Ingredient dictionary

1,2-hexanediol is a synthetic ingredient with multiple benefits in a cosmetic, from preservative to solvent.

Safe, well-tolerated preservative that can also be used to achieve an ideal pH.

Compound used as a preservative in cosmetics. It is generally considered less sensitising.

Derived from natural sources, this non-drying alcohol serves as a preservative in cosmetics products, and is considered one of the least-sensitizing preservatives in use.

This group of compounds is primarily used in small amounts in cosmetics as pH adjusters.

May have skin soothing and restoring benefits.

Preservative that research has shown can cause sensitization.

Parabens are a group of controversial preservatives that include butylparaben.

Conditions skin and hair and is a moisturising ingredient in many skin care products. Because of its antibacterial action, it also is an effective cosmetics preservative.

Preservative used in cosmetics to prevent contamination, particularly in water-based formulas.

Used as a preservative in cosmetics.

Chemical compound used as a preservative and cleansing agent.

Effective skin care preservative that inhibits contamination and helps stabilise the formula’s shelf life.

Nanosized gold particles that offer preservative properties & can help enhance the delivery/efficacy of other key ingredients.

Refers to ground-up silver suspended in solution.

A synthetic preservative uses in amounts of 0.6% or less. Sometimes its salt form (known as sodium dehydroacetate) is used, as it is more soluble in certain types of cosmetic formulas.