Ingredients starting with A

194 on this page

• A-Terpinyl Acetate

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 80-26-2

• Abelmoschus Moschatus Whole

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

• Acacia

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A flower wax that conditions and softens the skin. It helps keep skin feeling smooth and can add body to the product's texture.

• Acacia Senegal Flower

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Acacia Senegal Flower/Stem Extract

  Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 97659-43-3

• Acacia Senegal Gum

  Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  A gum that forms a thin film, leaving a light coating on the skin as the product dries. It can also contribute fragrance.

• Acacia Senegal Whole

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

• Acacia Victoriae Fruit

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

• Acai

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Acai Oil

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Acetic Acid

  Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  An acid used to buffer the formula, keeping its acidity balance steady. It can also add a fragrance note.

• Acetyl Carnosine

  Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Acetyl Cedrene

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  A fragrance ingredient. Its job is to give the product a scent.

  CAS 32388-55-9

• Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester

  Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 196604-48-5

• Acetyl Dipeptide-31 Amide

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Acetyl Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 2361055-93-6

• Acetyl Glucosamine

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An ingredient that conditions the skin, helping it feel soft and smooth.

• Acetyl Heptapeptide-4

  Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A peptide that acts as a humectant, drawing in and holding moisture. It also conditions the skin, keeping it soft and smooth.

• Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

  Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A peptide (a short chain of amino acid building blocks) that acts as a humectant, meaning it draws in and holds moisture. It also conditions the skin, helping it feel soft and smooth. You may see it listed under the trade name Argireline.

• Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Amide

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is a peptide used as a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and in good condition.

• Acetyl Octapeptide-3

  Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A peptide (a short chain of amino acid building blocks) that works as a humectant, drawing in and holding moisture. It also conditions the skin, keeping it soft and smooth.

• Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A peptide (a short chain of amino acid building blocks) used to condition the skin. That means it helps the skin feel soft and smooth.

• Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Acetylated Sucrose Distearate

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is an emollient, meaning it softens and smooths the skin feel. In practice it helps the product leave skin feeling supple rather than tight.

  CAS 121684-92-2

• Achillea Millefolium Extract

  Anti-seborrheic (CosIng functional class)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Refreshing (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Tonic (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 84082-83-7

• Achillea Millefolium Flower

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

• Acid Blue 9

  Hair dyeing (colours hair)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Acid Red 92

  Hair dyeing (colours hair)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 4618-23-9

• Acid Yellow 23 Aluminum Lake

  Hair dyeing (colours hair)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 2237234-84-1

• Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer

  Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A large chain-like molecule that stabilises emulsions, keeping the oil and water parts from separating. It also adjusts the thickness of the product so it has the right texture.

• Acrylate/Isobutyl Methacrylate/N-Tert-Octylacrylamide Copolymer

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Acrylates Copolymer

  Antistatic (reduces static)Binder (holds the formula together)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)

  A large chain-like molecule that forms a film, leaving a thin even layer as the product dries. It also binds ingredients together and reduces static.

• Acrylates Crosspolymer-6

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A thickening polymer that adjusts how thick the product is and gives it skin-conditioning feel. In practice it helps set the texture so the formula holds together and spreads the way it's meant to.

• Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

  Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A large chain-like molecule that stabilises emulsions, keeping the oil and water parts mixed. It also forms a thin film on the surface and adjusts the thickness of the product.

• Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer

  Film forming (leaves a thin coating)

  A large chain-like molecule that forms a film, leaving a thin even layer as the product dries.

• Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer

  Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Binder (holds the formula together)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-10 Maleate/Styrene Copolymer

  Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer

  Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair fixing (holds hair in place)

  A large chain-like molecule that forms a film, leaving a thin even layer over the surface. It also helps hold hair in place.

• Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer

  Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair fixing (holds hair in place)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer

  Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 70879-60-6

• Acrylic Acid

  Nail conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A building-block compound listed here for nail conditioning. In practice it helps keep nails in good condition.

  CAS 79-10-7

• Acrylic Acid/Ethylene Copolymer

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 92456-63-8

• Adansonia Digitata Oil

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is the oil pressed from baobab tree seeds, used as an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It also conditions skin and hair, leaving them feeling supple. On labels it may appear as baobab seed oil.

• Adenosine

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Adenosine is a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling smooth and in good condition.

• Adeps Bovis

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 61789-97-7

• Adipic Acid

  Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  An ingredient that buffers the formula, meaning it helps keep the acidity steady. It also adds fragrance.

  CAS 124-04-9

• Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer

  Film forming (leaves a thin coating)

  A film-forming polymer that leaves a thin layer on the skin as the product dries. That layer helps the formula stay put where you apply it.

  CAS 26760-54-3

• Agave Tequilana Leaf

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

• Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract

  Astringent (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Alanine

  Antistatic (reduces static)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Alanine is an amino acid that conditions skin and hair. It helps them feel smooth, works as an antistatic to reduce static in hair, and can add a touch of fragrance.

• Alaria Esculenta

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Alaria Esculenta Extract

  Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Alcea Rosea Flower

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Alcohol

  Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Astringent (CosIng functional class)Fragrance ingredient (scent)otherPreservative (inhibits microbial growth)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  Alcohol is ethyl alcohol used as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients and thin the formula. It also cuts foam, tightens skin as an astringent, and adjusts thickness. It appears on labels simply as alcohol or ethanol.

  CAS 64-17-5

• Alcohol Denat.

  Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Astringent (CosIng functional class)Fragrance ingredient (scent)otherPreservative (inhibits microbial growth)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  Alcohol Denat. is ethyl alcohol with additives that make it undrinkable, used as a solvent to dissolve ingredients and thin the formula. It also cuts foam, tightens skin as an astringent, and adjusts thickness. Denat. simply means it has been denatured.

• Aletris Farinosa Root Extract

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Aleurites Moluccana Seed

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 8015-80-3

• Algae Extract

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 92128-82-0 / 68917-51-1

• Algin

  Binder (holds the formula together)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is an extract from alkanet root, used to condition skin. It helps skin feel smooth and in good condition.

• Allantoin

  otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)

  Allantoin is a skin-conditioning and skin-protecting ingredient with a soothing role. It helps keep skin feeling smooth and comfortable and forms a protective feel on the surface.

  CAS 97-59-6

• Allantoin Glycyrrhetinic Acid

  Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)

  This is a skin-protecting and soothing ingredient. It works to keep skin conditioned and calm-feeling as you use the product.

  CAS 4572-09-2

• Allium Cepa Bulb Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 8054-39-5

• Allyl Heptanoate

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  A perfuming ingredient. Its job is to give the product a scent.

  CAS 142-19-8

• Allyl Methacrylate

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Almond

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Almond Oil

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Aloe

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Aloe Barbadensis Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 85507-69-3 / 94349-62-9

• Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

  otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is the juice from aloe leaves, used to condition skin. It helps skin feel smooth and in good condition. On labels it is often called aloe vera.

• Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A powder from the aloe leaf used to condition the skin. In practice it helps keep skin feeling soft and comfortable.

  CAS 85507-69-3 / 94349-62-9

• Aloe Ferox Leaf

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Aloe Vera Flower

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Aloe Vera Leaf

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Aloe Vera Leaf Extract

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Aloe Vera Whole

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

• Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

  otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Smoothing (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  A sugar-based ingredient that conditions and smooths the skin, and can also work as a cleansing agent. In practice it helps the product leave skin feeling smooth and soft.

• Alpha-Ionone

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  This is a fragrance ingredient. It gives the product its scent.

  CAS 127-41-3

• Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A scent ingredient that adds fragrance to the product, and also conditions the skin. In practice it shapes how the sunscreen smells while helping skin feel conditioned.

  CAS 127-51-5

• Alpha-Terpinene

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 99-86-5

• Alpha-Tocopheryloxyacetic Acid

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  CAS 261929-52-6

• Alpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Alteromonas Ferment Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 267233-41-0

• Althaea Rosea Flower Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Alumina

  Abrasive (physically scrubs)Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Bulking agent (adds volume)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A mineral powder that soaks up excess oil, adjusts thickness, and keeps the formula from clumping. It also adds opacity and can act as a mild scrubbing agent, giving the product body and a smoother texture.

  CAS 1344-28-1

• Aluminum Dimyristate

  Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A multitasker that thickens the formula and keeps the oil and water parts from separating. It also stops powders from clumping and makes the product look more opaque rather than clear.

  CAS 56639-51-1

• Aluminum Distearate

  Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A multitasker that adjusts thickness and keeps the oil and water parts mixed. It also prevents clumping and gives the product a more opaque, less see-through look.

  CAS 300-92-5

• Aluminum Hydride

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  CAS 7784-21-6

• Aluminum Hydroxide

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Humectant (holds moisture)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A mineral ingredient that draws in and holds moisture, softens skin feel, and adjusts the product's thickness. It also adds opacity and forms a protective layer on the skin's surface.

• Aluminum Magnesium Hydroxide Carbonate

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Aluminum Silicate

  Abrasive (physically scrubs)Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds colour)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)

  A mineral powder that does several jobs in a formula. It can add a smoothing or scrubbing feel, soak up oil and moisture, keep powders from clumping, add bulk, provide color, and make the product more opaque. On labels it can also appear as CI 77004 or Aluminosilicate.

  CAS 1327-36-2

• Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

  Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A starch-based powder that soaks up excess oil and moisture, keeps the formula from clumping, and adjusts its thickness. In practice it gives the product a smoother, less greasy feel.

• Aluminum Stearate

  Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Colorant (adds colour)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  An ingredient that keeps the formula from clumping, holds the oil and water parts stable, and adjusts thickness. It also acts as a colorant, adding to the product's texture and consistency.

• Amber Extract

  Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 1397-88-2

• American Ginseng

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Amethyst Powder

  Abrasive (physically scrubs)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Amino Acids

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Aminoethanesulfinic Acid

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Reducing agent (chemically reduces other ingredients)

  An ingredient added to protect the formula. It works as an antioxidant and a reducing agent, both of which help keep the product from breaking down through reactions with oxygen.

  CAS 300-84-5

• Aminomethyl Propanediol

  Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  A small ingredient used mainly to set and steady the product's acidity level (buffering). It also contributes to fragrance.

  CAS 115-69-5

• Aminomethyl Propanol

  Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)

  A buffering ingredient that sets and holds the product's acidity level. In practice it keeps the formula's pH steady.

• Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer

  Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)

  A long-name polymer used to hold the formula together. It stabilizes the emulsion, keeping the oil and water parts from separating.

• Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

  otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A thickening agent that adjusts how thick or fluid the product is. In practice it gives the sunscreen its body and helps it hold together.

• Ammonium Glycyrrhizate

  Flavouring (adds taste)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An ingredient that conditions the skin, giving it a better feel. It also adds flavor and fragrance to the product.

  CAS 53956-04-0

• Ammonium Hydroxide

  Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 1336-21-6

• Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

  Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A polymer that helps structure the formula. It keeps the oil and water parts mixed and adjusts the thickness so the product has the right texture.

  CAS 62152-14-1

• Amyl Acetate

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

  A liquid that acts as a solvent, helping dissolve and carry other ingredients. It also adds fragrance.

  CAS 628-63-7

• Amyl Cinnamal

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  A fragrance ingredient. It adds scent to the product.

  CAS 122-40-7

• Amylopectin

  Binder (holds the formula together)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 9037-22-3

• Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Amyris Balsamifera Oil

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  This is a fragrance oil. Its role is to add scent to the product.

• Anacystis Nidulans

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

• Ananas Sativus Fruit

  otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A pineapple fruit ingredient used as a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin feeling soft and in good condition.

• Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Anethole

  Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  This serves two jobs: it adds fragrance and acts as a denaturant, which makes any alcohol in the formula unpleasant to drink. In practice, it lends scent while keeping the product for external use.

  CAS 4180-23-8

• Angelica Acutiloba Root

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A root-based ingredient used to condition the skin, helping it feel softer and smoother.

  CAS 164288-49-7

• Angelica Archangelica Root Oil

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)Tonic (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 8015-64-3

• Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Angelica Keiskei Top

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Angelica Keiskei Whole

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

• Anhydrous Citric Acid

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Anhydrous Trisodium Citrate

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Anhydroxylitol

  Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A humectant and skin conditioner. It draws in and holds moisture, helping keep skin from drying out and feeling soft.

• Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil

  Astringent (CosIng functional class)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 8015-77-8

• Anisaldehyde

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 123-11-5

• Anise

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Anise Alcohol

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  A fragrance ingredient. It adds scent to the product.

  CAS 105-13-5

• Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 84649-86-5

• Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is a scented oil that adds fragrance and also conditions the skin. It gives the product its aroma while helping skin feel conditioned. On labels it may also appear as Roman Chamomile Oil.

  CAS 8015-92-7

• Aphanizomenon Flosaquae

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Apple

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Apple Fruit Oil

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Apricot

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Arabica Coffee Bean

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Arabica Coffee Oil

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Arachidyl Alcohol

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A multitasking ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel, adjusts the product's thickness, and keeps the mix stable. In practice, it helps give the formula its body and holds it together.

  CAS 629-96-9

• Arachidyl Glucoside

  Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  A surfactant that helps clean and helps oil and water mix. In practice, it keeps the water and oil parts blended into one smooth product.

• Arbutin

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Bleaching (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 497-76-7

• Arctium Lappa Root Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 84776-10-3

• Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Argania Spinosa Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 223747-87-3

• Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 223747-87-3

• Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Argan oil, used as a skin conditioner and emollient. It softens and smooths skin feel and helps keep skin in good condition.

  CAS 223747-87-3

• Argania Spinosa Seedcake Extract

  Humectant (holds moisture)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Arginine

  Antistatic (reduces static)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Arginine is an amino acid that works as a skin and hair conditioner. It softens the feel of skin and hair, and can also cut static and add a light scent. In formulas it's sometimes used to balance the acidity of the mix.

  CAS 74-79-3

• ARGININE HCl

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 1119-34-2

• Arginine Hydrochloride

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Arnica Montana Flower

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A flower ingredient used to help condition the skin.

  CAS 68990-11-4

• Artemia Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 225234-40-2

• Artemisia Annua Extract

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 84775-74-6

• Artemisia Annua Leaf

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

• Artemisia Annua Whole

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

• Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Artemisia Princeps Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 223747-95-3

• Artemisia Princeps Leaf

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Artemisia Princeps Leaf Oil

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  This is an oil from the leaves of Artemisia princeps, used to condition and protect the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and forms a light protective layer on the surface.

• Artemisia Princeps Whole

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

• Ascorbic Acid

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Ascorbic Acid is vitamin C, used here mainly as an antioxidant to protect the formula from going off. It also conditions the skin, adjusts the acidity balance, and can add scent.

• Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Ascorbyl Glucoside

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)

  Ascorbyl Glucoside is a form of vitamin C used purely as an antioxidant. That means it helps keep the formula from spoiling as it's exposed to air.

• Ascorbyl Palmitate

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Fragrance ingredient (scent)other

  Ascorbyl Palmitate is an oil-friendly form of vitamin C used as an antioxidant to keep the formula from going off. It can also add a light scent.

  CAS 137-66-6

• Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Asian Ginseng

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Asiatic Acid

  Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This ingredient acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up against light exposure, and it conditions the skin. In practice it helps the product stay stable while leaving skin feeling conditioned.

  CAS 464-92-6

• Asiaticoside

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is an antioxidant that also adds scent and conditions the skin. As an antioxidant it helps protect the formula from spoiling, while keeping skin feeling conditioned.

  CAS 16830-15-2

• Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract

  Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Asparagus Racemosus Root

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is the root of Asparagus racemosus, working as a skin conditioner and emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It also acts as an antimicrobial, which helps limit the growth of microbes in the formula.

• Asparagus Racemosus Root Extract

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Aspartic Acid

  Antistatic (reduces static)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Aspartic Acid is an amino acid that conditions skin and hair, leaving them feeling softer. It can also reduce static and add a light scent.

• Astaxanthin

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Astaxanthin is a deep-red pigment used here as a skin conditioner. That means it helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

• Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Murumuru Seed Butter is a rich, buttery fat that works as an emollient and skin conditioner. It softens and smooths the skin's feel and helps the product glide on.

• Astrocaryum Vulgare Kernel Oil

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is an oil pressed from the kernels of the tucumã palm, used to condition the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  CAS 2187449-53-0

• Atractylodes Japonica Root Oil

  Bleaching (CosIng functional class)

  This is an oil from the roots of Atractylodes japonica, listed here as a bleaching ingredient, meaning it works to lighten. That is its only official job in this product.

• Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour

  Abrasive (physically scrubs)Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Bulking agent (adds volume)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 134134-86-4

• Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil

  otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

  Abrasive (physically scrubs)Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is an oat kernel extract that conditions and softens the skin while also acting as an antioxidant to help keep the formula from going off. It can double as a mild abrasive, meaning it adds a bit of texture or scrubbing action.

• Avena Sativa Kernel Oil

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An oat oil that conditions skin. It softens and smooths the skin feel of the product.

• Avena Sativa Meal Extract

  Soothing (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 84012-26-0

• Avena Sativa Peptide

  Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 84012-26-0

• Avena Sativa Straw Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 84012-26-0

• Avene Thermal Spring Water (Avene Aqua)

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Avobenzone

  Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

  An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up under sun exposure. On labels it also appears as Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane.

  CAS 70356-09-1

• Azadirachta Indica Flower

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Azadirachta Indica Leaf

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Azelaic Acid

  Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  This ingredient buffers the formula, helping keep its acidity steady, and adds fragrance. In practice it helps hold the product at a consistent balance.

  CAS 123-99-9