Cosmetic Ingredient Database

Mechanical Exfoliation

Light emollient; non-greasy

Dry; silky feel; spreadability

UVA protection; photostable

Light synthetic ester used as solvent/plasticizer for fingernail enamels; Suitable for nail enamel removers and hair sprays; Can replace silicone oils in hair care products

Smooth feel; spreadability; conditioning

Clear smooth flexible films, Flake resistant, Cyclic free, transient volatile carrier, Breathable, Excellent application feel, Comfort of wear, Water and sebum resistance resistance resistant, Applications (e.g., Mascaras, Lip Care, Nail care and Foundations), Sun Care, Skin care (where long lasting wear is required))

Soft focus; powder-like feel

Cleansing; Mildness; Foam boosting

Metal chelation; formula stability

Cleansing; Mildness; Foam boosting

Emulsifies, improves the spreadability of the product, acts as a surfactant, and is a good emollient

Nourishing; anti-aging; sensitive skin

Improves the appearance of of skin, Reduces the signs of of wrinkles, Increases the level of of hydration, Enhances the quality ofof elasticity, Promotes the growth of of collagen production, Supports the health ofof cellular renewal, Improves the quality ofof barrier function, Helps the maintenanceof of skin to retain its moisture, Reduces the signs ofof trans-epidermal water loss, Enhances the quality ofof skin smoothness, Improves the level ofof skin texture, Promotes the growth ofof cellular regeneration, Supports the health ofof collagen production, Helps the maintenanceof of skin to maintain its elasticity, Reduces the signs ofof trans-epidermal water loss, Enhances the quality ofof skin smoothness, Improves the level ofof skin texture, Promotes the growth ofof cellular regeneration, Supports the healthsof collagen production, Helps the maintenanceof of skin to maintain its moisture, Reduces the signs ofof trans-epidermal water loss, Enhances the quality ofof skin smoothness, Improves the level ofof skin texture, Promotes the growth ofof cellular regeneration, Supports the healthsof collagen production, Helps the maintenanceof of skin to maintain its elasticity

UNKNOWN

Green tea antioxidant; anti-aging

Anti-oxidant; Anti-inflammation; Anti-aging; Whitening; Moisturizing; Antimicrobial; Anti-allergy; Skin barrier reinforcement; Soothing; Intracellular delivery within 15 minutes

Oil control; pore minimizing

UNKNOWN

Hair conditioning agent; Humectant; Skin protectant; Skin-conditioning agent

Anti-aging; Anti-wrinkles; Epithelial restructuring; Soothing; Anti-inflammatory; Emollient; Protecting; Healing; Antiseptic; Moisturizing; Tissue repair

Penetration enhancer; solubilizer

UNKNOWN

Stabilizes formulations; Enhances product efficacy; Prevents metal ion interference

Moisturizes, Reduce friction, Improve spreadability, Enhance skin permeability, etc.

Versatile sequestering agent; Forms stable, water-soluble chelates with polyvalent metal ions; Inherently biodegradable

UVB protection; octinoxate

Softening; Non-greasy feeling

UVB protection; solubilizer for other UV filters

UVB absorber; High absorptivity at 314 nm; High Sun Protection Factor (SPF) value with low concentrations; Excellent photo stability; Compatible with other UV absorbers; Can be used in water resistant formulations; Easy soluble in polar cosmetic oils