Ingredient dictionary
599 sourced INCI entries. These describe an ingredient’s role in a formula; our ingredient guides explain the research in more depth.
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Takes up liquids or dissolved material. Adds bulk to a formula.
Helps ingredients hold together. Helps an emulsion stay mixed.
Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp.
Used to help keep skin in good condition.
Used to help keep skin in good condition.
Used to help keep skin in good condition.
Used to help keep skin in good condition.
Used to help keep skin in good condition.
Used to help keep skin in good condition.
Used to help keep skin in good condition.
Used to help keep skin in good condition.
Used to help keep skin in good condition.
Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Makes a formula less transparent.
Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps oil and water combine in a formula.
Helps soften and smooth the skin. Helps oil and water combine in a formula.
Helps soften and smooth the skin.
Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin.
Adds or changes the product's scent.
Adds or changes the product's scent. Used to help keep skin in good condition.
Adds or changes the product's scent.
Used to help keep skin in good condition.
Helps stop microorganisms from spoiling the product. Helps limit the growth of microorganisms.
Helps protect the formula from changes caused by light. Used to help keep skin in good condition.
Adds particles that help remove surface material through rubbing. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula.
Used to help keep skin in good condition.
Adds colour to the product or to skin or hair.
Adds or changes the product's scent.
Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula.
Adds or changes the product's scent.
Adds or changes the product's scent.
Used to help keep skin in good condition.
Used to help keep skin in good condition.
Adds or changes the product's scent.
Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps a formula produce more foam.
Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin.
Used to help keep skin in good condition.