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Alcohol

"Alcohol" refers to a group of organic compounds with a wide variety of forms and uses in cosmetics and in other types of products and...
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Alcohol Denat

Denatured alcohol is a drying type of synthetic alcohol that irritates the skin and, when used in concentrations of 10% or more, weakens its barrier...
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Alpha Tocopherol

Tocopherol is the name of one of four forms of vitamin E. These four forms are d-alpha-tocopherol, d-alpha-tocopherol acetate, dl-alpha tocopherol and dl-alpha tocopherol acetate....
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Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Volatile fragrance and flavor ingredient that must be listed on products containing it because of its risk of causing a sensitized reaction at concentrations as...
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Alumina

Alumina is the common name for the ingredient aluminum oxide. It is a naturally occurring mineral used as an abrasive, thickener and absorbent in cosmetics....
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Aminomethyl Propanol

Aminomethylpropanol is a synthetic ingredient used in cosmetics as a pH adjuster. It is considered safe as it is currently used in amounts of 2%...
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Aniba Rosaeodora Oil

Rosewood is very useful in skin care products. It is tissue-building, cell-stimulating and reduces wrinkles, scars and stretch marks. Being very mild, rosewood is good...
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Aqua/Water

Aqua/Water/Eau (also known simply as water) is the most commonly used cosmetic ingredient. Aqua/Water/Eau in skin care products is almost always listed first on the...
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Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

The Latin name for the oil expressed from the kernels of the argan tree. https://www.paulaschoice.com/ingredient-dictionary/ingredient-argania-spinosa-kernel-oil.html?q=Argania%20Spinosa%20Kernel%20Oil&fdid=ingredients. The oil from the argan kernels has a completely unique...
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Behentrimonium Chloride

Behentrimonium chloride is a synthetic or plant-derived skin and hair care agent and emulsifier. https://www.paulaschoice.com/ingredient-dictionary/ingredient-behentrimonium-chloride.html?q=Behentrimonium%20Chloride&fdid=ingredients Behentrimonium chloride is an antistatic and hair conditioning agent; it...
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Benzoic Acid

Benzoic acid acts as a preservative and pH adjuster in skin care formulations. It is known to be well tolerated and unlikely to cause sensitization...
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Benzyl Alcohol

Benzyl alcohol is an organic alcohol that occurs naturally in some fruits (such as peaches, apricots and cranberries) as well as tea. Recent studies have...
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Benzyl Cinnamate

Benzyl cinnamate is the chemical compound which is the ester derived from cinnamic acid and benzyl alcohol. Benzyl cinnamate is used in heavy oriental perfumes...
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Benzyl Salicylate

Benzyl salicylate is a volatile fragrance chemical with a sweet, floral odor used to scent cosmetic products and perfumes. Applied topically, benzyl salicylate can cause...
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Betula Alba Leaf Extract

Birch extract helps facilitate the excretion of fluids and promote metabolic activity and is therefore used in treatment against cellulites and edema. Its anti-inflammatory and...
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Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

Borago officinalis seed oil is an unscented, moisturizing plant oil that is a rich source of the essential fatty acid gamma linolenic acid. https://www.paulaschoice.com/ingredient-dictionary/ingredient-borago-officinalis-seed-oil.html?q=Borago%20Officinalis%20Seed%20Oil&fdid=ingredients Borage...
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Butylene Glycol

Butylene glycol is a commonly used ingredient that plays multiple roles in cosmetics, including as a humectant, texture enhancer, solvent, and penetration enhancer. Research shows...
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C10-18 Triglycerides

C10-18 Triglycerides are a triester of glycerin and a mixture of normal and branched C10-18 fatty acids. These are available as white, waxy and odorless...
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C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate is used as an emollient (skin softener, moisture sealer), texture enhancer and dispersant in cosmetics. This common, synthetic ingredient is an ester...
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C18-36 Acid Glycol Esters

"Glycol" refers to divalent alcohol as the alcoholic component of this ingredient (ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, pentylene glycol, hexylene glycol and others). "Ester"...
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C18-36 Acid Triglycerides

Used as emollient and texture enhancer in cosmetics. https://www.paulaschoice.com/ingredient-dictionary/ingredient-c18-36-acid-triglyceride.html?q=C18-36%20Acid%20Triglyceride&fdid=ingredients. It has emollient and skin care properties, also in the formulation; it is used as a...
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CI 42090

CI 42090 is a synthetic compound that gives a brilliant blue color to products such as shampoos, hair dyes and soaps. It is basically a...
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CI 77492

CI 77492 is a dye of mineral origin also called iron oxide. This gives the products their yellow colour. It is often mixed with other...
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CI 77499

CI 77499 is a black iron oxide containing iron and oxygen and is used in cosmetics as a colorant. It is naturally available from the...
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CI 77891

CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide) is a white pigment used in cosmetics and personal care products to achieve a rich opaque color in formulations. It can...
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Camphor

Aromatic substance obtained from the wood of a tree common in Southeast Asia, Cinnamomum camphora, or produced synthetically. When applied to the skin, camphor produces...
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Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides

Capryl/capric triglyceride is derived from coconut oil and glycerin and is considered an excellent emollient and skin plumping ingredient. It should be noted that its...
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Capryloyl Glycine

Capryloylglycine is a synthetic amino acid derivative that acts as a skin emollient or hair conditioner. Depending on the formula, it can also be used...
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Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Carthamus tinctorius oil is better known as thistle oil. It contains beneficial fatty acids, primarily linolenic acid, which can help reduce the signs and appearance...
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Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil

Cedarwood oil has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This can make it beneficial for skin conditions such as acne. A case study found that adding cedarwood...
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Cellulose

Primary fiber component in plants. Used in cosmetics as a thickener and to bind other ingredients together. https://www.paulaschoice.com/ingredient-dictionary/ingredient-cellulose.html?q=Cellulose&fdid=ingredients
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Cellulose Gum

Cellulose gum is a natural, plant-derived ingredient that is most often used as a thickener, but is also used as a film-forming agent. Cellulose gum's...
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Cera Alba

Beeswax is often used as a thickener in skin care and other cosmetic products. In addition, it offers emollient properties. This natural substance is made...
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Cera Microcristallina

Cera microcristallina is used as a thickener and to give products a semi-solid to solid smooth texture. Mostly used in lip care products. https://www.paulaschoice.com/ingredient-dictionary/ingredient-cera-microcristallina.html?q=Cera%20Microcristallina&fdid=ingredients. Gives...
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Ceramide NG

Ceramide NG (formerly known as ceramide 2) belongs to a larger group of ceramides that occur naturally in the skin as long chains of lipids...
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Cetearyl Alcohol

Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol that is a mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohols. It can be extracted naturally, as in coconut oil alcohol,...
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Cetearyl Olivate

An oily, waxy ester of cetearyl alcohol and the fatty acids of olive oil. Cetearyl olivate can be animal derived, synthetic or derived from plants....
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Ceteth-20

Ceteth-20 phosphate is a mild cleaning agent made from chemical combinations of phosphoric acid and the mild fatty alcohol cetyl alcohol. It is most often...
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Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol is a mild fatty alcohol used as an emollient (moisturizing ingredient), emulsifier, thickener and carrier for other ingredients. It can be extracted naturally,...
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Chamomilla Recutita Extract

Chamomile Ecxtract has an abundance of flavorides and phytochemicals. These nutrients are known to fight harmful free radicals and accelerate cell regeneration, thereby improving the...
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Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Chlorella vulgaris extract is an algae-derived ingredient that offers soothing and moisturizing properties to the skin. It is rich in antioxidant compounds that help protect...
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Cinnamomum Cassia Oil

Cinnamon is very fat-dissolving, and has been used for the last 4000 years. It is also highly antiseptic and has antimicrobial properties. Cinnamon is excellent...
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Citral

Citral is an unsaturated aldehyde in the terpene class. Citral is one of the fragrances in perfume that must be declared. http://www.biosite.dk/leksikon/citral.htm Citral is a...
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Citric Acid

Citric acid is an extract derived from citrus fruits and is primarily used in small amounts to adjust the pH of products to prevent them...
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Citronellol

Citronellol is a volatile fragrance chemical extracted from geranium, rose and other plants, citronellol has a characteristic grassy, ​​citrus-like scent. Applied to the skin, it...
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Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil

In addition to being an exceptionally refreshing cleanser, grapefruit oil is known for its wide spectrum of uplifting effects on body and mind. Grapefruit essential...
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaine is a gentle surfactant used in skin care products, mainly face and body washes, almost always used as a secondary cleansing agent, sometimes...
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Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Coco caprylate/caprate is made by combining esters from coconut-derived fatty alcohol (the non-drying kind) with caprylic and capric acids, also from coconut. It can be...
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Coumarin

Organic compound found in plants and derived from the amino acid phenylalanine. It creates the smell of freshly cut hay. More than 300 coumarins have...
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Dehydroacetic Acid

Dehydroacetic acid is a synthetic preservative used in amounts of 0.6% or less where it has been shown to be safe and effective. Dehydroacetic acid...
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Denatonium Benzoate

Denatured alcohol: the problem with alcohol is primarily the denaturation; that is, the way it is made undrinkable, which is a legally required way of...
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Dibutyl Adipate

Dibutyl adipate is a synthetic ester mixture of the fatty alcohol butyl alcohol and the fatty acid known as adipic acid. This versatile ingredient can...
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Dihydroxyacetone

The skin-coloring properties of dihydroxyacetone DHA arise from a reaction with the amino acids and amino groups found in the top layer of the skin...
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Dimethicone

Dimethicone is a type of silicone (technically known as a non-volatile/linear silicone). It is one of the most frequently used emollient (emollient) ingredients in moisturizers,...
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Dimethyl Isosorbide

Dimethylisosorbide is a clear, slightly oily liquid that acts as a solvent and can be plant-based or synthetic. It is also used to reduce the...
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Distarch Phosphate

Distillate phosphate is a natural ingredient used in cosmetics as an anti-caking and binding agent. This starch derivative comes from the esterification of food starches,...
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Dried Thyme Bid

Thyme oil and thyme leaves have been used for their antifungal, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties for many years.
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Empetrum Nigrum Fruit Juice

Gooseberry (lat. Empetrum Nigrum) extract is a powerful antioxidant that protects and rebuilds all types of irritated skin. Revling fights the inflammation that causes the...
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Ethylhexyl Stearate

Ethylhexyl stearate is commonly used as an emollient to provide skin softening properties and a smooth after-feel. It acts as a lubricant on the surface...
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Ethylhexyl Triazone

Ethylhexyltriazone is a synthetic sunscreen ingredient known for its excellent ability to help protect the skin from UVB rays. It is not currently approved as...
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Ethylhexylglycerin

Ethylhexylglycerin is a synthetic skin emollient. Ethylhexylglycerin can also be used as a preservative and carrier/suspending agent that increases the effectiveness of other preservatives such...
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Eucalyptus Species Leaf Oil

Eucalyptus was introduced into medicine by the Australian Aborigines, who used it for infections and fevers. It is particularly effective in treating burns, impurities and...
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Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil

Clove Bud Essential Oil is most widely used to help with minor pain and inflammation treatment, especially the pain associated with dental problems. Applied topically...
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Eugenol

Volatile fragrance chemical that occurs naturally in cloves, basil and bay leaves, among others. Eugenol is often part of the fragrance in cosmetic products and...
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Fructooligosaccharides

Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are a type of oligosaccharides and carbohydrates used in skin care for their moisturizing, prebiotic and potential antioxidant properties. They are composed of...
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Fucus Vesiculosus Extract

Brown algae Natural algae extract that boosts the skin with antioxidants and fights inflammation. Chlorella Vulgaris algae Small natural green beautiful microalgae that your skin...
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Geraniol

A volatile fragrance ingredient extracted from geranium, geraniol is capable of causing sensitivity when applied to the skin. However, the risk of such a reaction...
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Glycereth-2 Cocoate

Glycereth-2 Cocoate is a natural, non-ionic surfactant used in cosmetics and personal care products. It is derived from coconut oil and glycerin and has a...
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Glycerin

Glycerin, also called glycerol or glycerine, is a humectant present in all natural lipids (fats), whether animal or vegetable. It can be extracted from natural...
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Glyceryl Stearate

Glyceryl stearate is a mixture of portions of glycerin and stearic acid. Although it occurs naturally in the human body and can be derived from...
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Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid is a type of alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that, like other ingredients in the category, can act as a water-binding agent and, when...
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Guaiazulene

azulon, or 1,4-dimethyl-7-isopropylazulene, is a dark blue crystalline hydrocarbon. A derivative of azulene, guaiazulene is a bicyclic sesquiterpene that is a constituent of some essential...
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Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Helianthus annuus seed oil is a non-volatile, non-scented sunflower plant oil used as an emollient in cosmetics. This seed oil's 60% (on average) linoleic acid...
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Hexyl Cinnamal

Hexyl cinnamal is an ingredient used in many perfumes and is often seen in perfumed skin care products. Hexyl cinnamal gives a jasmine-like scent. It's...
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Hordeum Vulgare Seed Flour

Hordeum Vulgare seed flour is the flour from the finely ground seeds of barley, Hordeum vulgare L., Graminae https://cosmetics.specialchem.com/inci-ingredients/hordeum-vulgare-seed-flour# Hordeum vulgare, commonly known as barley,...
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Hydrolyzed Algin

Algin, also known as sodium alginate, is commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products for its moisturizing and soothing properties. It is also used...
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Hydrolyzed Carrageenan

Different types of carrageenan have very different thickening and gelling properties. For example, kappa carrageenan forms a hard gel with potassium ions, while iota and...
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Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters

Hydrolyzed jojoba esters are essential fatty acids from the jojoba plant, broken down by water to form a new complex with properties different from the...
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Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Wheat protein or as it is called Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is a microprotein that penetrates deep into the hair fibers, strengthens, repairs, protects and strengthens...
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Isopropyl Alcohol

Isopropyl alcohol can be used as a solvent to remove oils or to denature other alcohols (make them undrinkable). It is also used for its...
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Lactic Acid

Lactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) extracted from milk. Despite such a natural origin, most forms used in cosmetics are synthetic because that...
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Lanolin

Lanolin is the fat most similar to the skin's own fat, and is therefore quickly absorbed by the skin. Lanolin comes from the protective layer...
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Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Lavandula angustifolia oil, commonly known as lavender oil, is a remarkably effective ingredient with calming properties. It is a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid...
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Limonene

Like most volatile fragrance components, limonene also has strong antioxidant benefits and has also been shown to soothe the skin; However, when exposed to air,...
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Linalool

Linalool is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and herbs. It is used extensively as a perfume ingredient in many commercial products....
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Magnesium Sulphate

Commonly known as Epsom salt, a magnesium salt used as a texture enhancer. https://www.paulaschoice.com/ingredient-dictionary/ingredient-magnesium-sulfate.html?q=Magnesium%20Sulfate&fdid=ingredients Epsom salt is also known as the chemical compound magnesium sulfate,...
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Mentha Arvensis Herb Oil

Peppermint oil has cooling, invigorating, cleansing, refreshing and antiseptic properties. It is refreshing to the nasal passages when used as an inhalant. It is mildly...
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Mentha Piperita Leaves

Peppermint was already used in the 14th century to whiten teeth – and later to hide the smell of tobacco. It stimulates blood circulation and...
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Mentha Piperita Oil

The essential oil that comes from the steam distillation of freshly harvested, flowering peppermint sprigs. Its main component is menthol, which gives the oil its...
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Mentha Spicata Herb Oil

In addition to helping support a healthy digestive system, Spearmint Essential Oil is an excellent choice when you want to relieve unwanted muscle spasms and...
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Menthol

Derived from peppermint, menthol can have the same sensitizing effect as peppermint on the skin. Despite its documented ability to sensitize the skin, menthol is...
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Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate

Menthyl ethyl amido oxalate. Frescolat® X -cool from Symrise acts as a coolant. It is a synthetic menthol derivative. Gives an extreme sensation of freshness....
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Moroccan Lava Clay

Volcanic ash that fell about 63 million years ago. For the past several thousand years, the ash has absorbed vitamins and minerals from the subsoil....
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Myristyl Myristate

Myristyl myristate is the ester of the fatty alcohol myristyl alcohol and the fatty acid myristic acid. The result is a highly versatile cosmetic ingredient...
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Niacinamide

Vitamin B3 Soothes the skin and prevents redness. Nicotinamide is a special water-soluble B₃-Vitamin, namely an amide (also called niacinamide). We find the largest content...
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Octenidine HCL

Propylene Glycol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin (and) Octenidine HCl. sensidin DO distributed by DKSH is a liquid deodorant active ingredient suitable for sensitive applications. Possesses skin care...
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Oil of Oregano Vulgare

Oregano oil contains high levels of important compounds in its leaves and smaller stems. Oil producers dry the leaves and stems and then steam distill...
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Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olea europaea fruit oil is an emollient plant oil with benefits similar to several other non-scented plant oils. It is beneficial for dry skin due...
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PCA Glyceryl Oleate

Softisan Condition – PCA Glyceryl Oleate, is a 100% natural and organic product where we play with nature's own fat molecules by saponifying vegan oils...
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PEG-10 Phytosterol

PEG-10 phytosterol is a blend of synthetic humectant and solvent PEG-10 with natural skin-caring plant sterols from canola (rapeseed) or soy. This ingredient is used...
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PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate is a complex blend of a polyethylene glycol (PEG) derivative and coconut + glycerin derived cleanser, meaning it can be described as...
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PEG-75 Stearate

PEG-75 stearate is an ester mixture of polyethylene glycol and stearic acid. It works to emulsify solvents in cosmetic formulas, can contribute to product texture...
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Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid is a fatty acid found naturally in the skin, as well as in palm oil, palm kernel oil, butter, cheese and meat. It...
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Panthenol

Panthenol (sometimes referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a popular humectant in personal care products due to its ability to attract and retain moisture. When...
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Paraffin

Waxy, petroleum-based substance used as a thickener in cosmetics. https://www.paulaschoice.com/ingredient-dictionary/ingredient-paraffin.html?q=paraffin&fdid=ingredients Liquid paraffin Paraffin is a general name for alkanes with the chemical formula CnH2n+2, which...
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Perfume

Perfume is another name for fragrance. According to the United States Personal Care Product Council: "The term Perfume must be used for ingredient labeling in...
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Phenoxyethanol

Phenoxyethanol is a widely used synthetic preservative with global approval for use in rinse-off or leave-on cosmetic products in concentrations up to 1%. It is...
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Shea butter is extracted from shea nuts, which grow on the shea trees in a belt from Senegal to Sudan. Shea butter contains i.a. vitamin...
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The perfume oils include essential oils, resinoids and absolutes. The sources include flowers, leaves and stems, fruits and fruit skins or plant roots; wood, grass...
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Beeswax is often used as a thickener in skin care and other cosmetic products. In addition, it offers emollient properties. This natural substance is made...
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The oils and fruits have been used for generations in the treatment of skin irritations. Everything from writings from Egypt to writings from wise wives,...
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Glycerin, also called glycerol or glycerine, is a humectant present in all natural lipids (fats), whether animal or vegetable. It can be extracted from natural...
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Purple arrow Willow extract has been used for natural cosmetics many years back. Experience from this long tradition means that it is safe to use...
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In addition to being an exceptionally refreshing cleanser, grapefruit oil is known for its wide spectrum of uplifting effects on body and mind. Grapefruit essential...
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Polyglycerin-3

Three glycerin molecules bound together. It is a humectant and moisturizing ingredient like glycerin, but the larger molecular structure penetrates the skin more slowly and...
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Polysorbates 20

in skin care, polysorbate 20 belongs to a group of cleansers most commonly derived from lauric acid, which is a medium-chain triglyceride (a type of...
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Potassium Lactate

Potassium lactate is the potassium salt of lactic acid. It is mostly used as a preservative and color stabilizer in meat products to extend their...
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Potassium Sorbate

Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid used as a preservative in cosmetics. Although it may be naturally derived, most potassium sorbate is...
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Propylene Glycol

Propylene glycol is a humectant (hydrator) that can improve the supply of important active ingredients to the skin. It also plays a role in preventing...
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Quercus Robur Bark Extract

Oak bark extract. Oak bark extract is known to help absorb toxins and soothe irritated, swollen skin. With natural antimicrobial properties, oak bark extracts are...
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Rinus Communis Seed Oil

Ricinus communis (castor) seed oil is a vegetable oil derived from the castor bean, which is known as a rich source of skin-friendly fatty acids....
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Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Rosehip kernel oil has a unique composition of powerful antioxidants, especially vitamins C and A, which together with the high content of the 2 essential...
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Rubus Arcticus Fruit Extract

Cranberries mixed with lingonberries, mulberries and agar berries have, through CYRO extraction, a high content of enzymes, vitamins, polyphenols and antioxidants. They protect the skin...
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Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract

Rubus chamaemorus (also known as mulberry) is a plant primarily grown in Scandinavian countries, whose golden red berries are rich sources of anthocyanins, beta-carotene and...
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Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Juice

Mulberry Protective antioxidant against daily pollution. Mulberry is an 8-15 cm tall, herbaceous plant that mainly grows in raised bogs. Most people have probably forgotten...
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Sea Water Extract

Salt curd Residue is the water that is left when table salt has been produced at Læsø Saltsyderi. This brine is not edible, but it...
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Silica

Silica is a mineral found abundantly in sandstone, clay, and granite, as well as in parts of plants and animals. Silica can also be manufactured...
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Sodium Benzoate

Sodium benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid, an acid found naturally in foods such as cranberries, apricots, mushrooms and honey. It is used as...
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Sodium Chloride

Sodium chloride is more popularly known as common table salt. It is primarily used as a binding and/or thickening agent in skin and hair care...
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Sodium Hydroxide

Sodium hydroxide, also known as lye, is a highly alkaline (also known as "base") ingredient used in small amounts in cosmetics to establish and maintain...
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Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of PCA (pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative). Sodium PCA occurs in the skin is part of...
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Sorbitan Laurate

Sorbitan laurate is an ester of the fatty acid lauric acid and parts of the sugar ingredient sorbitol. This ingredient acts as a cleanser and...
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Sorbitan Olivate

Sorbitan olive oil is a mixture of the fatty acids from olive oil plus a dehydrated sugar known as sorbitol. Sorbitan oil can be synthetic...
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Steareth-20

Steareth-20 is a derivative of the benign fatty substance stearyl alcohol. In cosmetics, it functions primarily as a surfactant, but is also used to make...
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Stearic Acid

Stearic acid is a versatile fatty acid that acts as an emollient, emulsifier, cleanser and texture-enhancing ingredient in skin care formulas. It has been shown...
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Sucrose

Sucrose or sucrose is a carbohydrate. It is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose using a glycosidic bond and a fructose bond. Sucrose is...
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Theobroma Cacao Fruit Powder

Cocoa antioxidants, called flavonoids, contain a natural sun filter, so the skin becomes more resilient and smooth. These are antioxidants that inhibit the skin's aging...
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Thymus Vulgaris Oil

There are several studies that support thyme essential oil's ability to reduce or eliminate food-borne bacteria, support heart health, and relieve inflammation in the body,...
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Tocopherol

Tocopherol is the name of one of four forms of vitamin E. These four forms are d-alpha-tocopherol, d-alpha-tocopherol acetate, dl-alpha tocopherol and dl-alpha tocopherol acetate....
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Tocopheryl Acetate

Alpha-tocopheryl acetate (ATA) is a specific form of vitamin E often found in skin care products and dietary supplements. It is also known as tocopheryl...
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Tribehenin

Tribehenin is a blend of skin-plumping glycerin and a gentle fatty acid known as behenic acid that helps prevent moisture loss. It is used to...
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Urea

Urea is a long-lasting humectant that is part of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), a group of substances that ensure the moisture balance of...
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Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract

Stinging Nettle Extract from Nettle Herb- For thousands of years, stinging nettle has been used to promote luscious, shiny hair. Stinging nettle supports the overall...
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Viola Tricolor

Viola tricolor extract (also known as pansy extract) has a small amount of research showing that it has skin soothing and antioxidant properties. https://www.paulaschoice.com/ingredient-dictionary/ingredient-viola-tricolor-extract.html?q=viola%20tricolor&fdid=ingredients
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Xanthan Gum

Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide, a type of carbohydrate that consists of several sugar molecules linked together. It is produced by fermentation of simple sugars....
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