smoothing texture and reducing the look of frizz.

An African sausage-tree fruit extract traditionally used to tone and firm the look of skin, and increasingly found in scalp and body care.

An amino acid the body uses to build glutathione, its own master antioxidant — commonly paired with it in recovery and detox formulas.

A mild AHA that loosens dead surface cells while drawing in moisture — gentler and more hydrating than stronger acids, which makes it a common starting point for exfoliation.

A familiar aromatic botanical used to settle skin and senses alike — calming in feel and scent, which is why it recurs in evening and body care.

A citrus extract naturally containing vitamin C and mild fruit acids, used in small amounts to support a fresher, brighter-looking surface.

A bright, citrus-scented herb with naturally purifying properties — refreshing in body care and long enjoyed as a fragrant tea.

A botanical extract that helps even out the look of skin tone while calming redness and irritation — a gentler alternative to stronger brightening acids.

A sweet dried fruit long used in Chinese kitchens and tonics, traditionally taken to restore warmth and support everyday vitality.

A carotenoid that concentrates in the retina, taken to support eye health and help filter the blue light of everyday screen use.

A cushiony oil unusually high in palmitoleic acid, which occurs naturally in skin's own oils — conditioning without a greasy finish.

One of the purified actives isolated from centella asiatica, used where a formula wants centella's calming effect in a more concentrated form.

A mineral involved in hundreds of processes in the body, from muscle and nerve function to rest quality and bone structure.

A lightweight, fatty-acid-rich oil that nourishes and adds shine to hair while softening skin, absorbing without feeling greasy.

The hormone your body releases as night falls to set its sleep-wake rhythm. Supplemented, it is used to fall asleep faster and reset a disrupted cycle.

The compound behind that distinct cold tingle. It delivers an instant cooling, deodorising freshness to skin and scalp without altering the formula's care.

A seed extract standardised for silymarin, traditionally taken to support the liver's natural processing and everyday detoxification.

A cooling botanical from the mint family that creates an immediate fresh, tingling sensation on skin and scalp, often used to lift a sluggish or congested feel.

A vitamin- and antioxidant-dense leaf extract that helps defend skin against day-to-day environmental stress while supporting a smoother, more even-looking surface.

A calming botanical traditionally used to soothe sensitive, irritated skin and support a more balanced-looking complexion.

A traditional botanical with purifying properties, used to help calm blemish-prone skin and support a clearer-looking complexion.

A mineral-rich botanical traditionally used on the scalp to help manage excess oil and support a clean, balanced root environment.

A versatile form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier and locks in moisture. It actively fades dark spots, controls excessive oil production, minimizes pores, and calms redness, leaving you with a smooth, bright, and even complexion. Excellent for acne or rosacea-prone skin.

A precursor to NAD+, a molecule involved in cellular energy production that naturally declines with age — taken as a supplement to support healthy aging from within.

The leaf of the olive tree, high in oleuropein — a potent antioxidant used to help skin withstand daily environmental stress. Distinct from olive oil.

A classic emollient oil high in oleic acid and vitamin E, softening skin and helping hold moisture in — the base of many gentle cleansing balms.

A partially oxidised tea rich in polyphenols, bringing antioxidant defence and a light, clarifying freshness to skin, hair and body care.

The fragrant screwpine leaf used across Southeast Asian cooking. Brewed as a tea it is mild and calming — a traditional wind-down drink.

A humectant and soothing agent that draws in moisture and helps calm irritation, often found in both skincare and haircare. Converts to pantothenic acid in the skin, supporting the barrier as it hydrates.

A fruit-derived enzyme that gently dissolves away dead skin cells for smoother texture, without the potential irritation of physical scrubs.

The leaf of the papaya plant, traditionally brewed as a tea and valued in Southeast Asia as a nutrient-dense everyday botanical.

A climbing vine traditionally taken to quiet a busy mind and ease into rest — often paired with melatonin in sleep formulas.

A salmon-DNA-derived ingredient popular in advanced Korean skincare, used to support skin's natural repair processes and a firmer, more revitalized-looking complexion.

A plant-derived gel-former used in hydrocolloid patches. It absorbs fluid from a blemish while keeping the area comfortably moist, which is the environment skin heals best in.

A root extract used in East Asian beauty traditions to support a clearer, more even-looking complexion while helping calm the appearance of irritation.

Short chains of amino acids that signal skin to produce more collagen, helping support firmness and a smoother-looking surface over time. Usually layered under a moisturizer for best results.

The largest-molecule acid family, so it works mostly at the surface and rarely stings — the usual pick when AHAs and BHAs feel too strong for sensitive or reactive skin.

Beneficial bacteria extracts (like Lactobacillus or Bifida Ferment Lysate) that help support skin's natural microbiome balance, strengthening the barrier and calming reactive skin.

A resin-like substance made by bees, valued for its soothing and purifying properties — a popular pick for reactive or blemish-prone skin in Korean skincare.

A succulent extract high in omega fatty acids and antioxidants, used to calm the look of sensitised skin and support a comfortable, resilient barrier.

A widely-found plant flavonoid with antioxidant and senolytic interest, taken to help the body manage oxidative stress as it ages.

A flower extract rich in plant isoflavones, used in scalp formulas to support a healthy environment for hair growth.

Also known as jujube. A staple of Chinese soups and tonics, traditionally used to nourish and to support a sense of warmth and balance.

A medicinal mushroom used in traditional wellness for resilience and calm, and valued in beauty formulas for its antioxidant content.

A potent plant antioxidant (found in grapes) that helps defend skin against everyday environmental stressors and supports a more resilient-looking complexion over time.

A faster-converting, closer relative of Retinol that reaches its active form in fewer steps — often delivering visible results sooner, with a similar adjustment period for skin.

A vitamin A derivative that speeds up skin cell turnover to smooth texture and soften the look of fine lines over time. Start slow — a little redness or flaking in the first few weeks is normal as skin adjusts.

A Korean-beauty staple prized for its brightening and hydrating properties, often fermented to boost the concentration of amino acids and antioxidants that help skin look more radiant.

A caffeine-free red bush tea high in polyphenols, used to calm the look of stressed skin while defending against environmental stress.

Rose water and flower extract bring light hydration and a calming, comforting feel to skin — plus the recognisable scent that comes with them.

An aromatic herb extract valued for its antioxidant content and its long use on the scalp, where it is associated with a clean, invigorated feel at the roots.

An oil-soluble acid that gets down into pores to clear excess oil and dead skin buildup — a go-to for acne-prone, oily, and congested skin. Also used at lower strengths on the scalp to manage flaking.

A palm berry extract widely used in scalp care for its association with supporting hair density — a mainstay of thinning-hair formulas.

A bright orange berry unusually rich in omega fatty acids and carotenoids, used to nourish and support a healthy, radiant-looking complexion.

Mineral-rich marine extracts that draw in moisture and help replenish skin, often used in gel-textured, water-based formulas.

Exosomes from Selaginella, the desert resurrection plant that survives long droughts and revives with water. Briskin uses it at increasing concentrations across its toner, concentrate and cream.

A rich, fatty-acid-packed butter that deeply moisturizes and helps soften skin, especially useful for dry patches on the body.

Hydrolysed silk forms a fine, breathable film that smooths the feel of skin and hair, adding softness and a subtle sheen.

A hydrating, film-forming ingredient traditionally used in Korean skincare to support skin's natural repair processes and leave a dewy, plumped-up finish.

A polyamine that supports autophagy — the body's natural cellular clean-up. Levels fall with age, which is why it features in longevity formulas.

A lightweight, non-greasy emollient modeled on skin's own natural oils. Softens skin and helps seal in moisture without clogging pores, making it suitable for oily and acne-prone skin too.

A soft, fatty-acid-rich oil that cushions and conditions dry skin, spreading easily and absorbing without the weight of heavier oils.

A dense, traditionally-used oil valued for comforting stressed or blemish-prone skin and supporting the look of a smoother, more even surface.

A botanical extract with natural purifying properties, popular in treatments for acne-prone skin and oily, flake-prone scalps.

An aromatic herb extract with naturally purifying properties — used on skin and scalp to help keep the surface feeling fresh and clarified.

A naturally occurring sugar that acts as a humectant, helping skin retain moisture and recover more comfortably after exposure to dry conditions.

A mushroom extract that holds water much like hyaluronic acid does, giving a plumped, cushioned hydration with a notably light feel.

A warming botanical with antioxidant and brightening properties, traditionally used to help even out the look of skin tone and calm visible redness.

The group of B vitamins, commonly B1, B2, B6 and B12, that the body uses in everyday energy metabolism. Water-soluble, so they are usually taken daily.

A potent antioxidant that helps defend skin against everyday environmental stressors while fading the look of dark spots and evening out tone over time. Gentler ester forms (like Ascorbyl Glucoside) offer similar brightening with less irritation than pure ascorbic acid.

The form of vitamin D your body makes from sunlight. It governs how well you absorb calcium, making it central to bone and immune health.

A fat-soluble antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental stressors and supports the skin barrier, often paired with Vitamin C for enhanced antioxidant protection.

A fat-soluble vitamin often paired with vitamin D3 in supplements, since the two are involved in how the body handles calcium.

A gentle, plant-derived toning ingredient that helps refine the look of pores and calm minor irritation — a milder alternative to alcohol-based astringents.

A nutrient-dense ferment that supplies amino acids, vitamins and beta-glucans, supporting a healthier-looking barrier and a fresher, more rested appearance.

A Japanese citrus notably high in vitamin C, bringing antioxidant defence and a bright, uplifting freshness to skin.

A mineral used in various forms (like Zinc PCA) to help regulate oil production and calm irritation — also valued as a gentle, effective deodorizing ingredient.