ecamsule

Sunscreen ingredient that provides UVA protection...

Echium plantagineum seed oil

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

Eclipta prostrata extract

An annual plant common to Korea, Eclipta prostrata has potent antioxidant and skin-calming properties.

ectoin

Skin-softening ingredient that also functions in cosmetics as a stabilizer. There's limited research...

EDTA

Acronym for ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, a stabilizer used in cosmetics to prevent ingredients...

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

elderberry

Also known as black elderberry or Sambucus nigra, this plant has potent antioxidant properties...

elecampane

Latin name Inula helenium; it is a plant that can be very sensitizing to the skin...

ellagic acid

Potent antioxidant compound found in pomegranate and most berries.

Emblica officinalis (gooseberry) fruit extract

Also known as amla, the fruit extract from gooseberry is among the richest plant sources of antioxidants.

emollient

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

emulsifier

When it comes to cosmetics, an emulsifier refers to any ingredient that helps keep unlike...

emu oil

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

English ivy extract

Plant extract that can be a skin sensitizer due to its stimulant and astringent (skin-constricting) properties.

Enteromorpha compressa extract

Extract from green algae.

environmental damage

Occurrence that takes place at an atomic level and is a complex physiological process. Molecules...

enzymes

Vast group of protein , produced by all living things, that act as catalysts in chemical...

epigallocatechin gallate

One of the constituents of green tea believed to be responsible for its many health...

Epilobium angustifolium extract

Extract derived from a plant commonly known as fireweed or willow herb...

Equisetum arvense

ergocalciferol

Technical name for vitamin D.

ergothioneine

A substance derived from animal tissue or various types of mushrooms that has potent antioxidant...

Eriobotrya japonica

erythrulose

Substance chemically similar to the self-tanning agent dihydroxyacetone. Depending on your skin...

esculin

Component of horse chestnut, it is considered harmful and is not recommended for skin...

essential oil

ester

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

Ester-C

Trade name for a combination form of vitamin C that contains mainly calcium ascorbate, but in...

ethanol

ethoxydiglycol

ethyl alcohol

ethyl hexanediol

A synthetic, viscous alcohol that functions as a solvent and can also be...

ethylhexylglycerin

A synthetic skin-conditioning agent used as a preservative or as a carrier or suspending agent for...

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate

ethylhexyl olivate

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

ethylhexyl palmitate

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

ethylhexyl stearate

ethyl macadamiate

Mixture of fatty acids from macadamia nut oil.

ethylparaben

Parabens are a group of controversial preservatives that include butylparaben...

ethyl vanillin

Flavoring agent derived from vanilla. It has antioxidant properties (Source: Journal of...

eucalyptus extract

Extract that may have beneficial properties on the skin...

eucalyptus oil

Fragrant plant oil whose active constituents are found in the leaves and the oil obtained from...

Eugenia aromatica

Eugenia caryophyllus

eugenol

Fragrance chemical that occurs naturally in some plant ingredients...

Euphorbia cerifera wax

Euphrasia officinalis

Euterpe oleracea (acai) sterols

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

Euterpe oleracea fruit extract

evening primrose oil

Can have significant soothing and emollient benefits for skin.

Evodia rutaecarpa extract

A species of Asian tree whose fragrant fruit functions as a good soothing agent in...

Ext. D&C

Type of coloring agent. According to the FDA (www.fda.gov), when Ext. D&C is followed by a color,...

eyebright

A plant; although the name sounds like it would be beneficial for the eye area, there are no...