Unlocking the Power of Ingredients: How to Choose Products for Your Skin Type

Navigating skincare based on skin type and ingredient lists can be akin to deciphering a foreign tongue, particularly if one lacks a background in Latin or a degree in chemistry. The International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI) strives to establish a universal language of ingredient names on labels worldwide. However, INCI, unfortunately, does not cater to consumers. Often, manufacturers offer assistance by placing the everyday name in parentheses next to the scientific name, such as tocopherol (vitamin E). Absent such guidance, an ingredients list appears as an unfamiliar concatenation of long words separated by commas.