RICH INGREDIENTS, GLOBALLY SOURCED

In an effort to provide you with clean products, we harness the regenerative power of super-herbs and plants from around the globe, including Japanese flora. 

It’s important to be mindful of what we consume and put on our bodies. That’s why all of our formulas only use good-for-you ingredients, while omitting harmful chemicals like drying alcohols, parabens, and sulfates. 

Discover our unique plant-based concept ingredients below.

  • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5

    Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5

    INCI Name: Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
    Origin: Produced in Spain
    Function: Helps reduce puffiness by boosting skin elasticity, moisturize + firm skin, while also helping to improve the appearance of dark circles around the eyes
    Found in: Nourishing Eye Cream

  • Artichoke Leaf Extract

    Artichoke Leaf Extract

    INCI Name:  Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract
    Origin: Europe and Brazil, produced in Japan
    Function: Helps improve the appearance of pores and skin pigmentation
    Found in: Purifying Cleanser, Clarifying Toner, Brightening Serum, Light Moisturizer

  • Bulgarian Damask Rose Stem Cells

    Bulgarian Damask Rose Stem Cells

    INCI Name: Rosa Damascena Callus Culture Extract
    Origin:
    Bulgaria, produced in Korea
    Function:
    Helps distribute moisture throughout our stratum corneum layer of the epidermis, along with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties 
    Found in:
    Rejuvenating Night Gel

  • Evening Primrose Seed Extract

    Evening Primrose Seed Extract

    INCI Name: Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Seed Extract
    Origin:
    New Zealand, produced in Japan
    Function:
    Yellow flowers that bloom in the evening of early summer to early autumn until daylight, an extract from its seeds help protect collagen and elastin in skin, while moisturizing for a healthy, well-rested glow
    Found in:
    Rejuvenating Night Gel

  • Gotu Kola Leaf Extract

    Gotu Kola Leaf Extract

    INCI Name: Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
    Origin:
    Madagascar, produced in France
    Function:
     Helps improve skin damage and soothe inflammation while moisturizing
    Found in:
    Rejuvenating Night Gel

  • Grape Leaf Extract

    Grape Leaf Extract

    INCI Name: Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Leaf Extract
    Origin: France and Tunisia, produced in Japan
    Function:  
    Helps protect collagen and elastin in skin
    Found in:
    Gentle Cleanser

  • Hyaluronic Acid

    Hyaluronic Acid

    INCI Name: Sodium Hyaluronate
    Origin: Produced in Japan
    Function: An excellent water retention ingredient that helps maintain moisture and aging skin
    Found in: Hydrating Serum

  • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

    Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

    INCI Name: Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
    Origin: Produced in Japan
    Function: Hylaurnic acid with a lower molecular weight to help moisturize and penetrate deeper into the skin
    Found in: Nourishing Eye Cream

  • Japanese Plum Extract

    Japanese Plum Extract

    INCI Name: Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
    Origin:
    Japan
    Function:
    Has antiglycation properties that help improve skin elasticity and even out skin tone
    Found in:
    Rejuvenating Night Gel

  • Japanese Rice Germ Oil

    Japanese Rice Germ Oil

    INCI Name: Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil
    Origin: Japan
    Function: Contains high antioxidant properties that help retain moisture in skin
    Found in: Deep Moisturizer

  • Japanese Rice Lees Extract

    Japanese Rice Lees Extract

    INCI Name: Oryza Sativa (Rice) Lees Extract
    Origin:
    Japan
    Function:
    Produced during the fermentation process of rice, it is rich in vitamins, amino acids, and other nutrients that help rejuvenate the skin and improve moisture content
    Found in:
    Nourishing Eye Cream

  • Japanese Sakura Extract

    Japanese Sakura Extract

    INCI Name: Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
    Origin: Japan
    Function: Helps improve and regenerate rough skin to preserve its youthful glow, and also has anti-inflammatory properties
    Found in: Purifying Cleanser, Clarifying Toner, Brightening Serum, Light Moisturizer

  • Japanese Tanakura Clay

    Japanese Tanakura Clay

    INCI Name: Tanakura Clay
    Origin: Japan
    Function: A natural clay from the Sea of Japan, rich in antioxidants that help gently remove impurities and excess oils from skin
    Found in: Purifying Cleanser

  • Japanese Yuzu Extract

    Japanese Yuzu Extract

    INCI Name: Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
    Origin:
    Tokushima, Japan
    Function:  
    A natural ceramide that is similar to our stratum corneum layer of the epidermis that helps block external stimuli and improve rough and wrinkled skin
    Found in:
    Gentle Cleanser, Balancing Toner, Hydrating Serum, Deep Moisturizer

  • Marula Oil

    Marula Oil

    INCI Name: Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
    Origin:
    Zimbabwe, South Africa
    Function:  
    High in antioxidants and rich in fatty acids to help nourish and moisturize skin
    Found in:
    Gentle Cleanser, Balancing Toner, Hydrating Serum, Deep Moisturizer

  • Molasses

    Molasses

    INCI: Molasses
    Origin:
    Japan
    Function:
    Produced from the fine-grained Japanese sugar known as ‘Wasanbon’, it helps soften and deeply condition skin
    Found in:
    Nourishing Eye Cream

  • Niacinamide

    Niacinamide

    INCI Name: Niacinamide
    Origin: Produced in China
    Function: A water-soluble form of Vitamin B3 that helps protect skin from pollutants, boosts collagen production and skin health for a glowing complexion
    Found in: Light Moisturizer

  • Prickly Pear Extract

    Prickly Pear Extract

    INCI Name: Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
    Origin: Mexico
    Function: Contains important vitamins and minerals that help calm, hydrate, and soothe skin
    Found in: Purifying Cleanser, Clarifying Toner, Brightening Serum, Light Moisturizer

  • Raspberry Fruit Extract

    Raspberry Fruit Extract

    INCI Name: Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract
    Origin: France and Serbia
    Function: Helps protect collagen and hyaluronic acid in skin for a plumped, hydrated balance, and also has anti-inflammatory properties
    Found in: Balancing Toner

  • Rose Fruit Extract

    Rose Fruit Extract

    INCI Name: Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract
    Origin: Korea, produced in Japan
    Function: Has anti-acne properties that help minimize redness, moisturize, and balance the appearance of skin
    Found in: Clarifying Toner

  • Saccharide Isomerate

    Saccharide Isomerate

    INCI Name: Saccharide Isomerate 
    Origin:
    Produced in Switzerland
    Function:
    Naturally derived from corn and very similar in composition to NMF (Natural Moisturizing Factor), helps improve moisture retention  and skin barrier function
    Found in:
    Rejuvenating Night Gel

  • Sea Fennel Plant Stem Cells

    Sea Fennel Plant Stem Cells

    INCI Name: Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate
    Origin: Salty soils on the coast of Brittany, France
    Function:  Gently helps decongests pores, boosts collagen production, and hydrate + radiant skin
    Found in: Gentle Cleanser, Balancing Toner, Hydrating Serum, Deep Moisturizer

  • Sea Holly Plant Stem Cells

    Sea Holly Plant Stem Cells

    INCI Name: Eryngium Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate
    Origin: Salty soils on the coast of Brittany, France
    Function: An anti-aging ingredient that helps improve skin firmness and renewal
    Found in: Purifying Cleanser, Clarifying Toner, Brightening Serum, Light Moisturizer

  • Shea Butter

    Shea Butter

    INCI Name: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
    Origin: West Africa, produced in Japan
    Function: An excellent skin conditioner that helps heal and soothe, while deeply hydrating skin
    Found in: Deep Moisturizer

  • Skin Prebiotic

    Skin Prebiotic

    INCI Name: Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
    Origin: France, produced in Japan
    Function: Naturally obtained from sucrose (corn) and maltose (sugar beets) that help maintain skin’s balance, seal in moisture, and strengthen/ protect skin barrier function
    Found in: Brightening Serum

  • Squalane

    Squalane

    INCI Name: Squalane
    Origin: Brazil, produced in Japan
    Function: Natural ingredient obtained from sugarcane and helps protect skin’s barrier function from dirt and dryness
    Found in: Purifying Cleanser

  • Swiss Apple Stem Cells

    Swiss Apple Stem Cells

    INCI Name: Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
    Origin: Switzerland
    Function: Helps improve the vitality of skin stem cells and its  regenerative potential to firm and preserve skin’s youthfulness
    Found in: Nourishing Eye Cream

  • Tangerine Peel Extract

    Tangerine Peel Extract

    INCI Name: Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract
    Origin: China, produced in Japan
    Function: Helps smooth skin texture and improve transdermal water loss + skin clarity
    Found in: Hydrating Serum

  • Vitamin C

    Vitamin C

    INCI Name: Ascorbyl Glucoside 
    Origin: Produced in Japan
    Function: A water-soluble Vitamin C derivative stabilized by binding glucose to ascorbic acid that helps improve pigmentation + wrinkles and functions as an antioxidant
    Found in: Brightening Serum

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CLEAN BEAUTY FOR INNER HARMONY

In an effort to provide you with the safest and gentlest ingredients possible– the ILEM team works tirelessly to screen each material that goes into our formulas. Our goal is to create feelgood, plantbased products that are kind to your body and beneficial for your health.

If a chemical poses a risk to your health or the environment– we are careful to avoid it.


Harmful Chemicals We Omit

*Note: This list is not exhaustive.

Animal Derived Ingredients , Ethanol , Mineral Oil , Circular Silicon , Microplastic , Parabens/ Phthalates , Sulfates , Alcohol , Formaldehyde , Triclosan , Talc , Hydroquinone , Plastic Microbeads , SLS/ SLES , BHA/ BHT , Lead