Good water-binding agent and emollient for skin. Read More »
Categories: Skin-Identical/Repairing Ingredients, Emollients
See mucopolysaccharide
Categories: Skin-Identical/Repairing Ingredients
Extract of yeast fermented in the presence of calcium ions. It has no known benefit for skin. Read More »
Categories: Miscellaneous
Saccharomyces, from the Latin, literally means “sugar fungus,” and is the scientific name for the... Read More »
Extract of yeast fermented in the presence of copper ions. There is no known benefit for skin,... Read More »
Categories: Antioxidants
Extract of yeast fermented in the presence of iron ions. Read More »
See yeast
Extract of yeast fermented in the presence of magnesium ions. Read More »
Extract of yeast fermented in the presence of manganese ions. Read More »
Derived from the sugarcane plant. Glycolic acid is also derived from sugarcane, but sugarcane... Read More »
Categories: Plant Extracts
Extract of yeast fermented in the presence of potassium ions. Read More »
An ingredient created by the fermentation of the Saccharomyces yeast with the mineral selenium. Read More »
Extract of yeast fermented in the presence of silicon ions. Read More »
Extract of yeast fermented in the presence of zinc ions. Read More »
Emollient plant oil similar to all nonfragrant plant oils. Safflower oil can be an antioxidant when... Read More »
Categories: Plant Extracts, Antioxidants, Emollients
Aromatic plant used most often to enhance the flavor of foods. Like all plant extracts, sage... Read More »
Categories: Plant Extracts, Irritants
See willow bark
Categories: Plant Extracts, Anti-Irritants
Referred to as beta hydroxy acid (BHA), it is a multifunctional ingredient that addresses many of... Read More »
Categories: Antibacterial/Anti-Acne, Leave-On Exfoliant, Anti-Irritants
See sage extract
Categories: Surfactants/Detergent Cleansing Agents, Plant Extracts, Thickeners/Emulsifiers
See elderberry
Categories: Antioxidants, Plant Extracts
Blue elderberry. May have antioxidant properties for skin (Source: Phytotherapy Research, February... Read More »
Categories: Plant Extracts, Antioxidants
See black elderberry
Fragrant oil that can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions (Source: American Journal of... Read More »
Categories: Irritants, Plant Extracts, Fragrance: Synthetic and Fragrant Plant Extracts
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