Natural Cosmetics Ingredient Glossary

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Hydrogenated Olive Oil

Hydrogenated olive oil is used in cosmetics as a thickening agent and a consistency regulator. Additionally, it helps to nourish the skin.

Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides

Hydrogenated coconut oil improves the texture of cosmetic products and helps to make skin soft and supple.

Silver

Silver has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Put simply, silver disrupts and kills vital processes of bacterial cells, viruses, and fungi.

Water

Water is an important component of the human body. The skin, in particular, stores large amounts of water in its network of hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastin, thus ensuring elasticity, supplen...

Sodium Hyaluronate (low molecular weight, short-chain)

The salt of hyaluronic acid can exist in different forms but always has the same INCI name: Sodium Hyaluronate. In low molecular weight (or short-chain) hyaluronic acid, the tiny molecules of hyalu...

Sodium Phytate

The salt of phytic acid is primarily obtained from rice bran. In skincare, it is used as a stabilizer or so-called chelating agent.