Ingredient Glossary
The key ingredients in LP Topicals products, in plain English. All descriptions are cosmetic: they describe how ingredients help skin and hair look and feel.
Peptides
GHK-Cu (Copper Tripeptide-1). A copper-bound peptide and the hero of our CU line. It helps skin look firmer, smoother and more even, and supports a healthy-looking scalp. Formulas with GHK-Cu often have a light blue tint from the copper. Found in: PEPGLO+, LUMIGLO+, SHIELD-CU, REJUV-CU, NIAGIN-CU, FOLLICLE-CU, CLEARGLO+, MITOGLO+.
AHK-Cu (Copper Tripeptide-2). A copper peptide used in scalp and hair care to help hair look and feel stronger and fuller. Found in: REJUV-CU, FOLLICLE-CU.
Argireline® (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8). A peptide that visibly softens the look of expression lines, such as those on the forehead and around the eyes. Found in: PEPGLO+, SUPRAGLO.
SNAP-8™ (Acetyl Octapeptide-3). A longer relative of Argireline that helps smooth the look of expression lines. Found in: SUPRAGLO.
Matrixyl® (Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 / Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 + Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7). Signal peptides that help skin look firmer and smoother and reduce the look of fine lines.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7. Helps calm the look of redness and supports smoother-looking skin. Found in: AZUL-RENEW.
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3 & Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1. Hair-care peptides that help brows, lashes and scalp hair look fuller and stronger. Found in: FOLLICLE-CU, TRIPEPTIX.
Hexapeptide-11. A conditioning peptide used in scalp and hair care. Found in: FOLLICLE-CU System.
Tripeptide-29. A collagen-type peptide that supports firmer-looking skin. Found in: AZUL-RENEW, FOLLICLE-CU.
Vitamins & brighteners
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3). An all-rounder: it supports the skin's moisture barrier, refines the look of pores, evens the look of tone and balances the look of oiliness.
Vitamin C. An antioxidant that brightens the look of dull skin and evens out tone. Found in: ORO+ C serum and ORO+ C spray.
Retinol / Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A). Smooths the look of fine lines and uneven texture. Start slowly, use at night, and wear sunscreen during the day. Found in: LUMIGLO+, SUPRAGLO.
Bakuchiol. A plant-derived ingredient often used as a gentler retinol alternative for smoother-looking skin.
DMAE. Helps skin look more toned and lifted. Found in: SUPRAGLO.
Hydrators & barrier support
Hyaluronic Acid. Holds water to plump the look of skin and give lasting hydration.
Ectoin. Helps skin hold moisture and feel comfortable. Found in: SHIELD-CU.
Squalane. A lightweight, non-greasy oil that softens and conditions.
Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) & Glycerin. Humectants that keep skin and hair soft and hydrated.
PEA (Palmitoylethanolamide). A skin-identical lipid valued for its soothing, comforting feel. Found in: NIAGIN-CU and the comforting body cream.
Zinc Oxide. A mineral in SHIELD-CU's barrier-support base. SHIELD-CU is not a sunscreen and has no SPF.
Botanicals
Blue Tansy Oil. Rich in azulene, which gives the AZUL shave gel and body wash their blue colour. It soothes and calms the look of redness. (AZUL-RENEW is a pale yellow gel.)
Sea Buckthorn & Prickly Pear Seed Oils. Nourishing oils rich in fatty acids and vitamin E.
Green Tea / Matcha. Antioxidant botanicals that refresh skin.
Caffeine. Gives an energizing, refreshing feel on the scalp and around the eyes.
Rosemary, Peppermint & Eucalyptus. Botanicals that refresh the scalp and leave a clean, cool feel.
Cosmetic use only. LP Topicals products are cosmetics designed to cleanse, hydrate, and improve the appearance of skin and hair. They are not drugs and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, mitigate, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Individual results vary. Our products are not sunscreens and do not provide SPF protection; use a broad-spectrum sunscreen during the day. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Patch test before first use, and discontinue use if irritation occurs. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor's care, check with your healthcare provider before use. Statements on this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Always check the full ingredient list on each product page.