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This glossary includes product ingredient definitions for the Kao Family of Brands, including Jergens®, John Frieda®, Bioré®, Ban® Antiperspirant Deodorant, Curel® and re/cover™.
A
1,2-Hexanediol
Improves the solubility of other ingredients
1-Propanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-3-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)amino]-, chloride (1:1), polymer with methyl 2-propenoate and 2-propenoate
Thickens product to improve usage
Acacia Senegal Gum
Acacia gum - botanical material
Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol
Improves the solubility of other ingredients
Acid Blue 80
Colorant
Acid Red 52
Colorant
Acid Yellow 3
Colorant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer:
Thickens product to improve usage
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Thickens product to improve usage
Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer
Helps hold hair style
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Boabab seed oil - botanical material
Adipic Acid
Adjusts the acidity/basicity of the formula
Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract
Horse chestnut seed extract - botanical material
Agave Americana Stem Extract
Agave extract - botanical material
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
Agave extract - botanical material
Alcohol
Skin astringent and improves the solubility of other ingredients
Alchohol Denat.
Improves the solubility of other ingredients
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Kukui seed oil - botanical material
Allantoin
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Aloe leaf extract - botanical material
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Fragrance material
Alumina
Exfoliation agent
Aluminum Chlorohydrate
Antiperspirant agent
Aluminum Hydroxide
Makes the product opaque (can't see through)
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Improves skin feel and helps keep ingredients on skin's surface
Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex GLY
Antiperspirant agent
Aminomethyl Propanol
Adjusts the acidity/basicity of the formula
Ammonium Hydroxide
Adjusts the acidity/basicity of the formula
Ammonium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Amodimethicone
Skin and hair conditioning agent
AMP-Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Amyl Cinnamal
Fragrance material
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Amyris oil - botanical material
Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Juice
Pineapple juice - botanical material
Anhydroxylitol
Attracts and retains water in skin and hair
Anise Alcohol
fragrance material
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Chamomile extract - botanical material
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Argan kernel oil - botanical material
Arginine
A cleansing, emulsifying and/or conditioning agent to hold formula together
Ascorbic Acid
Vitamin C
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Vitamin C derivative
Astrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter
Tucuma seed butter - botanical material
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour
Oat flour - botanical material, skin conditioning agent
Avena Sativa (Oat) Meal Extract
Oat meal extract - botanical material
B
Babassu Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier agent to hold formula together
Bakuchiol
Bakuchiol extract - botanical material - skin and hair conditioning agent
Basic Brown 17
Colorant
Basic Yellow 57
Colorant
Beer
Beer
Beeswax
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Behentrimonium Chloride
Skin and hair conditioning agent Behenyl Alcohol
Skin and hair conditioning agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Bemotrizinol (BEMT)
UV absorber active
Benzalkonium Chloride
Preservative to keep formula safe from contamination
Benzoic Acid
Preservative to keep formula safe from contamination
Benzophenone-3
Light absorber to keep formula stable and protect color
Benzophenone-4 Light absorber to keep formula stable and protect color
Benzyl Alcohol
Preservative to keep formula safe from contamination
Benzyl Alcohol (Fragrance)
Fragrance material
Benzyl Benzoate
Fragrance material
Benzyl Cinnamate
Fragrance material
Benzyl Salicylate
Fragrance material Betaine Attracts and retains water in hair and skin Biotin
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Bis(C13-15 Alkoxy) PG-Amodimethicone
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl PG-Propyl Dimethicone
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Bis-Diisopropanolamino-PG-Propyl Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PEG-14 Copolymer
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Bis-Ethyl(isostearylimidazoline) Isostearamide
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Sun protection agent
Bis-Hydroxy/Methoxy Amodimethicone
Skin and hair conditioning agent Bis-Methoxypropylamido Isodocosane
Skin and hair conditioning agent Blue 1 A colorant Blue 1 Lake A colorant
Butane
Propellant to dispense product
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Sun protection agent
Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)
Antioxidant keeps ingredients fresh
Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)
Antioxidant keeps ingredients fresh
Butylene Glycol
Attracts and retains water in skin and hair
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Helps keep ingredients on skin and hair's surface
Butyloctanol
Attracts and retains water in skin and hair
Butylparaben
Preservative to keep formula safe from contamination
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Fragrance material
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Shea butter - botanical material
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Oil
Shea oil - botanical material
C
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Skin and hair conditioning agent
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Skin and hair conditioning agent C14-28 Alkyl Acid
Skin and hair conditioning agent
C14-28 Isoalkyl Acid
Skin and hair conditioning agent
C15-19 Alkane
Skin and hair conditioning agent
C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Thickens product to improve usage
Caffeine
Antioxidant keeps ingredients fresh
Calamine
Skin conditioning agent
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Marigold extract - botanical material
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Tsubaki seed oil - botanical material
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Camellia seed oil - botanical material
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Green or white tea extract - botanical material
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Hemp seed oil - botanical material (non-psychoactive)
Canola Oil
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Caprylyl Glycol
Preservative to keep formula safe from contamination
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Caramel
Sugar cane - botanical material
Carbomer
Thickens product to improve usage
Carbon
Absorbs odors and oils
Carmine
Natural colorant
Cellulose
Thickens product to improve usage and gentle skin exfoliant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Centella extract - botanical material
Ceramide AP
Skin and hair conditioning agent Ceramide EOP
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Ceramide NP
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Ceramide NG
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Cereus Grandiflorus (Cactus) Flower Extract
Cactus flower extract - botanical material
Ceteareth-20
Emulsifying agent to hold formula together
Ceteareth-25
Improves the stability of cleansers and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Ceteartrimonium Chloride
Reduces static in hair
Cetearyl Alcohol
Skin and hair conditioning agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifier to hold formula together
Ceteth-20 Phosphate
Thickens product to improve usage Cetrimonium Chloride
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Cetrimonium Methosulfate
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Cetyl Acetate
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Cetyl Alcohol
Skin and hair conditioning agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Cetyl Dimethicone
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Cetyl Esters
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifier to hold formula together
Cetyl/Lauryl/Myristyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Chamomile extract - botanical material
Charcoal Powder
Absorbs odors and oils
Chelidonium Majus Extract
Celadine extract - botanical material
Cholesterol
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Cholesteryl Isostearate
Skin and hair conditioning agent
CI 77891
Colorant
Cinnamyl Alcohol
Fragrance material
Citral
Fragrance material
Citric Acid
Adjusts the acidity/basicity of the formula
Citronellol (Fragrance)
Fragrance material
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract
Lime fruit extract - botanical material
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract
Bitter orange flower - botanical material
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract
Bergamot fruit extract - botanical material
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
Orange peel oil - botanical material
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Juice
Grapefruit juice - botanical material
Citrus Junos Extract
Yuzu fruit extract - botanical material
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
Lemon fruit extract - botanical material
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Juice
Lemon juice - botanical material
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract
Lemon peel extract - botanical material
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
Lemon peel oil - botanical material
Citrus Junos Peel Extract
Yuzu peel extract - botanical material
Cocamide MEA
Improves the stability of cleansers
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing and/or emulsifying agent to hold formula together
Coconut Acid
Adjusts the acidity/basicity of the formula
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract
Coconut fruit extract - botanical material
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Liquid Endosperm
Coconut water obtained from young coconut fruit - botanical material
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Coconut oil - botanical material
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Water
Coconut water - botanical material
Cocotrimonium Methosulfate
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Cognac
Cognac brandy
Colloidal Oatmeal
Skin protectant, active ingredient for Eczema
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Coumarin
Fragrance material
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
Cucumber fruit extract - botanical material
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum
Thickens product to improve usage
Cyclopentasiloxane
Skin and hair conditioning agent and helps keep ingredients on skin's surface Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil
Lemongrass leaf oil - botanical material
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Leaf Extract
Lemongrass leaf extract - botanical material
D
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing agent, conditioning agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative to keep formula safe from contamination
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifier to hold formula together and helps keep ingredients on skin's surface
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative to keep formula safe from contamination
Di-C12-18 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Emollient, skin conditioning agent
Dicaprylyl Ether
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Dicetyl Phosphate
Thickens product to improve usage
Dicetyldimonium Chloride
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
Stabilizes sunscreen ingredients
Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
Makes the product opaque (can't see through)
Diheptyl Succinate
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Dihydroxyacetone
Gradual tanning effect on skin and/or tone shifting effect on hair
Dimethicone
Skin and hair conditioning agent and provides humidity barrier
Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Dimethiconol
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Dimethyl Ether
Propellant to dispense product
Dimethyl Isosorbide
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Dipropylene Glycol
Attracts and retains water in skin and hair
Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl Disulfonate
Makes the product opaque (can't see through)
Disodium EDTA
Binds metal impurities to improve cleansing power and/or formula stability
Disodium Phosphate
Adjusts the acidity/basicity of the formula
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Skin and hair conditioning agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
d-Limonene
Fragrance material
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative to keep formula safe from contamination
Dried Egg Yolk
Egg yolk
E
EDTA
Binds metal impurities to improve cleansing power and/or formula stability
Erythritol
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Erythrulose
Skin conditioning agent
Ethanolamine
Adjusts the acidity/basicity of the formula
Ethoxydiglycol
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Ethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate
Helps keep ingredients on skin's surface
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Helps keep ingredients on skin and hair's surface
Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Sun protection agent
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Occlusive, skin conditioning agent
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Sun protection agent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Cleansing agent, conditioning agent, and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Ethylparaben
Preservative to keep formula safe from contamination
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Eucalyptus extract - botanical material
Eugenol
Fragrance material
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Acai fruit extract - botanical material
Ext. Violet 2
Colorant
F
Farnesol
Moisturizer
Ferric Ferrocyanide
Colorant
Fragrance
Provides pleasant scent
Fructose
Attracts and retains water in skin and hair
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Seaweed - marine material
Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil
Botanical material
G
Galactoarabinan
Helps keep ingredients on skin and hair's surface
Gamma-Nonalactone
Masks odor of formula materials
Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract
Mangosteen peel extract - botanical material
Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Tiare flower extract - botanical material
Gelatin
Thickens product to improve usage
Geraniol
Fragrance material
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Ginkgo biloba leaf extract - botanical material
Glutamic Acid
Adjusts the acidity/basicity of the formula
Glycerin
Attracts and retains water in skin and hair
Glyceryl Behenate
Skin and hair conditioning agent and emulsifier to hold formula together
Glyceryl Dilaurate
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Glyceryl Oleate
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Glyceryl Stearate
Emulsifier to hold formula together
Glyceryl Stearate SE
Emulsifier to hold formula together
Glycine
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
Soybean oil - botanical extract
Glycol Distearate
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Glycolic Acid
Exfoliating agent (AHA) and attracts and retains water in skin and hair
Green 3
Colorant
Green 5
Colorant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin and hair conditioning agent
H
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract
Witch hazel - botanical material (astringent)
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
Witch hazel - botanical material (astringent)
HC Blue No. 12
Colorant
HC Blue No. 17
Colorant
Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract
Ginger lily root extract - botanical material
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract
Sunflower seed extract - botanical material
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Sunflower seed oil - botanical material
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax
Exfoliation agent
Hexyl Cinnamal
Fragrance material
Hexylene Glycol
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Honey
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Honey Extract
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract
Barley extract - botanical material
Hyaluronic Acid
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Hydrocolloid
Absorbs exudate/fluid such as oil and pus from a whitehead
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Propellant to dispense product
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Skin and hair conditioning agent
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin and hair conditioning agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Olive oil - botanical material
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Hydrolyzed Elastin
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Attracts and retains water in skin and hair
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Hydrolyzed Milk Protein
Milk protein
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Rice protein - botanical material, skin conditioning agent
Hydrolyzed Silk
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Wheat protein - botanical material
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant Hydroxycetyl Hydroxyethyl Dimonium Chloride
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Hydroxycitronellal
Fragrance material
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Thickens product to improve usage
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Attracts and retains water in skin and hair
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Thickens product to improve usage and foam stabilizer
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Fragrance material
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Thickens product to improve usage
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Thickens product to improve usage and feel on skin and hair
Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Hydroxypropylcellulose Thickens product to improve usage
Hydroxypropylgluconamide
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Hydroxyundecanoic Acid / Zinc Oxide
Colorant
Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Dragonfruit extract - botanical material
I
Illite Clay
Oil absorbing agent
Imidazolidinyl Urea
Preservative to keep formula safe from contamination
Inositol
Attracts and retains water in skin and hair
Inulin
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative to keep formula safe from contamination
Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
Colorant
Iron Oxides (CI 77499)
Colorant
Isobutane
Propellant to dispense product
Isoceteth-20
Emulsifier to hold formula together
Isodecyl Glyceryl Ether
Improves the stability of cleansers
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Isododecane
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Isoeicosane
Improves the solubility of other ingredients
Isoeugenol
Fragrance material
Isohexadecane
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Isononyl Isononanoate
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Isopentyldiol
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Isopropyl Alcohol
Skin astringent and improves the solubility of other ingredients
Isopropyl Isostearate
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Isopropyl Myristate
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Isopropyl Palmitate
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Isostearyl Glyceryl Ether
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Isostearyl Glyceryl Pentaerythrityl Ether
Skin and hair conditioning agent
J
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract
Jasmine flower extract - botanical material
Jojoba Esters
Exfoliation agent
K
Kaolin
Clay - oil absorbing agent
L
Lactamide MEA
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Lactic Acid
Exfoliation agent (AHA) and attracts and retains water in skin and hair
Lactobacillus/Papaya Fruit Ferment Extract
Papaya fruit extract - botanical material
Lanolin
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Lanolin Oil
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Larrea Tridentata Extract
Extract - botanical material
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Laureth-12
Emulsifier to hold formula together
Laureth-16
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Laureth-21
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Laureth-23
Skin and hair conditioning agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Laureth-3
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together Laureth-4
Skin and hair conditioning agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Laureth-4 Carboxylic Acid
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Laureth-6 Carboxylic Acid
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Laureth-7
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Lauric Acid
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Laurtrimonium Chloride
Reduces static in hair
Lauryl Glucoside
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Lauryl Methacrylate
Helps keep ingredients on skin's surface and provides smooth skin feel
Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Helps keep ingredients on skin and hair's surface
Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Helps keep ingredients on skin's surface and provides smooth skin feel
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract
Lavender extract - botanical material
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Lavender flower, leaf and stem extract - botanical material
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Lavendar oil - botanical material
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Lavendar oil - botanical material
Lecithin
Skin and hair conditioning agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Kimchi / radish root - botanical material
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Meadowfoam seed oil - botanical material
Limonene
Fragrance material
Linalool
Fragrance material
Linalyl Acetate
Fragrance material
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Gogi fruit extract - botanical material
Lycium Barbarum Seed Oil
Gogi seed oil - botanical material
M
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Nourishing, smoothing, moisturizing, wound healing
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Improves skin feel and helps keep ingredients on skin's surface
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant keeps ingredients fresh
Magnesium Sulfate
Epsom salt - contributes to mildness of product and hair feel
Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract
Magnolia bark extract - botanical material
Malic Acid
Conditioning agent and adjusts the acidity / basicity of the formula
Malpighia Glabra (Acerola) Fruit Extract
Crapemyrtle fruit extract - botanical material
Maltitol
Attracts and retains water in skin and hair
Maltobionic Acid
Exfoliation agent
Maltodextrin
Improves feel on skin & hair or thickens product to build consistency
Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower Extract
Mallow flower extract - botanical material
Mandelic Acid
Exfoliation agent (AHA)
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter
Mango seed butter - botanical material
Mannitol
Attracts and retains water in skin and hair
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract
Tea tree extract - botanical material
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
Tea tree oil - botanical material
Mentha Aquatica Extract
Water mint extract - botanical material
Mentha Aquatica Leaf Extract
Water mint leaf extract - botanical material
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
Peppermint - botanical material - provides minty scent and cooling sensation
Menthol
At low concentrations, provides a cooling sensation and at higher concentrations, soothes itch
Menthone Glycerin Acetal
Provides cooling sensation
Menthyl Lactate
At low concentrations, provides a cooling sensation and at higher concentrations, soothes itch
Methyl Gluceth-20
Attracts and retains water in skin and hair
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative to keep formula safe from contamination
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (MBBT)
UV absorber active
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative to keep formula safe from contamination
Methylparaben
Preservative to keep formula safe from contamination
Mica
Colorant
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Thickens product to build consistency
Microcrystalline Wax
Exfoliation agent
Mineral Oil
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Montmorillonite
Clay - oil absorbing agent
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Coffee berry fruit extract - botanical material
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Camu camu fruit extract - botanical material
Myristyl Alcohol
Skin and hair conditioning agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
N
N-Butane
Propellant to dispense product
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
Thickens product to improve usage
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
Vitamin B3
Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract
Blue lotus flower extract - botanical material
O
Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil
Basil oil - botanical material
Octocrylene
Sun protection agent
Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Helps hold hair style
Octyldodecanol
Solvent
Octyldodeceth-20
Emulsifier to hold formula together
Octyldodecyl Myristate
Skin and hair conditioning agent o-Cymen-5-ol
Preservative to keep formula safe from contamination
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract
Evening primrose flower - botanical material
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Olive fruit oil - botanical material
Oleic Acid
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Prickly pear seed oil - botanical material
Orange 4
Colorant
P
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Peony extract - botanical material
Palm Glycerides
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Reduces static in hair
Palmitic Acid
Cleansing and/or conditioning agent
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Ginseng extract - botanical material
Panthenol
Pro-vitamin B5 - skin and hair conditioning agent
Paraffin
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract
Guarana seed extract - botanical material
Pearl Powder
Pearl powder - marine material
PEG/PPG-14/4 Dimethicone
Skin and hair conditioning agent
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
Thickens product to improve usage
PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone
Emulsifier to hold formula together
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin and hair conditioning agent
PEG-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Skin and hair conditioning agent
PEG-100 Stearate
Emulsifier to hold formula together
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin and hair conditioning agent
PEG-12 Laurate
Cleansing and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Skin and hair conditioning agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
PEG-14M
Skin and hair conditioning agent
PEG-150
Thickens product to improve usage
PEG-180
Attracts and retains water in skin and hair
PEG-2 Dimeadowfoamamidoethylmonium Methosulfate
Helps keep ingredients on skin and hair's surface
PEG-3 Dimethicone
Skin and hair conditioning agent
PEG-32
Attracts and retains water in skin and hair
PEG-180
Keeps product stable
PEG-2 Dimeadowfoamamidoethylmonium Methosulfate
Helps keep ingredients on skin and hair's surface
PEG-3 Dimethicone
Skin and hair conditioning agent
PEG-32
Keeps product stable
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifier to hold formula together
PEG-40 Stearate
Cleansing agent, conditioning agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
PEG-400
Attracts and retains water in skin and hair
PEG-450
Emulsifier to hold formula together and improves the solubility of other ingredients
PEG-45M
Skin and hair conditioning agent and helps keep ingredients on skin and hair's surface
PEG-5 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Skin and hair conditioning agent
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
Cleansing agent, conditioning agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
PEG-6 Sorbitan Oleate
Skin and hair conditioning agent
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Improves the solubility of other ingredients
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Skin and hair conditioning agent
PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
PEG-75 Lanolin
Skin and hair conditioning agent
PEG-8
Cleansing agent, conditioning agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Pentadecalactone
Reduces odor of the base formula
Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Binds metal impurities to improve cleansing power and/or formula stability
Pentane
Propellant to dispense product
Pentasodium Pentetate
Binds metal impurities to improve cleansing power and/or formula stability
Pentylene Glycol
Attracts and retains water in skin and hair
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Avocado oil - botanical material
Petrolatum
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Phalaenopsis Amabilis Extract
Orchid extract - botanical material
Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Phellodendron bark extract - botanical mat
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative to keep formula safe from contamination
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Phenylpropanol
Improves the solubility of other ingredients
Phytantriol
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Phytosphingosine
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Polyacrylamide
Skin and hair conditioning agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Polyacrylate-2 Crosspolymer
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Polyester-11
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Polyester-37
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Polyglycerin-6
Attracts and retains water in skin and hair
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Skin and hair conditioning agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
Skin and hair conditioning agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsifier to hold formula together
Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Skin and hair conditioning agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Skin and hair conditioning agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Polyimide-1
Holds hair style and/or skin and hair conditioning agent
Polyisobutene
Helps keep ingredients on skin and hair's surface
Polyquaternium-10
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Polyquaternium-11
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Polyquaternium-22
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Polyquaternium-37
Helps keep ingredients on skin and hair's surface
Polyquaternium-39
Helps keep ingredients on skin and hair's surface
Polyquaternium-46
Helps hold hair style
Polyquaternium-47
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Polyquaternium-52
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Polyquaternium-59
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Polyquaternium-68
Helps hold hair style and hair conditioning agent
Polyquaternium-7
Helps keep ingredients on skin and hair's surface
Polyquaternium-72
Helps keep ingredients on skin and hair's surface
Polysilicone-13
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifier to hold formula together and improves the solubility of other ingredients
Polysorbate 60
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Polysorbate 80
Skin and hair conditioning agent and/or improves the solubility of other ingredients
Polysorbate 85
Emulsifier to hold formula together and/or improves the solubility of other ingredients
Polyurethane-79
Helps keep ingredients on skin and hair's surface
Polyvinyl Butyral
Creates a thin, breathable film on skin's surface
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative to keep formula safe from contamination
Potassium Citrate
Adjusts the acidity/basicity of the formula
Potassium Cocoate
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Potassium Hydroxide
Adjusts the acidity/basicity of the formula
Potassium Palmitate
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative to keep formula safe from contamination
Potassium Stearate
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
Skin and hair conditioning agent
PPG-17
Skin and hair conditioning agent
PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether
Improves the stabiliity of cleansers
PPG-3 Myristyl Ether
Emulsifier to hold formula together
PPG-7-Buteth-4
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
PPG-9
Thins product to improve usage
Propane
Propellant to dispense product
Propanediol
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Propionic Acid
Preservative to keep formula safe from contamination
Propylene Carbonate
Solvent
Propylene Glycol
Attracts and retains water in skin and hair
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Propylene Glycol Isostearate
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Propylparaben
Preservative to keep formula safe from contamination
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Sweet almond oil - botanical material
Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract
Plum fruit extract - botanical material
Prunus Persica (Peach) Kernel Oil
Peach kernal oil - botanical material
Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Japanese cherry flower extract - botanical material
Psoralea Corylifolia Extract
Babchi extract - botanical material
Psoralea Corylifolia Fruit Extract
Bakuchi extract - botanical material
Pullulan
Helps keep ingredients on skin and hair's surface
Punica Granatum Extract
Pomegranate extract - botanical material
PVP
Helps hold hair style and skin conditioning agent
Q
Quartz
Quartz - crystal mineral
Quaternium-52
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Quaternium-80
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Quaternium-91
Skin and hair conditioning agent
R
Red 30
Colorant Red 33
Colorant
Red 4
Colorant
Red 44
Colorant
Retinyl Palmitate
Vitamin A derivative
Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Fruit Extract
Black currant fruit extract - botanical material
Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake)
Rice milk - botanical material
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Castor seed oil - botanical material, skin conditioning agent
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Rosehip fruit extract - botanical material
Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract
Cloudberry fruit extract - botanical material
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Cloudberry fruit extract - botanical material
S
Salicylic Acid
At low concentrations, preservative to keep formula safe from contamination and/or provide exfoliation; at higher concentrations, helps treat and prevent acne
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
Willow bark extract - botanical material
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
Sage leaf extract - botanical material
Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil
Clary sage oil - botanical material
Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Extract
Sandalwood extract - botanical material
Santalum Album Oil
Sandalwood oil - botanical material
Sea Salt
Mineral salt from the sea
Silica
Improves feel on skin & hair or thickens product to build consistency
Silicone Quaternium-18
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Silicone Quaternium-22
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Silk Amino Acids
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Simethicone
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Jojoba seed oil - botanical material
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Thickens product to improve usage
Sodium Benzoate
Preservative to keep formula safe from contamination
Sodium Bicarbonate
Baking soda
Sodium Borate
Adjusts the acidity/basicity of the formula
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch
Emulsifier to hold formula together
Sodium Chloride
Table salt - thickens product to improve usage
Sodium Citrate
Adjusts the acidity/basicity of the formula
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Sodium Cocoate
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Sodium Gluconate
Binds metal impurities to improve cleansing power and/or formula stability
Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Sodium Hydroxide
Adjusts the acidity/basicity of the formula
Sodium Lactate
Attracts and retains water in skin and hair
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate
Cleansing agent
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant - keeps ingredients fresh
Sodium Methacrylate Copolymer
Helps keep ingredients on skin's surface and provides smooth skin feel
Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
Emulsifier to hold formula together
Sodium Palm Kernelate
Cleansing agent
Sodium Palmate
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Sodium PCA
Attracts and retains water in skin and hair
Sodium Stearate
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Sodium Tallowate
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifier to hold the formula together
Sorbeth-40 Tetraoleate
Emulsifier to hold the formula together
Sorbeth-60 Tetraoleate
Emulsifier to hold the formula together
Sorbitan Caprylate
Emulsifier to hold the formula together
Sorbitan Distearate
Emulsifier to hold the formula together
Sorbitan Isostearate
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifier to hold the formula together
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifier to hold formula together and/or to solubilize fragrance
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifier to hold the formula together
Sorbitol
Attracts and retains water in skin and hair
Squalane
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Steareth-2
Skin and hair conditioning agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Steareth-20
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Stearic Acid
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Stearoxypropyl Dimethylamine
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Stearoyl Glutamic Acid
Emulsifier to hold formula together and skin conditioning agent
Steartrimonium Chloride
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Stearyl Alcohol
Skin and hair conditioning agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Attracts and retains water in skin and hair
Styrene/Stearyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Improves skin feel and helps keep ingredients on skin's surface
Succinic Acid
Adjusts the acidity/basicity of the formula
Synthetic Wax
Exfoliation material
T
Talc
Oil absorbing agent (cosmetic grade)
Tallow Acid
Adjusts the acidity/basicity of the formula
Tapioca Starch
Improves skin feel and helps keep ingredients on skin's surface
Tapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Tetrasodium EDTA
Binds metal impurities to improve cleansing power and/or formula stability
Tetrasodium Etidronate
Binds metal impurities to improve cleansing power and/or formula stability
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Binds metal impurities to improve cleansing power and/or formula stability
Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate
Binds metal impurities to improve cleansing power and/or formula stability
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
Cocoa seed butter - botanical material
Thujopsis Dolabrata Branch Extract
Hiba tree branch extract - botanical material
Titanium Dioxide
Colorant and used in sunscreen products to absorb uv light at the skin's surface
Titanium Dioxide (nano)
Sun protection agent and/or colorant
Tocopherol
Vitamin E
Tocopheryl Acetate
Vitamin E salt
Trehalose
Attracts and retains water in skin and hair
Trideceth-12
Cleansing agent
Trideceth-6
Cleansing agent
Tridecyl Salicylate
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Triheptanoin
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Trisiloxane
Skin and hair conditioning agent
Trisodium EDTA
Binds metal impurities to improve cleansing power and/or formula stability
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil
Wheat germ oil - botanical material
Tromethamine
Cleansing agent and/or emulsifier to hold formula together
Tropolone
Preservative to keep formula safe from contamination
Troxerutin
Antioxidant keeps ingredients fresh
U
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Wakame seaweed - botanical material
Urea
Attracts and retains water in skin and hair
V
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract
Cranberry fruit extract - botanical material
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Vanilla fruit extract - botanical material
VP/DMAPA Acrylates Copolymer
Helps hold hair style and skin conditioning agent
VP/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer
Helps hold hair style and skin conditioning agent
VP/VA Copolymer
Helps hold hair style and skin conditioning agent
W
Water
Solvent
Wine
Wine
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Ginseng extract - botanical material
X
Xanthan Gum
Thickens product to improve usage
Xylitol
Attracts and retains water in skin and hair
Xylitylglucoside
Attracts and retains water in skin and hair
Y
Yellow 10
Colorant
Yellow 5
Colorant
Yellow 5 Lake
Colorant
Yellow 6
Colorant
Yogurt Extract
Yogurt extract
Yucca Brevifolia Root Extract
Yucca root extract - botanical material
Z
Zea Mays (Corn) Starch
Thickens product to improve usage
Zeolite
Mineral - provides warming sensation
Zinc PCA
Skin astringent
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
Ginger root extract - botanical material