✦ Ingredient Glossary

Ingredients starting with D

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DISODIUM EDTA ADDED TO PRESERVE COLOR.

A chelating agent that binds metal ions, improving product stability and efficacy, particularly for color.

DISODIUM EDTA ADDED TO PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION.

A chelating agent that binds metal ions, improving product stability and efficacy, particularly for color.

DISODIUM EDTA GERAGION HYDROXYCITRONELLAL

A chelating agent that binds metal ions, improving product stability and efficacy.

Disodium EDTA Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

A chelating agent combined with Neem leaf extract, known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.

Disodium EDTA-Copper

A chelating agent complexed with copper.

Disodium Edta.

A chelating agent, alternative spelling with a trailing period.

Disodium EDTA.

A chelating agent, with a trailing period.

Disodium EDTA)

A chelating agent, with a trailing parenthesis.

Disodium EDTA]

A chelating agent, with a trailing bracket.

Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide Peg-15 Disulfate

A surfactant and emulsifier used in cleansing products (alternative spelling of PEG).

Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide PEG-15 Disulfate

A surfactant and emulsifier used in cleansing products.

Disodium Ethylenediaminetetraacetate

A chelating agent, another name for Disodium EDTA.

Disodium Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid

A chelating agent, the acid form of Disodium EDTA.

Disodium Etidronate

A chelating agent, often used to stabilize products.

DISODIUM ETIDRONATE

A chelating agent that helps to stabilize formulations by binding metal ions.

DISODIUM GLUCOSE PHOSPHATE

A humectant and skin-conditioning agent that helps retain moisture.

DISODIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE

A soothing and anti-inflammatory agent derived from licorice root.

Disodium Guanylate

A flavor enhancer and antioxidant, sometimes used in skincare for its potential skin benefits.

DISODIUM GUANYLATE

A nucleotide that can have antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.

DISODIUM HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED GLYCERIDE SULFOSUCCINATE

A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

DISODIUM HYDROXYDECYL SORBITOL CITRATE

A humectant and emollient that helps to moisturize and soften the skin.

Disodium Hydroxyethylamino Bismethylphosphonate

A chelating agent and stabilizer.

Disodium Hydroxyethyliminodiacetate

A chelating agent.

Disodium Hydroxysulfinoacetate

A chelating agent.

Disodium Id

Likely an incomplete or misspelled ingredient name.

Disodium Inosinate

A flavor enhancer and antioxidant, sometimes used in skincare for its potential skin benefits.

DISODIUM INOSINATE

A nucleotide that can have antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.

Disodium Iodide

An inorganic salt, not commonly used in skincare for its active properties.

DISODIUM ISODECYL SULFOSUCCINATE

A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

DISODIUM LANETH-5 SULFOSUCCINATE

A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

Disodium Laureth

Likely an incomplete ingredient name, part of a surfactant.

Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate

A mild surfactant used in cleansing formulations.

DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE

A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate (Cleanser)

A mild surfactant specifically indicated for use in cleansers.

Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate*

A mild surfactant used in cleansing formulations, with an asterisk.

DISODIUM LAURETH-12 SULFOSUCCINATE

A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

DISODIUM LAURETH-6 SULFOSUCCINATE

A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

DISODIUM LAURETH-7 CITRATE

A mild surfactant and emulsifier used in cleansing formulations.

DISODIUM LAURETH-9 SULFOSUCCINATE

A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

DISODIUM LAURIMINOBISHYDROXYPROPYLSULFONATE

A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

DISODIUM LAURIMINODIPROPIONATE

A mild amphoteric surfactant that cleanses and conditions without stripping.

Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phospates

A complex ingredient potentially offering antioxidant and skin conditioning benefits (likely typo for Phosphates).

Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates

A complex ingredient potentially offering antioxidant and skin conditioning benefits.

DISODIUM LAURIMINODIPROPIONATE TOCOPHERYL PHOSPHATES

A combination of a mild surfactant and a vitamin E derivative, offering cleansing and antioxidant benefits.

Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate

A mild amphoteric surfactant used for cleansing and foam boosting.

DISODIUM LAURYL PHENYL ETHER DISULFONATE

A surfactant that helps to clean the skin and hair.

DISODIUM LAURYL PHOSPHATE

A surfactant used for cleansing and emulsifying.

Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate

A mild surfactant used in cleansing formulations.

DISODIUM LAURYL SULFOSUCCINATE

A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate.

A mild surfactant used in cleansing formulations, with a trailing period.

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A mild surfactant with nonsensical text appended.

Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate*

A mild surfactant used in cleansing formulations, with an asterisk.

DISODIUM LAURYLGLUCOSIDES HYDROXYPROPYL CITRATE

A mild surfactant and chelating agent derived from coconut and glucose.

Disodium Lauryliminodiacetate

A mild surfactant.

DISODIUM NONOXYNOL-10 SULFOSUCCINATE

A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

DISODIUM O FRUIT EXTRACT

A fruit extract that can provide antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits.

DISODIUM OLETH-3 SULFOSUCCINATE

A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

DISODIUM OLEYL PHOSPHATE

A surfactant used for cleansing and emulsifying.

DISODIUM OLEYL SULFOSUCCINATE

A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

Disodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate

A mild surfactant and emulsifier with conditioning properties.

DISODIUM PEG-12 DIMETHICONE SULFOSUCCINATE

A mild surfactant and emulsifier with conditioning properties.

Disodium PEG-5 Laurylcitrate Sulfosuccinate

A mild surfactant and emulsifier.

DISODIUM PEG-5 LAURYLCITRATE SULFOSUCCINATE

A mild surfactant and emulsifier used in cleansing formulations.

DISODIUM PEG-8 LAURYL DIMETHICONE SULFOSUCCINATE

A mild surfactant and emulsifier with conditioning properties.

DISODIUM PEG-8 RICINOSUCCINATE

A mild surfactant and emulsifier derived from castor oil.

Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate

A UV filter used to protect the product from UV light degradation.

Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate (2.60%)

A UV filter used to protect the product from UV light degradation, at a specific concentration.

DISODIUM PHLORETIN DISULFONATE

A chelating agent that can help stabilize formulations.

Disodium phosphate

Acts as a buffering agent and pH adjuster in cosmetic formulations.

Disodium Phosphate

A buffering agent and emulsifier, used to adjust pH.

DISODIUM PHOSPHATE

A pH adjuster and buffering agent used to maintain product stability.

Disodium Phosphate.

Acts as a buffering agent and pH adjuster in cosmetic formulations.

DISODIUM PHOSPHOCREATINE

An energy-boosting ingredient that can help improve skin's resilience.

Disodium Pyrophosphate

Used as a buffering agent and chelating agent in cosmetic products.

DISODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE

A chelating agent and buffering agent used to stabilize formulations.

Disodium Pyrroloquinolinedione Tricarboxylate

A specialized ingredient, potentially used for its unique chemical properties in advanced formulations.

Disodium Ricinoleamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate

A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming properties in skincare.

Disodium Rutinyl Disulfate

A derivative of Rutin, potentially used for its antioxidant properties.

DISODIUM RUTINYL DISULFATE

A derivative of rutin, known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

DISODIUM SELENITE

A source of selenium, an essential mineral with antioxidant properties.

DISODIUM SITOSTERETH-14 SULFOSUCCINATE

A mild surfactant and emulsifier.

Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate

A mild surfactant and emulsifier derived from amino acids.

DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE

A mild, amino acid-based surfactant and emulsifier.

Disodium Succinate

May act as a buffering agent or pH adjuster.

DISODIUM SUCCINATE

A chelating agent that can help stabilize formulations.

Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate

A derivative of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.

DISODIUM SUCCINOYL GLYCYRRHETINATE

A derivative of licorice root extract, offering soothing and anti-inflammatory benefits.

DISODIUM SULFOMETHYL COCOSUCCINATE

A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

DISODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE DECYLGLUCOSIDE CROSSPOLYMER

A mild surfactant and emulsifier.

DISODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE LAURYLGLUCOSIDE CROSSPOLYMER

A mild surfactant and emulsifier.

DISODIUM TETRAHYDROXY ETHYLDISULFATE

A chelating agent that helps to stabilize formulations by binding metal ions.

Disodium Tetramethylhexadecenyl Succinoyl Cysteine

A complex ingredient, likely used for its conditioning or stabilizing properties.

DISODIUM TRIDECYLSULFOSUCCINATE

A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

Disodium Uridine Phosphate

A nucleotide derivative, potentially used for its role in cellular processes.

DISODIUM URIDINE PHOSPHATE

A nucleotide that can have antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.

Disodium/Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

A mild, amino acid-based surfactant used for gentle cleansing.

Disodium<br/>EDTA

A chelating agent that binds metal ions, improving product stability and efficacy.

DISOPROPYL ADIPATE

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin, and can act as a solvent.

Disopropyl late

Likely a misspelling or uncommon ingredient; its function is unclear without further context.

DISOPROPYL SEBACATE DIMETHICONE

A combination of an emollient and a silicone, providing skin-smoothing and conditioning benefits.

Disoyamidoethyl Hydroxyethyl Ammonium Lactate

A conditioning agent that improves hair and skin texture.

Disoyamine

A conditioning agent, likely derived from soy, used to soften and smooth.

Disoydimonium Chloride

A conditioning agent that provides anti-static and smoothing benefits.

Disoyoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate

A conditioning agent that improves hair manageability and softness.

DISOYOYLETHYL HYDROXYETHYLMONIUM METHOSULFATE

A conditioning agent and emulsifier, often used in hair care for its softening properties.

Disperse Black 9

A black colorant used in cosmetic products, particularly hair dyes.

Disperse Blue 377

A blue colorant used in cosmetic formulations.

DISPERSE ORANGE 3

A synthetic colorant used to impart an orange hue to cosmetic products.

DISPERSE RED 11

A synthetic colorant used to impart a red hue to cosmetic products.

DISPERSE RED 15

A synthetic colorant used to impart a red hue to cosmetic products.

Disperse Red 15, except as impurity in Disperse Violet 1

A red colorant used in cosmetic products.

DISPERSE RED 17

A synthetic colorant used to impart a red hue to cosmetic products.

Disperse Violet 1

A violet colorant used in cosmetic products.

DISPERSE VIOLET 1

A synthetic colorant used to impart a violet hue to cosmetic products.

Disperse Violet 1 (CI 61100)

A violet colorant used in cosmetic products.

Disperse Violet 1,CI 61100

A violet colorant used in cosmetic products.

DISPERSE VIOLET 15

A synthetic colorant used to impart a violet hue to cosmetic products.

DISPERSE VIOLET 4

A synthetic colorant used to impart a violet hue to cosmetic products.

Disperse Yellow 3

A yellow colorant used in cosmetic products.

Dispropylene Glycol

A solvent and humectant that helps to dissolve other ingredients and retain moisture.

Distarch Glyceryl Ether

A modified starch used as a texturizer and absorbent in skincare.

Distarch phosphate

A modified starch used as a texturizer, absorbent, and emulsion stabilizer.

Distarch Phosphate

A modified starch used as a texturizer, absorbent, and emulsion stabilizer.

DISTARCH PHOSPHATE

Acts as a thickener and emulsion stabilizer in cosmetic formulations.

Distarch Phosphate (Sebumabsorberend

A modified starch used as an absorbent to control oiliness.

Distarch Phosphate (Textuurverbeteraar)

A modified starch used to improve the texture and feel of cosmetic products.

Distarch Phosphate*

A modified starch used as a texturizer and absorbent in skincare.

Distearamidopropylmethylamine

A conditioning agent and emulsifier that softens and smooths skin and hair.

Distearate Sorbitan

An emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water components in formulations.

Disteardimonium Hectorite

A clay-based rheology modifier that thickens and stabilizes formulations.

DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE

A clay derivative used as a thickening agent and to improve texture.

Disteareth-100 Ipdi

An emulsifier and conditioning agent used in cosmetic formulations.

Disteareth-100 IPDI

An emulsifier and conditioning agent used in cosmetic formulations.

Disteareth-6 Dimonium Chloride

A conditioning agent that improves hair texture and manageability.

Disteareth-75 Ipdi

An emulsifier used to stabilize oil-in-water formulations.

Disteareth-75 IPDI

An emulsifier used to stabilize oil-in-water formulations.

Disteareth-75 IPDI.

An emulsifier used to stabilize oil-in-water formulations.

Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride

A conditioning agent that provides softening and detangling benefits.

Distearoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate

A conditioning agent that improves hair softness and manageability.

Distearoylpropyl Trimonium Chloride

A cationic surfactant used as a hair conditioning agent.

Distearyl Citrate

An emollient and emulsifier that softens the skin.

Distearyl Epoxypropylmonium Chloride

A conditioning agent that improves hair texture and reduces static.

Distearyl Ether

An emollient that provides a smooth, soft feel to the skin.

Distearyl Peg-18 Formoyl Glutamate

A conditioning agent and emulsifier with emollient properties.

Distearyl Phthalic Acid Amide

A conditioning agent that can improve skin and hair feel.

Distearyl Thiodipropionate

An antioxidant that protects cosmetic formulations from degradation.

Distearyldimonium Chloride

A conditioning agent that provides anti-static and smoothing effects.

Distelöl

Safflower oil, used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

Distillates (petroleum), light hydrocracked

A petroleum-derived ingredient used as an emollient and solvent.

Distilled Water

The base solvent in many cosmetic formulations, providing hydration.

Distilled Water (Aqua)

The base solvent in many cosmetic formulations, providing hydration.

distr

Likely an abbreviation or incomplete ingredient name.

DISTRICT SOLAN

This appears to be a misspelling or an uncommon ingredient name, likely not a standard cosmetic ingredient.

Distylium Racemosum Twig Extract

A botanical extract that may offer antioxidant or soothing benefits.

Disuccinate Ethylhexylglycerin

A multifunctional ingredient with emollient, humectant, and preservative-boosting properties.

Disunfloweroylethyl Dimonium Chloride

A conditioning agent derived from sunflower oil, improving hair texture.

Ditallow Dimonium Cellulose Sulfate

A conditioning agent used to improve hair manageability and feel.

Ditallowdimonium Chloride

A conditioning agent that provides anti-static and smoothing properties.

Ditallowoyl PG-dimonium Chloride

A conditioning agent that improves hair texture and reduces static.

Ditallowoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate

A conditioning agent that enhances hair softness and manageability.

DITHIAOCTANEDIOL

Likely used as an antioxidant or stabilizing agent in formulations.

Dithiomethylbenzamide

A specialized ingredient, its specific cosmetic function is not widely documented.

Dithiothreitol

A reducing agent used to break disulfide bonds, often in hair treatments.

DITHIOTHREITOL

A reducing agent that can help stabilize formulations and act as an antioxidant.

Ditridecyl Dimer Dilinoleate

An emollient that provides a smooth, non-greasy feel and improves spreadability.

DITRIDECYL DIMER DILINOLEATE

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

DITRIDECYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE

A surfactant used for cleansing and foaming properties.

Ditridecyl Thiodipropionate

An antioxidant that helps protect cosmetic formulations from oxidation.

DITRIDECYL THIODIPROPIONATE

Acts as an antioxidant to protect the skin and formulation from damage.

Ditridecyldimonium Chloride

A conditioning agent that improves hair texture and reduces static.

DITRIMETHYLOLPROPANE MYRISTATE/STEARATE

An emollient and emulsifying agent that helps to condition the skin.

DITRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TETRAHYDROXYSTEARATE

Acts as an emollient and emulsifier, contributing to skin conditioning.

Ditrimethylolpropane Tetraisostearate

An emollient and emulsifier that provides a smooth skin feel.

DITRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TETRAISOSTEARATE

Functions as an emollient and emulsifier, providing skin conditioning.

DITRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TETRAISOSTEARATE/HYDROXYSTEARATE

An emollient and emulsifier that helps to soften and smooth the skin.

Ditrimethylolpropane Tetrastearate

An emollient and emulsifier that contributes to product texture and skin feel.

DITRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TETRASTEARATE

Acts as an emollient and emulsifier, contributing to skin conditioning.

DITRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIETHYLHEXANOATE

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Diuron (ISO)

A herbicide, not typically used in cosmetic skincare.

Diutan Gum

A polysaccharide gum used as a thickener and stabilizer in cosmetic formulations.

DIUTAN GUM

A polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabilizer in cosmetic products.

Divanadium pentaoxide

A metal oxide, its use in cosmetics is uncommon and requires careful safety assessment.

Divinyldimethicone/ Dimethicone Copolymer

A silicone copolymer used to improve texture, provide slip, and enhance film formation.

Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer

A silicone copolymer used to improve texture, provide slip, and enhance film formation.

Divinyldimethicone/​Dimethicone Copolymer

A silicone copolymer used to improve texture, provide slip, and enhance film formation.

DIVINYLDIMETHICONE/DIMETHICONE/SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER

A silicone elastomer that provides a smooth feel and can improve texture.

DIVINYLDISILOXANE

A silicone compound used in formulations for texture and slip.

DL- Panthenol

A provitamin of B5 that moisturizes, soothes, and aids in skin repair.

DL-1-PHENYLPENTAN-2-OL

This is a chemical compound that may be used as a fragrance ingredient or solvent.

Dl-Alpha Tocopherol

A synthetic form of Vitamin E, acting as an antioxidant to protect skin and product.

DL-Alpha Tocopherol

A synthetic form of Vitamin E, acting as an antioxidant to protect skin.

Dl-Alpha Tocopherol (Vitamin E)

A synthetic form of Vitamin E, acting as an antioxidant to protect skin and product.

Dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate

A stable form of Vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant to protect skin from damage.

DL-apple Sodium glycerin

This appears to be a combination of ingredients, with glycerin being a humectant and DL-apple potentially referring to malic acid.

DL-malic acid

An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that exfoliates and can improve skin texture.

Dl-panthenol

A provitamin of B5 that moisturizes, soothes, and aids in skin repair.

DL-Panthenol

A provitamin of B5 that moisturizes, soothes, and aids in skin repair.

DL-Panthenol (Vitamin B5)

A provitamin of B5 that moisturizes, soothes, and aids in skin repair.

Dl-Panthenol.

A provitamin of B5 that moisturizes, soothes, and aids in skin repair.

dleansing

Likely a misspelling or incomplete word related to cleansing.