Android · Coming soonTHE INGREDIENT JOURNAL
A little knowledge.
A different perspective.
Small-print questions, thoughtful answers. Explore the label, understand the limits, and get more from your next scan.
How cosmetic ingredient analysis works
Start with the foundations of ingredient literacy.
What is an INCI list?
Start with the foundations of ingredient literacy.
How to read a cosmetic label
Start with the foundations of ingredient literacy.
How to scan skincare ingredients
Get a readable cosmetic label photo, check the captured text and build a more useful ingredient review.
How to compare two skincare formulas
Compare ingredient lists with context: product purpose, shared ingredients, different names and what remains unknown.
What an ingredient scanner cannot tell you
Understand the limits of cosmetic ingredient scanning, from missing concentrations to incomplete labels and personal suitability.
How to check an INCI list without a photo
Use manual ingredient entry when a label is hard to photograph, and keep the original list intact for a clearer analysis.
Cosmetic label symbols: where to look
Find the period-after-opening symbol, batch reference and directions that belong alongside an ingredient list.
What ingredient list order actually tells you
Understand why the order of cosmetic ingredients is useful context but cannot reveal an exact formula.
Build a useful digital skincare shelf
Organize saved cosmetic analyses so you can find the right product, revisit its label and avoid confusing similar variants.
Why two ingredient scans can look different
Check label versions, photo quality, spelling and incomplete input when cosmetic ingredient reviews do not match.
Your label photo and your privacy
Understand manual and photo ingredient analysis in Elasal, and prepare a label image without unnecessary personal details.
How to read ingredient function descriptions
Separate ingredient names, function descriptions and finished-product claims when reading a cosmetic formula review.
Check online ingredient lists before you copy
Find a usable cosmetic ingredient list online and verify that it matches the product, variant and packaging you are researching.
Getting started with a cosmetic scanner on iPhone
Download Elasal for iPhone and prepare your first cosmetic ingredient review, from account setup to saving a product.