Category: Ingredients

Contents Uses Benefits References Uses Anhydroxylitol is used as a humectant in cosmetics and personal care product formulations. Benefits Humectants boost absorption of accompanying ingredients in formulations and keeps things moist. In anti-aging products, anhydroxylitol helps to seal in moisture which is necessary to protect the skin against damaging environmental effects. When skin is hydrates, […]

Contents Uses Benefits Other Names References Uses Milk fat is made from the fats of whole milk and is used in cosmetics, personal care products, and for dietary benefits. Benefits Milk fat is said to have the following beneficial properties: skin and scalp moisturizer skin and scalp nourishment lowers bad blood cholesterol level enhances good blood […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses Andrographis paniculata is used medicinally to treat liver complaints, fever, upper respiratory tract infections, and more. Benefits Andrographis paniculata is said to be an anti-inflammatory and immunostimulant. Cautions Andrographis paniculata may cause headache, fatigue, rash, diarrhea, pruritus, and decreased sex drive. Other Names Kalmegh, Kalmegh, Chuanxinlian, Kalupnath […]

Contents Uses Benefits References Uses Ammonium glycyrrhizate is used in the formulation of makeup, fragrance, hair care, skin care, shaving, personal hygiene, and suntan products. Benefits Ammonium Glycyrrhizate is said to enhance the appearance of dry and damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness. They are also said to impart a flavor to cosmetics […]

Contents Uses Benefits References Uses Aminophenol is used in cosmetics and personal care products, specifically in the formulation of permanent hair dyes, color, and tints. Benefits Aminophenol imparts color to hair. References Source: http://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/p-aminophenol

Contents Uses Benefits References Uses 4-amino-2-hydroxytoluene is used in the formulation of permanent hair dyes, colors, and tints. Benefits 4-amino-2-hydroxytoluene imparts color to  hair. References Source: http://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/4-amino-2-hydroxytoluene

Contents Uses Cautions References Uses Aluminum hydroxide is an antacid used to treat symptoms of increased stomach acid and to reduce phosphate levels in people with kidney conditions. Cautions Consult a physician prior to use if you have a kidney disease, kidney stones, severe constipation, if you are dehydrated or drink alcohol frequently. Do not take […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions References Uses Aluminum is used by medical and healthcare professionals to deal with injuries, sickness, and disease. Benefits Medicinally, aluminum is said to have the following beneficial properties: astringent styptic emetic agent vaccine boost avoid and/or treat infections stop bleeding There have also been claims that powdered aluminum: helps cure canker sores […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses Alpine lichen extract is a lichen extract used as a deodorant and a preservative in cosmetics. Benefits Alpine lichen extract is said to have antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Cautions Alpine lichen extract may irritate the skin. Usnea is sensitive and will absorb air pollution, especially sulfur dioxide, a by-product from […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions References Uses Alpha lipoic acid is an antioxidant that our bodies produce naturally and that is found in food. It can be taken as a dietary supplement. Benefits Alpha lipoic acid is said to improve insulin resistance, help with nerve damage caused by diabetes or cancer treatment. It is also […]