| Good |
A wide range of ingredients, called “quats” for short, that share a unique molecular structure that...
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Categories:
Miscellaneous
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| Average |
Formaldehyde-releasing preservative used in cosmetics. It can be a skin sensitizer, as can all...
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Categories:
Irritants, Preservatives
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| Good |
Used as a suspending agent and also has emulsifying properties.
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Categories:
Thickeners/Emulsifiers
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| Best |
A bioflavonoid ingredient from plants. Quercetin occurs naturally in red wine, tea, onions, kale, tomatoes, berries, and many other fruits and vegetables...
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Categories:
Plant Extracts, Antioxidants
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| Poor |
See
oak root extract
Categories:
Antibacterial/Anti-Acne, Irritants, Plant Extracts
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| Poor |
See
oak root extract
Categories:
Irritants, Plant Extracts, Antibacterial/Anti-Acne
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| Good |
Extract of the Chilean soap bark tree. It contains a good amount of saponins, which have cleansing,...
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Categories:
Antibacterial/Anti-Acne, Plant Extracts
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| Poor |
Used as a thickening agent in cosmetics, but also has skin-constricting properties (Source:...
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Categories:
Plant Extracts, Thickeners/Emulsifiers, Irritants
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| Good |
Derived from quinoa grain, it may have antifungal properties (Source: Journal of Agricultural Food...
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Categories:
Emollients, Plant Extracts
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