Ingredient Dictionary
Dextrin
Carbohydrate that is classified as a polysaccharide. It is used as an adhesive when mixed with water.
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This naturally occurring acid serves as a skin conditioning ingredient and may aid skin penetration of certain drugs.
READ MOREPropylene Glycol Dibenzoate
A synthetic blend of moisture-binding solvent propylene glycol with the preservative benzoic acid. It works in cosmetics as a skin-softening emollient.
READ MORETriethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone
A silicone polymer that has multiple functions in cosmetic products, including skin and hair softening and as a texture enhancer.
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A mix of hydrating solvent propylene glycol and the fatty acids caprylic and capric, both derived from coconut. Works to condition skin and has occlusive properties.
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This mixture of glycerin and the fatty acid 2-ethylhexanoic acid works as a solvent, occlusive agent, and conditioning ingredient in cosmetics. It is considered safe as used in skin care products.
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A synthetic peptide that is based around octapeptide-3, a peptide complex composed of the amino acids aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glutamine, and methionine.
READ MOREDibutyl Adipate
Synthetic ester blend of a fatty alcohol and fatty acid makes a versatile ingredient whose primary roles are emollient and solvent.
READ MORECocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Functions: Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing Agent. We have not yet rated this ingredient because we have not had a chance to review the research on it.
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