Ingredients starting with H

151 on this page

• Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil

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

  An oil from an alga that works as an antioxidant, helping protect the formula from spoiling due to exposure to air. It also conditions the skin.

• Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 84696-19-5

• Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water

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

  No reviewed note yet.

• Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Harungana Madagascariensis Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 90045-51-5

• Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

  Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)

  A powdery polymer that keeps the product from clumping. This helps it stay loose and spread evenly.

• Hectorite

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

  Hectorite is a clay-type mineral used to adjust thickness and add body to a formula. It soaks up excess liquid and oil, and gives structure so the product holds together. It also acts as a filler to bulk out the mix.

  CAS 12173-47-6

• Hedera Helix Extract

  Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Astringent (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 84082-54-2

• Hedera Helix Leaf Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is an extract of ivy leaves, used as a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

• Hedychium Coronarium Root

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract

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

  No reviewed note yet.

• Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract

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

  No reviewed note yet.

• Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 8001-21-6

• Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables

  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.

• Helianthus Annuus Flower Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 84776-03-4

• Helianthus Annuus Flowering Top

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil

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

  This is a high-oleic sunflower seed oil that works as an emollient. It softens and smooths the skin's feel.

• Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract

  Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 84776-03-4 / 8001-21-6

• Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

  Sunflower seed oil does several jobs: it softens and smooths skin, forms a light layer on the surface, and acts as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. Together this helps skin feel smooth and holds the formula together.

  CAS 8001-21-6

• Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is a wax from sunflower seeds, used to condition the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

• Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 84776-03-4 / 8001-21-6

• Helianthus Annuus 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.

• Heliotropine

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 120-57-0

• Heptyl Undecylenate

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

  Heptyl Undecylenate is an emollient, meaning it softens and smooths the skin feel. It leaves a light, silky finish on the surface.

  CAS 68141-27-5

• Hexadecane

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

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 544-76-3

• Hexadecyl Povidone (4 Hexadecyl Branches/Repeat)

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Hexamethylene Diisocyanate/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Hexamethylindanopyran

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

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

  CAS 1222-05-5

• Hexanediol

  Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 629-11-8

• Hexasodium Phytate

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Hexenyl Acetate

  Flavouring (adds taste)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  Hexenyl Acetate is a fragrance ingredient that gives the product a scent. It's used to add or shape the smell.

  CAS 3681-71-8 / 2497-18-9

• Hexyl Acetate

  Flavouring (adds taste)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  Hexyl Acetate is a fragrance ingredient that adds scent to the product. Its job is to shape how the formula smells.

  CAS 142-92-7

• Hexyl Cinnamal

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  A fragrance ingredient. Its job is to add scent to the product.

  CAS 101-86-0

• Hexyl Laurate

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

  An emollient that softens and smooths the skin feel. It leaves skin feeling conditioned and helps the product go on smoothly.

• Hexyldecanol

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

  Hexyldecanol is a skin-conditioning emollient that softens and smooths the skin feel. It helps the product spread and leave a smooth finish.

  CAS 2425-77-6

• Hexyldecyl Isostearate

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Hexyldecyl Isostearate is a skin-conditioning ingredient that improves how the product feels on skin. It leaves a smooth, conditioned surface.

  CAS 69247-84-3

• Hexyldecyl Laurate

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

  Hexyldecyl Laurate is a skin-conditioning emollient that softens and smooths the skin feel. It gives the formula a smooth, spreadable finish.

• Hexylene Glycol

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  A multi-tasking ingredient that acts as a solvent, dissolving other ingredients so they blend evenly. It also helps oil and water mix, cleanses, adds scent, and conditions the skin.

  CAS 107-41-5

• Hexylresorcinol

  Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

  Hexylresorcinol is an antimicrobial ingredient that helps keep the product from spoiling. It works against the growth of microbes in the formula.

  CAS 136-77-6

• Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower

  otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Flower material from red sorrel used as a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

• Hibiscus sabdariffa Flower Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 84775-96-2

• Hibiscus Sabdariffa Fruit Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Hibiscus Sabdariffa Seed Oil

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

  No reviewed note yet.

• Hibiscus Sabdariffa 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.

• High Density Polyethylene

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Himanthalia Elongata

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Himanthalia Elongata Extract

  Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract

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

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 90106-68-6

• Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 90106-68-6

• Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil

  Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  Sea buckthorn fruit oil that works as a skin protectant. It helps form a layer on the skin's surface.

• Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil

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

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 225234-03-7 / 90106-68-6

• Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil

  Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Histidine

  Antistatic (reduces static)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A skin-conditioning ingredient that also draws in and holds moisture. It helps keep skin feeling hydrated and reduces static cling.

• Holy Basil Leaf

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Homarine HCl

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 3697-38-9

• Homarine Hydrochloride

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Homosalate

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)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 adds scent to the product.

  CAS 118-56-9

• Honey

  Flavouring (adds taste)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Honey is a bee-made substance used here to draw in and hold moisture and to condition skin. That means it helps the formula keep water in and leave skin feeling soft. It can also add flavour when used in products meant to touch the lips.

  CAS 8028-66-8

• Honey Extract

  Flavouring (adds taste)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 91052-92-5

• Houttuynia Cordata Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 164288-50-0

• Houttuynia Cordata Powder

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 164288-50-0

• Houttuynia Cordata 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.

• Human Stem Cell Conditioned Media

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

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS -

• Humulus Lupulus Extract

  Antiperspirant (CosIng functional class)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 8016-25-9

• Humulus Lupulus 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.

• Hyacinthus Orientalis Flower Extract

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

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 94333-75-2

• Hydrangea Arborescens Root

  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.

• Hydrated Silica

  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)

  Hydrated Silica is a form of silica, a mineral made of silicon and oxygen, that contains bound water. In cosmetics it is used as an abrasive, thickener, or absorbent, and can help control texture or matte appearance. It is the same basic mineral family as sand and quartz in a processed, powdered form.

  CAS 10279-57-9

• Hydrofluorocarbon 152A

  Propellant (expels the product from the can)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 75-37-6

• Hydrogen Dimethicone

  Film forming (leaves a thin coating)

  A silicone that forms a thin film. It leaves a smooth layer over the surface as the product sets.

• Hydrogenated Castor Oil

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A thick oil-based ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel while helping oil and water mix. It also cleanses and adjusts how thick the product is, so it can carry cleansing and texture roles at once.

• Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

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

  This is a conditioning ingredient for skin and hair that works as an emollient, softening and smoothing the feel. In practice it gives the product a smoother texture and leaves skin feeling softer.

• Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides

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

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 91744-42-2

• Hydrogenated Coconut Oil

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

  An emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It conditions the surface and adds a richer texture to the product.

• Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethyl Carbonate 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.

• Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer

  Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate

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

  This is a skin-conditioning emollient, meaning it softens and smooths skin feel. In practice it helps the product glide on and leaves skin feeling smooth.

• Hydrogenated Glyceryl Abietate

  Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil

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

  A conditioning ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel, and can also act as a mild abrasive. In practice it can smooth texture while providing a light polishing effect in scrub-type products.

• Hydrogenated Lanolin

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

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 8031-44-5

• Hydrogenated Lecithin

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

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 92128-87-5

• Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate

  Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  An ingredient used to adjust thickness. It helps set the consistency of the product.

• Hydrogenated Olive Oil

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  An oil-based ingredient that conditions the skin and adjusts thickness. It smooths the surface while helping set the product's texture.

  CAS 68334-28-1

• Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables

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

  This is a conditioning emollient for skin and hair that softens and smooths the feel. In practice it helps the product spread and leaves skin and hair feeling smoother.

• Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A multi-tasker that softens and smooths skin feel, helps oil and water mix, and adjusts thickness. It keeps the water and oil parts blended while shaping the product's texture.

• Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil

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

  This is a skin-conditioning emollient, meaning it softens and smooths skin feel. In practice it helps the product feel smooth as it goes on.

  CAS 68990-82-9 (1), 84540-04-5 (2)

• Hydrogenated Palm Oil

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  An oil-based ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel, helps oil and water mix, and adjusts thickness. It keeps the blend stable and gives the product a fuller texture.

  CAS 68514-74-9

• Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine

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

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 97281-48-6

• Hydrogenated Poly

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin; 4 Cst)

  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 717143-65-2

• Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS -

• Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)

  Abrasive (physically scrubs)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 69430-35-9

• Hydrogenated Polybutene

  Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  This ingredient adjusts the thickness of the product. In practice it helps give the formula its body and consistency.

  CAS -

• Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene

  Depilatory (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Hydrogenated Polydecene

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

  This is a multi-use ingredient that conditions skin and hair, acts as an emollient to soften and smooth, and works as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. In practice it helps the product spread smoothly and keeps the mix even. It also carries fragrance in the formula.

  CAS 68037-01-4

• Hydrogenated Polydecene Type I

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  An oily liquid that softens and smooths the skin feel while helping set the product's thickness. In practice it gives the formula a slip and body so it spreads and stays where you put it.

• Hydrogenated Polyisobutene 8

  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 68937-10-0

• Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  This is a conditioning emollient for skin and hair that also adjusts the product's thickness. In practice it softens and smooths the feel while helping give the formula its body.

• Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  An oil that softens and smooths the skin and helps adjust how thick the product is. It leaves a conditioned feel and helps give the formula its texture.

  CAS 84681-71-0

• Hydrogenated Soybean Lecithin

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Hydrogenated Soybean Oil

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A thickened oil that softens and smooths the skin feel and draws in and holds moisture. It also adjusts how thick the product is, giving it more body. In practice it makes the formula richer and helps skin feel conditioned.

  CAS 8016-70-4

• Hydrogenated Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer

  Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 66070-58-4

• Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer

  Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 68648-89-5

• Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

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

  An oil-type ingredient that softens and smooths the skin. It conditions and adds a smooth feel to what you apply.

• Hydrolyzed Algin

  Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS -

• Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum

  Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 39300-88-4

• Hydrolyzed Chondrus Crispus Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 244023-79-8

• Hydrolyzed Collagen

  Antistatic (reduces static)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 92113-31-0 / 73049-73-7

• Hydrolyzed Elastin

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

  No reviewed note yet.

• Hydrolyzed Gelatin

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 68410-45-7

• Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

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

  A moisture-grabber that draws in and holds water, conditioning both skin and hair. In practice it keeps the surface feeling hydrated rather than dry.

• Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters

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

  An ingredient that conditions skin and hair and forms a thin film. That film leaves a smooth coating on the surface and helps the product hold onto skin and strands.

• Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters (Acid Form)

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters (Potassium Salts)

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract

  Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS -

• Hydrolyzed Oat Protein

  Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 151661-87-9

• Hydrolyzed Rice Protein

  Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A broken-down protein that conditions skin and hair and reduces static cling. It leaves hair smoother and skin feeling conditioned.

• Hydrolyzed Senegalia Macrostachya Seed Protein (Enzymatic; 800 Mw)

  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 1542206-91-6

• Hydrolyzed Silk

  Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 96690-41-4

• Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A skin-conditioning ingredient that keeps skin feeling smooth and cared for. It's a broken-down form of a common hydrating ingredient.

• Hydrolyzed Soy Flour

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

  Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A protein fragment that conditions skin and hair and draws in and holds moisture. It also cuts static in hair. In practice it leaves skin and hair feeling smoother and less prone to flyaways.

  CAS 68607-88-5

• Hydrolyzed Soybean Fiber

  Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

  Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A broken-down protein that conditions skin and hair and cuts down static. It helps hair feel smoother and leaves skin conditioned.

• Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer

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

  A film former that conditions hair and helps hold a style in place. It lays down a thin coating on hair that keeps the look set and adds smoothness.

• Hydroxyacetophenone

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)other

  An antioxidant that helps keep the formula from going off over time. In practice it protects the product's other ingredients from breaking down.

  CAS 99-93-4

• Hydroxyapatite

  Abrasive (physically scrubs)Bulking agent (adds volume)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Hydroxyapatite is a mineral used in this product as a mild abrasive and bulking agent, adding structure and body to the formula. It also conditions skin, helping it feel smooth. In oral care products it's used to help clean and care for teeth.

• Hydroxycitronellal

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  Hydroxycitronellal is a fragrance ingredient. Its only job here is to give the product its scent.

  CAS 107-75-5

• Hydroxyectoin

  Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Hydroxyectoin is a multi-tasker that conditions and softens skin, leaving it feeling smoother. It also acts as a buffer, helping keep the product's acidity steady over time.

  CAS 165542-15-4

• Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

  This is a copolymer used to thicken the formula and keep it stable. It adjusts thickness and helps stop the oil and water parts from separating, giving the product a consistent texture.

• Hydroxyethyl Urea

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

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 2078-71-9

• Hydroxyethylcellulose

  Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  Hydroxyethylcellulose is a thickener that adjusts how thick or fluid the product is and helps keep it from separating. It forms a thin film on skin, helps hold the formula together, and works as a light stabilizer to keep it steady.

• Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  This is a fragrance ingredient. It's here to give the product its scent.

  CAS 31906-04-4

• Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An ingredient that conditions the skin. In practice it helps skin feel smoother and better looked after.

  CAS 27113-22-0

• Hydroxyproline

  Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  An ingredient that conditions skin and hair and cuts static. It also helps clean by loosening dirt and oil. In practice it smooths skin and hair while lifting away grime.

  CAS 51-35-4

• Hydroxypropyl Betadex

  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.

• Hydroxypropyl Cellulose

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin

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

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 128446-33-3 / 128446-35-5

• Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

  Antistatic (reduces static)Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabiliser (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)

  Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose is a versatile thickener that adjusts the product's thickness and keeps it from separating. It forms a thin film on skin, helps hold the formula together, cuts static, and can help cleanse.

• Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether

  Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

  Bulking agent (adds volume)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 53124-00-8 / 39346-84-4 / 113894-92-1

• Hydroxypropylcellulose

  Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabiliser (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 multi-tasker that adjusts thickness, forms a thin film, and helps oil and water stay mixed and stable. It also binds the other ingredients together. In practice it gives the product body and keeps the blend from separating.

  CAS 9004-64-2

• Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

  Film forming (leaves a thin coating)

  Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate is a form of hyaluronic acid used here to form a thin film on skin. That film helps the product settle evenly on the surface.

• Hydroxystearic Acid

  Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  An ingredient that helps clean by loosening dirt and oil and helps oil and water mix. In practice it lifts away grime and keeps the watery and oily parts blended together.

  CAS 106-14-9

• Hylocereus Undatus 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.

• Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract

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

  No reviewed note yet.

• Hypericum Erectum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

• Hypromellose 2208 0.45% Stearoxy Ether

  other

  No reviewed note yet.