Ingredient dictionary

This plant extract with potential antioxidant properties comes from a tree known as “sweet acacia.”

Plant for which there is little research showing it to have any benefit for skin.

Also known as red sandalwood, this fragrance ingredient poses a risk of irritating skin.

Alpha isomethyl ionone is a fragrance ingredient that must be listed on products that contain it due to its risk of causing a sensitised reaction.

Volatile fragrance ingredient known to be sensitizing to skin. Should be avoided.

This fragrance ingredient can cause irritation when applied to skin.

This synthetic fragrance ingredient has been shown to cause allergic contact dermatitis.

Synthetic fragrance used in cosmetics.