Ingredient Dictionary

Caprae Lac

AKA goat milk, this ingredient is a gentle hydrator, soother and skin conditioner.

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax

Wax derived from sunflower seeds, known for its moisturizing properties and ability to enhance formulary texture.

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Cleansing agent that can also be used as an emulsifier and solubilizing agent to improve formulary esthetics and performance.

PEG-75

A type of polyethylene glycol that can be used as a humectant to boost skin’s hydration and/or as a solvent that improves the overall texture of a formula by helping ingredients stay together. 

Heptyl Undecylenate

Plant derived emollient used to help hydrate skin. Also included in formulas to reduce the greasy after-feel of other emollient ingredients.

PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides

Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract

Functions: Skin Conditioning. We have not yet rated this ingredient because we have not had a chance to review the research on it.

Capryloyl Glycine

Amino acid derivative that works as a skin-softening agent and helps protect skin’s surface from water loss. In certain formulations, it can also be used as a cleansing agent.

Hexyldecanol

A synthetic, non-drying fatty alcohol used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate

Sodium palmitoyl sarcosinate is the salt of palmitoyl sarcosinate, which is derived from the amino acid derivative sarcosine.