CORE INGREDIENTS
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Ingredients
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Acacia Senegal Gum
Herb that can have skin soothing properties, but is used primarily as a thickening agent.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Beauty Blend,
Good
Safe
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is a synthetically-derived peptide that, like all peptides, has water-binding properties and skin-restoring ability.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Beauty Blend
Good
Safe
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
A synthetic ingredient used to enhance the texture of skincare and haircare products.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Eye Supreme
Good
Safe
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
A silicone-enhanced film-forming agent. Also functions as a binding agent so products adhere better.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Daytime Defense Cream (With SPF 25)
Good
Safe
Alanine
An amino acid used as fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, antistatic, hair conditioning, masking, and skin conditioning
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Beauty Blend
Good
Safe
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
An extract of the bark of Albizia julibrissin used as fragrance and masking
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Eye Supreme
Good
Safe
Alcohol
A group of organic compounds with a vast range of forms and uses in cosmetics
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Night-time Barrier Cream
Good
Safe
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Aloe vera (also listed by its Latin name of aloe barbadenis) is a commonly used plant extract that has soothing properties, antioxidant qualities, and serves as a hydrating agent for skin due to its polysaccharide and sterol content
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Face Toning Solution (With COQ10)
Good
Safe
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Plant/Seed extract that is rich in non-saturated fatty acids (linoleic acid/omega-6 and oleic acid/omega-9) and squalene and is a great moisturizer and emollient for both skin and hair
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Bio Biotanical Serum
Good
Safe
Amber Powder
Amber Powder is a fossilized resin obtained from the pine tree,
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Skin Boosting Scrub
Good
Safe
Anhydroxylitol
A natural, plant-derived ingredient that acts as a humectant to help skin absorb and retain moisture.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Skin Boosting Scrub, Core Defense Cream PM
Good
Safe
Arachidyl Alcohol
Waxy substance used as a thickening agent and emollient in cosmetics.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Power C Infusion
Good
Safe
Arachidyl Glucoside
A mild surfactant (cleansing) and emulsifying agent, made from the condensation of arachidyl alcohol and glucose
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Power C Infusion
Good
Safe
Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil
Argania spinosa kernel oil is the latin name for the oil expressed from the kernels of the argan tree.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Bio Biotanical Serum
Good
Safe
Arginine
An amino acid considered essential to human development. It has antioxidant properties.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Beauty Blend
Good
Safe
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
Species of seaweed.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Core Defense Cream AM, Core Defense Cream PM
Good
Safe
Ascorbic Acid
"Ascorbic acid—also known as L-ascorbic acid—has the most research of any form of vitamin C when it comes to benefits for skin. It is a potent antioxidant and skin-soothing agent that can improve the appearance of signs of aging. "
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Silky Smooth Lip Scrub, Silky Smooth Lip Mask
Good
Safe
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Stable and nonacidic form of vitamin C that is effective as an antioxidant. Ascorbyl palmitate is particularly effective at reducing environmental damage.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Silky Smooth Lip Scrub, Silky Smooth Lip Mask
Good
Safe
Aspartic Acid
Act as water-binding agents, and some have antioxidant properties
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Beauty Blend
Good
Safe
Babassu Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Babassu oil comes from the seed of the Orbignya oleifera plant, which is native to Brazil.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Core Foaming Hand Sanitizer
Good
Safe
Bacillus/Soybean/Folic Acid Ferment Extract
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Beauty Blend
Good
Safe
Bambusa Arundinacea (Bamboo) Stem Extract
Extract from the common bamboo plant. Like many plant extracts, research has shown it is a source of natural antioxidants and can have skin-soothing properties
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Silky Smooth Lip Scrub
Good
Safe
Beeswax
Natural substance made by bees to build the walls of their honeycomb. It is a thickening agent that has some emollient properties, and is often used in lip balms.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Silky Smooth Lip Scrub, Silky Smooth Lip Mask
Good
Safe
Behenyl Alcohol
Thickening agent used in cosmetics. It is not related to irritating forms of alcohol.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Power C Infusion
Good
Safe
Benzyl Alcohol
An organic alcohol that occurs naturally in some fruits (apricots, cranberries) and teas.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Power C Infusion
Good
Safe
Beta-Glucan
Polysaccharide sugar derived from yeast or oats. It has some antioxidant properties and is a skin-soothing agent.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Power C Infusion
Good
Safe
Butylene Glycol
Commonly-used ingredient that has multiple functions in cosmetics, including as a texture enhancer. It’s similar to propylene glycol, but has a lighter texture.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Beauty Blend
Good
Safe
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Silky Smooth Lip Mask
Good
Safe
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Butyrosperum parkii (shea) butter extract doesn’t just have a rich texture; it’s also a rich source of antioxidants and replenishing antioxidants.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Silky Smooth Lip Mask, Silky Smooth Lip Scrub
Good
Safe
C10-18 Triglycerides
C10-18 Triglycerides is a triester of glycerin and a mixture of normal and branched chainC10-18 fatty acids used as a skin conditionaing agent
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Night-time Barrier Cream
Good
Safe
C13-14 Isoparaffin
A petroleum-derived ingredient whose wax-like texture functions as a thickening or gelling agent.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Core Defense Cream AM
Good
Safe
Caffeine
Caffeine is the chief stimulant in beverages such as coffee and tea. It’s often included in skincare products with claims that it will improve the look of cellulite or puffy eyes.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Beauty Blend
Good
Safe
Calcium Gluconate
Calcium is an essential mineral for the body. A small amount of research shows calcium gluconate may be a good skin-soothing and restorative agent when applied topically.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Daytime Defense Cream (With SPF 25)
Good
Safe
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Extract derived from the plant commonly known as pot marigold or Calendula officinalis, there is little research showing that it has any effect on skin, though it may have skin-soothing and antioxidant properties
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Core Foaming Hand Sanitizer
Good
Safe
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Green tea leaf extract is produced from the tea plant, Camelia sinensis used as a skin conditioning agent and emollient
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Daytime Defense Cream (With SPF 25), Beauty Blend
Good
Safe
Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Night-time Barrier Cream
Good
Safe
Caprylyl Glycol
Skin and hair conditioning agent that may be plant-derived or synthetic. Often used as part of a preservative blend in cosmetics.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Daytime Defense Cream (With SPF 25), Beauty Blend
Good
Safe
Caprylyl Methicone
Caprylyl Methicone is a siloxane polymer and used as a skin conditioning agent
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Power C Infusion
Good
Safe
Carbomer
Group of thickening agents used primarily to create gel-like formulations.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Eye Supreme
Good
Safe
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the papaya, Carica papaya and used as a skin conditioning agent
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Face Toning Solution (With COQ10)
Good
Safe
Carnitine
Naturally occurring amino acid. Research into how this amino acid affects skin when applied topically is limited, though a few studies indicate it can be an antioxidant.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Beauty Blend
Good
Safe
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
also known as Safflower oil, is derived from the seeds of the thistle-like safflower plant used as a skin conditioning agent.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Silky Smooth Lip Scrub, Bio Biotanical Serum
Good
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Centella Asiatica Extract
An antioxidant-rich extract that may be listed on labels as asiatic acid, hydrocotyl, or gotu kola. It is a source of amino acids and has soothing properties. Concentrations of 5% show notable improvement in skin’s moisture content.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Daytime Defense Cream (With SPF 25)
Good
Safe
Ceteareth-20
Fatty alcohol that is used to thicken cosmetics and keep ingredients mixed together and stable.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Daytime Defense Cream (With SPF 25)
Good
Safe
Cetearyl Alcohol
Fatty alcohol that is a mixture of gentle cetyl and stearyl alcohols. It’s used as an emollient, texture enhancer, foam stabilizer, and carrying agent for other ingredients. Can be derived naturally, as in coconut fatty alcohol, or made synthetically. It is almost always combined with similar-feeling ingredients to create a product’s texture and influence its slip when applied to skin.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Skin Boosting Scrub, Daytime Defense Cream (With SPF 25), Night-time Barrier Cream
Good
Safe
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Oil-like liquid that functions as an emollient to prevent skin from losing moisture.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Eye Supreme
Good
Safe
Cetyl Alcohol
Fatty alcohol used as an emollient, emulsifier, thickener, and carrying agent for other ingredients. Can be derived naturally, as in coconut fatty alcohol, or made synthetically. It is not an irritant and is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. Cetyl alcohol is considered safe for use in cosmetics.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Night-time Barrier Cream
Good
Safe
Cetyl Dimethicone
Silicone polymer that functions as skin-conditioning agent.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Daytime Defense Cream (With SPF 25)
Good
Safe
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Silicone that functions as a skin-conditioning agent and emulsifier.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Silky Smooth Lip Mask
Good
Safe
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Ingredient derived from plant species Chamomilla recutita, Matricaria recutita, and Matricaria chamomilla. Chamomile tea, brewed from dried flower heads, has been used traditionally for a variety of concerns. The main constituents of the flowers include phenolic compounds, primarily the flavonoids apigenin, quercetin, patuletin, luteolin, and their glucosides, all of which function as antioxidants.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Face Toning Solution (With COQ10), Beauty Blend, Bio Biotanical Serum
Good
Safe
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
An extract of the seeds of Chenopodium quinoa and used as a skin conditioning agent
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Beauty Blend
Good
Safe
Chondrus Crispus (Irish Moss) Extract
Chondrus crispus, also known as red algae, is a type of seaweed that’s a rich source of many nutrients for skin.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Face Clensing Elixir, Relief & Rescue Mask
Good
Safe
Chrysanthemum Morifolium Extract
Can have soothing benefit for skin.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Beauty Blend
Good
Safe
Citric Acid
Extract derived from citrus fruits and used primarily in small amounts to adjust the pH of products to prevent them from being too alkaline.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Silky Smooth Lip Scrub, Silky Smooth Lip Mask, Core Foaming Hand Sanitizer, Face Clensing Elixir, Relief & Rescue Mask, Daytime Defense Cream (With SPF 25), Beauty Blend
Good
Safe
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Extract
Citrus fruit whose volatile compounds are skin sensitizers and photosensitizers.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Face Toning Solution (With COQ10)
Good
Safe
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Extract
Bitter orange extract. It can have antioxidant properties when eaten
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Face Toning Solution (With COQ10)
Good
Safe
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract
an extract of the fruit of the orange with antioxiadnat properties and anti-microbial properties
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Face Toning Solution (With COQ10)
Good
Safe
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract
Peel extract from any species/subspecies with accepted scientific name of Citrus reticulata, including tangerine (C. reticulata blanco), mandarin (C. nobilis), satsuma (C. unshiu), C. depressa, and C. aurantium tachibana and used as a skin conditioning agent.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Beauty Blend
Good
Safe
Cocamide MIPA
Cocamide MIPA is a mixture of isopropanolamides of Coconut Acid (q.v.) and used as a foaming booster.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
One of the more gentle surfactants used in skincare products.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Face Clensing Elixir
Good
Safe
Coco-Glucoside
A mixture of fatty alcohol from coconut and glucose. Chiefly functions as a cleansing agent.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Skin Boosting Scrub
Good
Safe
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
The extract of the fruit of the coconut tree, this ingredient is rich in skin-conditioning fatty acids, proteins, and complex B vitamins.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Skin Boosting Scrub, Bio Biotanical Serum
Good
Safe
Codonopsis Lanceolata (Deodeok) Flower Extract
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Beauty Blend
Good
Safe
Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract
Coffee fruit extract is an excellent antioxidant when applied to skin, or consumed orally.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Face Toning Solution (With COQ10)
Good
Safe
Coix Lacryma-Jobi (Job's Tear) Seed Extract
Coix Lacryma-Jobi (Job's Tears) Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of Job's tears, Coixlacryma-jobi.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Beauty Blend
Good
Safe
Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract
Fragrant gum resin that can be a skin sensitizer. There is little research showing it has any benefit for skin.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Bio Biotanical Serum
Good
Safe
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
Natural, hard wax obtained from the leaves of palm trees. Used primarily as a thickening agent, but also has film-forming and absorbent properties.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Silky Smooth Lip Scrub
Good
Safe
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Non-sensitizing plant extract (also known by its Latin name of Cucumis sativus). Most types of cucumber are composed of 95% water, and the other constituents primarily include ascorbic acid (vitamin C), caffeic acid (an antioxidant), fatty acids, the mineral silica, plus other trace minerals. Due to its antioxidant activity, cucumber is a welcome addition to anti-aging products.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products: Face Toning Solution (With COQ10)
Good
Safe
Darutoside
A plant extract that is rich in emollients. By soothing the skin, decreasing inflammation, restoring collagen and promoting collagen production, this extract helps to improve skin elasticity and brightens surface appearance.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Decyl Glucoside
Used as a gentle detergent cleansing agent.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Dehydroacetic Acid
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RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Digitalis Purpurea (Foxglove) Flower Extract
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Diisostearyl Malate
Diisostearyl malate is an ester that functions as an emollient in cosmetics. It is created from malic acid and isostearyl alcohol. This ingredient is most commonly used in lipsticks and has been deemed safe for use by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review board.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
A mixture of fatty acids and a fatty alcohol. This synthetic ingredient is most often used to give texture and form to lipstick and lip gloss. Some cosmetic companies use this ingredient in place of lanolin.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Dimethicone
A type of silicone, dimethicone is one of the most frequently used emollient ingredients in moisturizers due to its gentleness and effectiveness. Dimethicone is considered a synthetic ingredient, even though it’s derived from natural silicon.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Dimethyl Isosorbide
Dimethyl isosorbide is a clear, slighlty oily-feeling liquid that functions as a solvent and may be plant-based or synthetic. It is also used to decrease the thickness of products, such as keeping a liquid in its fluid form rather than wllowing it to rever to a lotion (or, in cosmetics chemistry parlance, a thicker emulsion).
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Disodium EDTA
Short for disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid. Used as a chelating agent in cosmetic products, meaning it prevents ingredients in a formula from binding with trace elements (mainly minerals) that can be present in water. Studies have found that EDTAs, including disodium EDTA, as used in cosmetic formulations are safe.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil
Has emollient and antioxidant properties for skin.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Equisetum Arvense Extract
Plant extract that has antioxidant and skin-soothing properties, but there’s no solid research showing it can exert these effects when applied to skin.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Ethyl Macadamiate
Mixture of fatty acids from macadamia nut oil.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
An ester of 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. Used as a fragrance ingredient and skin conditioning agent.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Nn organic compound used as an ingredient in sunscreens and cosmetics to absorb UVB (ultraviolet) rays from the sun
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Ethylhexylglycerin
A glyceryl ether used as a weak preservative and skin conditioning agent.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
Obtained from the plant Euphorbia cerifera, which is a plant that grows in North Central Mexico and the Texas Big Bend area, used in cosmetics to help keep an emulsion from separating.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Ferulic Acid
Plant-based, phenolic antioxidant that is found in bran, among other plants. Research has shown that it provides antioxidant benefits to skin while enhancing the stabi
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Flavor
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RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Fragrance
One or a blend of volatile and/or fragrant plant oils (or synthetically derived oils) that impart aroma and odor to products. These are often skin sensitizers because they are composed of hundreds of individual chemical components. Fragrance is a leading source of sensitivity to cosmetics.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Fucus Serratus Extract
A natural seaweed which predominantly survives by filtering the ocean for nutrients and minerals. Because of its high mineral and vitamin content, the extracted natural oils from this seaweed are fantastic for skin, hair and body care treatments.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract
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RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Geranium Maculatum Extract
Extract used for tonic
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Gluconolactone
A lactone used as a humectant and solvent
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Glycereth-7 Triacetate
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RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Glycerin
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RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Glyceryl Caprylate
A monoester of glycerin and caprylic acid used as a skin conditioning agent.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Glyceryl Stearate
Esterification products of glycerin and stearic acid.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Glycine
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RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
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RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Sunflower oil is extracted from the seeds of the sunflower, Helianthus annuus. Used as a skin conditioning agen
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Hexyl Laurate
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RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Histidine
An amino acid used as a skin conditioning agent.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Honey
A saccharic secretion gathered and stored by honey bees, Apis mellifera. Used as a skin conditioning agent
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Hydrated Silica
A mineral with water atoms bound to it.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Hydrogenated Poly (C6-14 Olefin)
A series of low molecular weight polymers of olefinmonomers, each containing 6 to 14 carbon atoms used as skin cosmetics as a skin conditioning agent.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
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RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Hydrolyzed Rhizobian Gum
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RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Hydrolyzed Starch
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RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
A gelling agent that thickens, emulsifies, and stabilizes products and solutions
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Impatiens Balsamina Flower Extract
An extract of the flowers of the garden balsam, Impatiens balsamina used as an astringent.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Isocetyl Stearate
the ester of Isocetyl Alcohol and Stearic Acid (found in animal and vegetable fats) and acts primarily as a lubricant on the skin’s surface. It dries to form a thin coating, giving the skin a soft and smooth appearance.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Isoleucine
amino acid used as a skin conditioning agent.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Isomalt
Sugar alcohol is derived from the natural sugar found in beets, used as a humectant.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Isopropyl Myristate
Texture enhancer and emollient as used in cosmetics.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
A synthetic or animal-derived ingredient used as a surface treatment for cosmetic pigments in products such as mascara. Also used to coat titanium dioxide nanoparticles to keep them evenly suspended and stable in sunscreen formulations.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Jojoba Esters
Jojoba esters are a mixture of esters from jojoba oil and hydrogenated jojoba oil that are used as emollients, occlusives, or as scrub particles in cosmetics.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Lactic Acid
Alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) extracted from milk, although most forms used in cosmetics are synthetic because that form is easier to formulate with and stabilize.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Laureth-7
Form of lauryl alcohol (a non-sensitizing fatty alcohol derived from coconut oil) that can function as a cleansing agent and texture enhancer.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower are the dried flowers obtained from the Lavender used as a softening texture agent
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Lecithin
Phospholipid found in egg yolks and plants. Widely used in cosmetics as an emollient and water-binding agent. Lecithin also has skin-restoring ability.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
Plant extract used as a skin conditioning agent
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil
Linum usitastissimum (linseed) seed oil is more commonly known as flaxseed oil.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Hydrogenated Macadamia Seed Oil that functions as skin conditioning agents
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Magnesium Gluconate
Magnesium gluconate is the magnesium salt of gluconic acid, a carboxylic acid that is produced by the fermentation of carbohydrates and may help relax the body's muscles
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Maltodextrin
A plant-based sugar created by hydrolyzing a saccharide with starch from corn, potato, or rice.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Mel (Honey) Extract
Extract of honey used as a skin conditioning agent and humectant
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract
Peppermint oil is a volatile oil obtained from the plant Mentha piperita used as a fragrance and skin conditioning agent.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Widely used preservative with less sensitization than parabens
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Methylisothiazolinone
Widely-used preservative; has been associated with allergic reactions. Lab studies on the brain cells of mammals also suggest that methylisothiazolinone may be neurotoxic.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Nelumbo Nucifera (Sacred Lotus) Seed Extract
Flower extract used as a antioxidant
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Niacinamide
Also known as vitamin B3 and nicotinamide, niacinamide is a water-soluble vitamin that works with the natural substances in your skin to help visibly minimize enlarged pores, tighten lax pores, improve uneven skin tone, soften fine lines and wrinkles, diminish dullness, and strengthen a weakened surface.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Emollient plant oil (Latin name Olea europaea) with benefits similar to several other non-fragrant plant oils.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Onopordum Acanthium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of Onopordum acanthium used as a repairing agent
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Paeonia Albiflora (Peony) Flower Extract
A highly concentrated niacinamide serum that effectively tightens and minimizes the look of sagging pores and rough bumps caused by age or sun damage
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Paeonia Suffruticose (Tree Peony) Root/Bark Extract
A botanical with an antioxidant effect similar to Vitamin E.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
a synthetic fatty acid-linked peptide that can help repair visible skin damage and strengthen skin’s underlying supportive elements.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
herbal supplement providing antioxidant and flavanoids
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
PCA
cyclic organic compound used as a skin conditioning agent
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
PEG-100 Stearate
a polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid that functions as an effective emollient
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
A PEG binded with Dimethicone, a silicone-based polymer used to give formulas a smooth feel, promote spreadability, and add lubrication. It acts as a surface tension depressant, hair conditioning agent, skin conditioning agent, wetting agent, emulsifier and foam builder in a wide variety of beauty products and cosmetics.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
PEG-400
a polymer of ethylene oxide used as a binder and emulsion stabilizer
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
A highly concentrated niacinamide serum that effectively tightens and minimizes the look of sagging pores and rough bumps caused by age or sun damage
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Pentylene Glycol
A synthetic humectant used in cosmetics and beauty products that is also secondarily used as a solvent and preservative.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Perfluorodecalin
A fluorocarbon and derivative of decalin, and used in cosmetics and beauty products as to dissolve and deliver oxygen to the skin in formulas
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Persea gratisima is the Latin name for avocado, and the oil from this fruit is an excellent source of skin-replenishing fatty acids
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Phenethyl Alcohol
An aromatic alcohol that is used as a fragrance and an antimicrobial preservative in cosmetic formulations.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Phenoxyethanol
Used as a preservative in cosmetic products to limit bacterial growth.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Phenylalanine
An amino acid used as a skin conditioning agent and fragrance.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
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Safe
Pimpinella Anisum (Anise) Seed Extract
Plant extract used as an astringent.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Polyacrylamide
Polymer of acrylamide monomers used as a binder in cosmetics
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
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Safe
Polyacrylate 13
A synthetic polymer used in cosmetics and personal care products in part because of its ability to absorb as much as 200 to 300 times its mass in water
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Polyglutamic Acid
naturally-occurring biopolymer often produced with fermentation of Bacillus subtilis (B.subtilis) bacteria used as a natural skin hydrator
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
A plant-based emulsifier used in cosmetics and skin care products to stabilize formulas.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Polygonatum Odoratum (Solomon's Seal) Extract
Comes from the rhizome of the lily plant Polygonatum Odoratum, which has the effect of nourishing yi, moisturizing
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
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Polygonum Aviculare Extract
A flavonoid-rich plant extract coming from knotgrass that is claimed to protect the skin from both UV and Infrared damage
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Polyisobutene
A synthetic polymer of isobutylene; used as a film-forming agent.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Polymethyl Methacrylate
a transparent thermoplastic that a lightweight, shatterproof alternative to glass used to help improve skin countour
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Polysorbate 20
derived from Lauric Acid and is also a chemical mixture of sorbitol ethylene oxide used as a surfactant, emulsifier, and fragrance ingredients.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
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Polysorbate 80
made from polyethoxylated sorbitan (chemical compounds derived from the dehydration of sugar alcohol) and oleic acid, a fatty acid found in animal and vegetable fats used as a solubilizer.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Potassium Benzoate
is a potassium salt of Benzoic Acid used as a preservative in cosmetics.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
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Potassium Sorbate
Used as a preservative, almost always used in conjunction with other preservatives.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Proline
one of the twenty non-essential amino acids involved in the body's production of collagen and cartilage.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Propanediol
A glycol that can enhance the absorption of ingredients (such as salicylic acid) into the skin. Propanediol can be derived naturally (from corn) or synthetically. It has hydrating properties that may leave a smooth, dewy finish.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Propylene Glycol
A synthetic alcohol used as a moisturizing agent.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
A highly concentrated niacinamide serum that effectively tightens and minimizes the look of sagging pores and rough bumps caused by age or sun damage.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
Fruit extract is a species of apple; the pectin derived from it is used as a thickener in cosmetics and the fruit is a tremendous source of polyphenolic antioxidants, which lets it ably scavenge multiple types of free radicals before they damage skin.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
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Quercus Suber Bark Extract
Cork oak used for skin conditioning
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
A highly concentrated niacinamide serum that effectively tightens and minimizes the look of sagging pores and rough bumps caused by age or sun damage.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Rosa Moschata Seed Oil
Rosehip oil which hydrates and supports healthy skin
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Extract that can have antioxidant benefit for skin, but its aromatic components can cause sensitivity. However, in most skincare products the amount of rosemary extract is unlikely to be a risk, and rosemary extract is much less of a problem for skin than rosemary oil because the extract usually doesn’t contain much, if any, of rosemary oil’s volatile fragrance components.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract
A highly concentrated niacinamide serum that effectively tightens and minimizes the look of sagging pores and rough bumps caused by age or sun damage.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
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Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract
The roots of the Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract has a calming effect on the skin. It contains - among other things - phytosterols and flavanoids.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Extract of yeast fermented in the presence of copper ions. There is no known benefit for skin, though it may have antioxidant properties.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
Sage Lea Extract that has astringent and tonic effect.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
Also known as black elderberry or Sambucus nigra, this plant has potent antioxidant properties due to the flavonoid compounds naturally present. Elderberry has skin-soothing effects.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Serine
Amino acid used as a skin conditioning agent.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Sh-Oligopeptide-1
a synthetic peptide consisting of the amino acids lycine, glycine and histidine used as a skin conditioning agent
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Lysine, oligomer with serine and threonine used as a skin conditioning agent.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Sh-Polypeptide-1
A single chain synthetic human peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli used as a skin conditioning agent
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Sh-Polypeptide-11
a medium sized cell signaling molecule also called Acidic Fibroblast Growth Factor. It belongs to the same group of ingredients (Growth Factors) as its better-known sister, Epidermal Growth Factor or Sh-Oligopeptide-1that stimulates skin regrowth and collagen and elastin synthesis.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Sh-Polypeptide-9
It is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by fermentation in E. Coli used as a skin conditioning agent.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Jojoba oil used for emulsion and a skin conditioning agent.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Sodium Benzoate
Salt of benzoic acid used as a preservative in both cosmetics and food products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has designated it a “generally recognized as safe” ingredient.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
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Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
An anionic surfactant often found in bath, shower, and hair care cleansers. It is a mixture of long chain sulfonate salts prepared by sulfonation of C14-16 alpha olefins. It can be derived from coconut and produces a copious foam.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
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Sodium Chloride
More commonly known as table salt, and is used as a preservative in a number of food products, as well as in foods as a flavor additive. In cosmetics and beauty products, it is used as an oral care agent, flavoring agent, viscosity increasing agent, and is also seen as a thickener in some cases.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Sodium Hyaluronate
The salt form of skin-replenishing ingredient hyaluronic acid.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Sodium Hydroxide
Also known as lye, sodium hydroxide is a highly alkaline ingredient used in small amounts in cosmetics to establish and hold the pH of a product. It’s also used as a cleansing and denaturing agent. In high concentrations, it’s a significant skin sensitizer.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Sodium Lactate
Sodium salt of lactic acid. Used primarily as a hydrating and buffering agent (to adjust a product’s pH value).
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Sodium Levulinate
Sodium levulinate is the salt of levulinic acid, a synthetic organic acid that helps condition and soften skin.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Sodium PCA
the sodium salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid; a naturally-occurring amino acid known as Proline that is found in proteins used as an emollient and emulsifier.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
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Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
a modified starch esterified with octenylsuccinic anhydride. It can be an absorbent in food and cosmetic processing due to its functions of emulsion stabilising and viscosity controlling
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
A synthetic or animal-derived ingredient that stabilizes the water phase of moisturizers and other skincare products that contain hydrating ingredients.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Sorbitan Isostearate
This ingredient is a surfactant composed of sorbitol and isostearic acid, a fatty acid used as an emulsifying agent.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Sorbitol
A type of sugar that can be created synthetically or derived from natural sources. Similar to glycerin, it is a hydrating ingredient (technically a humectant), thickening agent, and slip agent.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
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Squalane
The saturated portion of emollient ingredient squalene, which is a natural component of human skin sebum (oil). It is a wonderfully moisturizing ingredient as well as being a source of replenishing fatty acids and antioxidants.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
A chain of polymers consisting of styrene and acrylate which is added to cosmetics for color.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Sucralose
An artificial sweetner synthetically made from sugar often used as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetics.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Sucrose
A disaccharide commonly found in food used as a skin conditioning agent and humectant.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
A special grade sucrose ester, can provide a positive skin feel in color cosmetic applications.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Sunflower Oil Decyl Esters
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Tapioca Starch
Consists primarily of amylose and amylopectin, both components of starch and what gives tapioca its thickening properties. In cosmetics, tapioca starch can also serve to stabilize emulsions, create gel textures, and aid in the delivery of key ingredients to skin.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate is a stable form of vitamin C that is considered an analogue of L-ascorbic acid. Unlike pure vitamin C (ascorbic acid), tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate is lipid (fat) soluble.Some researchers believe this form of vitamin C has a greater affinity for skin because its fatty acid component helps aid penetration. It pairs well with other forms of vitamin C and retinol for enhanced effectiveness.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
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Titanium Dioxide
Inert earth mineral used as a thickening, whitening, lubricating, and sunscreen ingredient in cosmetics.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Tocopherol
A fat-soluble vitamin is a naturally occuring antioxidant
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Tocopheryl Acetate
a chemical compound that consists of acetic acid and tocopherol (vitamin E) used as a skin conditioning agent
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Tribehenin
A glyceryl triester prepared from glycerin and the a fatty acid. In cosmetics, it is used as skin-conditioning agent to provide occlusive and emollient properties
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Triethanolamine
a strongly alkaline substance used as surfactant and pH adjusting chemical utilzed in cosmetics as an emulsifying agen.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Used in cosmetics as a pH balancer and emulsion stabilizer. Like all amines, it has the potential for creating nitrosamines.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Triethyl Citrate
A triester of ethyl alcohol and citric acid used as a solvent
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Ubiquinone
Another name for CoQ10, a potent antioxidant naturally produced by the body and important to cell functioning and development. Ubiquinone naturally decreases with aging, and it is used in cosmetics and personal care products (in a wide variety of formulas) as an anti-aging ingredient that replaces some of the natural antioxidant produced by the body, whether ingested or applied topically
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
a wild-growing Scandinavian-native berry that’s similar in nutrient profile and size with its plant “cousin”, blueberry. The bright red color of lingonberries is evidence of its different antioxidant compounds compared to blueberries, but both are great sources of polyphenols that defend skin against environmental damage.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Good
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Valine
An amino acid used as a skin conditioning agent.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
an extract of the fruit (bean) of the vanilla plant, Vanilla planifolia used as a skin conditioning agent.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
obtained from the seeds of grape plant, Vitis vinifera used as an emollient and skin conditioning agent.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
VP/Eicosene Copolymer
a synthetic polymer of a hydrocarbon eicosene and vinylpyrrolidone used as a binder and film forming agent.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Xanthan Gum
Natural ingredient used as a thickening agent, texture enhancer, and to stabilize emulsions, which is a general term for mixtures of unlike substances such as oil and water.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Xylitol
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that may be plant-derived or synthetic (Paula’s Choice uses the former). In the plant world, xylitol naturally occurs in many fruits and vegetables, including mushrooms, lettuce, strawberries, bananas, and yellow plums. Research has shown that, like the skin-replenishing ingredient glycerin, xylitol hydrates and helps strengthen skin’s barrier.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Xylitylglucoside
An ingredient derived from two water-binding plant sugars, xylitol and glucose. Its trade name is Aquaxyl. It works to improve skin moisturization by preventing water loss.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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1,2-Hexanediol
a synthetic preservative and moisture-binding humectant. As a solvent, the clear liquid ingredient also helps to dissolve other substances. It's popularly used in personal and skincare products as an emollient, humectant, and moisture-boosting agent
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Chondrus Crispus (Seaweed ) Extract
Chondrus crispus, also known as red algae, is a type of seaweed that’s a rich source of many nutrients for skin, including the pigment beta-carotene and potent antioxidants zeaxanthin, lutein, which help protect skin from the visible effects of blue light exposure. Of course, the antioxidants in red algae have wider-reaching benefits, too.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
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Glycerin
Also called glycerol or glycerine, glycerin is a humectant that’s present in all natural lipids (fats), whether animal or vegetable. It can be derived from natural substances by hydrolysis of fats and by fermentation of sugars; it also can be synthetically manufactured, which is usually the case with modern-day skincare products.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
synthetic polymer used as a skin-softening agent and emollient. It has a rich, thick texture.
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
Products:
Good
Safe
Water
RATING: Good
SAFETY: Safe
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Bad
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Aluminum Chlorohydrate
Aluminum is the most common element on Earth. It's also a common source of confusion in terms of its presence in cosmetics, specifically whether that presence poses a health risk. The fact is, when you read "aluminum" on an ingredient list, it isn't pure aluminum—not even close.
RATING: Bad
SAFETY: Unsafe
Products:
Bad
Unsafe
BHA
A preservative linked to cancer, skin irritation, and a disruption in hormones.
RATING: Bad
SAFETY: Unsafe
Products:
Bad
Unsafe
BHT
A Toluene-based preservative linked to skin irritation.
RATING: Bad
SAFETY: Unsafe
Products:
Bad
Unsafe
Butoxyethanol
An ether alcohol with a low Non-reproductive organ system toxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high), and Occupational hazards (high)
RATING: Bad
SAFETY: Unsafe
Products:
Bad
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Chemical UV Blocks
Savocore does not add any chemical sunscreens (linked to hormone disruption) to our products. This includes but is not limited to: Benzophenone, Oxybenzone, and Octinoxate.
RATING: Bad
SAFETY: Unsafe
Products:
Bad
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Coal Tar
Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high), and Occupational hazards (high)
RATING: Bad
SAFETY: Unsafe
Products:
Bad
Unsafe
1,4-dioxane
Likely to be carcinogenic to humans
RATING: Bad
SAFETY: Unsafe
Proucts:
Bad
Unsafe
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic (EDTA)
Chelating agents that are not harmful to humans, but detrimental to the environment
RATING: Bad
SAFETY: Unsafe
Products:
Bad
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Ethanolamines
prolonged and repeated use of Ethanolamines, MEA, DEA and TEA, has been linked to liver tumours as it contributes to organ system toxicity, increases risk for cancer especially with constant use, might cause developmental abnormalities to an unborn foetus, possible hormone disruptor and it is bad for the environment due to its bioaccumulation character.
RATING: Bad
SAFETY: Unsafe
Products:
Bad
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Formaldehyde
Not always listed as an ingredient, Formaldehyde “releasers” or “donors” often are listed on ingredient labels. Examples of ingredients that likely have Formaldehyde tagging along include DMDM Hydantoin, Diazolidinyl Urea and Quaternium-15.
RATING: Bad
SAFETY: Unsafe
Products:
Bad
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Hydroquinone
Hydroquinone and its metabolites can cause damage to DNA and inhibit apoptosis of mutated cells. The carcinogenic action of benzene is difficult to attribute to its hydroquinone metabolite. Daily use of hydroquinone causes it to accumulate in the body as absorption into the skin is faster than excretion in the urine.
RATING: Bad
SAFETY: Unsafe
Products:
Bad
Unsafe
Mercury and mercury compounds
Mercury can cause serious neurological symptoms like tremors, memory loss, difficulty concentrating, depression and anxiety.
RATING: Bad
SAFETY: Unsafe
Products:
Bad
Unsafe
Methyl Cellosolve
A neurotoxin in many anti-aging skin care products including creams, moisturizers, and serums that can lead to DNA mutation
RATING: Bad
SAFETY: Unsafe
Products:
Bad
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Methylisothiazolinone
Banned from use in leave-on cosmetic products in the EU, these ingredients are restricted to very small amounts in rinse-off products. They can cause skin allergies and irritation and may be toxic to the nervous system.
RATING: Bad
SAFETY: Unsafe
Products:
Bad
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Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Banned from use in leave-on cosmetic products in the EU, these ingredients are restricted to very small amounts in rinse-off products. They can cause skin allergies and irritation and may be toxic to the nervous system.
RATING: Bad
SAFETY: Unsafe
Products:
Average
Caution
Mineral Oil
Clear, odorless oil derived from petroleum that is widely used in cosmetics. Despite mineral oil’s association with petroleum and the hype that it’s bad for or ages skin, keep in mind that petroleum is a natural ingredient derived from the earth. Once it’s purified to become mineral oil USP (cosmetics- and pharmaceutical-grade mineral oil), it has no resemblance to the original petroleum and isn’t a source of contaminants. Cosmetics-grade mineral oil and petrolatum are considered the safest, most non-sensitizing moisturizing ingredients ever found. Mineral oil and petrolatum are known to be efficacious in skin replenishing and are also among the most effective, established moisturizing ingredients available.
RATING: Average
SAFETY: Caution
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Nanoparticles
Because there is suspicion that nanoparticles are chemicals with evidence affecting cancer hallmark processes, Savocore steers clear of these ingredients
RATING: Bad
SAFETY: Unsafe
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Parabens
Savocore does not use any of the follwoing parabens due to concerns that they disrupt hormones in the body: Butylparaben, Isopropylparaben, and Methylparaben.
RATING: Bad
SAFETY: Unsafe
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Phenoxyethanol
The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) considers 2-phenoxyethanol safe for use as a preservative with a maximum concentration of 1.0%--the maximum amount allowed in any product Savocore will ever offer.
RATING: Bad
SAFETY: Unsafe
Products:
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Phthalates
Phthalates are plasticizing chemicals. Although some appear as ingredients on labels, many may remain undisclosed, hiding under the term “fragrance, and many phthalates have been linked to hormone disruption.
RATING: Bad
SAFETY: Unsafe
Products:
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Polyethylene glycol (PEG compounds)
Depending on manufacturing processes, PEGs may be contaminated with measurable amounts of ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane. i The International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies ethylene oxide as a known human carcinogen and 1,4-dioxane as a possible human carcinogen.
RATING: Bad
SAFETY: Unsafe
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| _solutions | Cleansers Cleanses the face by removing dirt, makeup, and debris from varying levels of the skin, from washing away visible surface particles to deep cleaning pores. Can come in the form of a liquid, gel, foam, or cream. |
| _skintype | Toners Helps to balance skin tone, reduce excess oil, and improve overall complexion. |
| _texture | Day Creams A lighter-weighted cream containing some sun protection or protection from environmental aggressors, typically worn during the day and as a base to makeup. |
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