| Rating | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| Average |
walnut extractExtract that can have antioxidant properties...
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
| Good |
walnut oilEmollient, non-fragrant plant oil...
Categories:
Plant Extracts,
Emollients
|
| Average |
walnut shell powderAbrasive used in scrub products; not preferred to polyethylene beads.
Categories:
Scrub Agents
|
| Good |
waterThe most widely used cosmetic ingredient; water is almost always listed first on an ingredient...
Categories:
Miscellaneous
|
| Average |
watercress extractResearch indicates that watercress extracts can have antioxidant activity, but that information is limited...
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
| Best |
watermelon fruit extractExtract from the fruit Citrullus lantus, commonly known as watermelon...
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
| Good |
wheat amino acidsA blend of amino acids from wheat protein after it has been broken down via hydrolysis. Most often...
Categories:
Miscellaneous,
Hydration
|
| Good |
wheat germ glyceridesUsed as emollient and texture enhancer in cosmetics. |
| Good |
wheat germ oilEmollient plant oil similar to all non-fragrant plant oils.
Categories:
Plant Extracts,
Emollients
|
| Good |
wheat protein
Categories:
Skin-Replenishing
|
| Good |
whey proteinA form of protein derived from milk that functions as a skin-softening and/or hair-conditioning agent. Whey protein also shows promise for enhancing skin’s extracellular matrix.
Categories:
Miscellaneous,
Skin-Softening
|
| Average |
white nettleContains components that can have both soothing and sensitizing properties... |
| Poor |
white oak bark extract
Categories:
Plant Extracts,
Sensitizing
|
| Best |
white tea leaf extractExtract from the minimally processed buds and leaves of green tea. There is research showing that...
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
| Good |
white willow
Categories:
Skin-Soothing,
Plant Extracts
|
| Poor |
wild ginger |
| Good |
willow barkContains salicin, a substance that when taken orally is converted by the digestive process to...
Categories:
Skin-Soothing,
Plant Extracts
|
| Best |
willow herb
Categories:
Skin-Soothing,
Plant Extracts
|
| Poor |
wintergreen oilA type of mint often used to ease the discomfort of sore muscles...
Categories:
Plant Extracts,
Sensitizing
|
| Poor |
witch hazelCommonly used plant extract that can have antioxidant properties... |
About the Experts
Paula Begoun is the best-selling author of 20 books about skincare and makeup. She is known worldwide as The Cosmetics Cop and creator of Paula’s Choice Skincare. Paula’s expertise has led to hundreds of appearances on national and international radio, print, and television including:
The Paula's Choice Research Team is dedicated to busting beauty myths and providing expert advice that solves your skincare frustrations so you can have the best skin of your life!