This document discusses various ingredients that can be used in cosmetic products for their beneficial properties. It outlines several plant extracts like red ginseng and astaxanthin that contain compounds promoting anti-aging and antioxidant effects. The document also mentions vitamins and minerals commonly used in cosmetics for their skin conditioning properties including vitamins A, C, and E, ellagic acid, anthocyanins, and tannins. Specific anti-aging and whitening active ingredients are also listed along with their proposed mechanisms of action.