10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid

A synthetic ingredient that functions as a skin-conditioning and occlusive agent.

4-T-butylcyclohexanol

A synthetic fatty alcohol that functions as an emollient and soothing agent...

acetyl glyceryl ricinoleate

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

acetylated castor oil

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

acetylated hydrogenated cottonseed glyceride

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

acetylated lanolin

Emollient derived from lanolin.

acetylated lanolin alcohol

An ester of lanolin alcohol uses as an emollient and occlusive agent. An ester is a compound formed...

acetylated palm kernel glycerides

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate

Can be extracted from chamomile or derived synthetically. It is an skin-soothing ingredient.

bis-PEG-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane

A synthetic skin conditioning agent and surfactant belonging to the chemical class of siloxanes and...

borage seed oil

Non-fragrant plant oil that contains gamma linolenic acid and other essential fatty acids for skin.

Borago officinalis extract

Borago officinalis seed oil

Brassica campestris

Butyrospermum fruit

Fruit from the karite tree, scientific name Butyrospermum parkii, from which the fat is obtained to...

Butyrospermum parkii

Buxus chinensis

C10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters

Blend of cholesterol and fatty acid ester from lanolin. Functions as a skin conditioning agent.

C12-15 alkyl benzoate

Synthetic ingredient used as an emollient and texture enhancing agent in cosmetics.

C12-18 acid triglyceride

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

C18-36 acid triglyceride

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

agar

Ahnfeltia concinna extract

ahnfeltia extract

Alaria esculenta

alcohol

A group of organic compounds with a vast range of forms and uses in cosmetics...

algae

Algae are very simple, chlorophyll-containing organisms in a family that includes more than 20,000...

algae extract

algin

Brown algae.

almond oil

Non-volatile oil extracted from the seeds of almonds and used as an emollient.

alpha glucan oligosaccharide

Emollient used in cosmetics that also has water-binding properties.

amodimethicone

Anacystis nidulans extract

apricot kernel oil

Emollient plant oil pressed from the seeds of apricots, and similar to other nonfragrant plant oils.

arachidic acid

Derived from peanut oil and used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

arachidyl alcohol

Waxy substance used as a thickening agent and emollient in cosmetics.

arachidyl propionate

Waxy substance used as a thickening agent and emollient in cosmetics.

Arachis hypogaea extract

Extract of the plant commonly known as the peanut. It can have emollient and skin soothing...

argan oil

Non-fragrant plant oil expressed from the kernels of argan trees. Argan oil contains several beneficial lipids and fatty acids for skin...

artemia extract

Ascophyllum nodosum

Species of seaweed.

Asparagopsis armata extract

Extract derived from seaweed.

Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter

A non-fragrant vegetable fat that's nearly solid at room temperature (much like dairy butter). It functions as an emollient ingreident that works to keep...

avocado oil

Emollient oil similar to other nonfragrant plant oils. It has antioxidant properties.

babassu oil

Plant oil that can have emollient properties for skin. There is no research showing it has special...

batyl alcohol

Derived from glycerin and used as a stabilizing ingredient and skin-conditioning agent.

beeswax

Substance made by bees to build the walls of their honeycomb. It is a thickening agent that has...

behentrimonium chloride

Skin-conditioning agent and emulsifier.

candelilla wax

Extract derived from candelilla plants; used as a thickening agent and emollient to give products...

Cannabis sativa oil

caprylic/capric triglyceride

Derived from coconut oil and glycerin, it’s considered an excellent emollient and skin-replenishing ingredient.

caprylyl methicone

carrot oil

Emollient plant oil similar to other nonfragrant plant oils.

Carthamus tinctorius oil

Carya illinoensis oil

castor isostearate succinate

A mix of esters formed by the reaction of castor seed oil, isostearic acid, and succinic acid. This ingredient functions...

castor oil

Vegetable oil derived from the castor bean. It is used in cosmetics as an emollient, though its...

Caulerpa taxifolia extract

cephalin

Phospholipid.

cera microcristallina

disodium glyceryl phosphate

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

docosahexaenoic acid

Dromiceius oil

dulse

Durvillaea antarctica extract

Extract derived from a species of algae (Durvillea antarctica).

Echium plantagineum seed oil

A novel, non-fragrant plant oil that's a rich source of saturated fatty acids...

egg yolk

Egg yolk is mostly water and lipids (fats), especially cholesterol, which makes it a good emollient...

eicosapentaenoic acid

Fatty acid derived from salmon oil; it is a good emollient and replenishing ingredient for skin.

Elaeis guineensis

emollient

Supple, waxlike, lubricating, thickening agents that prevent water loss and have a softening and...

emu oil

The emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) is a large, flightless bird indigenous to Australia. The oil...

ester

A compound formed from the reaction between an alcohol and an acid via the elimination of water....

ethyl macadamiate

Mixture of fatty acids from macadamia nut oil.

ethylhexyl palmitate

A mixture of a fatty alcohol and palmitic acid that functions as an emollient.

ethylhexyl stearate

Euphorbia cerifera wax

evening primrose oil

Can have significant soothing and emollient benefits for skin.

fatty acid

Substance typically found in plant and animal lipids (fat). Fatty acids include compounds such as...

fatty alcohol

Made from fatty acids; fatty alcohols are used in cosmetics as thickening agents and emollients....

cetearyl alcohol

Fatty alcohol used as an emollient, emulsifier, thickener, and carrying agent for other...

cetearyl ethylhexanoate

Oil-like liquid that functions as an emollient to prevent skin from losing moisture. Also...

cetearyl octanoate

cetyl acetate

A mixture of cetyl alcohol and acetic acid used as a skin-replenishing agent and emollient.

cetyl alcohol

Fatty alcohol used as an emollient, emulsifier, thickener, and carrying agent for other...

cetyl dimethicone copolyol

cetyl esters

Synthetic wax used in cosmetics as a thickening agent and emollient.

cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose

A mixture of cetyl alcohol and Hydroxyethylcellulose. It functions as thickener and stabilizing...

cetyl palmitate

The ester of cetyl palmitate and palmitic acid, this thickener and emollient helps smooth and condition dry skin while preventing moisture loss.

chlorella

cholesterol

The surface of skin depends on the stratum corneum lipid matrix, which...

Chondrus crispus

Form of red seaweed.

cocoa butter

Oil extracted from cocoa beans, used as an emollient and with properties similar to those of other...

cocoglycerides

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

coconut oil

Non-volatile plant kernel oil that has emollient properties for skin.

Cocus nucifera

Codium tomentosum extract

Corallina officinalis extract

corn oil

Emollient oil with properties similar to those of other nonfragrant plant oils (Source: British...

Corylus americana

Corylus avellana

cyclohexasiloxane

One of the numerous forms of synthetic silicone

cyclomethicone

Silicone with a drier finish than dimethicone.

cyclopentasiloxane

Lightweight silicone with a silky, slippery feel that functions as a skin/hair conditioning agent.

cyclotetrasiloxane

decyl oleate

A skin-conditioning agent derived from the esters of decyl alcohol and oleic acid.

dicaprylyl carbonate

An emollient ingredient that may be derived from synthetic or animal sources. It spreads easily and...

diethylhexyl carbonate

A synthetic oil-like ester that functions as a skin-conditioning agent and emollient. Also used in...

diethylhexyl malate

Emollient and skin-conditioning agent derived from the solvent ethyl hexanediol.

diisopropyl adipate

Used as a film-forming agent, emollient, and skin-conditioning agent.

diisopropyl dimer dilinoleate

A synthetic ester that functions as a skin-conditioning agent and emollient.

diisostearoyl trimethylolpropane siloxy silicate

Emollient in the silicone family.

diisostearyl dimer dilinoleate

A synthetic ester that functions as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. May be animal-derived.

diisostearyl malate

Diisostearyl malate is an ester that functions as an emollient...

dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate

A mixture of fatty acids and a fatty alcohol. This synthetic ingredient...

dimethicone

A type of silicone, dimethicone is one of the most frequently used emollient ingredients in moisturizers due to its gentleness...

dimethicone copolyol

dimethicone crosspolymer

Silicone derivative used as a stabilizing or suspending agent or as a thickener.

dimethicone/PEG-10/15 crosspolymer

A mixture of the silicone dimethicone with PEG-10 and PEG-15.

dimethiconol

dipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate

Mixture of fatty acids used as an emollient and thickening agent.

disodium diglyceryl phosphate

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

gamma linolenic acid (GLA)

Fatty acid used in cosmetics as an emollient and antioxidant. GLA is considered to...

Gellidiela acerosa extract

Extract derived from a type of algae.

GLA

glycereth-26

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

glycereth-26 phosphate

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

glycereth-6 laurate

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

glycerol monostearate

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

glycerol triacetate

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

glycerol trioleate

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

glyceryl behanate

A simple mixture of glycerin and the naturally-occuring fatty acid behenic acid. Glyceryl behenate...

glyceryl cocoate

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

glyceryl dibehanate

A complex mixture of glycerin and the naturally-occurring fatty acid behenic acid. Glyceryl...

glyceryl dipalmitate

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

glyceryl distearate

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

glyceryl ester

Large group of ingredients that are composed of fats and oils. At room temperature, the fats are...

glyceryl isopalmitate

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

glyceryl isostearate

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

glyceryl myristate

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

glyceryl oleate

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

glyceryl palmitate

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

glyceryl stearate

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

isononyl isononanoate

An ester that functions as a skin-conditioning agent. Occurs naturally in cocoa and lavender oil.

isopropyl isostearate

The ester of isopropyl alcohol and isostearic acid. It is used as a skin-conditioning agent and emollient in cosmetics products...

isopropyl lanolate

Derived from lanolin, it is used in cosmetics as a thickening agent and emollient.

isopropyl myristate

Texture enhancer and emollient as used in cosmetics.

isopropyl palmitate

Texture enhancer and emollient as used in cosmetics. It can potentially be...

isopropyl titanium triisostearate

A synthetic or animal-derived ingredient used as a surface treatment for cosmetic pigments...

Japan wax

Vegetable wax obtained from sumac berries, and used as a thickening agent and emollient in...

jojoba butter

The fattiest portion of jojoba oil, used as an intensive emollient.

jojoba esters

Jojoba esters are a mixture of esters from jojoba oil and hydrogenated jojoba oil that are used as emollients, occlusives, or as scrub particles in cosmetics.

jojoba oil

Emollient, non-fragrant oil (technically, a polyunsaturated wax) extracted from the seeds of a perennial shrub.

jojoba wax

Semi-solid portion of jojoba oil.

kelp extract

kukui nut oil

Non-volatile oil from a plant native to Hawaii; it has emollient properties for skin (Source:...

Laminaria longicruris

Laminaria sacharrina

lanolin

Emollient, very thick substance derived from sheep. Lanolin has long been...

lanolin alcohol

Emollient derived from lanolin.

lauryl lactate

Mixture of lauryl alcohol and lactic acid that functions as a skin-conditioning agent and...

lecithin

Phospholipid found in egg yolks and may be plant or animal derived. It is widely used in...

glyceryl stearate SE

Widely used ingredient that is a self-emulsifying (that’s what the “SE” stands for) form of...

Glycine soja oil

Oil derived from wild soybeans; it has emollient properties.

Glycine soja seed extract

Glycine soja sterols

A sterol is a solid complex alcohol derived from animals and plants. In this case, the sterols are...

glycol stearate

Used as an emollient and thickening agent.

glycolipid

Type of lipid composed of sugar (monosaccharide) and fat (lipid) that forms an important component...

grape seed oil

Emollient, non-fragrant plant oil that also has excellent antioxidant properties...

Haslea ostrearia extract

Extract derived from a water plant also known as blue algae. In pure concentrations this extract...

hazelnut oil

Oil extracted from the hazelnut and that is used as an emollient.

Helianthus annuus seed oil

Helianthus oil

hemp seed oil

From the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. Because both hemp and marijuana are from the genus Cannabis,...

hexyl laurate

Skin-softening agent and emollient that is a mixture of hexyl alcohol and lauric acid.

hexyldecanol

A synthetic, non-drying fatty alcohol used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

Himanthalia elongate extract

Extract of a species of algae.

hydrogenated coco-glyceride

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

hydrogenated lecithin

hydrogenated olive oil

When a plant oil is hydrogenated, it is chemically converted gas from a liquid to a semi-solid or...

hydrogenated palm glycerides

Palm glycerides are the fatty acid component of palm oil. When a plant oil is hydrogenated, it is...

hydrogenated polydecene

Synthetic polymer that functions as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

hydrogenated polyisobutene

Synthetic polymer used as a skin-conditioning agent and emollient.

hydrogenated soybean oil

Non-fragrant plant oil from soy that has been hydrogenated so it retains a semi-solid rather than liquid state.

hydrogenated vegetable glycerides citrate

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

hydrolyzed jojoba esters

Essential fatty acids from the jojoba plant, broken down by water to form a new complex with...

hydrolyzed jojoba protein

Protein fraction of seeds from the jojoba plant that has been hydrolyzed, which is a chemical...

hydroxylated lecithin

Irish moss extract

Type of red algae.

linoleic acid

Unsaturated fatty acid used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics. There is some...

lipid

Wide range of ingredients found in plants, animals, and human skin. Lipids include fatty acids,...

lupine

Legume that is a source of isoflavones with antioxidant properties...

lupine oil

Extract of Lupinus albus, a legume; it has emollient and antioxidant properties, though it may also...

Lupinus albus extract

Species of legume.

macadamia nut oil

Used in cosmetics as an emollient for dry skin.

peanut oil

Emollient plant oil similar to all nonfragrant plant oils.

pecan oil

Emollient plant oil similar to all nonfragrant plant oils.

pectin

Natural substance found in plants, especially apples, and used in cosmetics as an emulsifier and...

PEG-10 dimethicone

PEG-10 dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer

A synthetic, silicone-enhanced polymer that helps products adhere…

PEG-10 rapeseed sterol

A blend of polyethylene glycol (PEG) and the fatty acid component of the rapeseed plant. Used as a...

PEG-100 stearate

PEG-12 dimethicone

PEG-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate

A complex mixture of a glycol with a fatty acid and glucose that funtions multiple ways: emollient,...

PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil

Emollient ingredient that is a mixture of polyethylene glycol (PEG) with castor oil.

PEG-60 almond glycerides

The polyethylene glycol derivative of fatty acids from almond oil...

PEG-60 hydrogenated castor oil

The chief function of this ingredient is cleansing agent.

PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate

PEG-8

PEG 90M

PEG

PEG is the acronym for polyethylene glycol. Various forms of PEG compounds are mixed with fatty...

PEG/PPG-17/6 copolymer

PEG stands for polyethylene glycol; PPG stands for polypropylene glycol.

PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone

PEG stands for polyethylene glycol; PPG stands for polypropylene glycol.

PEG/PPG-20/15 dimethicone

PEG stands for polyethylene glycol; PPG stands for polypropylene glycol.

pentaerythrityl tetraoctanoate

Synthetic compound as an emollient and thickening agent.

Persea gratissima oil

petrolatum

Vaseline is pure petrolatum, and petrolatum is a rich emollient and FDA-approved skin protectant.

phenyl trimethicone

Silicone with a drier finish than dimethicone.

phosphatidylcholine

Active ingredient in lecithin…

phosphatidylethanolamine

phospholipid

Type of lipid (fat) composed of glycerol, fatty acids, and phosphate. Phospholipids are essential...

phytosterol

Cholesterol-like molecules found in all plant foods; the highest concentrations are found in...

pistachio seed oil

Emollient plant oil with uses similar to peanut oil in cosmetics.

Pistacia vera seed oil

plum seed oil

Plum (Prunus domestica) seed oil, also known as plum kernel oil, is non-fragrant oil…

Mangifera indica (mango) seed butter

More commonly known as mango butter, this ingredient is a very good plant-based...

Mastocarpus stellatus

meadowfoam seed oil

Non-fragrant, edible plant oil originally developed as an agricultural crop in the 1950s. It...

methicone

One of the simpler silicones due to its less complex molecular structure.

methyl glucose sesquistearate

A mixure of the diesters of methyl glucoside and stearic acid. Functions as a skin-conditioning...

methyl trimethicone

methylsilanol mannuronate

methylsilanol PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate

A glyceryl ester used as an emollient and texture enhancer in cosmetics.

Microcystis aeruginosa

Latin name for spirulina.

milk protein

mineral oil

Clear, odorless oil derived from petroleum that is widely used in cosmetics because it rarely...

murumuru seed butter

myristyl myristate

Used in cosmetics as a texture enhancer and emollient.

neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate

Used as an emollient and texture enhancer.

octyl palmitate

Used in cosmetics as a texture enhancer and emollient.

octyl stearate

Used in cosmetics as a texture enhancer and emollient.

octyldodecanol

Opacifying agent, used primarily as a texture enhancer in moisturizers because of its lubricating and emollient properties.

octyldodecyl myristate

Mixture of octyldodecanol (thickener) and myristic acid that forms a new compound used as a...

octyldodecyl neopentanoate

Skin-softening agent and emollient.

Oenothera biennis oil

Olea europaea fruit oil

Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables

An unsaponifiable oil is the portion of a plant oil that is not broken down when the oil's fatty...

olive oil/olive fruit oil

Emollient plant oil similar to many other non-fragrant plant oils. The concept of olive oil having...

Orbignya martiana

Orbignya oleifera

Oryza sativa oil

Padina pavonica extract

palm kernel acid

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

palm oil

Has emollient and antioxidant properties for skin.

Palmaria palmata extract

Extract from a type of algae whose common name is dulse.

palmitic acid

Blend of the fatty acid palmitic acid with several amino acids…

Paraffinum liquidum

The Latin name for emollient ingredient mineral oil, also known as liquid paraffin.

polyethylene

A form of plastic (synthetic polymer) that has numerous functions in cosmetic products. Rounded...

polyglycerol monostearate

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

polyglyceryl 2 triisostearate

A mixture of the fatty acid Isostearic acid and a form of glycerin that functions as a...

polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate

polyglyceryl-4 isostearate

The ester of isostearic acid and polyglycerin-4 that functions as an emollient and can also be a...

polyglyceryl-6 isostearate

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

polymethylsilsesquioxane

A polymer formed from the condensation and hydrolysis of the silicone methyltrimethoxysilane.

PPG-3 benzyl ether myristate

An emollient that has a silicone-like feel and multiple functions in cosmetic products...

propylene glycol isostearate

A mixture of propylene glycol and isostearic acid. See both. This ingredient is used as an...

propylene glycol laurate

The ester of propylene glycol and lauric acid, which is a constituent of many vegetable fats.

Prunus amygdalus dulcis

Prunus armeniaca

Prunus domestica seed oil

Non-fragrant plant oil, more commonly known as plum (and, when dried, prune) that is a rich source of several potent antioxidants.

Prunus dulcis

pumpkin seed extract

Type of squash that is a very good source of antioxidant cartenoids. Pumpkin seed oil and extract...

quinoa oil

Derived from quinoa grain, it may have disinfectant properties (Source: Journal of Agricultural Food...

rapeseed oil

Nonfragrant oil that has emollient and potential antioxidant properties for skin (Source: British...

sodium PEG-7 olive oil carboxylate

A mild surfactant formed by reacting fatty acids from olive oil esters from polyethylene glycol...

sodium polyacrylate

A synthetic polymer with multiple functions, including film-forming agent, stabilizer, absorbent,...

Sonojell

Trade name for petrolatum.

soy oil

Emollient oil similar to all nonfragrant plant oils.

spirulina

squalane

Squalane is a moisturizing ingredient that’s also a source of skin-replenishing fatty acids and antioxidants.

squalene

Oil derived from shark liver or from plants (usually olives). It is a natural component...

stearates

stearic acid

Fatty acid used as an emollient and emulsifier...

stearyl alcohol

Fatty alcohol used as an emollient and to help keep other ingredients intact in a formulation.

stearyl methicone

Silicone polymer used as a skin-conditioning or occlusive agent.

stearyl stearate

A plant-based wax prepared with natural fatty acids combined with synthetic fatty alcohols.

sunflower seed oil

Non-volatile plant oil used as an emollient in cosmetics.

sweet almond

Most often used in its oil form, this ingredient is expressed from almonds. Also used as an...

sweet almond oil

Emollient, non-fragrant plant oil.

synthetic beeswax

An artificial form of beeswax composed of a mixture of alcohol esters...

red algae

rice bran oil

Emollient oil similar to other nonfragrant plant oils. There is no research showing this has any...

rice oil

Emollient similar to other nonfragrant plant oils. There is no research showing this has any...

Ricinus communis

Rosa canina

Rosa centifolia

Rosa centifolia flower

Rosa eglanteria

Rosa mosqueta

Rosa rubiginosa

rose hip

rose hip oil

Good emollient oil that has antioxidant properties (Sources: Journal of Agricultural Food...

rutin

Bioflavonoid that is extracted from various plants and used in cosmetics as an antioxidant and...

saccharide isomerate

Good water-binding agent and emollient for skin.

safflower seed oil

Emollient oil derived from the safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) plant.

Sclerocarya birrea

More commonly known as marula oil, Sclerocarya birrea oil is a non-fragrant plant oil that's a rich source...

Seamollient

Trade name for an algae extract.

seaweed

Group of sea plants (scientific name: algae) of all sizes and shapes, and having a gelatin-like...

Sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil

Sesame oil is a non-fragrant plant oil that is a good source of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats along with vitamin E and lignans.

Sesamum indicum

sesquioleate

Used in cosmetics as a thickening agent and emollient.

shea butter

Shea butter is a plant lipid extracted from the karite tree that is used as an emollient in cosmetics.

silicone

Substance derived from silica (sand is a silica). The unique fluid properties of silicone give it a...

siloxane

Simmondsia chinensis

Theobroma cacao seed butter

tribehenin

Also known as glyceryl tribehenate, a skin-conditioning agent that is a mixture of glycerin and...

tribehenin PEG-20 esters

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

tricaprylin

Mixture of glycerin and caprylic acid. Has emollient properties and is used as a skin-softening...

tridecyl stearate

Used in cosmetics as a thickening agent and emollient.

triethoxysilylethyl polydimethylsiloxyethyl hexyl dimethicone

A silicone polymer that has multiple functions in cosmetic products, including skin-conditioning...

triglyceride

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

trihydroxystearin

Mixture of glycerin and fatty acids that is used as an emollient and thickening agent.

triisocetyl citrate

A trimester of the fatty alcohol isocetyl alcohol and citric acid. It is used as on occlusive agent.

trilaurin

Group of ingredients that are triesters of glycerin and aliphatic acids, and known generically as...

trimethylsiloxysilicate

Used as a skin-softening and occlusive agent.

trioctanoin

Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.

trioctyldodecyl citrate

Mixture of octyldodecanol and citric acid used as a skin-softening agent and emollient.

Triticum vulgare oil

vitamin F

Name sometimes used to represent essential fatty acids of linoleic acid and linolenic acid. These...

Vitis vinifera

Latin name for the vines that produce wine grapes. More commonly known as grape seed oil or grape...

walnut oil

Emollient, non-fragrant plant oil...

wheat germ glycerides

Used as emollient and texture enhancer in cosmetics.

wheat germ oil

Emollient plant oil similar to all non-fragrant plant oils.

Ximenia americana oil

Latin name for plum oil; it can have emollient properties.

methyl gluceth-20 benzoate

A synthetic ester and emollient used to improve product spreadability. Methyl...

Pongamia glabra seed oil

Oil derived from the seeds of the Millettia pinnata tree, a plant native to South and Southeast Asia...

glyceryl behenate

An ester emollient of fatty acid behenic acid...

glyceryl rosinate

An ester of long chain acids derived from a plant-based ingredient known as rosin.

lauryl laurate

An ester of lauryl alcohol and lauric acid...

Salvia hispanica (chia) seed oil

Non-fragrant plant oil whose seeds are a rich source of fatty acids...

Argania spinosa kernel oil

Argania spinosa kernel oil is the latin name for the oil expressed from the kernels of the argan tree.

myristyl alcohol

A lighter-weight fatty alcohol that functions as a thickener, emulsion stabilizer, and emollient.

hydrolyzed algae extract

The hydrolyzed form of algae extract, and a rich source of polysaccharides for skin.

caprylyl caprylate/caprate

A synthetic ester blend of medium chain fatty acids and fatty alcohol that works as an emollient.

ethylhexyl olivate

A natural ester of skin-conditioning fatty acids derived from olive oil. It can have an occlusive effect on skin.

isoamyl cocoate

Isoamyl cocoate, an ester of isoamyl alcohol and coconut acid, works as a lightweight, fast-absorbing emollient and skin softener in skin care.

sucrose stearate

Sucrose stearate is an ester of stearic acid and sugar that works as an emollient and cleansing agent.

polyglyceryl-10 stearate

Polyglyceryl-10 stearate is the ester of stearic acid with a glycerin polymer that functions as a skin-softener and emollient ingredient.

triethylhexanoin

Triethylhexanoin is a synthetic mixture of glycerin and a fatty acid that functions as a solvent, occlusive, and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Butyrosperum parkii (shea) butter extract

Butyrosperum parkii (shea) butter extract doesn’t just have a rich texture; it’s also a rich source of antioxidants and replenishing antioxidants.

Ahnfeltiopsis concinna extract

Ahnfeltiopsis concinna extract is a type of red algae with calming and hydrating properties for skin.

phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate

Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, a mix of amino acids and plant-based sterols, functions in cosmetics as an emollient and skin-conditioner.

Moringa oleifera seed oil

Moringa oil is a non-fragrant plant oil that contains several antioxidants and vitamins.

diisostearyl polyglyceryl-3 dimer dilinoleate

Diisostearyl polyglyceryl-3 dimer dilinoleate is an emollient blend of fatty acids often used in cosmetics to enhance coverage.

Euterpe oleracea (acai) sterols

Euterpe oleracea (acai) sterols are the sterol portion derived from the acai plant.

ceteareth-6 olivate

Ceteareth-6 olivate is the ester of a fatty alcohol and fatty acids from olive oil.

silica silylate

Silica silylate works as a binder, thickening agent, and emollient in cosmetics.

polyglyceryl-4 laurate

Polyglyceryl-4 laurate works as an emollient, emulsifier, and a cleansing agent

coco-caprylate

Coco-caprylate is the mixture of esters that occur when the fatty alcohols derived from coconut alcohol reacts with the fatty acid caprylic acid.