✦ Ingredient Glossary

Ingredients starting with B

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BAMBUSA ARUNDINACEA JUICE

Juice from bamboo, offering potential hydration and skin conditioning.

Bambusa Arundinacea Leaf Extract

Extract from bamboo leaves, potentially offering antioxidant and soothing properties.

BAMBUSA ARUNDINACEA LEAF EXTRACT

Extract from bamboo leaves, providing potential antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits.

BAMBUSA ARUNDINACEA SAP EXTRACT

Sap from bamboo, known for its hydrating and skin-conditioning properties.

Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract

Extract from bamboo stems, may provide soothing and conditioning benefits.

BAMBUSA ARUNDINACEA STEM EXTRACT

Extract from bamboo stems, offering potential skin conditioning and strengthening benefits.

Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract (Bamboo)

Extract from bamboo stems, may provide soothing and conditioning benefits.

Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder

Finely ground bamboo stems used as a gentle exfoliant or texturizer.

BAMBUSA ARUNDINACEA STEM POWDER

Powdered bamboo stem, often used as a gentle exfoliant or texturizer.

Bambusa Textilis (Bamboo) Stem Extract

Extract from a specific bamboo species stem, offering potential soothing and conditioning.

BAMBUSA TEXTILIS STEM EXTRACT

Extract from bamboo stems, potentially offering skin conditioning and strengthening benefits.

BAMBUSA TULDOIDES LEAF EXTRACT

Extract from bamboo leaves, potentially offering skin conditioning and antioxidant benefits.

Bambusa Vulgaris (Bamboo Extract)

General extract from bamboo, known for its silica content and potential soothing properties.

Bambusa Vulgaris (Bamboo) Extract

General extract from bamboo, known for its silica content and potential soothing properties.

BAMBUSA VULGARIS (BAMBOO) EXTRACT

General bamboo extract known for its hydrating and skin-conditioning properties.

Bambusa Vulgaris (Bamboo) Extract (Bamboo)

General extract from bamboo, known for its silica content and potential soothing properties.

Bambusa Vulgaris (Bamboo) Leaf/Stem Extract

Combined extract from bamboo leaves and stems, offering potential soothing and conditioning.

Bambusa Vulgaris (Bamboo) Leaf/Stem Extract

Combined extract from bamboo leaves and stems, offering potential soothing and conditioning.

Bambusa Vulgaris (Bamboo) Sap Extract

Sap extract from bamboo, which may hydrate and provide minerals.

Bambusa Vulgaris (Bamboo) Water

Water derived from bamboo, offering hydration and minerals.

BAMBUSA VULGARIS CALLUS CULTURE CONDITIONED MEDIA EXTRACT

Extract from cultured bamboo cells, potentially offering advanced skin conditioning and repair benefits.

BAMBUSA VULGARIS CALLUS CULTURE EXTRACT

Extract from cultured bamboo cells, potentially offering advanced skin conditioning and repair benefits.

Bambusa Vulgaris Extract

General extract from bamboo, known for its silica content and potential soothing properties.

BAMBUSA VULGARIS EXTRACT

General bamboo extract known for its hydrating and skin-conditioning properties.

BAMBUSA VULGARIS FLOWER EXTRACT

Extract from bamboo flowers, potentially offering antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits.

Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract

Extract from bamboo leaves, potentially offering antioxidant and soothing properties.

BAMBUSA VULGARIS LEAF EXTRACT

Extract from bamboo leaves, providing potential antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits.

Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract

Combined extract from bamboo leaves and stems, offering potential soothing and conditioning.

Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract

Combined extract from bamboo leaves and stems, offering potential soothing and conditioning.

BAMBUSA VULGARIS LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

Extract from bamboo leaves and stems, offering hydrating and skin-conditioning properties.

Bambusa Vulgaris Sap Extract

Sap extract from bamboo, which may hydrate and provide minerals.

BAMBUSA VULGARIS SAP EXTRACT

Sap from bamboo, known for its hydrating and skin-conditioning properties.

Bambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract

Extract from bamboo shoots, potentially offering nutrients and soothing benefits.

BAMBUSA VULGARIS SHOOT EXTRACT

Extract from bamboo shoots, potentially offering hydrating and skin-conditioning benefits.

Bambusa Vulgaris Stem Extract

Extract from bamboo stems, may provide soothing and conditioning benefits.

BAMBUSA VULGARIS STEM EXTRACT

Extract from bamboo stems, offering potential skin conditioning and strengthening benefits.

Bambusa Vulgaris Stem/Leaf Extract

Combined extract from bamboo stems and leaves, offering potential soothing and conditioning.

Bambusa Vulgaris Water

Water derived from bamboo, offering hydration and minerals.

Bambusa Vulgaris Water (1

Water derived from bamboo, offering hydration and minerals.

Bambusa Vulgaris Water (10

Water derived from bamboo, offering hydration and minerals.

Bambusa Vulgaris Water (80

Water derived from bamboo, offering hydration and minerals.

Banana (Musa Acuminata) Fruit Juice°

Juice from banana fruit, may offer moisturizing and vitamin benefits.

Banana Oil

Oil derived from bananas, potentially providing emollient and conditioning properties.

Bananen 2

Likely refers to banana extract or derivative, with potential moisturizing benefits.

Bananen getrocknet 20% (Bananen

Dried banana ingredient, likely used for its potential moisturizing and nutrient content.

Bananenpulver 8%

Powdered banana ingredient, potentially used for its moisturizing and nutrient properties.

Bananensaft aus Konzentrat (0

Banana juice concentrate, offering potential moisturizing and vitamin benefits.

Bandnudeln gegart

Cooked ribbon noodles, not a typical skincare ingredient and likely a formulation error or unusual inclusion.

Bank Extract

Unclear ingredient; 'Bank' is not a standard botanical or chemical name in skincare.

Banksia Serrata Flower Extract

Extract from Banksia Serrata flower, may offer antioxidant and soothing properties.

BANKSIA SERRATA FLOWER EXTRACT

Australian native flower extract with potential antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.

BANKSIA SERRATA SEED OIL

Seed oil from Banksia Serrata, potentially offering emollient and antioxidant benefits.

BANKSIA SPINULOSA FLOWER EXTRACT

Australian native flower extract with potential antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.

Baobab (Adansonia Digitata Seed)

Ingredient derived from baobab seeds, potentially offering conditioning and antioxidant benefits.

Baobab (Adansonia Digitata) Seed Oil*

Oil from baobab seeds, rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, providing emollient and nourishing benefits.

Baobab (Adansonia Digitata) Seed Oil°°

Oil from baobab seeds, rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, providing emollient and nourishing benefits.

Baobab Seed Oil

Oil from baobab seeds, rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, providing emollient and nourishing benefits.

Baobab Seed Oil (Adansonia Digitata)°°

Oil from baobab seeds, rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, providing emollient and nourishing benefits.

Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract

Extract from the root of Baptisia Tinctoria, traditionally used for its soothing properties.

BAPTISIA TINCTORIA ROOT EXTRACT

Root extract from wild indigo, traditionally used for its soothing properties.

Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract*

Extract from the root of Baptisia Tinctoria, traditionally used for its soothing properties.

Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Extract from the leaf of the Aloe Barbadensis plant, known for its soothing and hydrating properties.

Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Juice from the leaf of the Aloe Barbadensis plant, known for its soothing and hydrating properties.

BARBE ROUGE

Likely a trade name or color descriptor, not a standard INCI ingredient.

Barium Chloride

A salt that is not typically used in skincare and can be irritating.

Barium Gluconate

A salt of barium, not a common or beneficial skincare ingredient.

barium sulfate

Used as a pigment or opacifying agent, not typically beneficial for skin.

Barium Sulfate

Used as a pigment or opacifier, generally considered safe but not actively beneficial.

Barium Sulfate (CI 77120)

Used as a pigment or opacifier, generally considered safe but not actively beneficial.

BARKLYA SYRINGIFOLIA FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT

Extract from a flowering plant, potentially offering antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits.

BARLERIA PRIONITIS BARK EXTRACT

Bark extract from Barleria Prionitis, used in traditional medicine for skin applications.

BARLERIA PRIONITIS EXTRACT

Extract from Barleria Prionitis, used in traditional medicine for skin applications.

BARLERIA PRIONITIS ROOT EXTRACT

Root extract from Barleria Prionitis, used in traditional medicine for skin applications.

BARLERIA PRIONITIS STEM EXTRACT

Stem extract from Barleria Prionitis, used in traditional medicine for skin applications.

Barley Extract

Extract from barley, may offer antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits.

Barley Seed Extract

Extract from barley seeds, may offer antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits.

BARM EXTRACT

Likely a typo or incomplete ingredient name.

BARNARDIA JAPONICA BULB EXTRACT

Bulb extract from a Japanese plant, potentially offering skin conditioning benefits.

Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract

Extract from the leaves of the Buchu plant, known for its astringent and purifying properties.

BAROSMA BETULINA LEAF EXTRACT

Extract from Buchu leaves, known for its astringent and potential antimicrobial properties.

Barosma Betulina Leaf Oil

Oil from the leaves of the Buchu plant, used for its fragrance and potential astringent properties.

BAROSMA BETULINA LEAF/TWIG EXTRACT

Extract from Buchu leaves and twigs, potentially offering astringent and refreshing properties.

BAROSMA BETULINA ROOT EXTRACT

Root extract from Buchu, less common than leaf extract, potential for skin conditioning.

Base

Refers to the foundational ingredients of a cosmetic product.

Base Q.S

Indicates that the 'Base' ingredients are present in sufficient quantity.

BASELLA ALBA EXTRACT

Extract from Malabar spinach, potentially offering antioxidant and moisturizing benefits.

Basic Blue 3

A synthetic dye used for coloring cosmetics.

Basic Blue 7

A synthetic dye used for coloring cosmetics.

BASIC BLUE 75

Synthetic colorant used to impart a blue hue.

BASIC BLUE 9

Synthetic colorant used to impart a blue hue.

Basic Blue 99

A synthetic dye used for coloring cosmetics, often in hair products.

Basic Blue 99 (CI 56059)

A synthetic dye used for coloring cosmetics, often in hair products.

Basic Brown 16

A synthetic dye used for coloring cosmetics.

Basic Brown 17

A synthetic dye used for coloring cosmetics.

Basic Orange 1

A synthetic dye used for coloring cosmetics.

BASIC ORANGE 1

Synthetic colorant used to impart an orange hue.

BASIC ORANGE 2

Synthetic colorant used to impart an orange hue.

Basic Orange 31

A synthetic dye used for coloring cosmetics.

BASIC ORANGE 31

Synthetic colorant used to impart an orange hue.

BASIC ORANGE 69

Synthetic colorant used to impart an orange hue.

Basic Red 22

A synthetic dye used for coloring cosmetics.

Basic Red 51

A synthetic dye used for coloring cosmetics.

Basic Red 76

A synthetic dye used for coloring cosmetics.

Basic Violet 13

A synthetic dye used for coloring cosmetics.

Basic Violet 2

A synthetic dye used for coloring cosmetics.

BASIC VIOLET 3

Synthetic colorant used to impart a violet hue.

Basic Yellow 28

A synthetic dye used for coloring cosmetics.

Basic Yellow 29

A synthetic dye used for coloring cosmetics.

Basic Yellow 57.

A synthetic dye used for coloring cosmetics.

Basic Yellow 87

A synthetic dye used for coloring cosmetics.

Basil (Ocimum Basilicum) Extract°°

Extract from basil, known for its antioxidant and potential anti-inflammatory properties.

Basil (Ocimum Basilicum) Flower Extract

Extract from basil flowers, may offer antioxidant and soothing benefits.

Basil (Ocimum Basilicum) Flower Extract°°

Extract from basil flowers, may offer antioxidant and soothing benefits.

Basil (Ocimum Basilicum) Leaf Extract°°

Extract from basil leaves, known for its antioxidant and potential anti-inflammatory properties.

Basil Essential Oil

Essential oil from basil, can provide fragrance but may be irritating to some.

Basil Extract

Extract from basil, known for its antioxidant and potential anti-inflammatory properties.

Basil Extract (Ocimum Basilicum)°°

Extract from basil, known for its antioxidant and potential anti-inflammatory properties.

Basil Leaf Extract

Extract from basil leaves, known for its antioxidant and potential anti-inflammatory properties.

Basil Oil

Oil from basil, can provide fragrance but may be irritating to some.

Basil Water (Ocimum Sanctum Leaf) Extract

Water infused with basil leaf extract, offering potential antioxidant and soothing benefits.

basilic

Basil extract, can have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

basilic 0

Basil extract, can have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

basilic 2

Basil extract, can have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

basilic 3

Basil extract, can have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

basilic 4

Basil extract, can have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Basilic lyophilisé Traces éventuelles de céleri

Likely a botanical extract with potential antioxidant properties, though specific benefits are unclear.

basilicum

Basil extract, can have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Basilikum

Botanical extract, likely basil, which may offer antioxidant and soothing properties.

Basilikum elle Zucchini 20%

A formulation containing basil extract and zucchini, potentially offering antioxidant and hydrating benefits.

Basilikum sta Thymian*

A blend of basil and thyme extracts, likely providing antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits.

Basilikum*

Botanical extract, likely basil, which may offer antioxidant and soothing properties.

BASSIA BUTYRACEA SEED BUTTER

Butter derived from the seeds of Bassia Butyracea, acting as an emollient and skin conditioner.

Bassia Latifolia Seed Butter

A plant-derived butter that acts as an emollient, softening and smoothing the skin.

batyl alcohol

Emollient and emulsifying agent that can help condition the skin.

Batyl Alcohol

A fatty alcohol that functions as an emollient and emulsifying agent, helping to soften skin and stabilize formulations.

Batyl Alcohol

A fatty alcohol that functions as an emollient and emulsifying agent, helping to soften skin and stabilize formulations.

BAUHINIA AUREIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT

Plant extract with potential antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.

BAUHINIA VARIEGATA FLOWER EXTRACT

Flower extract that may offer antioxidant and skin-soothing benefits.

bbwinc

This is not a recognizable skincare ingredient.

be alcohol

Denatured alcohol, can be drying and irritating.

BE GREEN BATH & BODY

This appears to be a brand name or product line, not a specific ingredient.

BEANS

General term for beans, which can be used in skincare for various properties depending on the type.

Bearberry Gan

Likely a misspelling or incomplete name for Bearberry extract, known for its skin-brightening properties.

Bearberry Leaf Extract

Contains arbutin, which can help to brighten and even out skin tone.

Beauplex (Niacinamide

A complex containing Niacinamide, which offers multiple skin benefits including improving barrier function and reducing inflammation.

BEE NATURALS

This appears to be a brand name or product line, not a specific ingredient.

Bee Propolis Extract

A resinous mixture collected by bees, known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.

Bee Venom

Believed to stimulate collagen production and have anti-inflammatory effects, often used for its 'plumping' effect.

BEE VENOM EXTRACT

Extract from bee venom, claimed to have anti-aging and skin-firming properties.

Beer Extract

Contains vitamins and minerals from beer, potentially offering antioxidant and conditioning benefits.

BEER EXTRACT

Extract from beer, may contain antioxidants and vitamins beneficial for skin.

Bees wax