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.
What Is Propylparaben? Propylparaben is a preservative used in skincare and cosmetic formulations. P...
What Are Palmitoyl Oligopeptides? Many skincare blogs and reference websites provide confusing infor...
What is Pentylene Glycol? Pentylene glycol is part of the 1,2-glycol family of ingredients. The 1,2-...
Why is PEG 100 Stearate in My Skincare Product? PEG or polyethylene glycol stearate is an ingredient...
What Is Polysilicone-11? Polysilicone-11 is a type of silicone that helps to improve the feel of ski...
What Is Potassium Sorbate? Potassium sorbate is a mild preservative that is used in skincare, cosme...
PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil is a synthetic ingredient used in a variety of cosmetics and personal...
Polysorbate 80 is a synthetic ingredient that is used in cosmetics and personal care products as a s...
PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone is a type of silicone that is used in hair and skin care products as a co-...
Propyl gallate is an antioxidant that is used in cosmetics and personal care products as a preservat...
Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract Myrtus communis, the common myrtle, is a species of flowerin...
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil Anthemis is a genus of aromatic flowering plants in the family Asteracea...
What Is Polymethylsilsesquioxane? Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a type of silicone that is used in cos...
Proline is an amino acid that is primarily used in anti-aging skin care products because of its abil...
What Is PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate? PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate is a synthetic polymer that functions as an e...