A-Z Ingredients
A:
Acai
Acetone
Acetyl Glucosamine
Acetyl Tyrosine
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Adenosine Triphosphate
Alcohol Denat.
Algae Extract
Allantoin
Aloe Vera
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Aluminum Hydroxide
Ammonium Glycolate
Ammonium Hydroxide
Ammonium Laureth Sulfate
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
Apricot Kernel Oil
Argan Oil
Arnica Extract
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Avena Sativa (Oat Extract)
Avocado Oil
Azelaic Acid
Azulene
B:
Barium Sulfate
Beeswax
Beetroot Extract
Bentonite
Benzalkonium Chloride
Benzethonium Chloride
Benzoic Acid
Benzoyl Peroxide
Benzyl Salicylate
Bismuth Oxychloride
Boric Acid
Boron Nitride
Bromelain
Butyl Acetate
Butylene Glycol
C:
Caffeine
Calcium Ascorbate
Calcium Sulfate
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Camphor
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Carmine
Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis)
Ceramides
Cetearyl Alcohol
Cetyl Alcohol
Chamomile
Cherry Extract
Citric Acid
Cocamide DEA
Coco-Betaine
Cocoglycerides
Coconut Oil
Coenzyme 10 (Ubiquinone)
Collagen
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
Cornstarch
Cyclomethicone
D:
Decyl Oleate
Diazolidinyl Urea
Dibutyl Phthalate
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Diethanolamine (DEA)
Dihydroxyacetone (DHA)
Diisopropyl Adipate
Dimethicone
DMDM Hydantoin
E:
Elastin
Ellagic Acid
Emu Oil
Ensulizole
Ethyl Acetate
Ethylhexylglycerin
G:
Ginkgo Biloba
Glycerin
Glyceryl Distearate
Glyceryl Palmitate
Glyceryl Stearate
Glycolic Acid
Glycol Stearate
Grape Seed Extract
Green Tea Extract
H:
Hazelnut Oil
Honeysuckle Flower Extract
Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate)
Hydroquinone
I:
Imidazolidinyl Urea
Isododecane
Isohexadecane
Isopropyl Alcohol
Isopropyl Isostearate
Isopropyl Myristate
Isopropyl Palmitate
K:
Kaolin
Kiwi Fruit Extract
Kojic Acid
Kojic Dipalmitate
L:
L-Ascorbic Acid
Lactic Acid
Lanolin
Lecithin
Lemon
Licorice Extract
Linoleic Acid
M:
Magnesium Hydroxide
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Magnesium Laureth Sulfate
Mandelic Acid
Menthoxypropanediol
Methicone
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Methylpropanediol
Methylisothiazolinone
Methylparaben
Mexoryl SX (Ecamsule)
Mica
Mineral Oil (Liquid Petrolatum)
Myristyl Myristate
N:
Nettle Extract
Niacinamide
Nitrocellulose
Nylon-12
O:
Octyldodecanol
Octyl Palmitate
Octyl Salicylate
Octyl Stearate
Oleth-10
Olive Oil
Orris Root
Oxybenzone
Ozokerite
P:
Palmitic Acid
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-3
Panthenol
Papaya Extract
Patchouli
Pentylene Glycol
Peppermint
Phenyl Trimethicone
Phenoxyethanol
Phytosphingosine
Pineapple Extract
Polyacrylamide
Polybutene
Polyethylene
Polyglyceryl-6 Isostearate
Polyquaternium-11
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Polyvinylpyrrolidone
Potassium Sorbate
Propylene Glycol
R:
Red 33
Retinol
Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate)
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
Rosa Mosqueta Oil
Rosemary Extract
S:
Safflower Oil
Salicylic Acid
Sesame Oil
Shea Butter
Simethicone
Sodium Chloride
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Sorbitol
Soy Extract
Spearmint Oil
Squalene
Stearic Acid
Stearyl Methicone
T:
Talc
TEA- Lauryl Sulfate
Thyme Extract
Titanium Dioxide
Tomato Extract
Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin
Tretinoin
Tribehenin
Tricaprylin
Triclosan
Triethanolamine (TEA)
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
U:
Ultramarines
Urea
V:
X:
Xanthan Gum
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Has anyone heard of Zea Mays seed flour.
I think its used in exfoliating creams.
thank you
marie
Marie, Zea Mays seed flour is a substance derived from corn that is used to dilute or increase the volume of a product and, in pressed products, to hold the ingredients together. In addition, it also has absorbent properties. Hope this helps.
Hi thanks
Yes it does. It would then make a good exfoliate, or for use in cleansing balm. Yes?
Marie, as far as I know this ingredient would be used in an exfoliate product to give it a certain consistency/texture but it doesn’t have any exfoliant properties. While it is a safe and good ingredient, if you’re looking for an exfoliating agent, I’d recommend AHAs (like glycol acid or lactic acid) and BHA (Salicylic Acid), which are gentle and effective.
Missing a couple that I thought important:
Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyannide, Iron oxides, Chrome Oxide (color) & Chrome Hydroxide (color, as in Greens).
JL, thanks for your comment. You’re right, some important ingredients are missing. That’s because th dictionary is still a work in progress. Every Saturday I post about a new one in my Know Your Ingredients series and then add the link here. I will write about the ones you mentioned soon.
Hye, how come “paraben” does not appear in your list?
Boa, this dictionary is still a work in progress. Every Saturday I add a different ingredient to it. So far, I’ve added Methylparaben, the other parabens will follow shortly.
Very nice blog! But if you check out Paula Begouns web site you can read that silicone doesn’t actucally cloge pores and therefore a perfect ingredient for acne prone skin.
Well done tho! =)
Micke, thanks for your comment. I’ve just checked her website and you’re right. I never really believed that silicones suffocate skin but I thought that the less volatile types such as dimethicone could cause problems for people with sensitive or acne-prone skin who are easily irritated. I’m glad that’s not the case.
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