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Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera

The flower wax comes from Mimosa, which has good skin-protecting and film-forming properties. It also has a lovely, sweet smell, well known to perfumers. Mimosa...

Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer

Acrylates/vinyl isodecanoate Crosspolymer is a copolymer of the ester of vinyl isodecanoate and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of...

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...

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...

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice is the juice that comes from the leaves of the aloe plant. In skin care, it is commonly used for its...

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....

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...

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....

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%...

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP copolymer is a synthetic polymer and film-forming agent that also serves to thicken cosmetic formulas. It is used in small amounts in a...

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...

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...

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...

Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine

The amide APA-22 is a new ingredient that is 100% natural and organic, the ingredient is called Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine. This ingredient is actually made from...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyltriazine (also known as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol) is a synthetic UV filter that provides broad spectrum sun protection due to its ability to...

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...

Brassica Campetris Seed Oil

Brassica campestris (rapeseed) seed oil is a non-scented oil that has emollient and potential antioxidant properties for the skin. It is a rich source of...

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...

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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...

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...

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...

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"...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Marigold extract. New research shows that Morgenfrus Extract protects human skin against photo-aging by reducing oxidative damage. Marigold extract stimulates collagen production down in the...

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...

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...

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...

Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract

Capsicum Frutescens fruit extract is derived from the plant or fruit of hot chili peppers. Capsicum fruit extracts and resins vary from yellowish to reddish-brown...

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...

Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil

Parsley seeds Fights impurities and keeps the skin clean throughout the day. When the parsley has flowered, it forms small seeds with a fantastic oil,...

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...

Cedrus Deodara Wood Oil

Cedar wood is antiseptic, sebum-inhibiting and astringent, and is therefore good for skin with sebum buds, dry patches and impurities.

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Cinnamomum Camphora Oil

The camphor tree is native to Taiwan, China and Japan and can be up to 1000 years old. To produce oil, the tree must be...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Expressed

Orange, grapefruit and bergamot are all citrus fruits from Asia. They have a firming, astringent effect on the skin's pores and are very smoothing. The...

Citrus Bergamia Peel Oil Expressed

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...

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...

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...

Cocamidopropylamine Oxide

Cocamidopropylamine Oxide is a surfactant that also acts as a care agent in personal care and cosmetic products. It mixes easily with oil and dirt...

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...

Coffea Arabica Fruit Powder

Derived from the fruit part of the Coffea arabica plant, this ingredient is a very good antioxidant when applied to the skin (and taken orally...

Copernicia Cerifera Cera

A vegetable wax that comes from the leaves of the Brazilian tropical palm tree, Copernicia cerifera. Like other types of wax, it is used to...

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...

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Wild Carrot Extract has a high content of beta-carotene. Beta-carotenes Anti Age benefits are that it protects your skin from sun damage and provides skin...

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...

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...

Dibutyl Adipate

Function, environmental profile – and why it's not necessary in all formulations Dibutyl adipate (DBA) is a synthetic diester of adipic acid and butanol, which has been used in cosmetic...

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Diethylaminohydroxybenzoylhexylbenzoate is a synthetic sunscreen agent that helps protect the skin from UVA rays with maximum absorption at 354 nm (the UVA range extends to...

Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone

Diethylhexyl butamido triazone – primarily protects against UVB rays. None of these filters can stand alone. So depending on how much protection you want, the...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

Dried Thyme Bid

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Eucalyptus Radiata Leaf/Stem Oil

Eucalyptus oil is a fragrant plant oil whose active ingredients are found in the leaves and in the oil obtained from them. The oil has...

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...

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...

Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil

Cloves were formerly widely used by the Greeks, Romans and Chinese alike for its medicinal value. The Chinese used it for toothaches and as a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Glyceryl stearate citrate is an ester of citric acid and glyceryl stearate. Depending on the formula and how much is used, this ingredient can act...

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...

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...

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract

Hamamelis virginiana (also known as witch hazel) is a commonly used plant extract that may have potent antioxidant properties and some sedative properties. However, this...

Helianthus Annuus Flower Extract

Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed extract is made from the pressed seed meal of sunflower seeds. It is a multi-benefit ingredient proven to help protect skin...

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...

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...

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract

Sea buckthorn extract – the extract helps to increase the elasticity of the skin/scalp, helps to retain its natural moisture. This increased elasticity helps the...

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,...

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...

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...

Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Beta Vulgaris Root Extract

Binds moisture with immediate and long-lasting effect. Beta Vulgaris grows wild everywhere in Denmark, and the most widespread is the wild-growing beach beet, which is...

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...

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...

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate

Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant, and in its purest form it looks like a dark, yellow salt. This is why strong vitamin A beauty...

Illicium Vernum Fruit Oil

Illicium Verum Fruit Oil

Star anise essential oil is used in massage formulations to help relieve muscle pain. When used in soap, star anise is said to mask human...

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...

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...

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...

Lavandula Angustifolia

Lavender is the herbal panacea. If you are in doubt about which essential oil or herb can help you, you can almost always say lavender....

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...

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,...

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....

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,...

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Tea Tree Oil, or tea tree oil, as it is also called in Danish, is a pure natural product that contains a combination of 150...

Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajuputi Leaf Oil

Cajeput Essential Oil contains over 70% 1,8 Cineole and is suitable for use in a wide range of wellness applications and formulations intended to help...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Onopordum Acanthium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Onopordum Acanthium flower/leaf/stem extract (and) water (and) propanediol. Gatuline® Skin-Repair AF from Gattefossé is an anti-inflammatory, soothing and repairing agent. It boosts the synthesis of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12

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Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

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Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

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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...

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...

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...

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...

Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil

Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil is the oil obtained from the pine tree, which grows wild throughout Europe and parts of Asia. Pine oil can cause...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil is a non-volatile, non-scented oil extracted from the seeds of almonds and is used as an emollient and to...

Prynus Sylvestris Leaf Oil

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Salicornia Herbacea Extract

Saltwort Natural and effective moisturizer that smoothes the skin. Saltwort (or Kveller as it is also called) is a plant that can retain moisture like...

Salix Purpurea Bark Extract

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sodium Hyaluronate (High)

Hyaluronic acid is produced in your adrenal cortex, and the body uses it to bind water. As you know, you are made up of 70%...

Sodium Hyaluronate (Low)

Hyaluronic acid is produced in your adrenal cortex, and the body uses it to bind water. As you know, you are made up of 70%...

Sodium Hyaluronate (Medium)

Hyaluronic acid is produced in your adrenal cortex, and the body uses it to bind water. As you know, you are made up of 70%...

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...

Sodium Magnesium Silicate / Talc

Sodium magnesium silicate, a substance known as a type of talc, is used in many consumer and industrial applications as a filler in liquid products....

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Coconut fat salt is called Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate (SMCT). It sounds chemical, but Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taturate is so mild that it is precisely...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

Theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter is an emollient extracted from cocoa beans, with properties similar to those of other non-scented plant oils. It is a...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract

Vaccinium vitis-idaea fruit extract comes from a wild Scandinavian native berry (lingonberry) that is similar in nutritional profile and size to its plant "cousin", the...

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

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....

Zingiber Officialie Root Oil

Ginger is one of the oldest spices, which came via the "silk and spice route" from Asia to Europe, where both the Greeks and Romans...

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