Glossary
3-Iodo-2-Propynlbutylcarbamate Preservative
3-Iodo-2-Propynyl Butyl Carbamate Preservative
Absorbant Sucks up excessive oils
Acetyl Alcohol Softener and stabilizer
Acetylated Lanolin Moisturizer
Acne control Eliminates bacterial and fungal contamination, non-drying, alcohol-free, designed for continuous use and recommended for post-operative care
Aesthetics Pleasing in appearance
Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract (Red Marine Algae) Aids skin to produce more collagen
Aldehyde C16 Solvent
Algae Extract Thickening agent
Algin (Seaweed) thickening agent
Allantoin Significant ability to heal wounds, promotes growth of healthy tissue
Allantoin 0.2% Significant ability to heal wounds, promotes growth of healthy tissue
Almond Meal Facial scrub
Aloe Powder Anti-irritant
Aloe Vera Rich emollient, soothes and heals
Aloe Vera Concentrate Skin conditioning agent, humectant, moisturizer
Aloe Vera Extract Rich emollient, soothes and heals
Aloe Vera Gel Rich emollient, soothes and heals
Aloe Vera Oil Heals wounds, treats sunburn, anti-inflammatory, moisturizer
Amidroxy Grapefruit Extract Exfoliant without irritation
Amidroxy Sugar Cane Extract Exfoliant without irritation
Ammonium Alpha Hydroxyethanoate Alpha hydroxy acid
Ammonium Chloride pH balancer
Ammonium Glycolate Partially neutralized quality of the Glycolic Acid 70%
Ammonium Hydroxide pH adjuster
Ammonium Lactate Used to treat dry, itchy or scaly skin conditions
Ammonium Laurel Sulfate Cleansing agent
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate Derived from natural coconut alcohols, cleansing agent
Ammonium Myreth Sulfate Foaming/cleansing agent
Anhydrous Lanolin Moisturizer
Anthemis Nobilis Extract Extract of Chamomile plant; calming, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic actions
Anti-aging Fights the ravages of aging
Antibacterial Inhibits growth of bacteria
Anti-caking Does not dry and flake off or collect in fine lines and creases
Anti-inflammatory Reduces inflammations on the skin
Antioxidants A substance that inhibits oxidation or reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides
Antipruritic A substance that relieves or prevents itching
Anti-residue Formulation Keeps scalp clean and debris-free
Antiseptic/Antibacterial Kills germs on contact, first aid wound cleansing and maximum strength
Anti-Stress Leaves you feeling calm and serene
Apple Fiber Powder Binding agent, emulsion stabilizer
Arnica Extract Promotes healing of wounds, bruises, general irritation
Arnica Montana Oil Promotes healing of wounds, bruises, general irritation
Ascorbic Acid Water-soluble Vitamin C
Ascorbic Acid (USP) Pharmaceutical grade water-soluble Vitamin C
Ascorbyl Glucosamine Relieves inflammation
Ascorbyl Methyl Silanol Pectinate Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate (USP) Pharmaceutical grade anti-inflammatory
Avacadin Solidified avocado oil used as an emulsifier
Avocado Oil Vitamin A, B1, B2, D, E, lecithin, potassium; for dryness & itching of Psoriasis & Eczema
Azulene Deep blue essential oil from German Chamomile; soothes, calms, anti-inflammatory
Basal Cells One of the innermost cells of the deeper epidermis of the skin
Bay Lauryl Extract Essential oil used as a fragrance
Bay Oil Extract Astringent, antiseptic
Bearberry Extract Humectant/humidifying agent, solvent
Beeswax Thickening agent, emulsifier, humectant, emollient, soothing and softening properties
Bentonite Used to thicken lotions, emulsifier, and absorbent
Benzethonium Chloride (0.20%) Surfactant used as a topical anti-infective agent
Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Drying agent; acne treatment
Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Drying agent; acne treatment
Benzyl Alcohol Solvent
Benzyl Cinnamate Essential oil
BHA Petroleum derivative
BHT Petroleum derivative (antioxidant)
Bisabolol Anti-irritant
BIS-Diglyceryl Caprylate Caprate Isostearate Stearate Hydroxy Stearate Adipate Emollients
Bismuth Oxychloride Pearlizer and texturizer
Blue #1 Colorant
Body Moisturizing Provides rich emollients to help soften and re-hydrate the epidermis, and is a skin protectant
Borageamidopropyl Phosphatidyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Emollient, moisturizer
Botanicals Designed to cool, soothe and stimulate the skin, reduces redness, excellent treatment after facials especially with extractions
Broad-spectrum Protects against UVA and UVB rays, exceeds FDA's maximum requirements, can be worn under makeup
Butylene Glycol Gentle cleansing solvent and solubilizer
C12-15 Alkyl Octonoate Emollient, thickening agent
C13-14 Isoparaffin Emollient
C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester Emollient, thickening agent
Calcium Disodium EDTA USP Pharmaceutical grade chemical that neutralizes metals or mineral ions from a solution; chelating agent; preservative
Calcium Sulfate Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
Calendula Extract (Marigold) has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and wound healing actions
Camphor Promotes circulation; reduces inflammations
Camphor (USP) Pharmaceutical grade, promotes circulation, reduces inflammations
Camphor Gum Stimulates circulation
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Emollient, softens and soothes
Carbomer Cellulose-based thickening and stabilizing compound
Carbomer 940 Thickener
Carbopol Thickener
Carbopol 940 Thickener
Castor Oil Skin conditioning agent
Cedarwood Oil Emulsifier
Ceramides Reduces transepidermal water loss; helps restore suppleness to the skin
Ceteareth-20 Surfactant (cleansing agent and solubilizing agent); emulsifier
Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient, emulsifier, thickner
Cetyl Alcohol Not an alcohol such as ethyl or rubbing alcohol, an emulsifying wax moisturizer
Cetyl Dimethicone Increases light protection factor
Cetyl Esters Wax Stiffening agent
Cetyl Esters Wax NF Stiffening agent
Cetyl/Stearyl Alcohol Keeps oil and water from separating, foam booster
Chamomile Extract Calming with anti-inflammatory and antiseptic actions
Chamomile Roman Essential Oil Fragrance
Chlorhexidine Digluconate Antimicrobial; ability to kill bacteria on contact
Cholesterol Builds protective cell membranes; hormone production
Chromium Oxide Greens Color additive
Citric Acid Gentle cleanser; neutralizes alkilinity, exfoliant
Citric Acid (USP) Pharmaceutical grade gentle cleanser; neutralizes alkilinity, exfoliant
Citric, Malic, Tartaric, and Salicylic Acids AHA/Beta Hydroxy Complex
Clarifiers To make (as a liquid) clear or pure usually by freeing from suspended matter. Clarifiers strip the skin. Many contain acetone or similar ingredients.
Cocamide DEA Detergent, lathering agent
Cocamidopropyl Betaine Mild, high foaming surfactant with cleansing properties
Cocoa Butter From vegetable oil; softens and smooths the skin
Cocoamphocarobxyglycinate Emulsifier and skin smoother derived from cocoa
Cocoampohodiacetate Surfactant
Cocomidopropylamine Oxide Surfactant
Co-Enzyme Q-10 Antioxidant that inhibits cell peroxidation, skin-conditioning agent
Colloidal Sulfur Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
Comfrey Extract Used in ointment form to heal bruises, reduce inflammation and swelling
Condition Cuticles/Nails Improves moisture levels in the skin, gently exfoliates hardened, cracked and dry skin, conditions the nail bed and will not stain or damage clothing
Contains Vitamin A Normalizes skin tissue, helps skin return to a more normal state, nurses and regenerates skin, also assists in building up keratinocytes, and stimulates mitoses activity and thus contributes to a thickening of the epidermis
Contains Vitamin C Antioxidant that attacks free radicals, anti-inflammatory, helps to heal the skin, and is also a major building block in our natural collagen and fibril tissue
Contains Vitamin E Excellent antioxidant, fights free radical damage, anti-inflammatory and improves pore appearance
Copolymer/Isohexadecane/Polysorbate 80 Thickening agent
Corn Starch Bodying ingredient
Cosmetic Green Colorant
Cyclomethicone Skin conditioner, emollient lubricant, non-greasy; reduces friction, skin protective
D-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (USP) Pharmaceutical grade Vitamin E, antioxidant
D-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate USP Pharmaceutical grade synthetic Vitamin E; antioxidant
DEA-Cetyl Phosphate Surfactant
Decyl Oleate Emollient
Deep Cleansing Deep pore cleansing; thoroughly removes sebum and waxy build-up caused by styling products, shampoos, conditioners and treatments
Deep Penetrating Reaches deep into epidermis and/or muscles for more effective results
Deionized Water Diluent (additive product which dilutes cosmetics; stabilizer or emulsifier)
Demulcent Soothing
Denatured Alcohol SDA-40-2 Antibacterial agent
Dermatitis Inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters, rash or sore, cracked skin.
Diazolidinyl Urea Mild preservative, stabilizer
Dilaurylthiodipropionate Antioxidant
Dimethicone Non-oily, lubricant surface conditioner
Dimethiconol Non-greasy lubricant; promotes shine
Dimethyl Dialky Ammonium Chloride Emulsifier for hair creams and lotions
Dioctyl Adipate Skin-conditioning agent
Disodium EDTA Stabilizer
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate Wetting agent used when mildness is important
Disodium Olemido Sulfocinnate Gentle surfactant and foaming agent
Dl -Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (USP) Synthetic Vitamin E, antioxidant
dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate
DMDM Hydantoin Antimicrobial
Eczema An inflammatory disease of the skin. Inflammation of the skin that may cause itching, crusting, scaling or blisters. A non-contagious skin condition.
EDTA Preservative
Effectively Lightens Relieves discoloration of freckles, age spots or uneven pigmentation due to pregnancy or use of oral contraceptives, nourishes the skin with antioxidants, and excellent for pre- and post-op surgery as in laser treatments for hyperpigmentation
Efficacy The power to produce an effect
Egg Albumen Dried egg whites
Emu Oil Heals wounds, helps anti-aging, antibacterial, hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic
Emulsifying Wax NF Emulsifier, stabilizer
Essential Oil Preservative, antiseptic
Ethoxydiglycol Cosmetic solvent, emulsifier and plasticizer
Ethyl Methylphenylglycidate Organic compound with a strawberry scent
Eucalyptus Oil Local antiseptic
Exfoliate To come off in thin layers or scales; to remove the surface of [skin]
Exfoliates Removes the surface of [skin]
Extract of Lanolin Alcohol Emulsifier and thickener
Face Polish Creates epidermal resurfacing to remove dead and listless cells, improves the softness and texture of the skin
FD&C Blue #1 Colorant
FD&C Orange #4 Colorant
FD&C Red #6 Colorant
FD&C Yellow #5 Colorant
For Sensitive Scalps Excellent for sensitive scalps especially preceding or following plastic/cosmetic surgery and hair transplants
Fragrance Parfum
Fragrance-free Contains no parfums, especially important for sensitive skin
Fructose Preservative
Ginger Extract Antimicrobial, stimulant, and anti-irritant
Ginger Root Extract Antimicrobial, stimulant, and anti-irritant
Ginseng Extract A tonic herb; conditions and rejuvenates
Glycerin Skin-friendly humectant
Glycerine Humectant
Glycerine (USP) Pharmaceutical grade humectant
Glycerol Monolaurate Antimicrobial
Glyceryl Distearate Emollient, skin conditioning agent
Glyceryl Monostearate Moisturizer
Glyceryl Monostearate SE Moisturizer
Glyceryl Oleate (From olive oil) emulsifier
Glyceryl Stearate Re-fatting agent and emulsifier
Glyceryl Stearate SE Re-fatting agent and emulsifier
Glycine Amino acid, moisturizer
Glycol Distearate Emulsifier
Glycol Stearate Emulsion stabilizer
Glycolic Alpha Hydroxy Acid (sugar cane)
Glycolic Acid Alpha Hydroxy Acid (sugar cane)
Glycolic Acid 30%, pH 2.5 30% concentration of Alpha Hydroxy Acid
Glycolic Acid 35%, pH 0.9 35% concentration of Alpha Hydroxy Acid
Glycolic Acid 50%, pH 0.9 50% concentration of Alpha Hydroxy Acid
Glycolic Acid 70%, pH 0.9 70% concentration of Alpha Hydroxy Acid
Glycolic/Lactic/Citric/Tartaric Acids Derived from Passion Flower, Lemon, Grape & Pineapple; gentle cleanser, exfoliant
Glycolic/Lactic/Malic/Tartaric/Citric Acids Derived from Passion Flower, Apple, Lemon, Grape & Pineapple; gentle cleasner, exfoliant
Glycolipids Hydrating, restructuring, film forming, smoothing and refatting ingredients to give a rich skin feel to cosmetics
Glycosaminoglycans Water-binding agent
Glycosphingolipids Helps skin retain moisture; helps counteract wrinkles
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Extract (Licorice) soothes inflammation
Grape Seed Oil Mild astringent, tightens and tones skin
Grapefruit Seed Extract Preservative
Grease-less Does not leave a residue on the skin
Green Tea Extract Antioxidant and antibacterial
Healing Enhancer Highly effective ingredients to heal wounds, bruises, damaged skin and stretch marks
Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Moisturizer
Hexylene Glycol Humectant
Ho Leaf Essential Oil Pleasing, comforting, warming.
Honey Thickening agent, bodifies facial masks, antioxidant, moisturizer
Hops Obtained from fresh lemons; astringent effect
Horsetail Astringent and wound healing properties
Humectant A substance that promotes retention of moisture
Hyaluronic Acid (Glycosaminoglycan) Water-binding agent; regulates water content in connective tissue; provides nutrients and removes waste from cells
Hybrid Sunflower Oil Moisturizer
Hydrating Replaces moisture in the skin, gently nourishes and leaves skin rejuvenated and feeling silky smooth
Hydrocortisone 0.5% USP Topical corticosteroid; anti-inflammatory
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Emollient
Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptide rich in amino acids
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans Moisturizer
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Conditioner
Hydroquinone Fading agent
Hydroxyethylcellulose Thickener and stabilizing agent
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Preservative
Hypoallergenic Unlikely to cause an allergic reaction; can be used on sensitive skin
Imidazolidinyl Urea Preservative
Inert Lacking the power to move; sluggish
Infection Control Kills 99% of harmful germs, including E.coli, Pseudomonas and Staph, on contact. Kill rate continues to work and improves to 100% within 30 seconds and lasts for hours.
Inflammation Redness and swelling attended with heat and/or pain
Inositol Member of Vitamin B complex
Invigorating Gives hair a clean, fresh feeling
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate Preservative
Iron Oxide Color additive; inorganic pigment
Isobutylparaben Preservative
Isodecyl Neopentanoate Emollient, skin conditioning agent
Isopropanol Astringent
Isopropyl Alcohol Non-toxic, antibacterial agent, emulsifier
Isopropyl Lanolate Moisturizer
Isopropyl Myristate Used as an emollient to promote absorption through the skin
Isopropyl Palmitate Oily component for cleansing creams; softener in creams and hair products
Isopropylparaben Preservative
Isostearic Acid Emollient, surfactant and lubricant
Japanese Green Tea Extract Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant
Japanese Green Tea Extract (in Glycerine) Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant, humectant
Jojoba Beads Exfoliant
Jojoba Esters Emollient, lubricant, UV ray protection
Jojoba Oil Minimizes fine lines and wrinkles, emollient and moisturizer
Kaolin Absorbent
Kaolin (USP) Pharmaceutical grade absorbent
Keratosis A localized overgrowth of the upper layer of skin. Any horny growth on the skin, such as a wart. Common forms of keratosis include aging (senile keratosis) and sun exposure (actinic keratosis). Actinic Keratosis results from extended exposure to the sun
Kojic Acid Dipalmitate Antibacterial properties
Kola Nut Extract Helps heal blemishes fast without drying
Lactic Of or relating to milk; cleanses and exfoliates
Lactic Acid Cleanses and exfoliates
Lanolin Moisturizer
Lanolin Alcohol Emulsifier and thickener
Lanolin Oil Moisturizer
Lauramide DEA Emulsifier
Lauramidopropyl Betaine Outstanding foamer over entire pH range; wetter for shampoos
Laureth 4 Surfactant
Laureth 7 Surfactant
Lauric Diethanolamide Thickener and foam booster
Lauryl Sulfates Surfactant, active substance (as a detergent)
Lavender Oil Antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-toxic and anti-inflammatory
Lecithin Mosturizer, exfoliator
Lemon Acid fruit containing Citric Acid and Vitamin C
Lemon Extract Acid fruit containing Citric Acid and Vitamin C
Lemon Juice Astringent
Lemon Oil Mild bleach
Light and Elegant Extremely sheer to be used with or without makeup
Lightly Moisturizing Refers to a light layer of skin conditioners or other moisturizers meant to be non-greasy and very comfortable
Linoleamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate Surfactant
Lipid Enhancers A very select group of functional fats found in the skin which are the heart and soul of the complex dynamics found in the Stratum Corneum, controls skin moisture and is a moisture protectant
Lipids Any of various substances that are soluble in non-polar organic solvents, that with proteins and carbohydrates constitute the principal structural components of living cells, and that include fats, waxes, phosphatides, cerebrosides, and related and derive
Lipid-soluble Non-irritating to allow to be used simultaneously with other anti-aging products, penetrates the skin faster than Ascorbic Acid, available in concentrations higher than 19% to get more antioxidants into the skin, greater penetration, performance and f
Liquid Carbonic Detergens 10% (Coal Tar) emollient for treatment of Psoriasis and Eczema
Liquid Petrolatum Petroleum jelly, skin protectant, decreases loss of water from the skin surface
Locust Bean Gum/Hydrolyzed Casein Thickener and stabilizer
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate (Talc) Gelling agent
Magnesium Carbonate Calcium
Malaleuca Alternifolia Oil Tee Tree Oil used as an antiseptic and disinfectant
Medicated For treatment and control of Dandruff, Seborrheic Dermatitis or Psoriasis
Menthol (USP) Pharmaceutical grade topical anesthetic
Menthol Crystal Essential oil, long-lasting refreshing effect
Menthyl Anthranilate Sunblock component
Menthyl Glucose Sesquistearate Gentle emollient and emulsifying agent
Menthyl Lactate Additive, cooling agent, fragrance
Meradimate Sunblock component
Meradimate 5.0% (Menthyl Anthranilate ) Sunblock component
Methacrylate Adhesive, fixative, water-binding agent
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate Emulsifier
Methyl Salicylate (Wintergreen) local anesthetic agent and disinfectant
Methylchloroisothiazolinone/Methylisothiazolinone Preservative
Methylparaben Preservative, antimicrobial, antifungal
Mica Mineral used to give products sparkle and shine
Mineral Oil Humectant
Mineral Oil Hydrogenated Butylene Ethylene Styrene Copolymer Hydrogenated Ethylene Propylene Softeners for dry, rough skin
Mineral Wax Polish
Multi-fruit Acids Provides exfoliation without irritation, gentle refreshing and natural ingredients
Myristal Myristate Moisturizer
N. F. National Formulary, published in 1888, set standards of purity
N-Butylparaben Preservative
Niacinamide Water-soluble vitamin
Non-alkaline Will not damage hair shafts
Non-comedogenic Will not clog pores in the skin.
Non-drying Will not cause harmful drying of the skin
Non-greasy Does not leave a residue on the skin
Nourishing Adds vitamins and nutrients back into the skin
Oatmeal Soothing agent
Octinoxate 7.5% (Octyl Methoxycinnamate) Sunscreen
Octisalate (Octyl Salicylate) Antiseptic and sunburn preventative
Octisalate 5.0% (Octyl Salicylate) Antiseptic and sunburn preventative
Octyl Cocoate Emollient
Octyl Hydroxy Stearate Astringent
Octyl Hydroxydistearate Lubricant, preservative
Octyl Palmitate Emollient commonly used as a replacement for mineral oil
Oil of Peppermint Analgesic, antiseptic, anti-infectious, and antimicrobial
Oil-free Contains no oils to clog pores
Oleamide MIPA Thickener, foamer
Oleth-10 Emulsifier
Orange Oil Natural solvent
Oxybenzone Sunscreen agent which protects from UVB rays and some UVA rays
Oxybenzone 2.0% Sunscreen agent which protects from UVB rays and some UVA rays
Oxybenzone 3.0% Sunscreen agent which protects from UVB rays and some UVA rays
Oxybenzone 5.0% Sunscreen agent which protects from UVB rays and some UVA rays
PABA-free Contains no chemical sunscreen
Padimate O Vitamin B complex, absorbs UVB rays
Padimate O 5.0% Vitamin B complex, absorbs UVB rays
Palmarosa Essential Oil Fragrance
Panthenol Vitamin B5
Papaya Extract Contains antioxidants
Parabens Preservative
Parabens-free Contains no preservatives
Parabens-free & Fragrance-free Contains no preservatives or fragrances
Patented The only patented Lipid Enhancer available today
PEG-100 Stearate Emulsifier
PEG-150 Distearate Emulsifier
PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate Gentle emollient and emulsifying agent
PEG-40 Stearate Emulsifier
PEG-4400 Monostearate Emollient and thickening agent
PEG-4L Emulsifier; emollient
PEG-8 Distearate Emulsifier
Peppermint Leaf Powder (Mentha Piperita) Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial
Peppermint Oil Analgesic, antiseptic and antimicrobial
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil Vegetable oil; Vitamin A, B1, B2, D, E; relieves dryness & itching
Petrolatum Petroleum jelly, skin protectant, emollient and lubricant
Phenoxyethanol Preservative, antimicrobial
Phenyl Trimethicone Water-binding agent
Phospholipids Fatty substances that hold water in place
Physiology Functions and activities of life or of living matter (as organs, tissues, or cells) and of the physical and chemical phenomena involved
Phytelene of Camomile Anti-inflammatory
Phytelene of Hamamelis (Witch Hazel) astringent
Pine Bark Extract Antioxidant
Pine Cone Extract Antioxidant
Polaxamer Wetting agent
Polyacrylamide Thickening action
Polyacrylamide (and) C 13-14 Isoparaffin (and) Laureth-7 Special blend for binding water and to maintain a bright, white cream
Polyethylene Emulsifier
Polyethylene Glycol Emollient
Polyglyceryl Emulsifier, leaves a smooth feel on skin
Polyquaternium-10 Anti-static, film-forming properties
Polyquaternium-22 Anti-static, film-forming properties
Polysorbate 20 Very mild emulsifier
Polysorbate 80 Emulsifier
Potassium Hydroxide Modulates pH of a product
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether Emulsifier
Propylene Glycol Humectant, humidifying agent
Propylene Glycol (USP) Pharmaceutical grade humectant, humidifying agent
Propylparaben Preservative, anti-fungal and antimicrobial
Protein Hydrolysate Amino acid
Psoriasis Chronic, inheritable skin disease that causes red, scaly or sometimes pustular patches usually on the scalp, trunk, knees and elbows.
Purified Emu Oil Heals wounds, helps anti-aging, antibacterial, hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic
Purified Water Defined in the USP as water that has been treated to remove impurities. Often, purified water is bombarded with ultraviolet light to kill organisms.
Purpura Bleeding into the skin, subcutaneous tissues, or mucous membranes. Purpura are flat purplish discolorations where blood has collected under the tissue.
PVA Polyvinyl alcohol, helps extract impurities, gently cleanses, non-allergenic
PVP/Eicosene Copolymer Binder, hair fixative, suspending agent
PVP/VA Copolymer Hair care additive to hold hair in place, film-forming agent
Quaternium 18 Surfactant
Quaternium 53 Surfactant
Red #40 Colorant
Red Marine Algae Aids skin to produce more collagen
Reduces Calluses Improves moisture levels in the skin, gently exfoliates hardened skin, softens skin as it improves texture, daily usage will create dramatic improvement within three weeks, and will not stain or damage hosiery
Refined Avocado Oil Vitamins A, B1, B2, D, E, lecithin/potassium, for dryingess/itching of Psoriasis & Eczema
Rejuvenating Improves tone and texture of skin, helps control oiliness for acne-prone skin, excellent on tougher skin especially hands, feet, elbows and knees
Retinol Vitamin A
Retinyl Palmitate Derivative of Vitamin A; antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate (USP) Pharmaceutical grade derivative of Vitamin A
Retinyl Palmitate Polypeptide Analog of Vitamin A; initiator of cell growth and protein production; normalizes skin; antioxidant
Rosacea A skin disease of adults (more often women) in which blood vessels of the face enlarge resulting in a flushed appearance.
Rosemary Extract Toner, purifier, antimicrobial
Rosewater Gently soothing to delicate tissue
Salicylic Acid Antiseptic agent, anti-fungal, sloughing ingredient, exfoliant
Salicylic Acid (USP) Pharmaceutical grade, to treat skin conditions
Salicylic Acid 2% Antiseptic agent, anti-fungal, sloughing ingredient, exfoliant
Salicylic Acid 2% (USP) Pharmaceutical grade antiseptic agent, anti-fungal, sloughing ingredient, exfoliant
Salicylic Acid 3% Antiseptic agent, anti-fungal, sloughing ingredient, exfoliant
Salicylic Acid 5% Antiseptic agent, anti-fungal, sloughing ingredient, exfoliant
Saponified Vegetable Oils Converted (as fat) into soap
SD Alcohol 40 Clarifier
SD Alcohol 40-A Clarifier
Seaweed (Algae) antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
See Individual Products Ingredients are listed in each product
Shea Butter Vegetable oil, smoothing and protecting effect
Silica Absorbent, anti-caking
Simethicone Anti-foaming agent
Skin Protectant Provides an effective barrier protectant system
Skin Therapy Can be used as treatment for acne pustules, also cleanses pores as well as gently exfoliating without over-drying, and improves tone and texture of skin
Skin-friendly Safe for all skin types
Soap-less Cleanser for sensitive, dry and normal skin types, contains no harsh ingredients, use for pre- and post-op care for laser treatments
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Stabilizer, thickening agent
Sodium Benzoate A crystalline or granular salt used as a preservative
Sodium Bisulfate Preservative
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate Surfactant
Sodium Chloride Table salt
Sodium Citrate Organic acid, softener, detergent builder
Sodium Hyaluronate Maintains moisture balance, humectant
Sodium Hydroxide Alkalizing agent
Sodium Lactate Assists in cleansing and exfoliating dead skin cells
Sodium Laureth Sulfate Cleanser
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Crystalline sodium salt used as a detergent, wetting and emulsifying agent
Sodium Metabisulfite Antioxidant
Sodium Myreth Sulfate Foaming agent
Sodium PCA Powerful humectant, protects against dryness by binding moisture to the skin
Sodium Pyrophosphate Used to add color
Sodium Sulfite Antiseptic, antioxidant and anti-fungal
Solution Coal Tar (USP) Pharmaceutical grade to treat Dandruff, Seborrhiec Detmatitis & Psoriasis
Sorbic Acid Preservative, fungal inhibitor
Sorbitan Stearate Vegetable source, water-in-oil emulsifier
Sorbitol Humectant, gives a smooth feel to the skin
Soybean Oil Semi-drying oil obtained from soybeans, source of phospholipids, fatty acids and sterols
Specially Denatured Alcohol (SDA-40-2) Drying agent
Sphingolipids Amino acid
Squalane (From olives) emollient, antioxidant
Squamous Cells A cell derived from squamous epithelium, covered with or consisting of scales
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Emulsifier and conditioning agent
Steareth 4 Emulsifier, emollient
Stearic Acid Humectant, humidifying agent, solvent and delivery ingredient
Stearyl Alcohol Emollient and thickening agent
Stress Relief Fragrance Parfum
Sulfur Mild antiseptic
Sulfur (10%) Antiseptic
Sunflower Oil Moisturizer
Sunflower Seed Oil Emollient, moisturizer
Super Oxide Dismutase (SOD) Active moisturizing enzyme; protection against damage from free radicals; antioxidant
Superb Manageability Controls flyaway hair and split ends
Synergistic Interaction of discrete agencies (as drugs), or conditions such that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects
Synthetic Spermaceti Moisturizing agent found in beeswax, waxy substance consisting of various esters of fatty acids
Talc (Magnesium Aluminum Silicate) Absorbent, anti-caking
Talc (USP) Pharmaceutical grade absorbent
TBHQ Antioxidant
Tea Tree Essential Oil Antibiotic, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericide, fungicide and stimulant
Tea Tree Oil Anti-infectious, antibiotic, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, fungicide and stimulant
TEA-Lauryl Sulfate Detergent, foamer, surfactant
Telangiectasis Dilation of the capillary vessels.
Tetrasodium EDTA Antioxidant, stabilizer, preservative and disinfectant activator
Thea Sinensis Extract Tea (green and black), antiviral
Tinted Hair Safe Will not strip color from tinted hair
Tissue Respiratory Factors Helps deliver oxygen into epidermis; improves wound healing; derived from yeast
Titanium Dioxide Non-chemical sunscreen ingredient, blocks the sun's UVA and UVB rays; colorant and opacifying agent
Titanium Dioxide (USP) Pharmaceutical grade sunscreen ingredient, blocks the sun's UVA and UVB rays
Titanium Dioxide 12% Inert earth mineral used as a thickening, whitening, lubricating and sunscreen ingredient
Tocopherol Acetate Natural Vitamin E, anti-inflammatory, emollient, moisturizer and antioxidant
Tocopherol Acetate (USP) Pharmaceutical grade Vitamin E, emollient, moisturizer, antioxidant
Tocopherol Acetate in Wheat Germ Oil Natural Vitamin E, anti-inflammatory, emollient, moisturizer, antioxidant and preservative
Trideceth Sulfate Emulsifier
Triethanolamine pH balancer, antioxidant
Trisodium EDTA Chelating agent, removes trace elements and impurities from skin
Ubiquinone Coenzyme Q-10 used to minimize hypoxic injuries associated with surgery
Ultra Gentle Excellent for sensitive skin but may be used for all skin types, non-irritating
Ultra Light Very sheer, excellent for makeup base, can be used day or night
Ultra Marine Blue Dye Colorant
Urea Humectant
USP/U.S.P. United States Pharmacopoeia, pharmaceutical grade, e.g., ingredient is pharmaceutical grade
Varicosities A varicose condition in which a vein is swollen or tortuous (bent in different directions; twisted).
Vegetable Oil A carrier and skin conditioning agent
Vitamin E Antioxidant
Vitamin E Acetate Antioxidant
Vitamin E Acetate (in wheat germ oil) Antioxidant, skin conditioning agent
Vitamin E Oil (D-I Alpha Tocopheroal Acetate) antioxidant
Water Solvent
Waterproof Without the use of any skin sealing films or oils
Water-resistant Resists removal by light toweling even after heavy perspiration or swimming
Wheat Germ Oil Skin conditioning agent.
Witch Hazel Herbal remedy, astringent
Xanthan Gum Humectant, humidifying agent, thickener
Yellow #4 Colorant
Zinc Oxide A mild astringent and topical protectant with some antiseptic action
Zinc Oxide (USP) Pharmaceutical grade mild astringent/topical protectant, some antiseptic action
Zinc Oxide 1% Thickener, lubricant, sunscreen protection
Zinc Pyrithione Antibacterial and anti-fungal
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