Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Anti-ageing peptide
Dimethicone
Conditioning emollient which enhances feel of haircare and skincare formulations
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Elastomer which helps to provide a silky, smooth skin feel in formulations
Dimethyl Isosorbide
Solvent which helps actives to penetrate deeper into the skin and helps deliver a more longer-lasting tan in self-tanning products.
Dipropylene Glycol
Solvent for active ingredient blend
Disodium EDTA
Chelating agent, helps to stabilise emulsions by complexing with metallic impurities. Protects against rancidity and/or colour changes.
Erythrulose
Self-tanning active
Ethanolamines – such as Diethanolamine (DEA), Monoethanolamine (MEA) etc
Potential 1,4-dioxane content- potential carcinogen.
Ethyl Acrylate and Ethyl Methacrylate
Potential carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction (CMR) risk.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate – (US name: Octinoxate)
Damaging to coral reefs.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV-B Sun Filter with the ability to help solubilise crystalline UV filters in SPF formulations
Ethylhexyl Triazone
Highly photostable UV-B Sun Filter
Ethylhexylglycerin
Preservative to ensure the safety of formulations by preventing the growth of microbes.
Fructose
Natural sugar, moisturising humectant
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Reishi mushroom extract, adaptogen
Genetically modified organisms (GMO) sourced ingredients
Ethical stance.
Gluconolactone
Polyhydroxy acid (PHA), gentle exfoliant
Glucose
Natural sugar, moisturising humectant
Glycerin
Natural humectant to moisturise the skin
Glyceryl Behenate
Mix of glycerin and behenic acid used as an Oil thickening/gelling agent
Glyceryl Stearate
Forms part of the emulsification system to ensure a stable emulsion is created.
Glycolic Acid
Alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), exfoliant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Licorice Root extract
Gossypium Herbaceum Callus Culture
Arabian Cotton Stem Cell extract
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Cottonseed oil, natural emollient
Halogen releasing preservatives
Toxicity potential.
