Cosmetic ingredient science is the focus of this library: rigorous research, clear mechanisms, and practical formulation guidance for modern skincare. As a result, chemists and R&D teams can evaluate evidence with confidence and translate it into stable, effective builds. This hub organizes deep dives on actives such as Centella asiatica (CICA), PDRN variants, peptides, nano-encapsulated vitamins, microalgae pigments, and advanced botanical complexes. Each article explains origin and structure, pathway interactions (e.g., antioxidant, inflammatory, and matrix signaling), and formulation implications like vehicle choice, pH windows, and pairing strategies. Moreover, you’ll find non-numeric claim language aligned to common briefs—soothing, barrier comfort, oxidative defense, and firm-look support—plus notes on regulatory context and reproducibility. Finally, cross-links connect related topics (for example, delivery systems and stability tactics) to help you compare options quickly. Use this category as a working reference for bench work, literature reviews, and stakeholder communication; it’s written to support evidence-based decisions from concept to pilot to scale.