| Rating | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| Poor |
yarrow extractExtract for which there is little research showing it to have any benefit for skin. What studies do... |
| Good |
yeastGroup of fungi that ferment sugars. Yeast is a source of beta-glucan, which is a good antioxidant....
Categories:
Antioxidants
|
| Good |
yeast extract
Categories:
Antioxidants
|
| Good |
yellow 5
Categories:
Coloring Agents/Pigments
|
| Good |
yellow 5 lakeYellow 5 lake is synthetic coloring agent approved for use in foods, drugs and cosmetics.
Categories:
Coloring Agents/Pigments
|
| Good |
yellow 6 lakeA pigment that is FDA-approved for use in cosmetics and food products.
Categories:
Coloring Agents/Pigments
|
| Best |
yerba mate extractPlant ingredient used in the preparation of the most popular tea-like beverage in South America. It has... |
| Poor |
ylang ylangFragrant, volatile oil that can also be a skin sensitizer… |
| Average |
yogurtThere is no research showing that yogurt is effective when applied topically on skin. Yogurt...
Categories:
Miscellaneous
|
| Average |
yucca extractPlant extract that can have soothing benefits... |
| Average |
Yucca schidigera
Categories:
Uncategorized
|
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!