Cosmetic Ingredients Glossary
This ingredient glossary is designed to help you learn more about common ingredients used in the cosmetic industry.
This ingredient glossary is designed to help you learn more about common ingredients used in the cosmetic industry.
L-Ascorbic Acid Overview L-ascorbic acid is more commonly known as vitamin C. Although many people k...
What is Liquid Paraffin? Liquid paraffin, also known as paraffinum liquidum, is a very highly refine...
Limonene is a compound naturally found in citrus fruits that is used as a fragrance in cosmetics and...
Linalool is a naturally derived ingredient that is added to cosmetics and personal care products as...
Laureth-7 is a synthetic compound that functions as an emulsifier and surfactant in a variety of cos...
Lecithin describes a natural substance made up of fatty acids that functions as an emollient, emulsi...
Linoleic acid is a fatty acid that functions as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics and p...
Laureth-4 is a synthetic polymer that is used in many different cosmetics and personal care products...
Lauryl PEG-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone is a type of silicone polymer that is used in cosme...