Ingredient Dictionary

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dicetyl phosphate

A mix of portions from cetyl alcohol and phosphoric acid that functions as surfactant and emulsifier. Read More »

Categories: Surfactants/Detergent Cleansing Agents, Emulsifiers

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hydrogenated vegetable glycerides citrate

A hydrogenated blend of vegetable glycerides that functions chiefly as an emollient and emulsifier in cosmetics... Read More »

Categories: Emollients, Emulsifiers

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lauryl PEG-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone

A silicone polymer that has multiple functions in cosmetic products, including skin/hair... Read More »

Categories: Thickeners/Emulsifiers, Emulsifiers, Miscellaneous

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palm kernel acid

A mixture of fatty acids derived from palm oil. Used as a cleansing agent, emulsifier, or to add... Read More »

Categories: Emollients, Surfactants/Detergent Cleansing Agents, Emulsifiers

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palmitic acid

A fatty acid found naturally in skin and used as the basis for many palmitiate ingredients, such as... Read More »

Categories: Emollients, Skin-Identical/Repairing Ingredients, Emulsifiers, Surfactants/Detergent Cleansing Agents

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polyglyceryl-6 isostearate

The ester of isostearic acid and a form of glycerin. Functions as an emollient and an emulsifier in... Read More »

Categories: Emulsifiers, Emollients

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PPG-26-Buteth-26

PPG stands for polypropylene glycol, and this ingredient combines PPG with a fatty alcohol.... Read More »

Categories: Emulsifiers, Miscellaneous, Surfactants/Detergent Cleansing Agents

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sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine

A plant-derived ingredient that helps repair skin and hair... Read More »

Categories: Emulsifiers, Skin-Identical/Repairing Ingredients

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tribehenin PEG-20 esters

A complex mixture of tribehenin and PEG-20, this ingredient has multiple functions in cosmetic... Read More »

Categories: Emulsifiers, Surfactants/Detergent Cleansing Agents, Emollients

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