✦ Ingredient Glossary

Ingredients starting with F

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fructose

A simple sugar that can act as a humectant.

Fructose

A simple sugar that can act as a humectant, drawing moisture to the skin.

FRUCTOSE

A natural sugar that can act as a humectant, drawing moisture to the skin.

Fructose (Plant-Derived Humectant)°°

A plant-derived sugar that acts as a humectant, attracting moisture to the skin.

Fructose. Glucose

A blend of sugars that can act as humectants, drawing moisture to the skin.

FRUCTOSE. Non parfumée.

A natural sugar that can act as a humectant, drawing moisture to the skin; 'Non parfumée' means unscented.

Fructose*

A simple sugar that can act as a humectant, drawing moisture to the skin.

FRUCTOSYL COCOATE/OLIVATE

A surfactant derived from coconut and olive oils, used for cleansing.

Fruit & Vegetable Juice (For Color)

Used to impart natural color to the cosmetic product.

Fruit and vegetable concentrates (apple

Used for natural coloring and may provide some vitamins and antioxidants.

Fruit Extract

Contains beneficial compounds from fruit that can offer antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits.

FRUIT JUICE AND PUREE FROM CONCENTRATE (10%) (ORANGE

Contains vitamins and antioxidants from fruit, but can also be mildly acidic.

Fruit Juices from Concentrate (Apple 16%

Provides natural color and potentially some vitamins and antioxidants.

Fruit Juices from Concentrate (Apple 4%

Provides natural color and potentially some vitamins and antioxidants.

Fruit Juices from CRE rate (Apple 4%

Provides natural color and potentially some vitamins and antioxidants.

Fruit Oil

Provides emollient properties to soften and smooth the skin.

Fruit Seed Oil

Provides emollient properties to soften and smooth the skin, often rich in fatty acids.

FRUITS À COQUE

This refers to nuts, which can be allergens for some individuals.

FRUITS À COQUE et GRAINES DE SÉSAME.

This refers to nuts and sesame seeds, which can be allergens for some individuals.

FRUITS A COQUE.

This refers to nuts, which can be allergens for some individuals.

Fruktose

A simple sugar that can act as a humectant, drawing moisture to the skin.

Fruktosesirup

A syrup containing sugars that can act as humectants, drawing moisture to the skin.

FSC Certified Bamboo

Refers to the sustainable sourcing of bamboo, often used for packaging or as a gentle exfoliant.

FUCOIDAN

A polysaccharide derived from seaweed with potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Fucosyllactose

A type of oligosaccharide that may act as a prebiotic, feeding beneficial skin bacteria.

Fucoxanthin

A carotenoid pigment found in brown algae, known for its antioxidant properties.

FUCOXANTHIN

A carotenoid found in brown seaweed with potent antioxidant properties.

Fucus Serratus Extract

An extract from serrated wrack seaweed, known for its potential skin-conditioning and antioxidant benefits.

Fucus Vesiculosus

A type of seaweed (bladderwrack) extract, often used for its potential skin-conditioning and antioxidant properties.

Fucus Vesiculosus (Bladderwrack) Extract

An extract from bladderwrack seaweed, known for its potential skin-conditioning and antioxidant benefits.

Fucus Vesiculosus (Bladderwrack) Extract*

An extract from bladderwrack seaweed, known for its potential skin-conditioning and antioxidant benefits.

Fucus Vesiculosus (Seaweed) Extract

An extract from seaweed, often used for its potential skin-conditioning and antioxidant benefits.

Fucus Vesiculosus Extract

An extract from bladderwrack seaweed, known for its potential skin-conditioning and antioxidant benefits.

Fucus Vesiculosus Extract (Bladderwrack Extract)

An extract from bladderwrack seaweed, known for its potential skin-conditioning and antioxidant benefits.

Fucus Vesiculosus Powder

Powdered bladderwrack seaweed, used for its potential skin-conditioning and antioxidant properties.

Fuel oil, no. 2

A petroleum-derived product, not typically used in skincare.

Fuel oil, no. 4

A petroleum-derived product, not typically used in skincare.

Fuels, diesel, coal solvent extn., hydrocracked hydrogenated

Petroleum-derived substances, not suitable for cosmetic use.

Fuels, diesel, no. 2

Petroleum-derived substances, not suitable for cosmetic use.

FULL CREAM MILK

Contains lactic acid (an AHA) and fats, which can be moisturizing and gently exfoliating.

full melk

N/A

Fuller's Earth

A type of clay known for its absorbent properties, used to help draw out impurities.

Fuller'S Earth (Solum Fullonum)

A type of clay known for its absorbent properties, used to help draw out impurities.

fullerene

Antioxidant that can help protect skin from environmental damage.

fullerenes

Antioxidant that can help protect skin from environmental damage.

Fullerenes

A form of carbon with potent antioxidant properties, used to protect skin from free radical damage.

Fumaria Officinalis Extract

An extract from the common fumewort plant, traditionally used for its skin-soothing properties.

Fumaria Officinalis Flower/​Leaf/​Stem Extract

An extract from the common fumewort plant, traditionally used for its skin-soothing properties.

Fumaria Officinalis Leaf Extract

An extract from the common fumewort plant, traditionally used for its skin-soothing properties.

fumaric acid

Can be used as a pH adjuster or in exfoliating formulations.

Fumaric Acid

An organic acid that can be used as a pH adjuster or exfoliant.

FUMARIC ACID

An organic acid that can be used as a pH adjuster or exfoliant.

Fumed Silica

A thickening agent and anti-caking agent used to improve product texture and stability.

fun 2

Descriptive text, not an ingredient.

Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract

An extract from red algae, known for its moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.

Furfural

An organic compound that can be used as a flavoring agent or solvent, but can be irritating.

Furfuryl Palmitate

An ester that can act as an emollient, softening and smoothing the skin.

FURTUNA SKIN

This appears to be a brand name and not an ingredient.

Fusanus Spicatus (Australian Sandalwood) Oil

An oil known for its emollient and potential soothing properties, with a characteristic aroma.

Fusanus Spicatus (Sandalwood) Wood Oil

An oil known for its emollient and potential soothing properties, with a characteristic aroma.

Fusanus Spicatus Kernel Oil

An oil derived from sandalwood kernels, providing emollient and moisturizing benefits.

FUSANUS SPICATUS KERNEL OIL

A nourishing plant oil with emollient properties.

Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil

An oil derived from sandalwood wood, providing emollient and moisturizing benefits.

FUSANUS SPICATUS WOOD OIL

A nourishing plant oil with emollient properties.

FUSCOPORIA OBLIQUA CULTURE FILTRATE

An extract from a mushroom known for its antioxidant and soothing properties.

Fuscoporia Obliqua Mycelia Ferment Extract

An extract from the Chaga mushroom mycelia, known for its antioxidant and potential anti-inflammatory properties.

Fuscoporia Obliquaextract

An extract from the Chaga mushroom, known for its antioxidant and potential anti-inflammatory properties.

Fusel Wheat Bran/Straw Glycosides

A blend of glycosides derived from wheat, potentially acting as a surfactant or emulsifier.

Fusel Wheat Bran/​Straw Glycosides

A blend of glycosides derived from wheat, potentially acting as a surfactant or emulsifier.

FUSEL WHEAT BRAN/STRAW GLYCOSIDES

A surfactant derived from wheat, used for cleansing.

FUSIDIUM COCCINEUM FERMENT FILTRATE

A fermented ingredient that may offer skin-conditioning benefits.