Ingredient dictionary

A compound used in cosmetics in small quantities primarily as a pH adjuster.

Highly alkaline and potentially sensitising mineral used in cosmetics...

This naturally occurring alkaline compound poses a strong risk of sensitizing skin.

Controversial ingredient for skin because research has shown conflicting results. It seems to offer an initial benefit that improves skin firmness, but these results are short-lived and eventually give way to destruction of the substances in skin that help keep it firm.

Controversial ingredient for skin because research has shown conflicting results. It seems to offer an initial benefit that improves skin firmness, but these results are short-lived and eventually give way to destruction of the substances in skin that help keep it firm.

Also known as lye, a highly alkaline ingredient used in small amounts in cosmetics.

Also known by the acronym HEPES, hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid is a buffering ingredient typically used to establish a neutral pH in water-based solutions.

This inorganic salt is used in cosmetics to help increase a product’s viscosity.