Category: Ingredients

Probiotics are “good bacteria” that naturally live in your digestive tract, and probiotic replenishment is important for digestive balance & overall wellness. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses ProbioActive™ 1B is ideal for daily digestive support and regularity, promoting a healthy balance of gut micro flora for increased vitality and a healthy […]

Polyhydroxystearic acid is a suspending agent. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Although Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a widely used ingredient in skin care, beauty and cosmetic products, very little information is available regarding its properties. According to Skin Essentials and the Cosmetic Database, as well as various patents that include it in formulas, […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Polygonum cuspidatum is used for conditions of the heart and blood vessels including “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis), high cholesterol, and heart disease; and for digestion problems including constipation, liver disease (hepatitis), and gallstones. It is also used for cancer, skin burns, pain and swelling of the […]

Pleurisy is a plant. The root is used as medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Despite serious safety concerns, pleurisy root is used for coughs, swelling of the lining of the lungs (pleurisy), swelling of the air sacs in the lungs (pneumonitis), swelling of the airways (bronchitis), influenza, and swine flu. […]

Perluxan™ is a proprietary, standardized supercritical extract of hops cones (Humulus lupulus L.) with multiple mechanisms of action based on alpha acids. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Joint pain, muscle pain, headaches, sprains, strains, or any other instance when you would take an over-the-counter pain-relieving drug. Benefits Studies have pitted Perluxan […]

Peg 100 stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses PEG 100 Stearate is included in skin care and beauty products for a variety of reasons, ranging from making the skin softer, to helping product formulations better keep their original consistency. As an emollient, PEG 100 Stearate is included […]

Potassium hydroxide is an inorganic compound with the formula KOH, and is commonly called caustic potash. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Potassium Hydroxide is widely used in soft soap products because of its softness and high levels of solubility; soaps comprised of potassium require less water to liquefy, and can therefore […]

Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 is a type of synthetic peptide compound which combines several chains of amino acids to reduce skin inflammation and the accompanying skin damage. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses It is a regenerating peptide, previously known as Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3 And a key ingredient in Matrixyl 3000. Benefits Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is a […]

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 is a small peptide which mimics the human body’s own mechanism to produce collagen. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Peptide is a small molecule which holds amino acids, the building block of skin’s proteins, a major component of skin’s matrix. As your skin’s matrix determines how your skin looks […]

   Tapioca syrup is a natural liquid sweetener made from tapioca starch. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses This clear, neutral-flavored syrup adds sweetness to various foods and is used as an alternative to sucrose. This sweetener is extensively used in confectioneries, baking products and beverages for its ability to provide neutral […]