Category: Ingredients

Contents Uses Benefits References Uses Benzyl PCA is used as a humectant in cosmetic products. Benefits As a humectant, benzyl PCA is said to keep cosmetic products moist. References Sources: http://www.cosmeticanalysis.com/cosmetic-ingredients/benzyl-pca.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humectant

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses Barberry is used in food and drink products including juice, jam, and jelly. It’s root bark contains berberine, which is used to treat a variety of infections including ear, eye, mouth, throat, staph, strep, yeast, and bladder infections. Benefits The barberry plant contains alkaloids that have been […]

Bacillus subtilis is a kind of bacteria that is used to produce a variety of enzymes for industrial applications including paper, detergents, and leather manufacture Contents Uses Benefits Cautions References Uses  It is also used in the production of antibiotics and fungicides. Benefits helpful in textile de-sizing helpful in starch modification for paper sizing helpful […]

Contents Uses Benefits References Uses Lauryl betaine is derived from vegetables and used in cosmetics as a surfactant and hair anti-static. Benefits Lauryl betaine is said to have conditioning properties for the skin and hair. It also aids in creating a rich lather that improves foam stability and quality, which makes oil and dirt easier to […]

Contents Uses Benefits References Uses AuroraBlue® is a complex of Alaskan blueberries used in Kosher and organic products. Benefits AuroraBlue® is said to have the following beneficial properties: richest natural profile of nutrients derived from blueberries of any berry complex on the market 10 times the bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity than other similar products full […]

Contents Uses Cautions Interactions References Uses Atropinum sulfuricum, also known as Atropine, is a drug used to treat gastrointestinal tract, biliary duct, and urinary health conditions. Cautions Individuals with the following conditions should avoid use of atropinum sulfuricum: glaucoma urinary bladder and intestinal atonia prostate gland hypertrophy pylor stenosis tachyarrhythmia and heart decompensation reflux esophagitis pulmonary […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions References Uses Aspergillus oryzae, also known as koji, is a fungus used for rice, soybeans, potatoes, grain, and certain Asian foods including sake and soy sauce. It is also an ingredient in some homeopathic allergy pills. Benefits Aspergillus oryzae is said to produce amylase, an enzyme that aids in digestion and […]

  Contents Uses Benefits Cautions References Uses Aspartame is an artificial sweetener used to substitute sugar in food and drink products. Benefits Aspartame is said to have the following beneficial properties: low-calorie 200 times sweeter than sucrose enhance and extend flavor non-contributory to tooth decay helpful to diabetes patients helpful in weight management Cautions Online […]

Contents Uses Benefits Other names References Uses Aronia berries are used as dietary supplements due to their nutritional properties and corresponding “super fruit” designation. Benefits Aronia berries are said to be: source of antioxidant urinary tract health aid heart health aid diabetes treatment gastrointestinal health aid anti-carcinogenic anti-inflammatory virus suppresser eye health aid weight regulation […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other names References Uses Artemisia vulgaris is a plant that is typically used to treat menstruation complications, insomnia, stomach pain, and other digestive dysfunctions. Benefits Artemisia vulgaris is said to have the following beneficial properties: anti-fungal antibacterial expectorative antiasthmatic Cautions Proceed with caution as there isn’t an established, effective, or proven […]