Ingredient dictionary

This herbaceous plant has antioxidant properties, but its oil can be sensitizing to skin.

Sunscreen ingredient rarely used since the 1990s because of strong potential for sensitising reactions.

Sunscreen ingredient rarely used since the 1990s because of strong potential for sensitising reactions.

Ultraviolet A radiation comes from the sun and creates serious negative cumulative changes in skin.

Ultraviolet B radiation.

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

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

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

This herbal ingredient has antioxidant properties but can also cause skin irritation.

Plant extract that may offer antioxidant potential although there is currently no research showing it has benefit for skin.

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.

Extract derived from the plant Betula alba (common name white birch).

Extract derived from the plant Betula alba (common name white birch).

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.

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