Ingredients

Our Ingredients

What Goes Into Every Bottle

Every ingredient is chosen for a reason. Every formula is tested for sensitive skin. Here's exactly what makes Ravonna different.

Science meets gentleness. Clinical meets botanical.

Our ingredient philosophy is simple: combine clinical-grade actives with botanical soothers, exclude common irritants, and be transparent about every single ingredient.

Clinical-Grade

Formulations backed by science, proven in studies, tested by dermatologists

Botanical-Powered

Nature's most effective soothers work alongside clinical actives

Sensitivity-Safe

Tested on reactive skin, free from common irritants, gentle by design

Key Active Ingredients

The powerful actives that transform your skin—without irritation

4 Molecular Weights
Clinical Hydration

Multi-Weight Hyaluronic Acid

Most serums use one size of HA. We use four—each penetrating a different skin layer for 72-hour moisture retention and visibly plumper skin from surface to deep dermis.

What It Is

A moisture-binding molecule that exists naturally in your skin. "Multi-weight" means we use 4 different molecular sizes for complete skin hydration at every layer.

What It Does

  • Instant surface plumpness (high molecular weight)
  • Mid-layer hydration (medium molecular weight)
  • Deep moisture delivery (low molecular weight)
  • 72-hour moisture retention across all skin layers
  • Reduces the appearance of fine lines

Why It Works for Sensitive Skin

Hyaluronic acid is bioidentical to what's already in your skin, so it won't trigger reactions. No irritation, just deep, lasting hydration. It's one of the gentlest yet most effective ingredients in skincare.

Vitamin B3
Multi-Tasking Active

Niacinamide (10%)

Also known as Vitamin B3, this powerhouse ingredient balances oil production, minimizes pores, brightens skin tone, and strengthens your skin barrier—all without irritation.

What It Is

A form of Vitamin B3 that's one of the most versatile and well-researched ingredients in skincare. Our 10% concentration is the clinical gold standard for maximum efficacy.

What It Does

  • Balances oil production (great for combination skin)
  • Visibly minimizes pore appearance
  • Brightens uneven skin tone and dark spots
  • Strengthens and repairs skin barrier
  • Reduces redness and inflammation
  • Improves skin texture and smoothness

Why It Works for Sensitive Skin

Unlike other pore-refining ingredients (like retinol or acids), niacinamide is remarkably gentle. It actually helps repair your skin barrier, making it more resilient over time. It's one of the few actives dermatologists universally recommend for sensitive skin.

Chamomile Aloe Green Tea
Gentle Care

Botanical Soothing Complex

Most active skincare irritates. Ours soothes while it works. Green tea, chamomile, and aloe calm redness and strengthen your skin barrier—making even the most sensitive skin comfortable with powerful actives.

What It Is

Our proprietary blend of three botanical powerhouses: green tea extract, chamomile, and aloe vera. Each chosen for its proven anti-inflammatory and barrier-strengthening properties.

What It Does

  • Reduces redness and inflammation instantly
  • Calms irritation from environmental stressors
  • Strengthens protective skin barrier
  • Provides antioxidant protection
  • Soothes reactive skin during active treatment

Why It Works for Sensitive Skin

This is what makes Ravonna different. While other brands force you to choose between "natural but weak" or "strong but irritating," we combine both. These botanicals work synergistically with clinical actives, allowing sensitive skin to tolerate powerful ingredients without reaction.

Amino Acid Chain Collagen Building Blocks
Anti-Aging

Peptides

Small chains of amino acids that signal your skin to produce more collagen. Think of them as messengers telling your skin to act younger.

What They Are

Short chains of amino acids (the building blocks of proteins like collagen and elastin). Different peptides send different signals to your skin cells.

What They Do

  • Signal skin to produce more collagen
  • Reduce appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Improve skin firmness and elasticity
  • Support skin barrier repair
  • Gentle alternative to retinol

Why They Work for Sensitive Skin

Unlike retinol (which can irritate), peptides are remarkably gentle. They work with your skin's natural processes rather than forcing dramatic change. Perfect for sensitive skin that wants anti-aging benefits without irritation.

Antioxidant Power
Brightening

Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid

A stabilized form of Vitamin C paired with ferulic acid for maximum brightening power and antioxidant protection. The gold standard for radiant, even-toned skin.

What It Is

A stabilized, oil-soluble form of Vitamin C (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate) combined with ferulic acid. This duo is more stable and less irritating than traditional L-ascorbic acid.

What It Does

  • Brightens skin tone and fades dark spots
  • Provides powerful antioxidant protection
  • Stimulates collagen production
  • Protects against environmental damage (pollution, UV)
  • Improves skin texture and radiance

Why It Works for Sensitive Skin

Traditional Vitamin C serums are notoriously irritating. Our stabilized form is lipid-soluble (penetrates easily) and won't oxidize or destabilize. Ferulic acid enhances Vitamin C's effects while adding its own soothing properties. Bright, glowing skin without the sting.

Found In:

Encapsulated for Gentle Release
Advanced Renewal

Retinol (Encapsulated)

The gold-standard anti-aging ingredient, encapsulated for time-release. All the benefits of retinol (smooth texture, fewer wrinkles) without the typical irritation.

What It Is

A form of Vitamin A that's encapsulated in a protective layer. This time-release delivery system allows retinol to penetrate gradually, reducing irritation while maintaining efficacy.

What It Does

  • Accelerates cell turnover
  • Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
  • Improves skin texture and smoothness
  • Fades dark spots and hyperpigmentation
  • Unclogs pores and prevents breakouts
  • Stimulates collagen production

Why It Works for Sensitive Skin

Traditional retinol is infamous for causing redness, peeling, and irritation. Our encapsulated form releases slowly over time, delivering all the anti-aging benefits while your skin adapts. Combined with our botanical soothers, it's retinol that sensitive skin can actually tolerate.

What We DON'T Use

As important as what we include is what we leave out

We exclude ingredients that are known irritants, hormone disruptors, or have questionable safety profiles. If it doesn't belong on sensitive skin, it doesn't belong in our bottles.

Parabens

Why: Potential hormone disruptors and common irritants for sensitive skin

Sulfates (SLS/SLES)

Why: Strip skin's natural oils, cause dryness and irritation, compromise skin barrier

Synthetic Fragrances

Why: #1 cause of contact dermatitis in skincare, unnecessary risk for sensitive skin

Drying Alcohols

Why: Compromise skin barrier, especially problematic for already-sensitive skin

Phthalates

Why: Potential endocrine disruptors with questionable long-term safety

Formaldehyde & Releasing Agents

Why: Known irritant and allergen, no place in sensitive skincare

Mineral Oil

Why: Can clog pores, prevents skin from breathing, not ideal for sensitive skin

Talc

Why: Potential contamination concerns, better alternatives available

✓ Always in Ravonna Products

Transparency

Every ingredient listed and explained

Science

Every formula tested and proven

Gentleness

Every product safe for sensitive skin

Results

Every ingredient serves a purpose

Ingredient Glossary

Quick reference guide to common skincare ingredients and what they do

Aloe Vera

Soothing botanical that calms irritation, hydrates, and promotes healing

Ceramides

Lipids that strengthen skin barrier and prevent moisture loss

Chamomile Extract

Anti-inflammatory botanical that reduces redness and calms reactive skin

Collagen (Topical)

Hydrating protein; topical collagen hydrates but peptides signal production

Glycerin

Humectant that draws water into skin for deep hydration

Green Tea Extract

Powerful antioxidant that protects against environmental damage and soothes

Peptides

Amino acid chains that signal collagen production and improve firmness

Squalane

Lightweight oil that hydrates and mimics skin's natural sebum

Witch Hazel

Natural astringent that minimizes pores and balances oil production

Zinc Oxide

Mineral sunscreen ingredient that provides physical UV protection

See These Ingredients in Action

Now that you know what goes into every bottle, discover which products are right for your unique skin.