Ingredient Dictionary
Aqua/Water/Eau
This is the most widely used ingredient in skin care, often appearing first in product ingredient lists. Used as a solvent.
READ MOREMicrocrystalline Cellulose
Plays a variety of roles in cosmetic formulations including as an absorbent, emulsion stabilizer, slip modifier, scrub ingredient and viscosity-increasing agent. Can be “upcycled” as a by-product of agricultural industries or created synthetically.
READ MORERosemary Extract
Extract that can have antioxidant benefit for skin, but its aromatic components can cause sensitivity. However, in most skin care products the amount of rosemary extract is unlikely to be a risk.
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Derived from peanut oil and used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.
READ MOREDogwood
There is a small amount of research showing that dogwood has antioxidant and soothing properties.
READ MORERosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Extract that can have antioxidant benefit for skin, but its aromatic components can cause sensitivity. However, in most skin care products the amount of this extract is unlikely to be a risk.
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Non-irritating waxy substance used as a thickening agent and emollient in cosmetics. May also be used as part of an emulsifying blend to help create a cohesive texture.
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