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Used to adjust pH in cosmetics.
Used to adjust and control a formula’s pH. Also enhances the penetration of other skin care ingredients, making them more effective.
This inorganic salt is used in cosmetics to help increase a product’s viscosity.
Clear, colourless liquid used in cosmetics to adjust a product's pH level.
This naturally occurring alkaline compound poses a strong risk of sensitizing skin.
Citrate buffer is a buffered mixture of sodium citrate and citric acid and is used in cosmetics as a pH adjuster.
Fruit-derived ingredient used in skin care products to adjust a formula's pH. In the right concentration/formula, it can also exfoliate skin.
Controversial ingredient for skin because research has shown conflicting results. It seems to offer an initial benefit that improves skin firmness, but these results are short-lived and eventually give way to destruction of the substances in skin that help keep it firm.
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.
