Ingredient dictionary

Extract that can have antioxidant properties, although it also may have harmful components.

Extract from the plant Arnica montana.

English name for wild ginger.

Extract derived from a fragrant plant; it poses some risk of causing skin sensitivity.

Fatty resin that when applied topically can cause skin sensitivity.

The alkaloid content of this extract means it has the potential to aggravate skin.

Plant that can have beneficial properties, but it also may be a skin sensitizer.

Plant that can have beneficial properties, but it also may be a skin sensitizer.

There is no research showing this extract has any benefit for skin. Also known as tansy, it can cause severe sensitivity and is considered unsafe for topical application.

Plant extract that can be a skin sensitizer due to its stimulant and astringent (skin-constricting) properties.

Controversial herb-derived ingredient with conflicting research on its safety in for topical use.

Can have antioxidant properties, but on skin it can be a skin sensitizer.

It can cause significant skin sensitivity...

Also known as yarrow.

This oil contains high amounts of fragrance chemical linalool, which causes skin irritation.

Fragrant oil that has no research showing it has benefit for skin.

Labelled as Citrus paradisi (grapefruit) seed extract, this is often claimed as a natural preservative.

This volatile oil is used as a perfuming agent in skin care and cosmetics.

Latin name Inula helenium; it is a plant that can be very sensitising to the skin.

Potentially irritating plant extract.

Plant that has antioxidant capabilities for skin, but whose oil can be a skin irritant.

Potential skin irritant

Also known as goldenseal, this plant extract can irritate skin.

A type of ginger, it can have antioxidant properties for skin, but its oil is a skin irritant.