Ingredient Dictionary
Fatty Acid
Substance typically found in plant and animal lipids (fat). Fatty acids include compounds such as glycerides.
READ MOREGlyceryl Behenate
An emollient that aids the integration of key ingredients into skin’s surface while helping to impart a smooth, soft feel. It can also function as an emulsifier.
READ MOREPolyglyceryl-3 Rice Branate
An ingredient that serves as a surfactant and emulsifier and is a derivative of the fatty acids that come from rice bran oil.
READ MOREHydrogenated Lecithin
Plays many different roles including dispersing agent, skin-conditioning emollient, and emulsifying agent. Enhances the penetration of other ingredients for greater efficacy.
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A form of lecithin (itself a source of fatty acids and triglycerides) that serves as an emulsifier, emollient, and cleansing agent in cosmetics.
READ MORECandelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Natural mixture of polyglycerin-3, candelilla wax, jojoba seed wax, and rice bran wax that helps oil + water-based ingredients stay blended together to avoid separation in the formula and increase stability.
READ MORELauric Acid
Versatile ingredient that can function as a cleansing agent/emulsifier. Also known to strengthen skin’s microbiome and offer soothing properties.
READ MORELecithin
Beneficial properties include emolliency (think skin softening), water-binding (to boost hydration), and emulsifying (to help water + oil ingredients mesh in a formula). Can also be used to encapsulate ingredients for improved dermal delivery.
READ MOREGarcinia Indica Seed Butter
Functions: Skin Conditioning. We have not yet rated this ingredient because we have not had a chance to review the research on it.
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