Ingredients starting with A

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• A-Terpinyl Acetate

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  This is a perfuming ingredient. Its only job here is to add scent to the product.

  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.

• Abies Balsamea (Balsam Canada) Extract

  Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An extract of the balsam fir that forms a thin film on the surface. It also conditions hair and adds scent to the product.

  CAS 85085-34-3

• Abies Sibirica Oil

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)Tonic (CosIng functional class)

  An oil from Siberian fir needles and branches, used mainly for its scent. It is also listed as having a tonic effect.

  CAS 8021-29-2

• Abronia Fragrans 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.

• Acacia

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Acacia Decurrens 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.

• Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  A flower extract used to give the product its scent.

  CAS 98903-76-5

• 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)

  An acacia extract used to adjust how thick the product is. That helps set the texture so it isn't too runny or too stiff.

  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 Seyal Gum

  Humectant (holds moisture)

  This is a gum that works as a humectant, meaning it draws in and holds moisture. That helps keep the product from drying out.

  CAS -

• Acacia Seyal Gum Extract

  Humectant (holds moisture)

  This is a gum extract that works as a humectant, meaning it draws in and holds moisture. In practice, that helps keep the product and skin from drying out.

  CAS -

• 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.

• Acacia Victoriae Fruit Extract

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A fruit extract that conditions skin and hair, helping them feel soft and smooth. It also acts as an antioxidant, which helps keep the formula from going off over time.

• Acai

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Acai Oil

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Acanthopanax Senticosus Root

  Humectant (holds moisture)

  This is a root extract used as a humectant, which draws in and holds moisture. That helps keep water in the formula and on the skin.

  CAS 84696-12-8

• Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is a sugar maple extract that works as a skin conditioner. That means it helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  CAS 91770-22-8

• Acer Saccharum 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.

• 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.

• Acetoin Propyleneglycol Ketal

  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 94089-23-3

• Acetyl Carnitine HCl

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is a skin-conditioning ingredient. Its job is to help keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  CAS 5080-50-2

• Acetyl Carnosine

  Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  Acetyl Carnosine is a skin-protecting ingredient. It helps shield the skin's surface from outside factors.

• Acetyl Cedrene

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

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

  CAS 32388-55-9

• Acetyl Cysteine

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

  This ingredient works as an antioxidant, which helps protect the formula from going off due to exposure to air. It also conditions skin, helping it feel soft and smooth.

  CAS 616-91-1

• Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester

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

  This is a conditioning ingredient for both skin and hair. It helps keep skin and hair feeling smooth and in good condition.

  CAS 196604-48-5

• Acetyl Dipeptide-31 Amide

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

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

• Acetyl Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate

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

  This works as a humectant, drawing in and holding moisture, and as an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. Together these keep the product from drying out and leave skin feeling smooth.

  CAS 2361055-93-6

• Acetyl Glucosamine

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

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

• Acetyl Glutamine

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  CAS 2490-97-3

• 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-1

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is a small peptide used as a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  CAS 448744-47-6

• Acetyl Hexapeptide-38

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is a peptide that works as a skin conditioner. Its role is to help keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  CAS 1400634-44-7

• 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 Hydroxyproline

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

  A skin-conditioning ingredient that also draws in and holds moisture. It helps keep skin soft, smooth, and protected, and can condition hair too. In practice it works to keep skin feeling supple and hydrated.

  CAS 33996-33-7

• 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-11

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A skin-conditioning peptide. It works to keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  CAS 928006-88-6

• Acetyl Tetrapeptide-15

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A skin-conditioning peptide. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  CAS 928007-64-1

• 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.

• Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3

  Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  A skin-protecting peptide. It works to help keep skin's surface in good condition.

  CAS 827306-88-7

• Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5

  Humectant (holds moisture)

  A humectant, meaning it draws in and holds moisture. In practice it helps keep the skin from drying out.

  CAS 820959-17-9

• Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A skin-conditioning peptide. It works to keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  CAS 928006-50-2

• Acetyl Trifluoromethylphenyl Valylglycine

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A skin-conditioning ingredient. It works to keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  CAS 379685-96-8

• Acetyl Tyrosine

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Tanning (CosIng functional class)

  A skin-conditioning ingredient that also plays a role in tanning. It helps keep skin feeling smooth and supports the skin's tanning process.

  CAS 537-55-3

• Acetyl Zingerone

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  Acetyl Zingerone is an antioxidant, meaning it helps keep the formula from going off when exposed to air. It also binds trace metals that would spoil the product and works as a skin protector.

  CAS 30881-23-3

• Acetylarginyltryptophyl Diphenylglycine

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is a skin conditioning ingredient. It works to keep skin feeling soft and in good condition.

  CAS 1334583-93-5

• Acetylated Glycol Stearate

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Acetylated Glycol Stearate helps hold the oil and water parts of the product together so they don't separate. It also softens and smooths the skin feel.

  CAS 22613-51-0

• Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol

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

  Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol softens and smooths skin, and also conditions hair. It leaves a light layer on the surface that slows moisture loss, so skin feels supple and less dry.

• 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)

  This yarrow extract has several roles: it conditions and soothes the skin, adds fragrance, helps cleanse, and gives a refreshing, toning feel. In practice it helps skin feel comfortable and clean while contributing scent.

  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.

• Achillea Millefolium Flower Extract

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Humectant (holds moisture)

  This is a yarrow flower extract that works as an antioxidant, helping keep the formula from going off. It also draws in and holds moisture.

  CAS 84082-83-7

• Achillea Millefolium Root Oil

  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 8022-07-9

• Acid Blue 74

  Hair dyeing (colors hair)

  Acid Blue 74 is a hair dye that adds color.

  CAS 860-22-0

• Acid Blue 9

  Hair dyeing (colors hair)

  Acid Blue 9 is a colorant, giving the product its blue shade. It can also be used to tint hair.

• Acid Green 25

  Colorant (adds color)

  Acid Green 25 is a colorant that gives the product its shade. On labels it may also appear as CI 61570.

  CAS 4403-90-1

• Acid Red 18

  Hair dyeing (colors hair)

  Acid Red 18 is a hair dye that adds color.

  CAS 2611-82-7

• Acid Red 87

  Colorant (adds color)Hair dyeing (colors hair)

  This is a colorant from the xanthene color family, used to give the product its shade. It can also act as a hair dye. You may see it listed under its color code.

  CAS 17372-87-1

• Acid Red 92

  Hair dyeing (colors hair)

  A red xanthene colorant used to dye. It adds color to the product.

  CAS 4618-23-9

• Acid Violet 43

  Hair dyeing (colors hair)

  Acid Violet 43 is a hair dye that adds color.

  CAS 4430-18-6

• Acid Yellow 23 Aluminum Lake

  Hair dyeing (colors hair)

  An insoluble yellow pigment used to color. It adds a yellow tint to the formula.

  CAS 2237234-84-1

• Acmella Oleracea Extract

  Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  An extract from the Acmella oleracea plant. Here it works as a skin protectant, forming a supportive layer on the skin's surface.

  CAS -

• Acorus Calamus Rhizome Water

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A water made from the steam distillate of sweet flag rhizomes. It works as a skin conditioner, helping keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  CAS 8015-79-0

• Acorus Gramineus Root/Stem Extract

  Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Hair waving or straightening (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An extract from the roots and stems of Acorus gramineus. In the product it conditions skin and hair, keeping them feeling smooth, and can help shape or set hair.

  CAS 91745-11-8

• Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer

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

  A large chain-like molecule that stabilizes 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

  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.

• 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-4

  Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A crosslinked polymer that does several jobs in the product. It adjusts thickness, keeps oil and water mixed, helps clean, and forms a thin film as the product sets on skin.

  CAS -

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

  A large chain-like molecule that stabilizes 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)

  A silicone-acrylic blend that forms a thin film and conditions skin. It helps the product spread into an even layer, keeps powdery ingredients from clumping, holds the mix together, and softens skin feel.

• Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-10 Maleate/Styrene Copolymer

  Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)

  An acrylic-styrene copolymer used to make the product opaque. It gives the formula a less transparent look.

• 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)

  A silicone-acrylic copolymer that forms a thin film and conditions skin. It leaves an even layer on the surface, helps hold hair in place, and softens skin feel.

• Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer

  Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A man-made copolymer that adjusts thickness. It helps give the formula its body and consistency.

  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 (Kiwi) Fruit Water

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  A water made from the steam distillate of kiwi fruit. Its role here is fragrance, giving the product a scent.

  CAS 92456-63-8

• Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract

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

  A kiwi fruit extract used to condition skin. It softens and smooths skin feel.

  CAS 92456-63-8

• Actinidia Polygama 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.

• Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract

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

  An extract from the fruit of the baobab tree. It works as an emollient, softening and smoothing the feel of skin.

  CAS 91745-12-9

• Adansonia Digitata Leaf Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An extract from baobab leaves. It conditions skin, helping it feel soft and smooth.

  CAS 91745-12-9

• Adansonia Digitata Oil

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

  A baobab oil used to condition skin. It softens and smooths skin feel.

• Adansonia Digitata Pulp Extract

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

  An extract from baobab fruit pulp. It draws in and holds moisture while also softening and conditioning, keeping skin smooth and from drying out.

  CAS 91745-12-9

• Adansonia Digitata Seed

  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.

• 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.

• Adenium Obesum 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.

• Adenophora Stricta Root Extract

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

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

• Adenosine

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

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

• Adenosine Phosphate

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A skin-conditioning ingredient that helps keep skin soft and smooth.

  CAS 61-19-8

• Adenosine Triphosphate

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A skin-conditioning ingredient used to keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  CAS 56-65-5

• Adeps Bovis

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

  Tallow, an animal fat used as an emollient. It softens and smooths skin feel. It also appears on labels as tallow.

  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

• Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Bark Extract

  Astringent (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)

  An extract from horse chestnut bark that works as an astringent and tonic, giving skin a tightened, refreshed feel. It also conditions skin to keep it soft and smooth.

  CAS 8053-39-2

• Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Extract

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Astringent (CosIng functional class)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  A horse chestnut extract that conditions and softens skin while helping protect it. It also acts as an antioxidant, slowing the reactions that break down a formula, and as an astringent for a tightened feel.

  CAS 8053-39-2

• Aframomum Angustifolium Seed Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A seed extract that conditions skin, helping keep it soft and smooth.

  CAS -

• Agar

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

  A gel-forming ingredient that adjusts the product's thickness and helps hold the mix together. It also contributes fragrance.

  CAS 9002-18-0

• Agave Americana Leaf Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A leaf extract that conditions skin, keeping it soft and smooth.

  CAS 85186-53-4

• 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)

  An extract from the blue agave leaf, used in skincare as an astringent. That means it has a tightening, toning effect on the skin's surface.

• Agrimonia Eupatoria Extract

  Astringent (CosIng functional class)

  A plant extract that acts as an astringent, meaning it has a tightening effect on the skin. This can give skin a temporarily firmer, toned feel.

  CAS 84775-40-6

• Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract

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

  An extract from an alga that works as an emollient, softening and smoothing the skin's feel. It also serves as a general skin conditioner, helping the product leave skin feeling nice. On labels it may appear under its retired name, Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract.

• 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.

• Alanyl Glutamine

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

  An ingredient that works as a humectant, drawing in and holding moisture, and as a skin conditioner. In practice it helps keep skin hydrated and softens its feel.

  CAS 39537-23-0

• Alaria Esculenta

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Alaria Esculenta Extract

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

  An extract from a type of seaweed. It works as a skin protectant and hair conditioner, helping shield the skin's surface and leaving hair smoother.

• Albizia Julibrissin Bark

  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.

• Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract

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

  A bark extract that conditions the skin and adds fragrance to the product. It helps keep skin soft and contributes to how the formula smells.

  CAS -

• Alcaligenes Faecalis

  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.

• Alcea Rosea Flower

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract

  Astringent (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An extract from lady's mantle that works as an astringent and skin conditioner. The astringent action gives a tightening feel while it helps keep skin soft and smooth.

  CAS 84695-94-3

• Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Astringent (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A leaf extract from lady's mantle that acts as an antioxidant, an astringent, and a skin conditioner. The antioxidant role helps protect the formula, while it also gives a tightening feel and keeps skin soft.

  CAS 84695-94-3

• 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 oxidizing)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A root extract that acts as an antioxidant, helping keep the formula from spoiling through contact with air. It also conditions the skin, contributing to a smoother feel.

• Aleurites Moluccana Seed

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An oil pressed from the nuts of the kukui tree. It conditions the skin, keeping it soft and smooth. On labels it may also appear as kukui nut oil.

  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)

  An extract from various algae that acts as a humectant, drawing in and holding moisture, and as an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It also conditions the skin and adds fragrance to the product.

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

• Algin

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

  Algin adjusts the thickness of a product and helps hold the mix together. That means a more consistent, stable texture. It can also add fragrance.

• 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)

  An extract from onion bulbs used to condition the skin. That means it helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  CAS 8054-39-5

• Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A garlic bulb extract that works as a skin conditioner. In practice it helps keep skin soft and smooth.

  CAS 8008-99-9

• Allyl Caproate

  Astringent (CosIng functional class)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An ingredient that adds fragrance and scent to the product while also softening and smoothing skin feel. It has a mild astringent, tightening effect too.

  CAS 123-68-2

• 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 Arborescens Leaf Extract

  Moisturizing (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)

  An aloe leaf extract that moisturizes, conditions, and soothes the skin. It helps keep skin hydrated and soft with a calming feel.

  CAS 223747-76-0

• Aloe Barbadensis Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An extract of the whole aloe plant used to condition skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

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

• Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract

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

  An extract from aloe flowers that conditions the skin and acts as an emollient, softening and smoothing skin feel.

• 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 Barbadensis Leaf Water

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  This is a watery aloe distillate used as a fragrance in the product. It contributes to the scent of the formula.

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

• Aloe Ferox Leaf

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An extract from the leaves of Aloe ferox, used to condition the skin. That means it helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

• Aloe Vera Flower

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Aloe Vera 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.

• Aloe Vera Leaf Extract

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

  An extract from aloe vera leaves that draws in and holds moisture and protects the skin's surface. It also works as an antioxidant, which helps keep the formula from spoiling.

• 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-2-Hs-Glycoprotein

  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-Arbutin

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

  Alpha-Arbutin is a skin-conditioning ingredient that also acts as an antioxidant, helping protect the formula from oxygen damage. It has a bleaching function, meaning it works to lighten the look of skin.

  CAS 84380-01-8

• 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)

  Alpha-Terpinene is a scent ingredient. Its job is to add or shape the product's fragrance.

  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 Officinarum Root Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is an extract from lesser galangal root used to condition the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  CAS 90320-42-6

• Alpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Alpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract is a leaf extract used to condition skin. That means it helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

• Alpinia Speciosa Leaf Oil

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

  This is an oil from the leaves of Alpinia speciosa that conditions both skin and hair. It also acts as a humectant, drawing in and holding moisture.

• Alteromonas Ferment Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A ferment-based extract that works as a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin feeling soft and comfortable.

  CAS 267233-41-0

• Alteromonas Macleodii

  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.

• Althaea Officinalis Leaf Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is an extract of marsh mallow leaves used to condition the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  CAS 73049-65-7

• Althaea Officinalis Root

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is dried marsh mallow root used to condition the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  CAS 73049-65-7

• Althaea Rosea Flower Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Althaea Rosea Flower Extract comes from hollyhock flowers and works as a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

• 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 stabilizer (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 stabilizer (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 Hexafluorosilicate Nonahydrate

  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.

• 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 Powder

  Colorant (adds color)

  This is finely divided aluminum used as a colorant to add color to the product. On EU labels it appears under the name CI 77000.

  CAS 7429-90-5

• Aluminum Silicate

  Abrasive (physically scrubs)Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds color)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 color)Emulsion stabilizer (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.

• Aluminum Tristearate

  Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  This is a multitasking ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel while adjusting the product's thickness. It also keeps oil and water blends stable, makes the product more opaque, and stops powders from clumping.

  CAS 637-12-7

• Alv-001

  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.

• Amaranthus Caudatus Seed

  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.

• Amaranthus Hypochondriacus Seed Extract

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  A seed extract that conditions skin and works as a humectant, drawing in and holding moisture. It softens and smooths skin feel and helps protect it, while acting as an antioxidant to keep the formula from spoiling.

  CAS 90320-45-9

• Amber Extract

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

  Amber Extract is a fossilized resin extract that conditions skin and hair. It helps both feel softer and smoother.

  CAS 1397-88-2

• American Ginseng

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Amethyst Powder

  Abrasive (physically scrubs)

  Amethyst Powder is a mineral powder made mostly of silicon dioxide, used as an abrasive. That means it adds a scrubbing or polishing action to the product.

• Amino Acids

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Aminoethanesulfinic Acid

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)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

• Aminoethylphosphinic Acid

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin soft and smooth.

  CAS 74333-44-1

• 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.

• Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate

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

  A form of vitamin C that conditions skin and works as an antioxidant. It helps keep skin smooth and slows the formula from spoiling.

  CAS 220644-17-7

• Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane

  Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  A cleansing agent that helps lift away oil and dirt. It acts as a surfactant, letting water rinse things off the skin.

  CAS 919-30-2

• Ammonia

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

  Used to buffer the formula, adjusting and steadying its acidity. It also contributes to fragrance.

  CAS 7664-41-7

• Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer Type A

  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 33434-24-1

• Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer

  Emulsion stabilizer (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

  Flavoring (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)

  Ammonium Hydroxide is used to buffer, keeping the product's acidity balanced and stable. It also acts as a denaturant, which alters other ingredients so they aren't misused.

  CAS 1336-21-6

• Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

  Emulsion stabilizer (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

• Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract

  Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Humectant (holds moisture)

  A konjac root extract that forms a thin film on the skin and acts as a humectant, drawing in and holding moisture. The film leaves a smooth surface layer as it dries.

  CAS 37220-17-0

• 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

• Amyl Salicylate

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

  Adds fragrance to the product and conditions the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  CAS 2050-08-0