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...
Polysorbate 20 is a surfactant, emulsifier, and fragrance ingredient that is used in a variety of co...
Polysilicone-11 is a synthetic cross-linked siloxane (a type of silicone) that functions as a film-f...
What Is Potassium Sorbate? Potassium sorbate is a mild preservative that is used in skincare, cosme...
Phytosphingosine is a naturally occurring lipid that is used in cosmetics and personal care products...
Petrolatum is an ointment that is available as an over-the-counter (OTC) skin protectant, and is als...
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-10 dimethicone is a type of silicone that is used in hair and skin care products as a conditioni...
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...
Potassium cetyl phosphate is the potassium salt of an organic phosphate ester that is used in a vari...
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil Anthemis is a genus of aromatic flowering plants in the family Asteracea...
Phenyl trimethicone is a type of silicone that is used in cosmetics and personal care products as a...
Polysorbate 60 is a synthetic ingredient that is used in cosmetics and personal care products as a s...
Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a type of silicone that is used in cosmetics and personal care products...
Proline is an amino acid that is primarily used in anti-aging skin care products because of its abil...
PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate is a synthetic polymer that functions as an emollient, surfactant, and emulsi...
Propylene carbonate is a synthetic solvent that is used in cosmetics and personal care products to d...