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Dr. med. Ernst W. HenrichDr. rer. nat. Thomas Baumann

Identification of cosmetic ingredients in accordance with theINCI-designations

Manual for the independent identification ofcosmetic ingredients regarding compatibility,allergenic hazards and effetiveness.

For beauticians, physicians, pharmacists and non-medical practitioners in order to assess cosmetics products.

Verlag Dr. Henrich & Dr. Baumann GbR

Ernst Walter Henrich was a student of the medical fa-culty at the University of Cologne. It was there that hereceived his phd for medicine. Apart from his medical qualification, he is specialist fornaturopathic treatment. A main focus of his work is thecorrection of wrinkles by means of injections. In this work, he met Dr. Baumann. Both are involved inresearch for optimized without hazardous ingredients,on the basis of medic-dermatologic and naturopathicfindings. In 1990 they founded their first company andby 1998 the second.

Thomas Baumann was a student of the chemical faculty at Heidelberg University. From there he receivedhis phd in pharmacy (Dr. rer. nat). He made a careerwith biochemistry at Heidelberg University where he didresearch for enzymekinetics. During the involvementwith a south German cosmetic company he met Dr. Henrich. Together they focused their research for the development of medically sound, especially skincompatible, cosmetics without allergenic ingredients.This successful colaboration lead to the foundation ofthe two companies.

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Identification of cosmeticingredients in accordance

with the INCI-designation

Manual for the independent identificationof cosmetic ingredients regarding compatibility,

allergenic hazards and effectiveness.

For beauticians, physicians, pharmacistsand non-medical practioners in order

to assess cosmetics products

4. revised and improved edition, 2. English edition© 2008 Verlag Dr. Henrich & Dr. Baumann GbRThis manual is copy right protected. All rights reserved, including theright for print of excerpts, photomechanic reproduction, microfilm andtranslation.

Preface

The selection of cosmetics ingredients described in this manual is basedon long-standing experience and research of both the authors who arespecializing in the development of skin-friendly cosmetic products.However, it is possible that other authors make different recommenda-tions. The authors are not liable for harm caused by substances des-cribed in this manual. In the case of the occurrence of a dermatoloci-cal desease, consult a physician as soon as possible.

After the successful adaptation of our book among beauticians, asecond edition became necessary within a short period of time. In thissecond version we have incorporated major corrections and the latestscientific findings. As an example for the incorporation of current scien-tific findings see the sun radiation filter Octylmethoxy Cinnamate(OMC), roughly 90 % of current sun-protection substances contain thatfilter. So far, OMC has been considered as particularly skin-compatible.However, recent research by the Norwegian radiation protectionauthority proved that the substance has a potential cell-damaging ef-fect even if applied in low quantities.

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Table of Content

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– Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

– Natural or Synthetic Substances? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

– Ingredients from Herbal or Animal Origin? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

– Chemical Preservatives and Fragrances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

– Liposomes, the Ultimate Substance for Skin Care Product according to us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

– What about Oils in Skin Care Products? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

– What about AHA Fruit-Acids in Skin Care Products? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

– What about Oxygen in Skin Care Products? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

– Cosmetic ingredients according to INCI-designationin alphabetical order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Introduction

A major breakthrough for the benefit of the consumer of cosmeticsubstances is the legal obligation for the producer to declare the ingre-dients of the products on the package. Traditional application of aproduct on the back of one’s hand along with a test of the odor andspreading property does not allow for a competent assessment of thelong lasting effect and compatibility of a products. In contrary, analysesof the ingredients to judge the long-term effects of a cosmetics productmakes all the more sense.

As we all know commercials and ads issued by producers of cosmeticsdo not allow for a thorough assessment and often the results are worsefrom what had have been promised. Not only the end user but alsoexperts like beauticians, dermatologists and pharmacists do have anincreasing need for information about cosmetic products, regardingcompatibility, allergenic hazards and effect in order to judge the longterm health-effect of such products.

Since beauty care products usually contain various ingredients, pro-found analyses of the final product can be made only upon analysesand judgment of every single substance.

As the declaration of all ingredients of cosmetic preparations is compul-sory, knowledge out of this book will be beneficial when judging pro-ducts upon skin-compatibility, allergenic risks and effect as well as somemore factors that will be introduced in the course of the book.

When compiling this book we had to restrict to those raw materials thatare most frequently used as ingredients for cosmetics since there are somany of them. The total amount of raw materials used by cosmetic in-dustry in different countries can only be estimated. In Germany alonethere are currently 10,000 different substances under use. The GermanLeague of Beauticians (Deutscher Kosmetikverband BDIH) created acomprehensive database containing 7.500 entries with special notesabout the scope of application, supplier but without an evaluation ofindividual substance.

To the detriment of the consumer herbal ingredients must be quoted intheir botanical (Latin) way of writing. Substances which were wellknown to anybody so far such as „Avocado Oil“ or „Jojoba Oil“ is nowindicated as „Oleum Perseae gratissimae“ and „Oleum Simmondsiae-

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californicae“, respectively. Both the English and the Latin name are stillfound on the package and have been used both therefore in our ma-nual.

The individual assessment always relates to the particular utilization ofthe ingredient in question. Most important criteria for every raw materialare, of course, its skin-compatibility. Then, second there is the functiona-lity within the cosmetic preparation. E.g. a gel former may be utmostskin compatible but as stabilizer it might be outperformed by anothergel former with the same quality regarding skin compatibility. Moisturepreservers, however skin-friendly they might be, that let the skin dry outwithin 20 minutes after application can’t get good marks. Likewise, anemulsifier that stabilizes the product outstandingly with remarkable skin-compatibility at the same time but with the side effect of stimulatingthe transdermal water loss would eventually do more harm than good.(An occurrence that can be observed frequently in current cosmeticproducts b.t.w.)

A group of cosmetic ingredients still judged negatively are the PEG-compounds, substances, generally used as emulsifier, surfactant or solu-bilizers. Source of concern is dioxane, a potential side product of theethylenoxide synthesis. However, with currrent production proceduresthe formation of dioxane can largely be avoided so PEG-compoundsmust not necessarily be harmful any more. Also fears that ethylenoxidecould still be contained in the final product after synthesis is unfounded.Polyethylenoxide itself are non-toxic for the body often used in supposi-tories and pills where they serve as solubilizer for medical substances.Environmental incompatibility does not exist since PEGs are biodegra-dable. PPG (Polypropylenglycols) on the other hand take a consider-able longer time to break down in the environment but they don’tcause an environmental burden.

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Natural or Synthetic Substances?

Over the last couple of years so called „Natural Cosmetics“ gain moreground since „nature“, „natural“, „biologic“ etc. are associated oreven identified with „healthy“. Marketing strategist want to win thegrowing number of people who strive for a healthy way of life in accor-dance with ecological principles that way. However, the general as-sumption that nature is always good for your health and chemistryalways bad makes no sense, neither from a medical, nor from a naturo-pathy point of view. In nature and in chemistry there are highly toxicand allergenic substances but also highly effective and compatiblesubstances for a useful.

E.g. natural grounded sharp-edged peach stones as peeling are detri-mental to the skin whereas synthetically produced granules of nylonaren’t. On the other hand, natural vitamin E is far more effective on thehuman organism than vitamin E produced synthetically out of differentoptical isomeric forms only in part identical with those of the naturaland effective vitamin E. Regarding vitamin C things are different againas synthetic vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is as effective as natural vitaminC. This example should be enough to prove that only knowledge aboutpros and cons of every individual raw material is inevitable judge itseffectiveness on the human body.

Ingredients from Herbal or Animal Origin?

Regarding effect and compatibility we prefer ingredients of herbalorigin. As a matter of principle we do not use ingredients from animalorigin. Abandonment of substances from animal origin makes sense forethical reasons, environmental reasons and reasons of health.

As there is no or no decent legislation about experimenting with cosme-tic substances on animals a producer of cosmetics never can guaran-tee products free of animal testing. Moreover, in many countries lawsexist that place an obligation to producers of products to test productson animals before introducing them on the market. Although alterna-tive procedures do exist already, legislators and lawmakers are oftenslow and sluggish to transform such findings into laws for the better ofanimals.

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So even if producers of Skin Care products does not utilize „animaltesting“ by themselves or charge another company with such testing,they can never really guarantee that the processed substances hadnot been tested on living animals.

So even if such would be desirable from an ethical point of view, noproducer of cosmetic products can guarantee products without ani-mal testing, however he/she can guarantee products free of ingre-dients from animal origin.

Since the origin of animal ingredients can’t be traced easily the answercan only be not to use such substances at all. (Thinks about hormonesthat are illegal within the EU but legal within the US, chemotherapeuticalegal in the EU and the US, intensive farming, extraordinarily cruel andinhuman transportation methods to slaughterhouses etc.).

Chemical Preservatives and Fragrances

Chemical preservatives in Skin Care products are the main cause forallergic reactions. Especially the following ingredients are critical (according to us): Benzoic Acid, Methyl-Paraben, Ethyl-Paraben, Butyl-Paraben, Propyl-Paraben, 2-Brom-2-Nitro-propane-1, 3-Diol, Triclosan,Imidazolidinyl Urea, Diazolidinyl Urea, Chlor-hexidine, Cetrimonium-Bromid, Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone.

We recommend not to use such preservatives at all provided that theproducer is capable of keep those products perishable without the utili-zation of chemical preservatives. If he/she is not, allergenic risks causedby that substances must be accepted though as there’s a danger ofattack by microbes otherwise.

Fragrances do not have any impact on a positive skin nurturing effectof any skin care product. On the one hand scenting substances are uti-lized to conceal the bad odor of raw materials and on the other handto help the purchase decision of the customer. Negative consequen-ces are often neglected even among (self-styled) experts. So does notreally come as a surprise that allergies have increased in recent years.

Largely, cosmetic industry is to blame for this unfortunate fact as toomany allergenic substances are utilized in cosmetics industry. Thereforethe beautician, physician and pharmacist have a special responsibility

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towards the customer when it come to their advisory tasks. But also thecustomers themselves should know the basics about allergic reactionand their causes in order to prevent them as far as possible.

Basically, every substance in cosmetic products could possibly triggeran allergic reaction. As soon as the immune system recognizes asubstance as foreign, a defense reaction cannot be avoided. On theother hand, the more skin-identical a substance is by nature, the moreunlikely the occurrence of allergic reactions.

Scientific research has shown which substances of cosmetic productsmore often than others cause allergic reactions to occur. Beyond anydoubt chemical preservatives and fragrances have been shown tocause frequent and harmful allergic reactions, and unfortunately, theseare exactly the substances used by the cosmetic industry in a consistentmanner. If these allergenic substances penetrate the skin, i. e. if thehorny layer of the skin as a natural protection layer is penetrated, theincreasing number of allergic reactions should not be any surprise at all.

Be careful, however. Even if a scented product that contains chemicalpreservatives has been tolerated for a long time the process of diseasein the skin might already have begun. We all know this phenomenonthat a product is seemingly tolerated for some time and then all of asudden an allergic reaction occurs. This is no surprise for an expert! Thesensitize period - this is the time period the immune system needs tobuild up the visible inflammatory skin reaction - may last days, weeks,months or even years. Hence, by the continuous use of a certain oint-ment that contains fragrances and/or chemical preservatives, thedevelopment of an allergic disease in the skin may already havebegun while it still seems to be tolerated.

The consequence of all these facts can only be not to use allergenicpreservatives and fragrances in cosmetic products in order to achievethe best possible skin-compatibility for as many people as possible.

However, highly sophisticated and expensive scientific research is inevi-table to assure a product’s neutral or pleasant odor and to guaranteestability without chemical preservatives. This is extremely difficult withliposome preparations.

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Preparations without fragrance and without chemical preservatives arethe best possible guarantee against allergic reactions. Promising 100 %safety is not possible, because even the best skin-compatible substan-ce can trigger an allergic reaction with persons with an extreme pro-pensity to allergy. In the rare case of a reaction you as beautician willbe able to explain the underlying scientific facts logically and convin-cingly.

B.T.W. The non-recommendable preservative „Imidazolidinyl Urea“ canbe easily confuses with „Urea“ as such. However, urea without the imi-dazolidinyl-molecule is very recommendable as ingredient in cosmeticproducts.

Liposomes, the Ultimate Substance for Skin CareProduct according to us

Liposomes are small hollow vesicles whose double-layer membranesare built of a double layer of phospholipids. These phospholipids consistof a ball-shaped water-soluble part and a tail-shaped fat-soluble part.These natural phospholipids are produced from soy. In an aqueous solu-tion the phospholipids form a ball-shaped structure, the liposomes,through an appropriate supply of energy. During this process the lipo-philic ends of the phospholipids contact each other and thus form adouble-layer membrane that is hydrophilic on its two outer sides andlipophilic from its inner side. Therefore, the inside and the outside of aliposome is water-soluble and the inside of the liposome membrane isfat-soluble. The result is that a liposome can absorb and carry water-soluble substances (for example, vitamin C and chemical preservativesinto the inside of the liposome) as well as fat-soluble agents (for exam-ple, vitamin E and fragrance substances in the liposome membrane).This transport function (carrier agent) of the liposomes is very advanta-geous with substances that have a positive effect on the skin. On theother hand, allergenic substances (e.g. fragrances and chemical pre-servatives) that can trigger defense reactions of the immune system aredangerous for the health of the skin. Therefore, the application of lipo-somes requires an increased sense of responsibility on the part of theproducer and the beautician along with well-founded knowledge ofskin physiology, as we otherwise expose the customer to danger. That’sexactly the reason why you should only use cosmetic preparationswithout fragrances and without chemical preservatives.

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Right the same phospholipids of which the liposome membrane is builtof, form the fundamental elements of the cell membrane. Also theintercellular substance, i. e. the lipids between the skin cells, contains ahigh proportion of phospholipids. Liposomes can perfectly substitutemissing phospholipids in case of slightly injured skin cells or loss of inter-cellular lipids through e.g. excessive cleansing. Phospholipids and cera-mides are also important elements of the intercellular substance. There-fore, the combination of phospholipids and ceramides is ideal. This al-ready proves that liposomes together with ceramides are the ideal andtherefore, according to our opinion, the most important natural activesubstances in a medically and scientifically based.

There is exceptional skin-compatibility because of the structure ofphospholipids which is identical to the one of the cell membrane. Undernormal circumstances, allergic reactions are far less likely if the skin istreated with natural active substances identical to those of the skin it-self. So allergic reactions after liposome treatment are most likely notcaused by the liposomes themselves, but rather by the unreasonablepractice of channeling allergic substances, such as fragrances andchemical preservatives into the skin by means of liposomes.

We recommend utilization of multilamellar liposomes as they are evenmore effective than unilamellar liposomes. Multilamellar liposomes con-sist of unilamellar liposomes of different sizes that are interlocked: asmall liposome is enclosed by a greater one and these two differentlysized liposomes are again enclosed by an even greater one etc. Sofinally, there are 5-7, sometimes even 12 differently sized liposomeswhich build up a multilamellar liposome. The size of the interlocked lipo-somes ranges from about 20 up to 300 manometers.

There is a direct relationship between the penetration level of liposomesand the size of the liposomes, i.e. the smaller a liposome, the deeperthe penetration. Now we understand why multilamellar liposomes re-ach and supply all layers of the skin. Multilamellar liposomes activelysupply the skin with more moisture than any other substance used incosmetics, including conventional unilamellar liposomes. Scientific stu-dies proved that multilamellar liposomes increase skin moisture by near-ly 100 % within only 7 days of treatment. Our scientific research hasrevealed that the best possible has to contain multilamellar liposomesalong with ceramides, evening primrose oil and vitamin E.

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What about Oils in Skin Care Products?

The right selection of oils for a very successful is of great importance.Mineral oils are of course significantly cheaper, but do not create thesame comfortable feeling and do not contain the precious ingredientsas natural vegetable oils. The most obvious advantage of mineral oils,however, is that they cause an impermeable film (occlusion effect) onthe skin which affects the natural lipid barrier of the skin, causing loss ofwater in the skin after stopping the use of the product. The result is thatthe skin becomes dry, scaly and uncomfortable. This effect may evenoccur after cheap mineral oils has been replaced by high-quality vege-table oils since the latter don’t cause an occlusion effect on the skin,but rather cause the natural lipid barrier to rebuild and regenerate, inthe meantime the skin may remain dry and rough. These skin problemsare not the result of the high-quality products with natural vegetableoils but the result of the adverse effect of mineral oils that were takenbefore!

Our recommendation: Inform the customers concerned of the effect ofmineral oils that they have used before and keep going on with the na-tural oil treatment so that natural lipid barrier can regenerate.

B.t.w.: Beyond any doubt, this occlusion effect is rather undesirable withcosmetics but may be advantageous for dermatolocigal treatment ofskin diseases. Medic creams therefore, often may contain mineral oils,and if this is the case it should be assessed accordingly.

Mineral oils can be identified by their INCI-declaration: Mineral Oil,Petrolatum, Paraffinum-Liquidum, Cera Microcristallina, MicrocrystallineWax, Ozokerit, Ceresin. Special case: Eucerin, a mixture of natural oilsand mineral oil.

Evening primrose oil contains gamma-linoleic acids as essential fattyacid. The building of gamma-linoleic acid is disturbed in the metabo-lism of many people. This can be a reason for the development of der-matological diseases like neurodermitis. In these cases and with verydry skin the treatment with evening primrose oil is very effective. Eve-ning primrose oil is hardly found in cosmetic preparations because of itshigh cost and the difficulties to build up an effective protection againstoxidation. The unsaturated fatty acids of the evening primrose oil easilybecome rancid. Special technological knowledge is required to pro-tect the unsaturated fatty acids against oxidation effectively. We preferthe following natural vegetable oils: evening primrose oil, jojoba oil,sheabutter and macadamia oil.

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What about AHA Fruit-Acids in Skin Care Products?

As soon as an American fashion invades Europe many cosmetic com-panies, beauty salons and consumers, incited by advertising adopt thisfad without considering the possible negative effects on skin health. Bymarketing people (who are often lacking basic expert knowledge) fruitacids have been touted as the decisive new development in cosme-tics. They are apparently not interested in the probable long-term der-matological effects, which can be observed especially after applica-tion on a daily base. With normal skin with a normal horny layer and,treatment with fruit acids causes thins out of the horny layer, that whytreatment of normal skin with fruit acids is utmost senseless. Be ware,that the horny layer is an important barrier for protecting our body. Youare well advised to support the physiological function and structure ofthe skin, be careful not to harm it. This is above all important with regardto sunlight protection.

If the epidermis becomes too thin, the skin loses its most effectiveprotection, dramatically increasing the sensitivity to UV-radiation thatcan penetrate more easily into the skin. Malignant skin tumors can betriggered by the possible cell injury. High UV-radiation always causespremature aging of the skin. If the treatment with fruit acids is carriedout during wintertime because of reduced sun radiation, cold injury tothe skin may result with low temperatures. The constant everyday treat-ment with fruit acids also seems to have a negative effect on thephysiological skin bacteria that are important as a protection againstthe spreading of pathogenic germs. Also, the immune defense againstbacteria, viruses and mycoses can be diminished, increasing the vul-nerability of the skin to allergic diseases, eczema, etc., in the long run.

Fruit acids should only be used with skin problems caused by a thicke-ned horny layer. The peeling of the upper horny layer makes sense, forexample, when it is too thick and has closed the sebaceous glands,one important reason for acne. The skin should not be treated with fruitacids on a daily base but only in the form of cures so that the skin hasthe chance to regenerate in the time between the single cure treat-ments. We recommend glycolic acid in the form of a peeling cure.Concentrations of glycolic acid in the offered preparations is 10 %, 20 %and 30 % so that the beautician can use the appropriate concentra-tion for the respective type of skin.

With the first treatment, concentration of fruit acids should be low andthe duration of traetment should be short in order to learn about theindividual reaction time of each skin, even if there is only a small or no

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peeling effect at all with the first treatment. Note: Fruit acids in the formof a peeling cure are perfectly appropriate to reduce an overly thickhorny layer to a normal level, e.g.. if a thickened horny layer hascaused skin problems like acne. From our point of view, it is not advi-sable and is even dangerous to treat normal skin with a normal hornylayer with creams containing fruit acids every day.

What about Oxygen in Skin Care Products?

As you know, oxygen creams and inhalations of oxygen is still been of-fered by many beauticians. In order to inform you why we do not utilizeoxygen in its products, we give a brief introduction to the subject.

Marketing people try to take advantage of the customer’s wrong fee-ling that oxygen always has a positive effect. However, skin and theentire organism are supplied with an appropriate quantity of oxygenvia the lungs and the blood circulation system so any additional supplywith oxygen creams and oxygen inhalations does not make any senseat all. Inhalation of oxygen is a matter of medical treatment and emer-gency when the oxygen supply of the tissue and body cells is not suffi-cient due to pathological factors in the blood circulation.

Although it is highly questionable whether oxygen creams supply theskin with significant quantities of oxygen, the pretended oxygen in-crease of 100 % in advertisements is definitely not recommendable,moreover, it has an adverse affect on a normal, healthy skin. Consultinga physiology book shows immediately that not the highest possiblequantity of oxygen is best for the organism and the skin, but rather theright and adequate concentration of oxygen, which is guaranteed bythe normal blood circulation. It is important to realize that too muchoxygen is poisonous for the cell enzymes resulting in harm to the celland its function. Clearly, this should not be the objective of cosmetictreatment. As far as we know there has not been any harm by oxygencreams, however. So we conclude that oxygen creams do not in factcontain considerable quantities of oxygen. Fluoric hydrocarbons as asolvent are necessary to channel oxygen into the skin, but the meta-bolism of fluoric hydrocarbons in the human body has not yet beenexplored and negative effects for the organism seem to be possible.This is the reason why fluoric hydrocarbons have been banned in medi-cine! So any positive effect of oxygen in cosmetics is more than ques-tionable whereas the risks are significant.

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Ingredient Description Evaluation

Abies alba Ethereal oil out of the needles of recommend-the siver fir able

Abies coreaensis Ethereal oil out of the pine needle recommend-able

Abies sibirica Ethereal oil out of the pine needle recommend-able

Acetamide MEA Acetic acid with MEA moisture limitedpreserver, solvent, chemical fra- recommend-grance, might mitigate the irritating abilityproperty of other substances, may show residues of carcinogenic nitrosamines

Acetanilid Auxiliary substance, form toxic not recom-annilline mendable

Acetylated Smoothing refatting agent from the limitedLanolin Alcohol living animal, may contain environ- recommend-

mentally relevant residues. ability

Achillean Extract Herbal agent with allergenic limited recom-potential mendability

Acid Black 1 Chemical dye not recom-CI 20470 mendable

Acid Black 2 Chemical dye not recom-CI 50420 mendable

Acid Blue1 Chemical dye not recom-CI 42045 mendable

Acid Blue 62 Chemical dye not recom-CI 62045 mendable

Acid Blue 80 Chemical dye not recom-CI 61585 mendable

Acid Green 1 Chemical dye not recom-CI 10020 mendable

Acid Green 9 Chemical dye not recom-CI 42100 mendable

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Acid Orange 10 Chemical dye not recom-CI 16230 mendable

Acid Red 1 Chemical dye not recom-CI 18050 mendable







Acid Violet 23 Chemical dye not recom-CI 60730 mendable

Acid Violet 50 Chemical dye not recom-CI 50325 mendable

Acid Yellow 11 Chemical dye not recom-CI 18820 mendable



Acrylamide/ Auxiliary substance, gel former, limited recom-Sodium Acrylate might contain residues of copolymer mendabilityCopolymer monomers

Acrylates/C10-30 Gel former, emulsifier, very high skin recommend-Alkyl Acrylate compatibility ableCrosspolymer

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Acyldimethicone Silicon oil of chemical origin limited recom-bad biodegradability but no risk mendabilityfor environment

Adenosine ATP, source of energy for metabolic not recom-Triphosphate activity, does not make sense in mendable

cosmetics

Adipic Co-emulsifier in creams, constituent highly recom-Isostearic in lip stick, skin protection mendableTriglycerides

Aesculus Horse chest nut extract, Extractum highly recom-Hippocastanum Aesculus Hippocastanum, herbal mendable

agent, wound healing, constringent effect on widened blood vessels of the skin

Agarose Utilization for gel-electrophoresyses, limited recom-does not make sense in cosmetics mendability

Agropyron Quackgrass, benefit for beauty care not recom-Repens products highly controversial mendable

Alanin Amino acid, usually from animal not recom-origin cruelty to animals through mendableintensive farming benefit for beauty care products controversial, moisture preserver

Alaun Potasium-aluminiumsulfate, in rare recommend-cases irritating effect of the sweat ablechannels

Albumin Made of eggs or milk cruelty to not recom-animals through intensive farming, mendablefilm former, emulsifier, preserves skin moisture

Alcohol Ethanol = Ethyl alcohol, solvent with recommend-anti-septic property. In high concen- abletrations it might cause a dry out of the skin


Aleuretic Acid Aleuretic acid important constituent recommend-of shellac (won of the excrements ableof lac lice), used in hair fixatives

Algae Extract Weed extract, herbal agent, recommend-moisture preserving, skin tightening, ablecellulite products often contain weed extract

Alkyl Malate Esterized malein acid, benefit for not recom-beauty care products highly mendablecontroversial

Allantoin Nature identical agent, stimulates highly recom-the cell regeneration, wound mendablehealing and soothing properties, good with rough and chappy skin, very high skin compatibility

Aloe Aloe Vera gel, herbal agent, wound highly recom-Barbadensis healing, moisturizing, regenerating mendable

properties

Aloe Vera Oil soluble extract from the leaves highly recom-(and soy oil) of aloe vera. Similar effect than aloe mendable

barbadensis

Althea Officinalis Yew extract, supposed effect with limited recom-impure skin mendability

Aluminium/ Emulsifier, stabilizer, neutral auxiliary recommend-Magnesium substance in powder able

Aluminium Hampers secretion of the sweat not recom-Chlorhydrate glands, can clog up the sweat mendable

channels and cause skin irritation

Aluminium hydro- Wash-active substance from animal not recom-genated Tallow origin (Beef dripping usually out of mendableGlutamate intensive farming, possible BSE risk)

Aluminium Component in powder recommend-Hydroxide able

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Aluminium Mild, very compatible astringent, highly recom-Lactate unlike other astringents, it does not mendable

irritate the sweat channels

Aluminium Emulsifier, stabilizer limited recom-Myristate mendability

Aluminium Modified starch as auxiliary sub- recommend-Starch Octenyl- stance in powders, does not rise, ablesuccinate better suitability therefore than

untreated starch as it does not clog up the pores

Aluminium Emulsifier, stabilizer and gel former in recommend-Stearate oily preparations, auxiliary substance able

in powders

Aminomethyl Neutralizing agent for gel former limited recom-Propanol and resins mendability

Ammonium Ammonium salt of the glycyrrhizin not recom-Glycyrrizinate acid, agent out of liqourice, mineral- mendable

ocorticoid-like side effects known from the medic science

Ammonium Frequently utilized basic surfactant, recommend-Laureth Sulfate rejected by some experts due to able

possible impurities. From our point of view this danger does not exist if processed in accordance with the latest procedures

Ammonium Surfactant with strong skin decrea- not recom-Lauryl Sulfate sing property. May easily cause skin mendable

irritations, therefore it should not beused in skin and hair products at all

Ammonium Auxiliary substance in surfactant not recom-Xylene Sulfonate mixtures mendable

Aniba Rosewood oil, ethereal oil, relaxing recommend-Rosaeodora and skin calming property able


Animal Tissue Animal tissue extract, usually out of not recom-extract intensive farming (cruelty to animals), mendable

possible BSE risk

Anthemis Nobilis Roman Chamomile, contains recommend-bisabodole, azulen and flavonoids, ableanti-bacteria and regenerating properties

Aqua Water, quality of the cosmetic Best waterproduct will largely depend on the quality highly re-quality of used water commendable

Arachidyl Wax in creams, lipsticks and deo- recommend-Propionate sticks able

Arachis Herbal oil, extracted from peanuts recommend-Hypogaea able

Arctosstaphylos Herbal agent, bleaching effect on recommend-Uva Ursi the skin through its content of arbutine able

Arginine Amino acid, usually from animal not recom-origin, cruelty to animals through mendableintensive farming, benefit for beauty care products controversial, moisture preserver

Arginine Amino acid, usually from animal not recom-Aspartate origin, cruelty to animals through mendable

intensive farming, benefit for beauty care products controversial, moisture preserver

Arginine PCA Amino acid, usually from animal not recom-origin, cruelty to animals through mendableintensive farming, benefit for beauty care products controversial, moisture preserver

Arnica Montana Arnica extract, herbal agent, stimu- limited recom-lating, wound healing properties, mendabilityallergenic potential

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Ascorbic Acid = vitamin C, recommendable in recommend-skin care products as ascorbic ablephosphate

Ascorbyl Fat soluble vitamin C derivative for limited recom-Palmitate product protection mendability

Ascorbyl Most effective vitamin C derivative highly recom-Phosphate in skin care products mendable

Asiatic Acid Additional, benefit for beauty care not recom-products controversial mendable

Aspartic Acid Amino acid, usually from animal not recom-origin, cruelty to animals through mendableintensive farming, benefit for beauty care products controversial, moisture preserver

Atelocollagen Collagen, moisture preserving, not recom-usually made of dead animals, mendablecruelty to animals through intensive farming, possible BSE risk

Avena Sativa Oats starch, often used as auxiliary not recom-substance in powders, rising and mendableclogging up skin pores

Avocado Oil Herbal, vitamin-rich oil extracted highly recom-from avocados, similar with the mendableeven better shea-butter


Balm Peppermint extract, stimulating limited recom-Mint Extract property, supposed to contain mendability

residues of herbicides

Balm Peru Peruvian balm, herbal fragrance, not recom-fixator, high allergenic potential mendable

Bamboo Extract Bamboo Extract, herbal agent with limited recom-abrasive property, often utilized for mendabilitypromotional reasons

Bardanae e Rad Extr. Bardanae e Rad, herbal agent recommend-with stimulating and wound healing ableproperty

Barium Sulfate CI 77120 Mineral dye, might contain not recom-heavy metal residues mendable

Batyl Alcohol Thickening agent with nurturing and recommend-= Batilol greasing properties able

Beeswax Beeswax, thickening agent in limited recom-cosmetic products, might contain mendabilityundesirable residues

Behenic Acid Thickening agent in cosmetic recommend-products able

Behenyl Alcohol Thickening agent of vegetable recommend-origin with refatting and smoothing ableproperties

Bentonite Gel former of mineral origin in oily limited recom-products, hair conditioner, might mendabilitycontain traces of lead and arsenic

Benzalkonium "Chemical preservative, softener in not recom-Chloride hair care products, anti-septic mendable

property, might cause inflammation reactions of the skin and mucous membrane"

Benzoic Acid Chemical preservative, endorsed for not recom-food products, allergenic potential mendablein cosmetics, causing e.g. Urticaria

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Benzophenone-1 Chemical light protection filter, not recom-(up to 12) allergenic potential mendable

Benzyl Alcohol Chemical or herbal dye, preser- not recom-vative in combination with other mendablepreservatives, solubilizer irritating and allergenic potential

Beta-Glucan Belongs to the polysaccarides, recommend-Oligosaccharide made of yeast extracts, strengthen able

the skin own resistance

Beta-Sitosterol Herbal agent, nurturing, anti- highly recom-inflammation property, improves the mendablecompatibility of chemical light protection filters

Beta Carotene Beta Carotene = provitamin A, highly recom-antioxidative property, protection mendableagainst UV radiation

BHA Butylhydroxyanisol, highly effective not recom-chemical antioxidative, might cause mendableallergic reactions, caused cancer and damage of the genetic make-up in animal experiments

BHT Butylhydroxytoluol, highly effective not recom-chemical antioxidative, might cause mendableallergic reactions, caused cancer and damage of the genetic make-up in animal experiments

Biotin Vitamin H, important for the normal highly recom-function for hair and scalp mendable

Bisabolol One of the active agents of highly recom-chamomile plant, strong anti- mendableinflammatory property

Bishydroxyethyl Chemical solubilizer limited recom-Biscetyl mendabilityMalonamide

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Bisphenylhexa- Silicon defrother, bad biodegrada- limited recom-methicone bility but no risk for environment mendability

Bitter Orange Bitterorange extract, benefit for skin not recom-care not evident mendable

Bladderwrack Benefit for skin care not evident not recom-Extract mendable

Borago Borrage oil, rich content of unsatu- highly recom-Officinalis rated fatty acids, especially gamma- mendable

linolic acid, regenerating property on the skin, like evening primrose oil it is especially suitable for the treat-ment of neurodermitis

2-Bromo-2- Bronopol, chemical preservative, not recom-Nitropropane- under presence of aminos it forms mendable1,3-Diol carcinogenic nitrosamines,

formaldehydesplitter

Butane Environmentally friendly fuel gas recommend-able

Butylene Glycol Solvent with moisture preserving highly recom-property, very high skin compatibility, mendablein daily-use-products it should be preferred to propylene glycol

Butylmethoxy- Chemical light protection filter might not recom-dibenzoyl- cause a photoallergy mendablemethane

Butylparaben Chemical preservative, main cause not recom-for allergenic reactions mendable

Butyrospermi Sheabutter, herbal oil with extra- highly recom-Parkii ordinary skin friendly and nurturing mendable

properties

Buxus Chinensis (see: Oleum Simmondsiae highly recom-Californicae) Jojoba oil skin friendly mendableand nurturing wax

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C10-18 Neutral oil for skin care products recommend-Triglycerides able

C10-30 Constituent of natural oils and limited recom-Cholesterol/ wool fat, wool fat might contain mendabilityLanosterol Esters undesirable residues

C11-12 Synthetic oil, supposed to have a not recom-Isoparaffin negative effect on the surface of mendable

the skin (occlusion)

C12-15 Chemically produced oil, auxiliary limited recom-Alkyl Benzoate substance in skin care products, for mendability

a better skin feeling

C13-14 Synthetic oil, supposed to have a not recom-Isoparaffin negative effect on the surface of mendable

the skin (occlusion)

Calcium Mineral auxiliary substance, stabilizer recommend-Chloride in W/O emulsions able

Calcium Vitamin B5 as calcium salt in nutrition limited recom-Pantothenate supplements, benefit for beauty mendability

care products controversial

Calcium Stearoyl W/O emulsifier highly recom-Lactylate mendable

Calendula Extracted from the calendula flower, highly recom-Officinalis skin calming, regenerating and mendable

wound healing properties

Camellia Green tea extract, antioxidative recommend-Sinensis with high content of flavonoids, able

anti-septic and regenerating properties, especially for application from the inside

Camphor Camphor, anti-inflammatory, recommend-disinfecting and desodorative ableproperties in foot preparations

Canaga Ylang-Ylang, relaxing and calming highly recom-Odorata properties mendable

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Candelilla Cera Candelilla wax, herbal wax, recommend-refatting able

Caprylic/Capric Herbal neutral oil with refatting recommend-Triglycerides property able

Carbomer Synthetic gel former, neutral, skin recommend-compatible auxiliary substance, ablewith demanding gel preparations it shows better stabilizing property than natural gel former, allegations of residues could never be proved

Carica Papaya Papaya extract, benefit for beauty not recom-care products controversial mendable

Carnaubawax Herbal wax, extracted from the recommend-leaves of the carnauba palm, ablethickening agent with skin nurturing property

Carotene Natural yellow dye with antioxidative, highly recom-protecting and coloring properties mendable

Carotene oil Oily concentrate of beta carotene, highly recom-usually in soy oil mendable

Carrot Extract Carotene oil, dye and agent with recommend-antioxidative and refatting properties able

Carthamus Safflower oil, contains essential fatty highly recom-Tinctorius acids and vitamin E, similar properties mendable

than evening primrose oil

Casein Emulsifier made of milk, cruelty to not recom-animals through intensive farming mendable

Castor Oil Ricinus oil, herbal, refatting oil recommend-able

Caviar Extract "Benefit for beauty care products not recom-controversial, substance of animal mendableorigin (spawn of sturgeon, threatened with extinction)"

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Cellulose Gum Methylcellulose, chemically modified recommend-cellulose, gel former able

Centaurea Cornflower extract, benefit for not recom-Cyanus beauty care products controversial mendable

Centella Tiger grass, benefit for beauty care not recom-Asiatica products controversial mendable

Cera Alba Bleached beeswax, thickening limited recom-agent in cosmetic products might mendabilitycontain undesirable residues

Cera Microcrystalline wax, derived from not recom-Microcristallina mineral oil, thickening agent in mendable

lipsticks, may clog up the pores (occlusion), carnaubawax or bees-wax are better alternatives

Ceramids Important constituent of the epider- highly recom-mis, especially of the upper layers, mendabletherefore valuable skin identical ingredient in beauty care products Caution: Mind the herbal origin

Ceratonia Natural gel former, rarely used in recommend-Siliqua cosmetics, often used as thickener able

in pills

Ceresin Hard paraffin (kerosene) from not recom-mineral oil, mineral oils tend to clog mendableup pores (occlusion)

Ceteareth Emulsifier extracted from fatty recommend-alcohol, belongs to the PEG group able(Polyethylenglycole). Due to its base product ethylene oxide it is often misjudged

Ceteareth- Largely chemical emulsifier, not recom-Phosphate decreasing property, supposed to mendable

contain halogenorganic residues

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Cetearyl Alcohol Mixture of cetyle and stearyle limited recom-alcohol, thickening agent of herbal mendabilityorigin in cosmetic O/W creams

Cetearyl Wax synthesized from herbal raw recommend-Isononanoate materials able

Cetearyl Wax synthesized from herbal raw recommend-Octanoate materials able

Cetearyl Wax synthesized from herbal raw recommend-Stearate materials able

Ceteth Emulsifier extracted from fatty recommend-alcohol, belongs to the PEG group able(Polyethylenglycole). Due to its base product ethylene oxide it is often misjudged

Cetearyl Wax synthesized from herbal raw limited recom-Isononanoate materials mendability

Cetyl Alcohol Thickening agent of herbal origin in limited recom-cosmetic O/W creams mendability

Cetyl Synthetic emulsifier for W/O creams, limited recom-Dimethicone very good stabilizing property, out- mendabilityCopolyol standing skin compatibility, bad bio-

degradability, but no risk for environ-ment

Cetyl Esters Cutina substitute with skin nurturing highly recom-property, mix of different long-chain mendablefatty acids and cetyl alcohol

Cetyl Palmitate Cutina substitute with skin nurturing highly recom-property, synthetically produced mendablewax with refatting property

Chamomilla Chamomile oil, Oleum Chamomile, highly recom-e Flor skin calming and wound healing mendable

properties

Chamomille Chamomile extract, skin calming highly recom-Extract and wound healing properties mendable

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Chitine Wax of animal origin (outer shell of not recom-insects), benefit for beauty care mendableproducts controversial

Chlorhexidine Chemical preservative and anti- not recom-Digluconate septicum with allergenic potential mendable

Cholesterin Cholesterol, natural emulsifier with highly recom-refatting property, present in the mendablesebum of the human body and in some natural oils (sheabutter)

Cholesterol Cholesterin, natural emulsifier with highly recom-refatting property, present in the mendablesebum of the human body and in some natural oils (sheabutter)

Cholesteryl Auxiliary substance, benefit for not recom-Chloride beauty care products controversial mendable

Cholesteryl Synthesized thickening agent in skin recommend-Hydroxystearate care products, also present in cutina able

Cholesteryl Thickening agent in skin care recommend-Nonanoate products able

Cholesteryl Thickening agent in skin care recommend-Oleyl Carbonate products able

Choleth Chemical emulsifier made of not recom-cholesterin and polyethylenglycols mendable

Chondrus Polysaccharide as natural gel recommend-Crispus former out of red seaweed with able

high skin compatibility

CI 12085 Red chemical dye, might contain not recom-residues mendable

CI 13015 Yellow chemical dye, might contain limited recom-allergenic residues mendable

CI 14700 Red chemical dye, might contain limited recom-residues mendable

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CI 14720 Red chemical dye limited recom-mendable


CI 15985 Yellow chemical dye limited recom-mendable



CI 16255 Red chemical dye, sporadically limited recom-allergenic mendable

CI 17200 Red chemical dye, might contain limited recom-residues mendable

CI 19140 Yellow chemical dye, strongly not recom-allergenic mendable

CI 28440 Black chemical dye, sporadically limited recom-allergenic mendable

CI 40800 Carotene, natual, yellow dye with highly recom-antioxidative, protecting and mendablecoloring properties

CI 42051 Blue chemical dye limited recom-mendable

CI 42090 Blue chemical dye, might contain not recom-residues, sporadically allergenic, mendablenot licenced in the US as it caused cancer in animal experiments



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CI 47005 Yellow chemical dye limited recom-mendable

CI 73015 Blue chemical dye limited recom-mendable

CI 73360 Red chemical dye, sporadically limited recom-allergenic mendable

CI 75470 Carmin red dye of animal origin, not recom-allergenic potential mendable

CI 75810 Chlorophyll = leafgreen, herbal highly recom-agent with slight desodorative mendableproperty

CI 77007 Ultramarin, blue mineral dye recommend-able

CI 77288 Chromiumoxide-green, mineral dye, not recom-can contain with allergenic mendablechromium ions

CI 77289 Chromiumoxide-green, mineral dye, not recom-can contain with allergenic mendablechromium ions

CI 77491 Ferric oxide, red mineral pigment recommend-able

CI 77492 Ferric oxide, yellow mineral pigment recommend-able

CI 77499 Ferric oxide, black mineral pigment recommend-able

CI 77510 Ferric ferro-cyanide, Berlin blue, limited recom-mineral dye, mendability

CI 77742 Manganammonium- limited recom-diphosphate, violet mineral dye mendable

CI 77891 Titanium dioxyde, white mineral dye, highly recom-covering quality mendable

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CI 77947 Zinc oxide, mineral pigment with highly recom-UV protection property, anti-inflam- mendablematory and slight astringent property

Cichorium Chicory extract, benefit for beauty not recom-Intybus care products controversial mendable

Citric Acid Citric acid produced by means of highly recom-biotechnology, nature identical mendableagent, supports the product pro-tection of antioxidatives, controls the pH factor of the product

Citrulline 2-Amino-5-Ureidovalerian acid, not recom-amino acid with controversial mendablebenefit in skin care products

Citrus aurantum Neroli, ethereal oil, relaxing property recommend-able

Citrus Dulcis Ethereal oil out of orange flowers recommend-(neroli oil, = Citrus vulgaris or Citrus ableaurantum). Balancing, relaxing and skin calming properties. No uniform name in literature

Climbazole 1-(4-chlorophenoxy)-1-(1H-Imidozolyl)- recommend-3,3-Dimethyl-2-Butan, Antidandruff ableAgent

Cocamide DEA Cocamide-Diethanolamide, herbal limited recom-gel former in surfactant mixtures. mendabilityDanger of nitrosamines does not exist if processed according to the latest procedures

Cocamide MEA Cocamide-Monoethanolamide, not recom-herbal gel former in surfactant mendablemixtures. Danger of nitrosamines does not exist if processed accordingto the latest procedures

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Cocamidopropyl Surfactant of herbal origin, not recom-Betaine according to dermatologists in the mendable

last years the number of allergicalreactions was growing up

Cocoglycerides Coconut oil as oily component in recommend-cosmetic preparations able

Cocos Nucifera Coconut butter, extracted from the recommend-seeds of the coconut palm able

Coffein Agent, benefit for beauty care not recom-products highly controversial mendable

Cola Acuminata Cola tree extract, benefit for beauty not recom-care products controversial mendable

Collagen Agent made of residues from the not recom-slaughterhouse, cruelty to animals mendable,through intensive farming, cannot limited recom-penetrate the skin (other than such mendabilitya claim by some producers might if of vegetablesuggest) no anti-wrinkle property, originpossible BSE risk

Commiphora Ethereal oil, anti-septic, wound recommend-myrrha healing property able

Conjugated Glycoproteine, compound of sugar not recom-Glycopoly- and protein, usually of animal origin mendablepeptides (cruelty to animals by intensive

farming, BSE risk) benefit for beauty care products controversial

Connective Substance made of the connective not recom-Tissue Extract tissue of dead animals, benefit for mendable

beauty care products controversial, (cruelty to animals by intensive farming, BSE risk)

Corn Flower Natural agent, benefit for beauty not recom-Extract care products controversial mendable

Corn Germ Oil High content of unsaturated fatty recommend-acids able

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Corn Oil High content of unsaturated fatty recommend-acids able

Corn Starch Auxiliary substance in compact recommend-powders able

Corn Starch Raw material for powders, does not highly recom-modified clog up the pores mendable

Corylus Avellana Oil extracted from hazelnuts, mind limited recom-the allergenic potential of nuts mendability

Cu-Chlorophyll C.I. 75810, herbal agent, slight recommend-desodorative property able

Cucumber Cucumber extract, herbal agent limited recom-Sativus supposed to have skin tightening mendability

property

Cyanoco- Vitamin B 12, benefit for beauty not recom-balamin care products highly controversial mendable

Cyclomethicone Silicon oil, anti frothing agent in limited recom-creams, improves the structure of mendabilityhair, skin compatible, bad bio-degradability, but no risk forenvironment

Cymbopogan Lemongrass oil, ethereal oil, highly recom-Flexuosus refreshing, increases the powers of mendable(Citratus) concentration

Cymbopogan Citronella oil, ethereal oil, stimulating, highly recom-Nardus insect-repellent mendable

Cysteine Amino acid, usually from animal not recom-origin, cruelty to animals through mendableintensive farming benefit for beauty care products controversial moisture preserver

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DATEM Made from the diacethyltartaric highly recom-acid of the glycerinmonostearate, mendableoutstandingly absorbed by the ceratine of skin and hair, auxiliary substance in bread

D,L-alpha Synthetic vitamin E, considerably recommend-Tocopherol weaker effect in the human able

organism than natural vitamin E

D, L-alpha- Synthetic vitamin E acetate, recommend-Tocopheryl- considerably weaker effect in the ableAcetate human organism than natural

vitamin E

D, L-alpha- Agent on the basis of vitamin B3, recommend-Tocopheryl- slight stimulation on the blood ableNicotinate circulation of the skin

D-alpha- Natural vitamin E, antioxidative, skin highly recom-Tocopherol protecting property, e.g. against UV mendable

radiation, preserves the moisture content of the skin, prevents the skin from premature aging

D-alpha- Natural vitamin E acetate, skin highly recom-Tocopheryl- protecting property, e.g. against UV mendableAcetate radiation, preserves the moisture

content of the skin, prevents the skin from premature aging

D-mixed Mixture of natural D-alpha-, beta-, highly recom-Tocopherols gamma- and delta-Tocopherol mendable

D-Panthenol Panthenol = Provitamin B 5 = pre-step highly recom-of the vitamin pantothen acid, anti- mendableinflammatory, anti-itching and regenerating property, against roughand chapped skin

DNA Desoxiribonucleinacid, contains the not recom-genetic information of plants, mendableanimals and humans, pseudo-agent, utilization as skin care product highly controversial

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Daucus Carota Carrot Oil, dye and agent with highly recom-antioxidative and refatting mendableproperties, contains high amount of beta carotene

DEA- Diethanolamid-cetylphosphate, not recom-Cetylphosphat chemical auxiliary substance and mendable

emulsifier

Decyl Oleate Herbal oil with refatting and soothing recommend-properties able

Dehydroacetic Chemical preservant with irritating not recom-acid and allergenic potential mendable

Desamido Agent made of residues from the not recom-Collagen slaughterhouse cruelty to animals mendable

through intensive farming, cannot penetrate the skin (other than such a claim by some producers might suggest) no anti-wrinkle property, possible BSE risk

Dextran Biotechnologically produced poly- recommend-saccharide as gel former able

Dextrin gel former and agent of vegetable recommend-origin, wound healing property able

Diammonium Ammonium salt of citric acid, recommend-Citrate produced biotechnologically, able

regulates the pH factor of a cosmetic product

Diazolidinyl Urea Similar effect than imidazolidinyl not recom-urea, chemical preservative, mendableallergenic potential, formaldehyde-splitter, Note: Ordinary "urea" is highly recommendable as ingredient in skin care products

Dicaprylether Solvent recommend-able

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Dichlorobenzyl Chemical preservant with not recom-Alcohol allergenic potential mendable

Dihydroxy DHA, causes brownish hue by means highly recom-Acetone of a reaction between DHA and mendable

ceratine of the skin. Body own sugar with outstanding compatibility

Diisopropyl Oil without fatty property, high recommend-Adipate spreading quality able

Diisostearoyl Emulsifier for W/O emulsions, made highly recom-Polyglyceryl-3 of the renewable resources glycerin mendableDiisostearate and fatty acids, high skin compati-

bility

Dimethicone Synthetically produced silicon oil, limited recom-used for hair wax, smoothing, mendabilityimpregnating, may have an impact on the hair color, anti frothing agent, bad biodegradability, but no risk forenvironment

Dimethicone Synthetically produced silicon oil limited recom-Copolyol with PEG, used for hair wax, soothing, mendability

impregnating, may have an impact on the hair color, anti frothing agent, bad biodegradability, but no risk forenvironment

Dimethiconol Synthetically produced, hydroxiliated limited recom-silicon oil, used for hair wax, soothing, mendabilityimpregnating, may have an impact on the hair color, anti frothing agent,bad biodegradability, but no risk forenvironment

Dioctyl Adipate Skin-friendly oil causes velvety feeling recommend-on the skin, makes creams less ableviscous

Dioctyl Synthetically produced carbo- limited recom-Cyclohexane hydrate compound, slightly refatting mendability

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DIPA-Hydro- Diisopropanolamine with hardened not recom-genated coconut fat, synthetic emulsifier, mendableCocoate causes dry out of the skin

DIPA Lanolate Diisopropanolamine with Lanoline, not recom-chemically modified lanoline as mendableemulsifier, from animal origin might contain undesirable residues

Diphenyl Synthetically produced silicon oil, limited recom-Dimethicone used for hair wax, soothing, mendability

impregnating, may have an impact on the hair color, anti frothing agent, bad biodegradability, but no risk forenvironment

Dipotassium Potassium salt of glycyrricine acid, not recom-Glycyrrizinate mineralocorticoid-like side effects mendable

known from the medic science

Dipotassium Dipotassium salt of the phosphoric recommend-Phosphate acid, auxiliary substance, buffer able

substance

Dipropylene Solvent, moisture preserver with slight recommend-Glycol disinfecting property, should be able

utilized in cleansing products rather than skin care products

Di-PPG-3 Myristyl Emollient with good properties recommend-Ether Adipate in make up able

Disodium Coco- Very mild surfactant, dereasing, recommend-amphodiacetate possibly sensitizing able

Disodium EDTA EDTA = Ethylene-Diamino-Tetra- not recom-Acetate, chemical auxiliary mendablesubstance that supports the effect of preservatives as complex former, bad biodegradability

Disodium Mild surfactant, decreasing recommend-Laureth-5 ableSulfosuccinate

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Disodium Mild surfactant with antistatic recommend-Lauroampho- property ablediacetate

DMDM Mixture of natural D-alpha-, beta-, highly recom-Hydantoin gamma- and delta-Tocopherol mendable

Dodecatrienol Farnesol, ethereal oil hampers sweat- highly recom-neutralizing bacteria mendable

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EDTA Ethylene-Diamino-Tetra-Acetate, not recom-chemical auxiliary substance that mendablesupports the effect of preservatives as complex former, bad biodegra-dability

Egg Yolk Extract Eggs are usually produced by not recom-intensive farming (cruelty to animals) mendable

Elastin Made of the connective tissue of the not recom-dead animal, allergenic potential, mendablepossible BSE risk

Ergocalciferol Vitamin D2, synthetized agent, not recom-controversial benefit in skin care, mendablenot allowed as ingredient in cosmetic products

Escin Flavonoid of horse chest nut, recommend-astringentive and edema-hampering ableherbal agent

Essential Oils "Senseless naming for oils with highly unsaturated fatty acids, e.g. eveningprimrose oil and wheatgerm oil"

Ethoxydiglycol "Chemical solvent, high risk of not recom-incompatibility, potential danger of mendableharm for central nervous systemand kidneys"

Ethyl Butyl- Insect repellent highly recom-acetamino mendablePropionate

Ethyl Cellulose herbal film former as substitute for recommend-gelatin able

Ethyl Hexanediol 2-Ethyl-1,3 hexandiol, solubilizer, recommend-insect repellent able

Ethyl Linoleate Highly compatible solvent, derived highly recom-from herbal oils mendable

Ethylparaben Chemical preservative, main cause not recom-for allergenic reactions mendable

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Eucalyptus Ethereal oil with anti-septic, highly recom-Globulus regenerating, stimulating and insect mendable

repelling properties

Evening Vegetable oil with a high concen- highly recom-Primrose oil tration of highly unsaturated fatty mendable

acids, e.c gamma-linoleic acid

Extractum = Articum Lappa, Burdock Root, recommend-Bardanae e Rad fungizidal, bacteriostatic an wound able

healing properties

Extractum Humuli See under: Humulus lupuli recommend-Lupuli e Flor =Hops Extract able

Extractum Horse chest nut extract, herbal highly recom-Semen capillary-active agent with varicose mendableHippocastani veins and other visible skin vessels

Extractum Valuable herbal agent with skin- highly recom-Chamomillae calming and wound healing mendable

properties

Extractum Watercress extract, cleansing quality highly recom-Nasturtium with oily and impure skin and greasy mendableofficinale hair

Extractum Salvia Sage extract herbal agent with recommend-officinalis astringent, skin-tightening properties able

Extractum Thyme extract anti-septic and recommend-Thymus Vulgaris desodorative properties, possible able

effect against some form of hair loss

Extractum Nettle extract, herbal agent with recommend-Urticae e Fol skin-calming and hair strengthening able

properties

Extractum Viola Pansy extract, skin-calming property recommend-tricolor able

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Fagus Sylvatica Oil derived from beechnuts or not recom-copper beech extract, benefit for mendablebeauty care products controversial

Farnesol Dodecatrienol, ethereal oil, hampers highly recom-sweat neutralizing bacteria mendable

Fatty Acids Inexact naming for oils that does Triglyceride not say anything about origin

(herbal or animal) and degree of saturation

Fennel Extract Usually used as a fragrance, not recom-allergenic potential mendable

Formaldehyde Chemical preservative with not recom-allergenic potential, in high mendableconcentration harmful for the genetic make-up

Fragrance Scent, perfume, highly allergenic not recom-potential should not be used in skin mendablecare products

Fructose Fruit sugar, slight moisture preserving limited recom-quality mendability

Fruit Acid AHA acids, peeling, thinning quality application ason the horny layer (epidermis), a cure recom-should only be used with thickened mendable, nothorny layers, definitely not suitable recommend-for daily use able for daily

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Gelidium Red seaweed extract, suppose to recommend-Cartilagineum stimulate fat burn in the fat cells, ableExtract utilized in anti-cellulite preparations

Geranium Oil Ethereal oil extracted from recommend-geraniums able

Ginkgo Biloba Herbal agent of the ginko tree, not recom-benefit for beauty care products mendablecontroversial

Glucose Herbal substance, slight moisture limited recom-preserving quality mendability

Glutamic Acid Flavor enhancer in food, benefit for not recom-beauty care products controversial mendable

Glycereth-7- Emulsifier of herbal origin limited recom-Cocoate mendability

Glycereth-7 Agent with moisture preserving and and -26 weakening properties limited recom-

mendability

Glycerin Three valency of herbal or animal not recom-origin, causes dry out and irritation mendableof the skin in higher concentration (according to some authors)

Glycerin Thickening agent in creams, recommend-Behenate/ costituent of pressed powders mendableDibehenate

Glyceryl Laurate Thickening agent, derived from highly recom-coconut fat, supports the effect of mendableemulsifiers, refatting property in surfactants

Glyceryl Thickening agent, usually derived highly recom-Linoleate from soy oil, supports the effect of mendable

emulsifiers, refatting property in surfactants

Glyceryl Thickening agent, auxiliary emulsifier recommend-Myristate for lotions and creams able

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Glyceryl Oleate Thickening agent, auxiliary emulsifier recommend-for lotions and creams able

Glyceryl Produced from Ricinus Oil, co emul- highly recom-Ricinoleate sifier, protection of skin mendable

Glyceryl Thickening agent, auxiliary emulsifier recommend-Stearate for lotions and creams able

Glyceryl Self emulsifying thickening agent recommend-Stearate SE able

Glycine Amino acid, usually from animal not recom-origin, cruelty to animals through mendableintensive farming, benefit for beauty care products controversial, moisturepreserver

Glycogen Form of storage of glucose in the not recom-animal and human organism, might mendablecontain residues, animal origin, cruelty to animals through intensive farming

Glycol Auxiliary agent as brightener limited recom-Distearate mendability

Glycol Myristate Auxiliary agent as brightener limited recom-mendability

Glycol Stearate Auxiliary agent as brightener limited recom-mendability

Glycolipids, Mixture of lipids, present in the skin highly recom-Phospholipids, by nature already, from out them, mendableSphingolipids the skin releases ceramides under

the influence of enzymes

Glycollic Acid Hydroxyacetic acid, smallest and application as amost effective of all AHA fruit acids, cure recom-peeling quality, should only be used mendable, notwith thickened horny layers, recommend-definitely not suitable for daily use able for dailyuse

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Glycoproteins Compound of sugar and protein, not recom-benefit for beauty care products mendablecontroversial, extracted from the blood serum of animals (intensive faming, cruelty to animals), possible BSE risk

Glycosamino- Polysaccharide as moisture recommend-glycans preserving factor able

Glycosphingo- Mixture of lipids, present in the skin recommend-lipids by nature already, from out them, able

the skin releases ceramides under the influence of enzymes

Glycyrrhetenic Made of glycyrrhizin acid, mineral- not recom-Acid ocorticoid-like side effects known mendable

from the medic science

Gold CI 77480, elementary pigment for limited recom-the decorative coloring of the skin mendability

Granule of nylon Round and mild peeling body of highly recom-nylon mendable

Grape Seed Oil Herbal substance with a high recommend-content of lineolic acid able

Grapefruit Benefit for beauty care products not recom-Extract controversial, might contain residues mendable

of chemical preservatives

Guanidine Produced from guanine, from not recom-animal origin, benefit for beauty mendablecare products controversial

Guanosine Produced from guanine, benefit for not recom-beauty care products controversial mendable

Guar Hydroxy- Herbal agent, utilized in hair care recommend-propyl products, improves the structure ableTrimonium- of hair Chloride


Guarana Extract Herbal extract with highly stimulating not recom-quality (coffeine). Without any mendablebenefit for beauty care products

Guava Extract Extract from the exotic guava fruit, not recom-benefit for beauty care products mendablecontroversial

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Hamamelis Herbal agent, supposed sweat not recom-Virginiana hampering and moisture preserving mendable

properties

Hedera Helix Ivy extract, herbal agent with not recom-controversial benefit in cellulite mendablepreparations

Helianthus Sunflower seed oil, high content of recommend-Annuus linolic acid, suits better for nutrition able

than for beauty care

Heptamethyl- Synthetic oil, solvent limited recom-nonane mendability

Hexamidine- Chemical preservative with aller- recommend-Diisethionate genic and irritating potential able

Hexyl Decyl Synthetically produced fat body recommend-Laurate able

Hexyl Decyl Synthetically produced fat body recommend-Stearate able

Hexylene Glycol Solubilizer for not-mixable liquids, not recom-allergenic potential mendable

Histidine Amino acid, usually from animal not recom-origin, cruelty to animals through mendableintensive farming, benefit for beauty care products controversial, moisture preserver

Humulus Lupuli Hops extract, herbal agent with recommend-tonic and tightening properties able

Hyaluronic Acid Mucopolysaccharide, usually highly recom-produced by means of bio- mendable iftechnology, with moisturizing and produced bio-moisture preserving properties, also technologicallyextracted from cock’s crowns, cruelty to animals through intensive farming, so ask the producer for the origin of the product

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Hydrastis Herbal agent extracted from the not recom-Canadensis crowfoot plant, benefit for beauty mendable

care products controversial

Hydrogenated Hardened ricinus oil, thickening recommend-Castor Oil agent for W/O creams with high skin able

compatibility and oxidation stability

Hydrogenated Hardened coconut fat, benefit for not recom-Coco Glycerides beauty care products controversial mendable

Hydrogenated Eggs usually produced with intensive not recom-Egg Yolk Lecithin farming mendable

Hydrogenated Wool fat, derived from living animals, not recom-Lanolin might contain environmentally mendable

relevant residues

Hydrogenated Herbal emulsifier, unlike unhardened limited recom-Lecithin lecithin it shows low nurturing mendability

property

Hydrogenated Hardened palm fat, benefit for limited recom-Palm Glycerides beauty care products controversial mendability

Hydrogenated Hardened palm fat, benefit for limited recom-Palm Oil beauty care products controversial mendabilityGlycerides

Hydrogenated Synthetic fat body (squalan), benefit limited recom-Polyisobutene for beauty care products contro- mendability

versial

Hydrogenated Thickening agent in lipsticks, often recommend-Rice Bran Wax used as substitute for carnauba wax able

Hydrogenated Benefit for beauty care products limited recom-Vegetable Oil controversial mendability

Hydrolyzed Splitted casein out of milk, benefit not recom-Casein for beauty care products contro- mendable

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Hydrolyzed Splitted collagen, made of dead not recom-Collagen animals, moisture preserving, usually mendable

produced with intensive farming, cruelty to animals, possible BSE risk

Hydrolyzed Splitted elastin, made of dead not recom-Elastin animals, moisture preserving, usually mendable

produced with intensive farming, cruelty to animals, possible BSE risk

Hydrolyzed Splitted milk protein, benefit for not recom-Milk Protein beauty care products controversial mendable

Hydrolyzed Silk Splitted silk proteins of the silkworm, not recom-unethical due to mass-killing of side- mendableworms with the production of that protein, benefit for beauty care products controversial

Hydrolyzed Splitted soy protein, benefit for not recom-Soy Protein beauty care products controversial mendable

Hydrolyzed Splitted vegetable protein, benefit not recom-Vegetable for beauty care products contro- mendableProteine versial

Hydrolyzed Splitted wheat protein, ethical not recom-Wheat Protein alternative for splitted silk proteins, mendable

however, benefit for beauty care products controversial

Hydrolyzed Splitted yeast protein, benefit for not recom-Yeast Protein beauty care products controversial mendable

Hydroxybenzoic 4-Hydroxybencoic acid, chemical not recom-Acid preservative mendable

Hydroxyethyl- HEC, chemically modified cellulose, recommend-Cellulose gel former with high skin compatible able

property

Hydroxy- Highly compatible herbal wax, recommend-octacosanyl thickening agent in W/O creams, ableHydroxystearate part of bees wax


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Hydroxxyproline Amino acid, usually from animal not recom-origin, cruelty to animals through mendableintensive farming, benefit for beauty care products controversial, moisture preserver

Hydroxypropyl Chemically modified cellulose, gel not recom-Methyl Cellulose former with high skin compatible mendable

property

Hypericum St John's wort extract, herbal agent not recom-Perforatum with anti-septic property, increased mendable

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Imidazolidinyl Chemical preservative, allergenic not recom-Urea potential, formaldehydesplitter, mendable

Note: Ordinary "urea" is highly recommendable as ingredient in skin care products

Isoamyl Chemical light protection filter not recom-Methoxycinna- with cell-toxic effect according to mendablemate the latest scientific findings

Isobutane Environmetally friendly fuel gas recommend-able

Isocetyl Walrat subsitute, synthetized wax of highly recom-Palmitate herbal origin, refattinge property mendable

Isohexadecan Oil component, benefit for beauty limited recom-care products controversial mendable

Isoleucine Amino acid, usually from animal not recom-origin cruelty to animals through mendableintensive farming, benefit for beauty care products controversial, moisture preserver

Isoparaffin Synthetically produced hydro- not recom-carbon, benefit for beauty care mendableproducts controversial

Isopropanol Isopropyle Alcohol, solubilizer in not recom-watery-alcoholic compounds, mendableanti-septic property

Isopropyl Synthetic oil, soothing, possibly limited recom-Isostearate comedogenic mendability

Isopropyl Synthetic oil, soothing, possibly not recom-Myristate comedogenic mendable

Isopropyl Synthetic oil, soothing, possibly not recom-Palmitate comedogenic mendable

Isostearyl Bencoic acid, esterized with iso- limited recom-Benzoate stearylalcohol, synthetic oil mendability

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Isostearyl Surfactant, synthetized from herbal recommend-Diglyceryl substances, decrerasing and ableSuccinate cleansing properties

Isostearyl Synthetic skin oil recommend-Neopentanoate able

Ivy Extract Benefit for beauty care products not recom-controversial mendable

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Japan Wax Wax, synthetized from herbal not recom-substances, irritating potential due mendableto polyhydro-phenol

Jojoba Oil Oleum simmondsiae californicae, highly recom-liquid wax with outstanding skin mendablecompatibility and skin nurturing property

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Kaolin Aluminium silicate, healing earth, highly recom-CI 77004, cleansing and decreasing mendableproperties, mainly in masks

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Lactic Acid Natural constituant of the lipid barrier highly recom-of the skin, moisture preserving, mendableimoprtant to regulate the skin towards a acidulous pH factor

Laminaria Polysaccharide, extracted from sea not recom-Digitata weed, benefit for beauty care mendable

products controversial

Lanolin Derived from living animals, might not recom-contain environmetally relevant mendableresidues

Lanolin Alcohol Eucerit, cleansed wool-alcohols, limited recom-high skin and mucous membrane mendabilitycompatibility

Lauramide DEA Laurinacid-Diethanolamid, vegetable not recom-gel former, frothenhancer, supposed mendableto form carcinogenic nitrosamines and nitrosamides, respectively, skin irritating potential

Lauramide MIPA Laurinacid-Monoisopropanolamid, not recom-vegetable gel former, frothenhancer, mendablesupposed to form carcinogenic nitrosamines and nitrosamides, respectively, skin irritating potential

Laureth 2-10 Gel former and emulsifier, built out recommend-of PEG, rejected by some experts abledue to possible impurities. From our point of view this danger does not exist if processed in accordance with the latest procedures

Lauryl Amino- Mild surfactant and emulsifier, recommend-propyl-Glycine synthetized from vegetable materials able

Lauryl Diethylene- Mild surfactant and emulsifier, recommend-Diamino-Glycine synthetized from vegetable able

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Lauryl Glucoside Highly skin and mucous membrane recommend-compatible surfactant in shampoos ableand shower gels, preoduced of vegetable materials

Lauryl Lysine Mild surfactant and emulsifier, recommend-synthetized from vegetable materials able

Lauryl PCA Laurylalcohol esterized with Pyrro- recommend-lidoncarbonacid, mild surfactant able

Laurylmethicone Silicon containing emulsifier, bad limited recom-Copolyol biodegradability, but no risk for mendability

environment

Lavandula Lavernder oil, ethereal oil, anti-septic highly recom-angustifolia property, especially if applied mendable

together with tea tree oil and manuca, e.g. with acne and athlete's foot

Lecithin Vegetable emulsifier extracted from highly recom-soy oil, rarely of animal origin, mendable if ofextracted from yolk, cruelty to vegetable originanimals through intensive farming, moisture enhancing and soothing properties, so ask the producer for the origin of the product

Lecithin (and) Lecithin-concentrate in alcohol, highly recom-alcohol high-quality co-emulsifier in creams mendable

Lecithin (and) Nanosomes of lecithin, filled with highly recom-Oleum evening primrose oil, vitamin E and mendableOenotherae vitamin A, biuld of a single layer of Biennis (and) phospholipids, channels only oil D-alpha Toco- soluble substances into the skinpheryl Acetate(and) Retinyl Palmitate

Lecithin (and) Liposome = hollow vessels, similar to highly recom-Water (and) the cell-membrane, size: 20 - 300 mendable if ofAlcohol nanometer, the smaller they are the vegetable

deeper the penetration, agent and originagent carrrier (channeling agents into the skin) multilamellar liposomes are most effective

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Lemon Oil Natural herbal agent, benefit for limited recom-beauty care products controversial mendability

Leptospermum Manuca oil, ethereal oil, belongs to highly scoparium the tea tree family, outstanding anti- recommend-

septic property, especially if applied abletogether with tea tree oil and manuca, e.g. with acne and athlete's foot

Licorice Extract Herbal agent, benefit for beauty not recom-care products controversial mendable

Lily Bulb Extract Benefit for beauty care products not recom-controversial mendable

Limnanthes Alba Shambrilla oil, rarely used in limitedcosmetic preparations recommend-

ability

Linoleamide DEA Linolacid-Diethanolamid, thickening highlyagent in surfactants, derived from recommend-soy oil, rejected by some experts abledue to possible impurities. From our point of view this danger does not exist if processed in accordance with the latest procedures

Linoleic Acid Tripple unsaturated essential fatty highlyacid, vital in nutrition and highly recommend-valuable for skin care, high ableconcentration in evening primrose oil and borage oil

Linolic Acid Double unsaturated essential fatty highlyacid, important in nutrition and skin recommend-care, high concentration in evening ableprimrose oil, sunflower oil, thistel oil, wheatgerm oil and borage oil


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Liposomes Hollow vessels, similar to the cell- highlymembrane, size: 20 - 300 nanometer, recommend-the smaller they are the deeper the ablepenetration, agent and agent carrrier (channeling agents into the skin) multilamellar liposomes are most effective

Lippia citriodora Verbena, ethereal oil, stimulating, recommend-increases the powers of ableconcentration

Locust Bean Gum Utilized in pharmaceutical products, limited recom-rather than in cosmetics mendability

Lysine Amino acid, usually from animal not origin, cruelty to animals through recommend-intensive farming, benefit for beauty ablecare products controversial, moisture preserver

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Macadamiae Macadamia oil, derived from highly ternifolia macadamianuts, rich content of recommend-

plain unsaturated fatty acids, like ablepalmitolein, oil acid and of vitaminesit has an outstanding nurturing effect on the skin

Magnesium Mineral with pouring quality, recommend-Aluminium thickening agent or additive in ableSilicate powders

Magnesium Atioxidative in cosmetics highlyAscorbyl recommend-Phosphate able

Magnesium Stabilizer in W/O preparations recommendChloride able

Magnesium Base for powders, thickening in recommend-Myristate make up products able

Magnesium Base for powders recommend-Oxide able

Magnesium Base for powders, better gliding and recommend-Stearate covering quality, stabilizer and able

emulsifier in creams

Magnesium Bitter salt, stabilizern in W/O recommend-Sulfate preparations able

Malic Acid Apple acid, belongs to the AHA fruit application asacids, peeling quality, should only a cure recom-be used with thickened horny layers, mendable, notdefinitely not suitable for daily use recommend-

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Malva Sylvestris Mallow extract, rarely utilized agent limited with skin-calming and skin tightening recommend-properties ability


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Mannitol Sugar with similar qualities like sorbit recommend-able

Matricaria Chamomille extract, herbal agent, highly recom-Chamomillae wound healing and skin-calming mendable

property

Mel Honey extract, contains vitamins, limitedminerals and enzymes, moisture recommend-preserving quality ability

Melaleuca ee tree oil = Oleum Melaleuca highlyAlternifoliae T Alternifoliae; antiviral, bacterizidal recommend-

and fungizidal quality (anti-septic), ableespecially if applied in combination with manuca and lavender

Mentha Arvensis Peppermint, refreshing and cooling recommend-porperties able

Mentha Piperita Peppermint, refreshing and cooling recommend-porperties able

Menthol Herbal agent with refreshing and recommend-cooling porperties able

Menthyl Acetate Causes a subjective cold feeling limited recom-on the skin mendability

Meristem Herbal agent, extracted from root not ends, antioxidative property, recommend-however in some cases it may also ablesupport the oxidation

4-Methyl- Chemical light protection filter, not Benzyliden- irritating and allergenic potentials recommend-Camphor able

Methyl Vegetable gel former with PEG, recommend-Gluceth-10 moisture preserving, rejected by able

some experts due to possible impurities. From our point of view this danger does not exist if processed in accordance with the latest procedures

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Methyl Vegetable gel former with PEG, recommend-Gluceth-20 moisture preserving, rejected by able


Methyl Glucose Emulsifier synthetized from vegetable highly recom-Dioleate materials, moisture preserving mendable

Methyl Glucose Emulsifier synthetized from vegetable highly recom-Sesquistearate materials, moisture preserving mendable

Methyl Medical agent with stimulating highly Nicotinate effect on the blood circulation, recommend-

suitable component in cellulite ablepreparations

Methylchloro Chemical preservative, protein notIsothiazolinone altering, considerable allergenic recommend-

potential able

Methyldibromo 1,2-Dibrom-2,4-dicyanobutan, not Glutaronitrile chemical preservative, protein recommend-

altering, trade name: Euxyl K 400 able

Methyl- Chemical preservative, considerable not recom-isothiazolinone allergenic potential mendable

Methylparaben Chemical preservative, allergenic not recom-potential mendable

Methylsilanol Natural agent extracted from sea limited Mannuronate weed, supposed to have a positive recommend-

effect on the fat burning e.g. with abilitycellulite

Methylsilanol Natural agent extracted from sea limited Theophyllin- weed, supposed to have a positive recommend-acetate Alginate effect on the fat burning e.g. with ability

cellulite

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Mica Glitter pigments on the basis of recommend-mineral glitter able

Microcrystalline Cera Microcristallina, wax derived not Wax from mineral oil, thickening agent in recommend-

lip care products, allergenic ablepotential, clog up pores and cause blackheads, carnauba wax and beeswax are better alternatives

Milk Protein Benefit for beauty care products not recom-controversial mendable

Mimosa Mimosa extract, herbal agent with limited recom-Tenuiflora anti-septiv property mendability

Mineral Oil Paraffin oil, does not penetrate the not skin, forms a water-impermeable recommend-layer on the skin, clog up pores able(occlusion) comdedogenic,

MIPA Laureth Synthesized basic surfactant, recommend-Sulfate rejected by some experts due to able


Mucopoly- Agent made of dead animals not saccharides (e.g. from fetus and umbilical cord), recommend-

moisture preserving, and soothing ablepropeties usually produced with intensive farming, (cruelty to animals), possible BSE risk

Myo-Inosit Bios I, natural sugar-like growth recommend-enhancer, part of the vitamin B ablecomplex family

Myreth-3 Emulsifier with PEG from vegetable limited recom-Myristate materials mendability

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Myreth-4 Emulsifier with PEG from vegetable limited recom-materials mendability

Myristic Acid Co-emulsifier and gel former limitedextracted from vegetable materials, recommend-due to the short chain length of its abilitychemical structure it might cause skin irritation if applied in higher quantities

Myristyl Alcohol Gel former from vegetable materials recommend-able

Myristyl Lactate Synthetic oil from vegetable recommend-materials able

Myristyl Myristate Synthetic oil from vegetable recommend-materials able

Myrtrimonium Chemical preservative not reommend-Bromide able


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Nasturtium Watercress extract, cleansing quality recommend-Officinale with oily and impure skin and able

greasy hair

Natrium-Lactate Natrium salt of lactic acid, highlyskin-physiological agent with high recommend-moisture preserving property able

Natto Gum Annatto tree extract, film former, Extract benefit for beauty care products

controversial

Natural Protection-colloids for hair care, highly recom-Polypeptide often from animal origin, cruelty to mendable if of

animals through intensive farming, vegetablepossible BSE risk, so ask the producer originfor the origin of the product

Neopentyl Glycol Highly compatible preparation recommend-Dicaprate for the removal of make-up from able

the eye area

Niacinamide Medic agent with stimulating highlyand blood circulation stimulating recommend-properties able

Nonoxynol Solubilizer for perfume oils, on the not recom-basis of PEG, supposed to have mendableallergenic potential

Nucleic Acid Substance of animal origin, not cruelty to animals through intensive recommend-farming, produced from waste from ablethe slaughterhouse,

Nylon Round, smooth body to gently peel highlythe horny layer of the skin, unlike recommend-peach stone or almond bodies it abledoes no harm to the skin

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Ocimum Oleum Basilicum, basil oil, relaxing, highlyBasilicum anti-septic, anti-itching with insect recommend-

bites, insect repellent able

Octocrylene One of the most compatible light recommend-protection filters able

Octyl Cocoate Liquid wax, wide yield of application recommend-as neutral base oil able

Octyl Dimethyl Chemical light protection filter on not PABA the basis of paraaminobenzoeacid, recommend-

sensitizing potential able

Octyl Dodecanol Synthetically produced fat body, recommend-mostly used in Make up products able

Octyl fat body, rarely used in cosmetics limited recom-Hydroxystearate mendability

Octyl Methoxy- Chemical light protection filter with not cinnamate cell-toxic effect according to the recommend-

latest scientific findings able

Octyl Octanoate Synthetic wax ester with high recommend-spreading quality able

Octyl Palmitate Synthetic wax ester of herbal origin highly recom-with high spreading quality mendable

Octyl Stearate Synthetic wax ester of herbal origin highly recom-with high spreading quality mendable

Octyldodecyl Bonding agent in pressed powders, highly recom-Stearoyl Stearate thickening agent in lipsticks mendable

Octylene Glycol 2-ethyl-hexandiol, highly compatible highly recom-insect repellent mendable


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Oenothera Evening primrose oil, herbal oil, highly Biennis derived from the evening primrose recommend-

plant, especially valuable herbal ableoil through its high content of gamma-linonlelic acid (highly unsaturated fatty acid), especiallysuitable for the treatment of neurodermitis

Olea Europaea Olive oil, herbal oil with mainly recommend-unsaturated fatty acids, for a healthy ablenutrition rather than for skin care

Oleamide DEA Gel former of vegetable origin, notaccording to some authors it forms recommend-carcinogenic nitrosamines able

Oleic Acid Oil of triple esterized oleic acid recommend-Triglycerides with refatting property able

Oleth-2 - 50 Emulsifier built of PEG, synthetized limited from vegetable materials, allergenic recommend-potential according to some authors ability

Oleum Aniba Rose wood oil, ethereal oil, relaxing recommend-rosaeodora and skin-calming properties able

Oleum Sheabutter, herbal oils with highly Butyrospermi exceptional skin friendly and recommend-Parkii nurturing quality able

Oleum Canaga Ylang-Ylang, relaxing and calming highly recom-odorata properties mendable

Oleum Marigold extract, skin-calming, highly Calendulae regenerating and wound healing recommend-

properties able

Oleum Caryo Carnation oil, a.o. insect repelling recommend-Phylli property able

Oleum Chamomille, ethereal oil, highly recom-Chamomillae anti-inflammarory, skin-calming mendablee Flor

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Oleum Citrus Neroli, ethereal oil, caming, recommend-Aurantum relaxing properties able

Oleum Myrrh, ethereal oil, anti-septic, recommend-Commiphora wound healing properties ableMyrrha

Oleum Lemongrass oil, ethereal oil, highly Cymbopogan refreshing, increases the powers recommend-Flexuosus of concentration able

Oleum Eucalypti Ethereal oil with anti-septic, recommend-regenerating, stimulating and ableinsect repelling properties

Oleum Oleum Cotton seed oil, might contain not Gossypii critically high concentrations of recommend-

aflatoxics able

Oleum Lavernder oil, ethereal oil, anti-septic highly Lavandulae property, especially if applied recommend-Angustifoliae together with tea tree oil and able

manuca, e.g. with acne and athlete's foot

Oleum Manuca oil, ethereal oil, belongs to highly Leptospermum the tee trea family, outstanding recommend-Scoparium anti-septic property, especially if able

applied together with tea tree oil and manuca, e.g. with acne and athlete's foot

Oleum Lippia Verbena, ethereal oil, stimulating, recommend-Citriodora increases the powers of able

concentration

Oleum Macadamia oil, derived from highly Macadamiae macadamianuts, rich content of recommend-

plain unsaturated fatty acids, like ablepalmitolein and oil acid it has an outstanding nurturing effect on the skin


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Oleum Tee tree oil = Oleum Melaleuca highly Melaleuca Alternifoliae; antiviral, bacterizidal recommend-Alternifoliae and fungizidal quality (anti-septic), able

especially if applied in combination with manuca and lavender

Oleum Ocimum Oleum Basilicum, basil oil, relaxing, recommend-Basilicum anti-septic, anti-itching with insect able

bites, insect repelling properties

Oleum Evening Primerose Oil, herbal oil, highly Oenotherae derived from the evening primrose recommend-Biennis plant, especially valuable herbal oil able

through its high content of gamma-linonlelic acid (highly unsaturated fatty acid), especially suitable for the treatment of neurodermitis

Oleum Ricini Ricinus oil, herbal oil recommend-able

Oleum Ethereal oil extracted from recommend-Pelargonium geraniums, relaxing, skin nurturing ableGraveolens properties

Oleum Pinus Balm-turpentine oil, relaxing property recommend-Pinaster able

Oleum Pinus Pine needle oil, ethereal oil, recommend-Sylvestris refreshing, stimulating able

Oleum Piper Black pepper, ethereal oil, recommend-Nigrum stimulating and aphrodisiac able

properties

Oleum Santalum Sandle wood oil, harmonizing, recommend-Album calming, nurturing and aphrodisiac able

properties

Oleum Saturejae also: Saurejae montanae, savory oil, recommend-hortensis relaxing property able

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Oleum Sesami Sesam oil (sesamum indicum), highly indicae vegetable oil with refatting and recommend-

slight UV protective properties able

Oleum Liquid wax with outstanding skin highly Simmondsiae compatibility and skin nurturing recommend-Californicae property able

Oleum Triticum Wheatgerm oil, vegetable oil, high highly Vulgare content of unsaturated fatty acids recommend-

and vitamin E able

Oleyl Erucate Oil derived from herbal materials, recommend-jojoba imitation, refatting and ablesmoothing property

Olus Sensless naming of one or more herbal oils

Oryza Sativa Rice starch, often used as auxiliary not in powders, rising qualuty, clogs up recommend-skin pores able

Oryzanol Lipid, constituant of rice bran, recommend-slightly UV protecting and ableantioxidative properties

Oyster Extract Benefit for beauty care products controversial

Ozokerite Paraffin wax with high melting point, not constituant of many mineral oils, recommend-refatting, clog up pores in higher ableconentrations

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PABA Paraamino-Benzoeacid, not chemical light protection filter recommend-with allergenic potential able

Palm Oil Palm oil, vegetable oil with mainly limitedGlycerides saturated fatty acids, refatting, recommend-

bleaching, might form toxic abilitycompounds

Palmitamine Antistatic, prevents from electrostatic limited recom-charging, rarely used mendability

Palmitic Acid Fat body and thickening agent, recommend-co-emulsifier able

Panax Ginseng Herbal agent, mainly orally applied, not benefit for beauty care products recommend-highly controversial, frequently used, ablehowever, due to its positive image

Panthenol D-Panthenol = Provitamin B 5, highly antinflammatory, anti-iching, skin recommend-cleansing and regenerating ableproperty, against chappy and rough skin

Panthenyl Antistatic, rarely used limited recom-Ethyl Ether mendability

Pantothenic Acid Antistatic, rarely used limited recom-Polypeptide mendability

Papaver Rhoeas Corn poppy, benefit for beauty not recom-care products controversial mendable

Parabenes Generic term for chemical preser- not vatives, belongs to the group of recommend-parabenes, such as methyl-paraben, ableethylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben; high allergenic potential

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Paraffin Mineral oil, derived from crude oil, not not absorbed by the skin, forms a recommend-water impermeable layer and clogs ableup the skin pores, comedogenic

Paraffin Oil Mineral oil, derived from crude oil, not not absorbed by the skin, forms a recommend-water impermeable layer and clogs ableup the skin pores, comedogenic

Paraffinum Mineral oil, derived from crude oil, not Liquidum not absorbed by the skin, forms a recommend-

water impermeable layer and clogs ableup the skin pores, comedogenic

Passiflora Passion flower extract, benefit for not recom-Incarnata beauty care products controversial mendable

Passion Fruit Passion fruit extract, benefit for not recom-beauty care products controversial mendable

PCA Pyrrolidoncarbonacide, chemical recommend-agent with moisture preserving and ablesmoothing properties

Pectin Herbal gel former in cosmetic recommend-preparations able

PEG-100 Hardened ricinus oil with 100 recommend-Hydrogenated ethylenglycol-units, chemical ableCastor Oil emulsifier, highly compatible,

rejected by some experts due to possible impurities. From our point of view this danger does not exist if processed in accordance with the latest procedures


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PEG-100 Stearate Stearic acid with 100 ethylenglycol- recommend-units, chemical emulsifier, highly ablecompatible, rejected by some experts due to possible impurities. From our point of view this danger does not exist if processed in accor-dance with the latest procedures

PEG-120 Methyl Methylglucose with 100 ethylenglycol- recommend-Glucose Diolate units, thickening agent for shampoos able

and washing gels, rejected by some experts due to possible impurities. From our point of view this danger does not exist if processed in accor-dance with the latest procedures

PEG-14-M Polyethylenglycol, thickener, recommend-moisture preserver and stabilizer, ablerejected by some experts due to possible impurities. From our point of view this danger does not exist if processed in accordance with the latest procedures

PEG-150 Stearic acid with 150 ethylenglycol- limited Distearate units, rejected by some experts due recommend-

to possible impurities. From our point abilityof view this danger does not exist if processed in accordance with the latest procedures

PEG-150 Stearate Stearic acid with recommend-150 ethylenglycol-units able

PEG-2 Hardened ricinus oil with 2 ethylen- recommend-Hydrogenated glycol-units, chemical emulsifier, ableCastor Oil highly compatible, rejected by some

experts due to possible impurities. From our point of view this danger does not exist if processed in accor-dance with the latest procedures

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PEG-2 Stearate Stearic acid with 2 ethylenglycol- recommend-units, rejected by some experts due ableto possible impurities. From our point of view this danger does not exist if processed in accordance with the latest procedures

PEG-20 Glyceryl Methylglucose mit 20 Etyhylenglycol- recommend-Stearate units, highly compatible, rejected by able


PEG-22 Emulsion stabilizer, benefit for beauty not Dodecyl Glycol care products controversial recommend-Copolymer able

PEG-32 Polyethylenglycol, thickener, recommend-moisture preserver and stabilizer, ablerejected by some experts due to possible impurities. From our point of view this danger does not exist if processed in accordance with the latest procedures

PEG-40 40 Ethylenglycol-units with alcyl recommend-Alkyl Benzoate benzoate, emulsifier, rejected by able


PEG-40 Hardened ricinus oil with 40 recommend-Hydrogenated ethylenglycol-units, solubilizer, highly ableCastor Oil compatible, rejected by some


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PEG-40 Sorbitan 40 Ethylenglycol-units with sugar and recommend-Peroleate fat, emulsifier, rejected by some able


PEG-40 Stearate Stearic acid with 40 ethylenglycol- recommend-units, rejected by some experts due ableto possible impurities. From our point of view this danger does not exist if processed in accordance with the latest procedures

PEG-45 Emulsifier, benefit for beauty care not Dodecyl Glycol- products controversial recommend-Copolymer able

PEG-5-Glyceryl Glyceryl-Monostearat with 5 recommend-Stearate ethylenglycol-units, chemical able

emulsifier, rejected by some experts due to possible impurities. From our point of view this danger does not exist if processed in accordance with the latest procedures

PEG-5 5 ethylenglycol-units with sterin from recommend-Soya Sterol soy, chemically modified natural able

emulsifier, rejected by some experts due to possible impurities. From our point of view this danger does not exist if processed in accordance with the latest procedures

PEG-6 Polyethylenglycol as moisture recommend-preserver and stabilizer, rejected by ablesome experts due to possible impurities. From our point of view this danger does not exist if processed in accordance with the latest procedures

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PEG-60 Almond 60 ethylenglycol-units with almond, limited Glycerides emulsifier and very mild surfactant, recommend-

rejected by some experts due to abilitypossible halogen-organic residues. From our point of view this danger does not exist if processed in accor-dance with the latest procedures

PEG-60 Evening 60 ethylenglycol-units with evening recommend-Primerose primrose oil, emulsifier, solubilizer, ableGlycerides refatter, rejected by some experts

due to possible impurities. From our point of view this danger does not exist if processed in accordance with the latest procedures

PEG-60 Hardened ricinus oil with 60 ethylen- recommend-Hydrogenated glycol-units, solubilizer, highly ableLösungs-Castor compatible, rejected by some Oil experts due to possible impurities.

From our point of view this danger does not exist if processed in accor-dance with the latest procedures

PEG-7 Glyceryl 7 ethylenglycol-units with coconut recommend-Cocoate oil, emulsifier and refatter in able

surfactants, rejected by some experts due to possible impurities. From our point of view this danger does not exist if processed in accor-dance with the latest procedures

PEG-7 Hardened ricinus oil with 7 ethylen- recommend-Hydrogenated glycol-units, chemical emulsifier, ableCastor Oil highly compatible, rejected by some



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PEG-75 Stearate Stearic acid with 75 ethylenglycol- recommend-units, chemical emulsifier, rejected ableby some experts due to possible impurities. From our point of view this danger does not exist if processed in accordance with the latest procedures

PEG-8 Polyethylenglycol as moisture recommend-preserver and stabilizer, rejected by ablesome experts due to possible impurities. From our point of view this danger does not exist if processed in accordance with the latest procedures

PEG-8 Beeswax 8 ethylenglycol-units with beeswax, limited emulsifier might contain undesirable recommend-residues ability

Pelargonium Rose geranium, ethereal oil, relaxing recommend-graveolens and nurturing properties able

Pentaerythrityl Emulsifier, synthetized from recommend-Tetrastearate vegetable materials able

Pentasodium Natrium salt of pentetic acid, not Pentetate chemical complex former, supports recommend-

the effect of preservatives, bad ablebiodegradability

Pentetic Acid Chemischer complex former, same not effect as pentasodium pentetate, recommend-supports the effect of preservatives, ablebad biodegradability

Pentylene Glycol Pentandiol, moisturizer, high skin recommend-compatibility, should be used in ablecleansing products rather than in creams

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Perfluoro Hair wax, environmental relevant not Polymethyl chlorofluorocarbon recommend-Isopropylether able

Perfluorodecalin Chlorofluorocarbon, not used any notmore by medic practitioners due recommend-to uncertainties, oxygen carrier in ablehighly questionable oxygen creams, benefit for skin and beauty care products utmost controversial

Perfume Scent, high allergenic potential not recom-mendable

Persea Avocado oil, herbal oil with rich highly Gratissima content of vitamin A, E, D and plain recommend-

unsaturated fatty acids able

Petrolatum Vaseline, mineral fat, mineral oil not product, not absorbed by the skin, recommend-forms a water-impermeable layer ableon the skin and clogs up pores (occlusion), and cause blackheads

PHB-Ester Parahydroxibenzoeacidester, former not decalration for parabenes, chemical recommend-preservative with allergenic potential able

Phenoxyethanol Chemical preservative, used in not combination with other chemical recommend-preservatives, might cause allergic ablereactions

Phenylbenz- One of the most skin compatible UV recommend-imidazole- radiation filters ableSulfonic Acid

Phospholipids Liposomes are built of phospholipids, highly also important elements of the recommend-intercellular substance, responsible able if of for the regulation of the transdermal vegetable originwater balance, guarantee of the dermal elasticity


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Phytantriol Synthetized care product especially recommend-for hair care able

Phytic Acid Natural complex former, protects highly recom-oils from oxidation mendable if of

vegetable origin

Pigments Unqualified declaration, chemical see each oneor mineral pigment, in product-listings only listed in combination with its assigned Ci-number

Pigment Green Chemical dye not recom-CI 10006 mendable

Pigment Yellow 1 Chemical dye not recom-CI 11680 mendable


Pigment Orange 1 Chemical dye not recom-CI 11725 mendable

Pigment Red 1 Chemical dye not recom-CI 12120 mendable



Pigment Brown 1 Chemical dye not recom-CI 12480 mendable




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Pigment Blue 16 Chemical dye not recom-CI 74100 mendable

Pigment Red 101/ Chemical dye limited recom-102 CI 77015 mendable

Pigment Black 9 Chemical dye limited recom-CI 77267 mendable

Pigment Blue 28 Chemical dye limited recom-Pigment Green mendableCI 77346

Pigment White 18 Chemical dye limited recom-CI 77713 mendable

Pinus Pine needle oil, ethereal oil, anti- recommend-septic and regenerating properties able

Pinus Nigra Black pine rezin, disinfecting and recommend-regenerating able

Pinus Pinaster Ethereal oil from the rezin of recommend-the pine tree, balm turpentine, ablerelaxing property

Pinus sylvestris Pine needle oil sibirian, refreshing, recommend-tonic able

Piper nigrum Black pepper, ethereal oil, slightly recommend-stimulating, aphrodisiac properties able

Piroctone Chemical agent against dandruff, limited Olamine possible irritating potential recommend-

ability

Pisum Sativum Pea extract, benefit for beauty care not recom-products controversial mendable

Placenta Protein Placenta Protein, from dead animals, not recom-benefit for beauty care products mendablecontroversial, possible BSE risk


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POE Former declaration for PEG see PEG

Pogostemon Patchouli Oil, ethereal oil, not Cablin environmental relevant, recommend-

procured from tropical forests able

Pollen Extract Benefit for beauty care products not recom-controversial mendable

Poloxamer Mild surfactant, derived recommend-from polyethylenglykol and ablepolypropylenglykol

Polyacrylamide Thickening agent, recommend-mainly in washing powders able

Polyethylene Component in powders, recommend-abrasive in peelings able

Polyglyceryl-2 Emulsifier, mainly of vegetable origin recommend-Sesquiiso-stearate able

Polyglyceryl-2 Emulsifier, mainly of vegetable origin recommend-Sesquioleate able

Polyglyceryl-3 Chemical emulsifier of beeswax limited Beeswax and polyglycerin, might contain recommend-

undesirable residues ability

Polyglyceryl-3 Former decalration for diisostearoyl highly Dimerate polyglyceryl-3, emulsifier for W/O recommend-

emulsions, made of the renewable ableresources glycerine and fatty acids, high skin compatibility

Polyglyceryl-3 Emulsifier for W/O emulsions, highly Methylglucose made of the renewable resources recommend-Distearate glycerine and fatty acids, high skin able

compatibility

Polyglyceryl-3 Emulsifier of mainly vegetable origin highly recom-Oleate mendable

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Polyglyceryl-3 Emulsifier for W/O emulsions, highly Ricinoleate made of the renewable resources recommend-

glycerine and fatty acids, high skin ablecompatibility

Polyglyceryl-4 Emulsifier for W/O emulsions, made highly Oleate of the renewable resources recommend-


Polyglyceryl-6- Emulsifier for W/O emulsions, highly Dioleate made of the renewable resources recommend-


Polyglyceryl Moisture preserver with limited not recom-Methacrylate benefit in beauty care products mendable

Polyisobutene Synthetic fat body (squalan), limited benefit for beauty care products recommend-controversial ability

Polyquaternium-1 Chemical hair softener, not recom-bad biodegradability mendable



Polyquaternium-5 Chemical hair softener, not recom-possibly irritating mendable


Polyquaternium-7 Smoothing, moisture preventing not recom-agent, polluted with methyl and mendablepropylparaben, bad biodegradability

Polyquaternium-8 Smoothing, moisture preventing not recom-agent, bad biodegradability mendable


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Polyquaternium-9 Smoothing, moisture preventing not recom-agent, bad biodegradability mendable

Polyquater- Synthetized hair softener from recommend-nium-10 cellulose with high skin compatibility able

Polyquater- Chemical hair softener, not recom-nium-11 bad biodegradability mendable

Polyquater- Chemical hair softener, bad not nium-12 biodegradability, might possibly recommend-

cause allergic reacttions able



Polyquater- Quarternized polyvinylalcohol, limited recom-nium-19 moisturizing propety mendability

Polyquater- Polyvinyloctadecylether, limited recom-nium-20 moisturizing propety mendability

Polyquater- Softener with silicon, not recom-nium-21 bad biodegradability mendable

Polyquater- Hair softener, made of cellulose, highly recom-nium-24 prevents from "fly-away" hair mendable

Polysorbate- O/W emulsifiers, synthetized from recommend-20/40/60/80 sorbit, fatty acid and PEG (polyethy- able

lenglcol), rejected by some experts due to possible impurities. From our point of view this danger does not exist if processed in accordance with the latest procedures

Potassium Antioxidative substance recommend-Ascorbyl ableTocopheryl Phosphate

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Potassium Potassium salt of carbomer, recommend-Carbomer chemical gel former able

Potassium Mineral alkalizer recommend-Carbonate able

Potassium Coco Protein fatty acid condensate, not hydrolyzed very mild surfactant, coconut oil of recommend-Animal Protein vegetable origin, protein of animal able

origin (dead animals), intensive farming, possible BSE risk

Potassium Potassium hydroxid as mineral recommend-Hydroxide alcalizer able

Potassium Soft soap, vegetable emulsifier and not recom-Laurate surfactant, irritating potential in mendable

higher concentration

Potassium Buffer system in watery solutions recommend-Phosphate able

Potassium Potassium salt of sorbin acid, not Sorbate naturidentical chemical preservative, recommend-

allergenic and irritating potential in ableskin care, in nutrition safe

Potassium Soft soap, cheap vegetable recommend-Stearate emulsifier of animal origin (intensive able if of

farming, possible BSE risk) can also vegetable originbe of animal origin, so ask the producer for the origin of the product

PPG-15 Polypropylenglycol with stearyl ether, not Stearyl Ether chemical solvent with highly irritating recommend-

potential able

PPG-2 Polypropylenglycol with methyl ether, not Methyl Ether chemical solvent with highly irritating recommend-

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PPG-5 Polypropylenglycol with wool fat not Lanolin Wax from the living animal as emulsifier, recommend-

might contain environmental ablerelevant residues

PPG-n Polypropylenglycols with various limited (n = number of chain lengths, with short chain recommend-the PPG units) length (up to 34 n) mild surfactant, ability

with longer chain length (more that 35 n) exchange products for oils, less biodegradable than PEG

Propane Uesd as fuel gas recommend-able

Propolis Extract Natural antimicrobiotic agent, out not of the beehive, recommended as recommend-accessory care with acne, perioral abledermatitis, possibly with neuroder-mitis and psoriasis, in many cases it will cause allergic reactions

Propolis Wax Natural antimicrobiotic agent, notout of the beehive, recommended recommend-as accessory care with acne, able perioral dermatitis, possibly with neurodermitis and psoriasis, in many cases it will cause allergic reactions

Propylene Chemical solubilizer with preserving limited recom-Carbonate quality, rarely used mendability

Propylene Glycol Moisturizer, allergic reactions occur not recommend-regularly, irritant, utilized in clean- ablesing products rather than in creams

Propylene Glycol Diester of propylene glycol and not Dicaprylate/ capryl acid as oil component in recommend-Dicaprate cosmetic preparations able

Propylene Glycol Diester of propylene glycol and notDioctanoate capryl acid (octanacid) as oil recommend-

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Propylene Glycol Diester of propylene glycol and not Dipelargonate capryl acid (perlagonacid) as oil recommend-

component in cosmetic preparations able

Propylparaben Paraben, chemical preservative, not parabenes have a highly allergenic recommend-potential able

Prunus Almond oil with smoothing and recommend-Amygdalus refattingen properties able

Prunus Apricot stone oil, rich of plain and recommend-Armeniaca double unsaturated fatty acids able

Prunus Dulcis Almond oil with smoothing and recommend-refattingen properties able

Pterocarpus Red dye of sandalwood limited Santalinus recommend-

ability

Purified Water Demineralized water, no advantage recommend-if compared to natural water of ablehigh quality

PVA / Polyvinylalcohol and vinylacetate recommend-VA-Copolymer as chemical hair conditioner and able

film former

PVP Polyvinylpyrrolidon, chemical hair recommend-conditioner and film former able

PVP / Chemical film former and recommend-Hexadecene hair conditioner ableCopolymer

Pyridoxine Vitamin B6, watersoluble vitamin, not benefit for beauty care products recommend-controversial able

Pyrus Cydonia Quince extract, herbal agent recommend-as gel former able


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Quaternium-1 Various hair softeners, mainly of not (up to-71) synthetic or animal origin, some with recommend-

allergenic potential, should be ablereplaced by better hair softeners

Q-10 Part of ubiquinone, complex of not co-enzyms, built up by human body recommend-in sufficient quantities, thus benefit ablefor skin care products and nutritionsupplements controversial

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Ranunculus Fig extract, supposed to have limited Ficaria capillary narrowing quality with recommend-

couperosis ability

Retinyl Acetate Vitamin A (retinol) esterized with recommend-acetic acid, vitamin for the aging ableskin, supports the development of collagen in the skin

Retinyl Palmitate Vitamin A (retinol) esterized with highly palmitin acid, vitamin for the aging recommend-skin, supports the development of ablecollagen in the skin

Rice Starch Recommendable as ingredient recommend-in body powders able

Ricinus Ricinus oil, castor oil, herbal oil recommend-Communis able

Rosa Canina Rose hip oil, herbal oil recommend-able

Rosa Centifolia May rose, herbal agent, benefit for not recom-beauty care products controversial mendable

Rosa Rose oil, ethereal oil, with relaxing recommend-Damascena and regenerating property able

Rose Hip Oil Vegetable oil recommend-able

Rosewater Stimulating effect on the psyche limited recom-mendability

Rosmarinus Rosemary oil or rosemary extract recommend-Officinalis with anti-septic quality able

Royal Jelly Agent from animal origin (food for not the queen bee), benefit for beauty recommend-care products highly controversial able

Rumex Sorrel extract, hampers formation of highly recom-Occidentalis Extr. melanine, utilization in lead creams mendable

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Saccharide Vegetable sugar with moisture limited recom-Isomerate preserving property mendability

Safflower Oil Vegetable oil, rich content recommend-of linolic acid able

Salvia officialis Sage extract, herbal agent recommend-with astringent and skin tightening ableproperties

Salicylic Acid Preservative, makes skin and limited epidermis come off, irritating in recommend-higher concentrations ability

Santalum album Sandlewood, harmonizing, recommend-calming, nurturing, aphrodisiac ableproperties

Saponaria Vegetable surfactant, irritating and not recom-Officinalis allergenic potential mendable

SD Alcohol 39 Alcohol, denaturated with recommend-diethylphthalate, preserving, ablesoluble and refreshing properties

SD Alcohol 40 Alcohol, denaturated with brucine, recommend-quassine and butylalcohol, ablepreserving, soluble and refreshing properties

Seaweed extract Benefit for beauty care products limited recom-highly controversial mendability

Semen Horse chest nut extract, herbal highly Hippocastani capillary-active agent with varicose recommend-

veins and other visible skin vessels able

Serica Silkworm extract, unethical due to not mass-killing of sideworms with the recommend-production of that protein, benefit ablefor beauty care products controversial

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Serine Amino acid, usually from animal not origin, cruelty to animals through recommend-intensive farming, benefit for beauty ablecare products controversial, moisture preserver

Serum Protein Protein of blood plasma, benefit not for beauty care products highly recommend-controversial able

Sesame Oil Sesamum indicum, herbal oil with highly refattingen and slight UV radiation recommend-protecting properties able

Sesamum Herbal oil with refatting and slight UV highly recom-indicum radiation protecting properties mendable

Sheabutter Oleum Butyrospermi Parkii, herbal oil highly with highly skin friendly and nurturing recommend-quality able

Shorea Extracted from the fruit of the limited recom-Stenoptera shoreatree, rarely applicated mendability

Silica = Silicic acid, mineral raw material and highly Siliceous Earth powder material with decreasing, recommend-

cleansing properties able

Silver Dye, benefit for beauty care not recom-products controversial mendable

Simethicone Mixture of silicagel and dimethicone limited (silicon oil) as skin care product, recommend-bad biodegradability, but no risk abilityfor environment

Simmondsia Jojoba oil, oleum simmondsiae highly Californica californicae, liquid wax with recommend-

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Sitosterol Beta sitosterol, herbal agent, highly nurturing, anti-inflammatory, recommend-improves the compatibility of ablechemical light protection filters

Sodium Gel former of synthetic origin, with recommend-Acrylate/Vinyl skin-compatible quality, rejected by ableAlcohol some experts due to possible Copolymer impurities. From our point of view

this danger does not exist if processed in accordance with the latest procedures

Sodium Highly effective antioxidative, and highly recom-Ascorbyl P vitamin C dispenser for the skin mendable

Sodium Chemical preservative, not recom-Benzoate allergenic potential mendable

Sodium Borate Boric acid, preservative with not disinfecting quality, might penetrate recommend-the body and cause intoxications able

Sodium Highly compatible gel former not recom-Carbomer of synthetic origin mendable

Sodium Cetearyl Inferior emulsifier, might decrease not recom-Sulfate and dry out the skin mendable

Sodium Chloride Natrium chlorid, table salt, auxiliary highly substance, Gelbidner in surfactants, recommend-stabilizes W/O creams able

Sodium Chondroitinsulfate, mucopolys- not Chondroitin saccharide of animal origin, recommend-

intensive farming, possible BSE risk able

Sodium Citrate Natriumcitrate, natural complex recommend-former for binding heavy metals able

Sodium Dehydroacetic acid, chemical not Dehydroacetate preservative, ocassionally allergenic recommend-

and irritating able

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Sodium EDTA Ethylene-Diamino-Tetra-Acetate, not chemical auxiliary substance, recommend-as a complex former it supports ablethe effect of preservatives, bad biodegradability

Sodium Taste enhancer in food, no benefit not recom-Glutamate for beauty care products mendable

Sodium Natrium salt of glycol acid, smallest recommend-Glycollate effective AHA acid, for peelings, able

should not be used for daily skin care but in form of cures

Sodium Mucopolysaccharide, usually highly Hyaluronate produced by means of biotech- recommend-

nology, with moisturizing and able if moisture preserving properties, also produced extracted fom cock’s crowns thus biotech-with cruelty to animals through nologicallyintensive farming, so ask the pro-ducer for the origin of the product

Sodium Mild surfactant of animal origin, not Hydrogenated intensive farming, cruelty to animals, recommend-Tallow Glutamate possible BSE risk able

Sodium Natrium hydroxide, alkalizer for the recommend-Hydroxide neutralization of acidly compounds able

Sodium Lactate Natrium lactate, natrium salt of highly lactic acid, skin-physiological with recommend-high moisture preserving property able

Sodium Sodium Frequently utilized basic surfactant, recommend-Laureth Sulfate rejected by some experts due to able


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Sodium Sodium Syntetized surfactant and brightener, limited Laureth Sulfate improves the optical appearance recommend-(and) Glycol of shampoos and washing gels abilityDistearate (and) Cocamide MEA

Sodium Sea weed extract, herbal agent, highly Mannuronate- moisture preserving, skin-tightening, recommend-Methylsilanol often component of cellulite able

products

Sodium Methyl Mild basic surfactant highly recom-Cocoyl Taurate mendable

Sodium Natriumpalmitate, cheap surfactant not recom-Palmitate and basic for soap mendable

Sodium PCA Natrium salt of Pyrrolidoncarbonacid, recommend-moisture preserving and smoothing ableproperty

Sodium Phenyl- One of the most compatible recommend-benzimidazole UV-radiation filters ableSulfonate

Sodium Gel former rejected by some experts recommend-Polyacrylates due to possible impurities. From our able

point of view this danger does not exist if processed in accordance with the latest procedures

Sodium Sorbate Natrium salt of sorbic acid, natur not identical chemical preservative, recommend-irritating and allergenic potential able

Sodium Sulfide Strong reductor, utilized in not hair coloring products, recommend-allergenic potential able

Solubilized According to INCI incorrect naming not Oxygen for dissolved oxygen while no carrier recommend

named, benefit of oxygen in beauty ablecare products not apparent

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Soluble Collagen Agent made of dead animals not recom-(intensive farming, cruelty to mendableanimals, possible BSE risk, low benefit, limited recom-can't penetrate the skin, no mendable if ofanti-wrinkle quality vegetable origin

Sorbic Acid Nature identical chemical not preserving, slight irritating and recommend-allergenic potential, in food safe able

Sorbitan Emulsifier of vegetable or animal recommend-Isostearate origin, moisture preserving, be able if of

aware about intensive farming ! vegetable origin

Sorbitan Vegetable emulsifier, may be recommend-Palmitate derived from suet, cruelty to animals able if of

through intensive farming, vegetable originso ask the producer for the origin of the product

Sorbitan Vegetable emulsifier, may be recommend-Peroleate derived from suet, cruelty to animals able if of


Sorbitan Vegetable emulsifier, may be recommend-Sesqui-Oleate derived from suet, cruelty to animals able if of


Sorbitan Stearate Emulsifier of vegetable or animal recommend-origin, moisture preserving, able if of be aware about intensive farming! vegetable origin

Sorbitan Emulsifier of vegetable or animal recommend-Tristearate origin, moisture preserving, able if of

be aware about intensive farming! vegetable origin

Sorbit = Sorbitol Vegetable sugar with recommend-moisturizing property able

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Soy Lecithin Herbal emulsifier with moisturizing highly property, raw material for the recommend-production of liposomes from ablephospholipids

Soy Sterole Sterine, unsoapable portion recommend-of soy oil, herbal emulsifier, water ablepreserving property on the skin

Soybean Oil Herbal oil recommend-able

Soybean Phospholipids of soy, constituent highly recom-Phospholipids of the intercellular substance mendable

Soybean Sterole Sterine, unsoapable portion recommend-of soy oil, herbal emulsifier, water ablepreserving property on the skin

Sphingolipids Constituent of the intercellular recommend-substance, pre-step of the ceramide, able if of derived from soy oil, may also be vegetable originfrom animal origin, cruelty to animals through intensive farming, possible BSE risk

Spirulina Sea weed, benefit for beauty care not recom-products controversial mendable

Spleen Extract Spleen extract, agent made of not dead animals, benefit for beauty recommend-care products controversial, ablepossible BSE risk

Squalane Hydrogenated shark liver oil, agent recommend-made of dead animals, also derived able if of from olive oil, or synthetically vegetable origin

Starch (and) Starch from magnesium oxide, recommend-Magnesium raw material for powders, starch ableOxide pores the skin and clogs up the pores

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Stearamine Mild surfactant, with anti-static recommend-Oxide property, able

Stearate Stearic acid, co-emulsifier and recommend-gel former able

Steareth-n Polyethylenglycol-Stearylether, recommend-chemical emulsifier, n means a ablenumber from 2 up to 30 = number of PEG units, rejected by some experts due to possible impurities. From our point of view this danger does not exist if processed in accordance with the latest proce-dures

Stearic Acid Stearin acid, co-emulsifier and recommend-gel former able

Stearoxy Silicon oil compound, synthetically limited recom-Dimethicone produced, also for hair wax, mendability

smoothing property, may effect color of hair, utilized as foam reducer,bad biodegradability, but no risk forenvironment

Stearyl Alcohol Fatty alcohol als gel former highly recom-mendable

Stearyl Octadecyloctanoat, skin care oil recommend-Caprylate able

Stearyl Silicon oil compound, synthetically limited recom-Dimethicone produced, also for hair wax, mendability

smoothing property, may effect color of hair, utilized as foam reducer,bad biodegradability, but no risk forenvironment

Stearyl Derived from liquorice, benefit for not recom--glycyrrhetinate beauty care products controversial mendable

Stearyl Synthesized skin care oil limited recom-Heptanoate mendability

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Stearyl Synthesized skin care oil recommend-Octanoate able

Styrene/Acrylate Gel former and film former limited recom-Copolymer mendability

Sucrose Sugar, vegetable moisture recommend-preserving agent able

Sucrose Mild surfactant from sugar and fat, highly recom-Cocoate improves compatibility of other mendable

surfactants

Sucrose Stearate Very compatible emulsifier, synthe- highly recom-sized from sugar and fat, one of the mendableview emulsifiers with moisture preserving quality

Sulfur effective against dandruff, slightly recommend-irritating property, medic and ablecosmetic utilization only upon certain indications, like acne

Sunflower Oil Herbal oil with high content of recommend-linolic acid able

Sunflower Heliantus annuus, oil derived from recommend-Seed Oil sunflower seed, high content of able

linolic acid, more appropriate for nutrition than for beauty care

Superoxide Catcher of radicals in the cell- not recom-Dismutase metabolism, questionable benefit in mendable

beauty care products as this enzymes is present in a balanced manner within the cell

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Talc Natural mineral substance, raw recommend-material for powders able

Tartaric Acid Herbal agent, supports the effect recommend-of antioxidatives, acidifier for the ableregulation of the pH factor

TEA-Carbomer Carbomer as gel former with not recom-triethanolamine, neutralizes, may mendablecause allergic reactions, present diethanolamin could possibly form carcinogenic nitrosamines

TEA-Lactate Lactic acid with triethanolamin, not recom-neutralizes, moisture preserving, mendablepresent diethanolamin could possibly form carcinogenic nitrosamines

TEA-Stearate Stearin acid with triethanolamine, not recom-surfactant and emulsifier, present mendablediethanolamin could possibly form carcinogenic nitrosamines

TEA-Tallate Triethanolamine with fatty acids not recom-from the talc of dead animals may mendablecontain residues of carcinogenic nitrosamines

Tetrahydroxy- Chemical alkalizer for neutralizing recommend-propyl gel former ableEthylenediamine

Tetrasodium EDTA = Ethylene-Diamino-Tetra not recom-EDTA Acetate, chemical auxiliary mendable

substance, as a complex former it supports the effect of preservatives, bad biodegradability

Threonine Amino acid, usually from animal not recom-origin cruelty to animals through mendableintensive farming benefit for beauty care products controversial moisture preserver

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Thymus Glands Agent made of dead animals, not recom-Extract cruelty to animals through intensive mendable

farming, benefit for beauty care products controversial

Thymus Vulgaris Thyme extract, disinfecting and recommend-desodorative properties, possibly ableeffective with some forms of hair-loss

Tilia Cordata Limewood extract, herbal agent limited recom-with skin-calming property mendability

Titanium Dioxide White pigment in make-ups, skin highly recom-friendly UV radiation filter in micro- mendablenized form

Tocopherol Incorrect naming for vitamin E as it highly recom-is not recognizable whether dealt mendable if of with natural vitamin E (D-alpha- vegetable origintocopherol) or synthetic vitamin E (D, L-alpha-Tocopherol), antioxi-dative with skin protecting property e.g. against UV radiation, moisture preserving

Tocopheryl Incorrect naming for vitamin E ace- highly recom-Acetate tate as it is not recognizable whether mendable if of

dealt with natural vitamin E vegetable origin(D-alpha-tocopherol) or synthetic vitamin E (D, L-alpha-Tocopherol), antioxidative with skin protecting property e.g. against UV radiation, moisture preserving

Tocopheryl Incorrect naming for vitamin E lino- highly recom-Linoleate leate as it is not recognizable mendable if of

whether dealt with natural vitamin E vegetable origin(D-alpha-tocopherol) or synthetic vitamin E (D, L-alpha-Tocopherol), antioxidative with skin protecting property e.g. against UV radiation, moisture preserving

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Tomato Extract Benefit for beauty care products not recom-controversial mendable

Tribehenin Thickening agent in creams, recommend-constituent of pressed powders able

Triceteareth-4 Ceteareth-phosphate, mainly not recom-Phosphate chemical emulsifier, decreasing, mendable

might contain halogenorganic residues

Triclosan Chemical preservative, allergenic, not recom-photoallergenic, good anti-plaque mendablequality in toothpaste,

Trideceth-n Tridecyl-alcohol mit n PEG-units as recommend-emulsifier, able

Tridecyl Stearate Tridecyl-alcohol with stearin acid, recommend-oily component in cosmetic ablepreparations

Triethanolamine Alkalizer for the regulation of the not recom-pH factor, may possibly cause aller- mendablegenic reactions, present diethanol-amin could possibly form carcino-genic nitrosamines

Triethyl Citrate Lemon acid triethylester, bacterio- highly recom-staticum, hampers bad odor caused mendable if of by bacteria, high skin compatibility, vegetable origin

Triglycerides Fuzzy thus incorrect naming for no correctnatural oils INCI declaration

Trihydroxystearin Main component in castor oil = recommend-ricinus oil, vegetable, refatting oil able

Triisostearin Glycerintriisostearate, fat body in recommend-cosmetics able

Trilaureth-4- Ethoxylized triester of phosphoric recommend-Phosphate acid, emulsifier of herbal origin, high able

skin nurturing properties, good compatible for skin and mucous membrane

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Trilaurin Glycerintrilaurate, fat body in recommend-cosmetics able

Trilinolein Glycerintrilaurate, fat body in recommend-cosmetics able

Trioctanoin Glycerintrioctanoate, fat body in recommend-cosmetics able

Triolein Glycerintrioleate, fat body in recommend-cosmetics able

Tripalmitin Glycerintripalmitat, fat body in recommend-cosmetics able

Trisodium Citrate Trinatriumcitrate, natural complex recommend-former for binding heavy metals able

Trisodium EDTA Ethylene-Diamino-Tetra-Acetate, not recom-chemical auxiliary substance that mendablesupports the effect of preservatives as complex former, bad bio-degradability

Tristearin Glycerintristearate, fat body in recommend-cosmetics able

Triticum Vulgare Wheatgerm oil, contains double highly recom-unsaturated essential fatty acid mendableand vitamin E, important in nutrition and skin care,

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Ubiquinone Complex of coenzyms, most known not recom-is coenzym Q 10, built up by the mendablehuman body in sufficient quantities, thus benefit for skin care products and nutrition supplements controversial

Ultramarine Mineral dye, CI 77007 recommend-able

Urea Synthetically produced urea highly recom-enhances the binding of water in mendablethe epidermis, wound healing property, regulates thickness of the horny layer, neurodermitis patients show significantly low urea values in the epidermis, also effective against psoriasis

Urtica Dioica Nettle extract, herbal agent with recommend-relaxing and strengthening ableproperties

Urtica e Fol Nettle extract, herbal agent with recommend-relaxing and strengthening ableproperties

Usnea Barbata Beardmoss extract, contains using limited recom-acid with antibiotic quality against mendabilitysome kind of bacteria, desodorative property

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Vanillin Scent and flavor recommend-able

Vegetable Oil Generic term, of low value in no correctdeclarations, oils should be specified INCI declaration

Viola Tricolor Pansy extract, skin-calming property highly recom-mendable

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Water Quality of the cosmetic product Best waterwill largely depend on the quality quality highly of the used water recommend-

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Wheat Bran Benefit for beauty care products not recom-Extract controversial mendable

Wheat Germ Oil Herbal oil, rich content of highly recom-unsaturated fatty acids and mendablevitamin E

Wheat Germ Better alternative for silk proteins limited recom-Protein (protection of the silk worm), yet mendability

benefit for beauty care products not apparent,

Witch Hazel Hamamelis, herbal agent supposed not recom-Distillate to have sweat hampering and mendable

moisture preserving properties

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Xanthan Gum Gel former, produced by means of highly recom-biotechnology, highly skin compa- mendabletible, one of the polysaccharides

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Yarrow Extract Herbal agent, benefit for beauty not recom-care products controversial, mendableallergenic potential

Yeast Extract Benefit for beauty care products not recom-controversial, allergenic potential mendable

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Zea Mays Natural oil with high content of recommend-unsaturated fatty acids able

Zinc Oxide Mineral dye with UV reflecting highly recom-and protecting properties, anti- mendableinflammatory

Zinc Pyrithione Chemical preservative, not allowed limited recom-in mouth care products, effective mendabilityagainst dandruff, allergenic potential

Zinc Stearate Mild antiseptic agent in powders recommend-able

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Identification of cosmetic ingredients in accordance with theINCI-designations

Manual for the independent identification ofcosmetic ingredients regarding compatibility,allergenic hazards and effetiveness.

For beauticians, physicians, pharmacists and non-medical practitioners in order to assess cosmetics products.

Verlag Dr. Henrich & Dr. Baumann GbR

Ernst Walter Henrich was a student of the medical fa-culty at the University of Cologne. It was there that hereceived his phd for medicine. Apart from his medical qualification, he is specialist fornaturopathic treatment. A main focus of his work is thecorrection of wrinkles by means of injections. In this work, he met Dr. Baumann. Both are involved inresearch for optimized without hazardous ingredients,on the basis of medic-dermatologic and naturopathicfindings. In 1990 they founded their first company andby 1998 the second.

Thomas Baumann was a student of the chemical faculty at Heidelberg University. From there he receivedhis phd in pharmacy (Dr. rer. nat). He made a careerwith biochemistry at Heidelberg University where he didresearch for enzymekinetics. During the involvementwith a south German cosmetic company he met Dr. Henrich. Together they focused their research for the development of medically sound, especially skincompatible, cosmetics without allergenic ingredients.This successful colaboration lead to the foundation ofthe two companies.

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