Ingredient Dictionary
Apium Graveolens Extract
Better known as celery extract, this plant-derived ingredient is a potent source of antioxidants.
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Dodecane is a synthetic or plant-derived hydrocarbon ingredient that works as an emollient in skin care.
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An ingredient derived from two water-binding plant sugars, xylitol and glucose.
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This is the most widely used ingredient in skin care, often appearing first in product ingredient lists. Used as a solvent.
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Plays a variety of roles in cosmetic formulations including as an absorbent, emulsion stabilizer, slip modifier, scrub ingredient and viscosity-increasing agent. Can be “upcycled” as a by-product of agricultural industries or created synthetically.
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Extract that can have antioxidant benefit for skin, but its aromatic components can cause sensitivity. However, in most skin care products the amount of rosemary extract is unlikely to be a risk.
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Derived from peanut oil and used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.
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