Ingredient dictionary

Can have antioxidant properties.

A synthetic ingredinet that functions as a reducing agent in cosmetics, most typically hair-removal lotions.

This ester of linalool has anti-inflammatory properties but is also a skin sensitizer.

This oil from the peel of a fruit known as sweet orange sensitizes skin and can increase the risk of sunburn.

This fragrance ingredient poses a risk of skin irritation.

A potentially sensitizing, fragrant essential oil used for its colorant, scent, and antioxidant properties.

This extract from the flowers of the Arabian jasmine has antioxidant properties but also puts skin at risk of irritation.

This extract from the rosewood plant has the potential to sensitize skin.

This extract from a fruit known as finger lime or caviar lime has antioxidant benefits, but also strong potential to irritate skin.

The volatile oil taken from Calendula officinalis flowers. Contains skin-sensitizing fragrant compounds but also has antioxidant properties.

Also known as Chinese Thistle Daisy, this root extract is used in Chinese and Japanese alternative medicine.

A plant extract and antioxidant more commonly referred to as daisy extract that can protect skin from environmental aggressors and help even skin tone.

Garlic extract rich in antioxidant compounds. Touted as a skin conditioning agent and antifungal ingredient. More studies are needed to determine its potential for irritancy.

Plant extract from the plantain family. Offers beneficial antioxidants but may potentially have a sensitizing effect on skin due its fragrance compounds and tannin content.

A plant extract which contains antioxidant properties, but also has potential skin-sensitizing effects.

Also known as red sandalwood, the benefits of this tree depend on which part of it is being used.

This tree resin has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, but also has the potential to irritate skin.

Nigella sativa seed oil

Helps to provide protection from environmental stressors, keeping skin looking young and healthy.

Used in acid-type permanent waves to alter the shape of hair. It can be a skin sensitizer.

A form of the amino acid L-tyrosine, it functions as a skin-conditioning agent.

An antioxidant derived from the roots of water lilies (Nymphaea alba).

Vitamin B1. There is no research showing this to be effective when applied topically on skin.

Acid-based synthetic antioxidant. There is no research pertaining to its benefit for skin, but in theory, and when stably packaged, it should exert an antioxidant effect when applied topically.