Skip to main content

Home > Glossary Search  > Glossary

Glossary

P

Panthenol

What it is Panthenol, also known as provitamin B5, is a moisturizing ingredient derived from plants...

Parabens

What they are Parabens are a group of synthetic compounds used as preservatives in cosmetics, skincare...

PDRNs (Polydeoxyribonucleotides)

What they are PDRNs are fragments of DNA derived from purified biological sources. They have a...

Peptides

What they are Peptides are short chains of amino acids that serve as building blocks for...

Pollution and Skin

What it is Pollution and skin is a significant but often overlooked link when it comes...

Polyglutamic Acid

What it is Polyglutamic acid (PGA) is a powerful humectant derived from fermented soybeans. It’s a...

Polynucleotides

Polynucleotide treatments are generally well tolerated, making them suitable for a wide range of skin types, including those with sensitive skin

Prebiotic Inulin

What it is Prebiotic inulin is a naturally occurring plant sugar, most often derived from chicory...

Probiotics and Skin

What they are Probiotics and skin health go hand in hand as these beneficial bacteria play...

Progesterone and Skin

What it is Progesterone and skin, a timeless frustration we see every month. While essential for...

Psoriasis

What it is Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that speeds up skin cell production, leading to...

Close Menu

Skinesis Medical at Sarah Chapman
259 Pavilion Rd, Chelsea,
London SW1X 0BP
020 7589 9585

medi@sarahchapman.com

INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | LINKEDIN