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Can have antioxidant properties.
Fragrant flower that can be a skin sensitizer.
Plant that can be irritating due to its tannin content, which causes skin constriction.
A type of ginger, it can have antioxidant properties for skin, but its oil is a skin irritant.
Extract from a type of ginger, it can have antioxidant properties for skin, but its oil is a skin irritant.
Essential oil whose fragrant compounds pose a risk of irritation to skin.
This plant extract, also known as pawpaw, has antioxidant properties but can also irritate skin.
Can be effective as a topical scrub, but if left on skin it can increase the risk of a sensitised reaction.
A sediment obtained from various bodies of water. Silt's absorbent nature helps it function to absorb excess surface oil.
This plant extract has antioxidant properties but can also irritate skin.
A group of organic compounds with a vast range of forms and uses in cosmetics.
A diester that helps improve the texture of skin care formulas as well as providing emollient benefits.
The myriad claims about royal jelly are anecdotal and have no research to substantiate them.
Mineral found in trace amounts in tissues of the body.
A naturally-occurring hormone also called DHAE.
Extract from a cereal grain that has no established benefit for skin, but is added to cosmetic formularies as a skin-softening agent.
This extract is taken from the wild yam. It can have humectant (moisturising) properties for skin.
A form of the amino acid L-tyrosine, it functions as a skin-conditioning agent.
Amino acid derivative used as a skin-softening agent; can also function as a preservative.
Ingredients like sugarcane extract, fruit extracts, mixed fruit extracts, and milk solids may claim an association with AHAs, but they are not the same thing nor do they have the same beneficial effect on skin.
This rendered animal fat has moisturizing properties but also has the potential to irritate skin.
Ribose is a hydrating plant sugar with debated anti-aging properties.
Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.
Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.
Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.
There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.
May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.
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We have not yet rated this ingredient because we have not had a chance to review the research on it.