Glossary of ingredients

See also our prohibited ingredients page for the ingredients we never use.

VP/Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer

Mesh film former, improves wear resistance and helps form an even layer on skin.

1,2-Hexanediol

Solvent with antimicrobial properties to boost the preservation of products.

3-Glyceryl Ascorbate

Stabilised Vitamin C derivative

4-Terpineol

Concentrated active compound in tea tree oil, helps to soothe skin and provides antimicrobial activity to minimise blemishes.

Acer Saccharum Extract

Sugar maple extract

Acetyl Zingerone

Antioxidant & anti-ageing active, helps to protect formulations

Acrylates Copolymer

Helps to thicken/add viscosity

Acrylates Crosspolymer-4

Helps to thicken/add viscosity

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Polymeric emulsifier, forms part of the emulsification system to ensure a stable emulsion is created.

Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Water

Kiwi water, naturally rich in Vitamin C

Allantoin

Skin-soothing active

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

Aloe vera, known for its skin soothing properties

Althaea Officinalis Root Extract

Marshmallow Root Extract.

Aluminium Salts – such as Aluminium Chlorohydrate, Aluminium Sesquichlorohydrate etc.

Toxicity potential.

Aminomethyl Propanol

pH adjuster, used to ensure the final product is within the correct pH range.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Polymeric emulsifier and thickener, forms part of the emulsification system to ensure a stable emulsion is created.

Anhydroxylitol

Moisturising humectant

Animal derived ingredients

Ethical stance.

Aqua

The most widely used ingredient in skincare as a base solvent for many formulations.

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Stabilised Vitamin C derivative

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Stabilised Vitamin C derivative. Antioxidant with skin brightening effects.

Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract

Herb extract

Azelaic Acid

Skin brightening active

Bakuchiol

Natural retinol alternative

Beta-Glucan

Skin-soothing and moisturising active

Betaine

Humectant, skin & hair conditioning

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