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POSITIVE EFFECTS
ANTISEPTIC
ANTISEPTIC

Kills or inhibits the growth of micro-organisms on the skin.

ANTIOXIDANT
ANTIOXIDANT

Protects skin from free radicals and environmental damage.

ANTI-SEBUM
ANTI-SEBUM

Reduces excess sebum production on the skin.

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Softens and soothes the skin.

SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT
SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT

Attracts and retains moisture in the skin.

SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Provides various conditioning benefits to the skin.

SKIN CONDITIONING
SKIN CONDITIONING

Improves the overall condition and appearance of the skin.

SKIN PROTECTING
SKIN PROTECTING

Protects the skin from environmental damage and irritants.

SMOOTHING
SMOOTHING

Helps to smooth the skin’s texture.

UV ABSORBER
UV ABSORBER

Protects the skin from harmful UV radiation.

UV PROTECTION
UV PROTECTION

Shields the skin from the damaging effects of UV rays.

BRIGHTENING
BRIGHTENING

Enhances the radiance and tone of the skin.

ACNE FIGHTNING
ACNE FIGHTNING

Helps to reduce and prevent acne.

ANTI AGEING
ANTI AGEING

Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

HEALING
HEALING

Promotes the healing of skin wounds and irritations.

SOFTENING
SOFTENING

Makes the skin feel softer and more supple.

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POTENTIAL HAZARDS
SILICONE
SILICONE

Can clog pores and disrupt skin’s natural processes.

FUNGAL-ACNE-FEEDING
FUNGAL-ACNE-FEEDING

Can exacerbate fungal acne by providing a food source for yeast.

PARABEN
PARABEN

Can disrupt the skin’s natural balance and potentially cause inflammation or allergic reactions.

PEG
PEG

May be contaminated with harmful impurities and disrupt the skin’s natural barrier.

ALCOHOL
ALCOHOL

Can be drying and irritating to the skin, especially in high concentrations.

GLUTEN
GLUTEN

May cause reactions in individuals with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease.

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AVOID IN SENSITIVE SKIN
ABRASIVE
ABRASIVE

Can cause micro-tears and irritation, particularly on sensitive skin.

ASTRINGENT
ASTRINGENT

Tightens and constricts the skin, which can be irritating.

DEODORANT
DEODORANT

Masks or eliminates body odor, may cause irritation.

DEPILATORY
DEPILATORY

Removes unwanted hair, which can be harsh on the skin.

FRAGRANCE
FRAGRANCE

Adds scent to products, may cause irritation or allergic reactions.

HAIR DYEING
HAIR DYEING

Colors hair, which can be damaging and cause allergic reactions.

KERATOLYTIC
KERATOLYTIC

Helps to break down and remove dead skin cells.

PERFUMING
PERFUMING

Adds fragrance to products, potential for irritation.

BAD FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
BAD FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

May cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive skin.

ALLERGEN
ALLERGEN

Can trigger allergic reactions in susceptible individuals.

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NEUTRAL EFFECTS
ABSORBENT
ABSORBENT

Helps to absorb excess oil and moisture from the skin.

ADHESIVE
ADHESIVE

Used to help products stick to the skin or hair.

ANTICAKING
ANTICAKING

Prevents clumping in powdered products.

ANTICORROSIVE
ANTICORROSIVE

Protects packaging and product from corrosion.

ANTIFOAMING
ANTIFOAMING

Prevents or reduces foam formation in products.

ANTIPERSPIRANT
ANTIPERSPIRANT

Reduces sweating by blocking sweat glands.

ANTIPLAQUE
ANTIPLAQUE

Helps to reduce the formation of dental plaque.

ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
ANTI-SEBORRHEIC

Helps control sebum production and dandruff.

ANTISTATIC
ANTISTATIC

Reduces static electricity in hair and skin.

BINDING
BINDING

Helps ingredients stick together and adhere to surfaces.

BLEACHING
BLEACHING

Lightens skin or hair by reducing pigment.

BUFFERING
BUFFERING

Helps maintain the desired pH of a product.

BULKING
BULKING

Increases the volume of a product without affecting its function.

CHELATING
CHELATING

Binds metal ions to prevent their negative effects on the product.

CLEANSING
CLEANSING

Helps remove dirt, oil, and impurities from the skin.

COLORANT
COLORANT

Adds color to cosmetics and skincare products.

DENATURANT
DENATURANT

Makes products unsuitable for ingestion, often used in alcohol.

DETANGLING
DETANGLING

Helps to smooth out hair and reduce tangles.

DISPERSING NON-SURFACTANT
DISPERSING NON-SURFACTANT

Helps distribute ingredients evenly in a formulation.

EMULSION STABILISING
EMULSION STABILISING

Maintains the stability of an emulsion in a product.

EPILATING
EPILATING

Removes hair from the root, typically through mechanical means.

EXFOLIATING
EXFOLIATING

Removes dead skin cells from the surface of the skin.

EYELASH CONDITIONING
EYELASH CONDITIONING

Nourishes and strengthens eyelashes.

FILM FORMING
FILM FORMING

Creates a continuous layer on the skin or hair.

FLAVOURING
FLAVOURING

Adds taste to oral care products.

FOAMING
FOAMING

Creates foam in cleansing products.

GEL FORMING
GEL FORMING

Helps create a gel-like consistency in products.

HAIR CONDITIONING
HAIR CONDITIONING

Improves the texture and appearance of hair.

HAIR FIXING
HAIR FIXING

Helps style and hold hair in place.

HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING
HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING

Alters the structure of hair to create waves or straighten.

HUMECTANT
HUMECTANT

Attracts moisture to the skin.

LIGHT STABILIZER
LIGHT STABILIZER

Protects products from degradation due to light exposure.

MOISTURISING
MOISTURISING

Adds moisture to the skin.

NAIL CONDITIONING
NAIL CONDITIONING

Improves the condition and appearance of nails.

NOT REPORTED
NOT REPORTED

No specific effect reported.

OPACIFYING
OPACIFYING

Reduces transparency or translucency of products.

ORAL CARE
ORAL CARE

Benefits the health and cleanliness of the mouth.

OXIDISING
OXIDISING

Promotes oxidation reactions in products.

pH ADJUSTERS
pH ADJUSTERS

Adjusts the pH level of a product for optimal performance.

PLASTICISER
PLASTICISER

Increases flexibility and prevents brittleness in products.

PRESERVATIVE
PRESERVATIVE

Prevents the growth of microorganisms to extend shelf life.

PROPELLANT
PROPELLANT

Helps dispense products from aerosol containers.

REDUCING
REDUCING

Promotes reduction reactions in products.

REFATTING
REFATTING

Replenishes lipids in the skin.

REFRESHING
REFRESHING

Gives a fresh and revitalizing feel to the skin.

SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE
SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE

Forms a barrier on the skin to prevent moisture loss.

SLIP MODIFIER
SLIP MODIFIER

Enhances the spreadability and feel of products.

SOLVENT
SOLVENT

Dissolves other ingredients in a formulation.

SURFACE MODIFIER
SURFACE MODIFIER

Alters the surface properties of products.

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Helps to clean the skin by lowering surface tension.

SURFACTANT - DISPERSING
SURFACTANT - DISPERSING

Helps distribute ingredients evenly in products.

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Helps to mix oil and water in products.

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING
SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING

Enhances the foaming properties of cleansing products.

SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE
SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE

Increases the solubility of other ingredients.

SURFACTANT - SOLUBILIZING
SURFACTANT - SOLUBILIZING

Helps to dissolve ingredients in a formulation.

TONIC
TONIC

Revitalizes and tones the skin.

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Adjusts the thickness of products.

SOOTHING
SOOTHING

Calms and alleviates skin irritation.