Skincare Glossar

Soaps that often contain strong cleansing ingredients, they are often overly drying.

Can be derived from coconut; used primarily as a detergent cleansing agent and is considered gentle.

Can be derived from coconut; used primarily as a detergent cleansing agent and is considered gentle.

Emulsifying agent that can be used to enhance formulary texture.

Legumes that are often ground up for use in skincare scrub products.

Quaternary ammonium salt that plays a variety of roles in cosmetic formulations, including emulsifier, surfactant, and conditioning agent. Also enhances delivery of actives.

Used as a preservative in skincare products.

Mixture of polyethylene glycols of various molecular weight that can function as stabilising agents, solubolizers, and surfactants.