Olive oil

Olive oil

Skim through What it does: conditioning, viscosity controlling Also called: olea europaea (olive) fruit oil The science Olive oil’s primary chem...

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Phytic acid

Phytic acid

Skim through What it does: chelating  The science Phytic acid is a plant extract with some antioxidant properties. Its main job is to neutralize ...

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Panthenol

Panthenol

Skim through What it does: antistatic, conditioning, soothing, moisturizer/humectant Also called: pro-vitamin B5 The science Panthenol's main job...

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Lactic acid

Lactic acid

Skim through What it does: exfoliant, moisturizer/humectant, buffering, conditioning The science As an AHA, lactic acid can gently lift away dead...

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Hydrolyzed wheat protein

Hydrolyzed wheat protein

Skim through What it does: antistatic, conditioning, moisturizer/humectant The science Hydrolyzed wheat protein is a chemically chopped up versio...

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Hydrolyzed keratin protein

Hydrolyzed keratin protein

Skim through What it does: moisturizer/humectant, antistatic, film forming, conditioning The science Hydrolyzed keratin protein helps fill the mi...

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Caprylyl glycol

Caprylyl glycol

Skim through What it does: deodorant, emollient, conditioning, moisturizer/humectant  The science It’s a multi-tasking ingredient that gives the ...

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Betaine

Betaine

Skim through What it does: antistatic, conditioning, moisturizer/humectant, viscosity controlling The science A sugar beet derived amino acid der...

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Aloe vera leaf juice

Aloe vera leaf juice

Skim through What it does: soothing, moisturizer/humectant, conditioning Also called: aloe barbadensis leaf juice The science This ingredient is ...

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Cetostearyl alcohol

Cetostearyl alcohol

Skim through What it does: emollient, viscosity controlling, emulsifying, surfactant/cleansing, emulsion stabilizing, foam boosting, opacifying Al...

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Sugar cane extract

Sugar cane extract

Skim through What it does: hydration, smoothing, moisturizing, exfoliation  Also called: saccharum officinarum The science Sugar cane extract is a...

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Polysorbate 20

Polysorbate 20

Skim through What it does: emulsifying, surfactant/cleansing  The science Polysorbate 20 is a common ingredient that, as a dispersant, helps wate...

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