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Soaps that often contain strong cleansing ingredients, they are often overly drying.
Can be derived from coconut; used primarily as a detergent cleansing agent and is considered gentle.
Emulsifying agent that can be used to enhance formulary texture.
Legumes that are often ground up for use in skincare scrub products.
Quaternary ammonium salt that plays a variety of roles in cosmetic formulations, including emulsifier, surfactant, and conditioning agent. Also enhances delivery of actives.
Used as a preservative in skincare products.
Mixture of polyethylene glycols of various molecular weight that can function as stabilising agents, solubolizers, and surfactants.
Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.
Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.
Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.
There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.
May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.
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We have not yet rated this ingredient because we have not had a chance to review the research on it.