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A complex sugar (polysaccharide) derived from corn starch and used in cosmetics to keep certain ingredients suspended and evenly dispersed, which improves stability and efficacy.
Used as a suspending agent, often with pigments.
A synthetic polymer whose versatility gives it many aesthetically pleasing uses in cosmetics while helping create and maintain stable, effective formulas.
Delivery system (not an ingredient) capable of holding other ingredients and releasing them after the lipsome is absorbed into the skin.
Used as a film-former and emulsifying agent in skin care formulations.
Often used to coat mineral sunscreen active ingredients in order to help them disperse evenly and remain inert. Other roles include emulsion stabiliser, film-former, and texture-enhancing thickener.
Used as a suspending agent and also has emulsifying properties.
This salt-derived suspending agent has been ruled safe as used in cosmetics.
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.