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Ingredients

Plain-language explanations of what each ingredient is and what it does.

Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract

A botanical extract from Scots pine needles used as a conditioning and antioxidant agent with a fresh, resinous characte...

Pinus Sylvestris (Scots Pine) Leaf Oil

Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil

A volatile essential oil steam-distilled from the needles of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris), used in cosmetics mainly as...

Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate

A large synthetic acrylate polymer used to form films, thicken formulas and stabilise emulsions.

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

A synthetic cross-linked polymer that thickens formulas and gives a smooth, cushiony sensory feel.

Polyacrylate-13

A synthetic acrylic-acid-derived polymer used as a thickening, emulsion-stabilizing film-former in creams, lotions, and...

Polydecene

A synthetic hydrocarbon polymer used as a lightweight, non-greasy emollient and viscosity adjuster.

Polyether-1

A synthetic polyether polymer used in sunscreen formulas as a film former and emulsion stabilizer.

Polyglutamic Acid

A natural polymer of glutamic acid, known for its exceptional water-binding capacity for deep hydration.

Polyglycerin-3

A polymer of three glycerin units, used as a humectant that provides longer-lasting hydration than plain glycerin.

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

A plant-derived, nonionic emulsifying agent made from polyglycerol and lauric acid, used to blend oil and water phases i...

Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate

A nonionic emulsifying ester formed from myristic acid and a 10-unit polyglycerin chain, derived from vegetable sources.

Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate

A polyglycerol ester of oleic acid, a plant-derived, mild emulsifier used in creams, lotions, and cleansing oils.

Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate

A plant-derived nonionic emulsifier made by joining polyglycerin (about 10 glycerol units) with stearic acid.

Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate

A polyglycerol ester of polyhydroxystearic acid used as a water-in-oil emulsifier, common in mineral sunscreen and long-...

Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate

Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate is a mild, plant-derived nonionic emulsifier formed from diglycerin and stearic acid.

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate

A polyglycerol-based emulsifier and emollient used in waterless or oil-rich formulas.

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

A synthetic ester of polyglycerol-3 and isostearic acid used as a water-in-oil emulsifier, commonly chosen for sunscreen...

Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate

A vegetable-derived, PEG-free diester of polyglycerol and stearic acid used to emulsify oil and water.

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

A gentle non-ionic oil-in-water emulsifier derived from glycerin, glucose and stearic acid.

Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

A silicone-polyglycerin hybrid polymer used as an emulsifier to build lightweight, water-resistant silicone-in-water emu...