✦ Ingredient Glossary

Ingredients starting with P

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Potassium Laureth Phosphate

A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

POTASSIUM LAURETH PHOSPHATE

A mild surfactant used in cleansing formulations.

Potassium Laureth-4 Carboxylate

A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

POTASSIUM LAUROYL GLYCINATE

A mild amino acid-based surfactant for gentle cleansing.

POTASSIUM LAUROYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN

A surfactant and conditioning agent derived from collagen.

POTASSIUM LAUROYL HYDROLYZED PEA PROTEIN

A surfactant and conditioning agent derived from pea protein.

POTASSIUM LAUROYL HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN

A surfactant and conditioning agent derived from soy protein.

POTASSIUM LAUROYL PCA

A surfactant and skin conditioning agent.

Potassium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

Potassium Lauroyl Silk Amino Acids

Amino acid derivative used for conditioning and mild cleansing.

Potassium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids

Amino acid derivative used for conditioning and mild cleansing.

POTASSIUM LAURUS NOBILATE

A surfactant derived from laurel berry oil.

POTASSIUM LAURYL HYDROXYPROPYL SULFONATE

A mild surfactant used in cleansing formulations.

Potassium Lauryl Phosphate

A surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

POTASSIUM LAURYL PHOSPHATE

A surfactant used in cleansing formulations.

Potassium Lauryl Sulfate

A surfactant used for cleansing, can be irritating for some skin types.

POTASSIUM LAURYL SULFATE

A surfactant used for cleansing, can be drying for some.

POTASSIUM LINOLEATE

An emulsifier and surfactant.

POTASSIUM LINSEEDATE

A surfactant derived from linseed oil.

POTASSIUM MAGNESIUM ASPARTATE

A mineral complex that can help condition the skin.

Potassium Metabisulfite

Antioxidant and preservative used to prevent product degradation.

Potassium Methoxysalicylate

A derivative of salicylic acid, potentially used for exfoliation or skin brightening.

Potassium Methoxysalicylate

Skin conditioning agent and potential exfoliant.

POTASSIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE

A mild surfactant that cleanses the skin and hair.

POTASSIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE

Used in toothpaste for its anti-cavity properties.

POTASSIUM MONOPERSULFATE

A bleaching agent, sometimes used in hair color removers.

Potassium Myristate

Anionic surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

POTASSIUM MYRISTATE

A surfactant used for cleansing.

Potassium Myristoyl Glutamate

A mild amino acid-based surfactant used for cleansing.

Potassium Myristoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen

A hydrolyzed collagen derivative that can help with skin conditioning and hydration.

POTASSIUM MYRISTOYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN

A surfactant and conditioning agent derived from collagen.

potassium nitrate

Used to reduce tooth sensitivity by blocking nerve signals.

Potassium Nitrate

Used in toothpaste for sensitive teeth, not a common skincare ingredient.

POTASSIUM NITRATE

A desensitizing agent that can help reduce tooth sensitivity.

POTASSIUM O-PHENYLPHENATE

A preservative and disinfectant.

POTASSIUM OCTATRIENOATE

A surfactant and emulsifier.

POTASSIUM OCTOXYNOL-12 PHOSPHATE

An emulsifier and surfactant.

Potassium Oleate

Anionic surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

POTASSIUM OLEATE

A surfactant and emulsifier.

Potassium Oleate**

Anionic surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

POTASSIUM OLEOYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN

A surfactant and conditioning agent derived from collagen.

Potassium Olivate

Potassium salt of olive oil fatty acids, used as a surfactant or emulsifier.

POTASSIUM OLIVATE

A surfactant derived from olive oil, used for cleansing.

POTASSIUM OLIVATE/SUNFLOWERSEEDATE

A blend of surfactants derived from olive and sunflower seed oils for cleansing.

Potassium Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein

A conditioning agent derived from oats and olive oil.

POTASSIUM OLIVOYL HYDROLYZED OAT PROTEIN

A surfactant and conditioning agent derived from oat protein.

POTASSIUM OLIVOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN

A surfactant and conditioning agent derived from wheat protein.

Potassium Olivoyl Pca

A derivative of PCA (pyrrolidone carboxylic acid) and olive oil, used for conditioning.

POTASSIUM OLIVOYL PCA

A surfactant and skin conditioning agent.

Potassium Olivoyl/​Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids

A blend of amino acid derivatives from wheat and olive oil, used for conditioning.

POTASSIUM OXIDE

A highly reactive compound, not typically used directly in skincare.

Potassium Palm Kernelate

Potassium salt of palm kernel oil fatty acids, used as a surfactant.

Potassium Palm Kernelate*

Potassium salt of palm kernel oil fatty acids, used as a surfactant.

Potassium Palmate

Potassium salt of palm oil fatty acids, used as a surfactant.

Potassium Palmate*

Potassium salt of palm oil fatty acids, used as a surfactant.

Potassium Palmitate

Anionic surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein

A conditioning agent derived from oats and palmitic acid.

Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein

A conditioning agent derived from rice protein and palmitic acid.

Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

A conditioning agent derived from wheat protein and palmitic acid.

Potassium Palmitoyl Wheat Polypeptide

A peptide derived from wheat, used for skin conditioning.

Potassium Palmitoyl/​ Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

A conditioning agent derived from wheat protein and palmitic acid.

Potassium Palmitoyl/​Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

A conditioning agent derived from wheat protein and palmitic acid.

Potassium Pca

Potassium salt of PCA, a component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, used for hydration.

Potassium PCA

Potassium salt of PCA, a component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, used for hydration.

POTASSIUM PEG-50 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL SUCCINATE

An emulsifier and solubilizer.

POTASSIUM PERFLUOROHEXYL ETHYLPHOSPHATE

A fluorinated compound, its use in cosmetics is uncommon and requires specific safety evaluation.

Potassium Persulfate

Used in hair bleaching products, not typically for skincare.

POTASSIUM PERSULFATE

A bleaching agent, often used in hair lighteners.

POTASSIUM PHENOXIDE

A derivative of phenol, used as a preservative.

POTASSIUM PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONATE

A UV filter used in sunscreens to protect skin from UVB radiation.

potassium phosphate

Used as a buffering agent and pH adjuster.

Potassium Phosphate

Used as a pH adjuster or buffering agent in cosmetic formulations.

POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE

A pH adjuster and buffering agent.

Potassium Phosphate.

Used as a pH adjuster or buffering agent in cosmetic formulations.

POTASSIUM POLYPHOSPHATE

A chelating agent and stabilizer.

POTASSIUM PROPIONATE

A preservative that inhibits the growth of mold and bacteria.

POTASSIUM RICINOLEATE

A surfactant derived from castor oil.

POTASSIUM SAFFLOWERATE

A surfactant derived from safflower oil.

Potassium Salicylate

Salt of salicylic acid, can have exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties.

POTASSIUM SALTS OF ORTHOPHOSPHORIC ACID

A pH adjuster and buffering agent.

POTASSIUM SHEA BUTTERATE

A surfactant derived from shea butter.

Potassium Silicate

Used as a binder or film-former in some cosmetic products.

POTASSIUM SILICATE

A pH adjuster and film-former.

potassium sorbate

A common preservative used to inhibit the growth of mold and yeast.

Potassium sorbate

Preservative that inhibits the growth of mold, yeast, and fungi.

Potassium Sorbate

A common preservative used to prevent the growth of mold and yeast.

Potassium ­Sorbate

Preservative that inhibits the growth of mold, yeast, and fungi.

POTASSIUM SORBATE

A common preservative that prevents the growth of mold, yeast, and bacteria.

Potassium Sorbate (* - Exfoliant)

A common preservative, with an unusual notation suggesting an exfoliating function.

Potassium Sorbate (0

A common preservative, with an incomplete notation.

Potassium Sorbate (F.I.L. Amb609/​1)

A common preservative, with a specific internal product code.

Potassium Sorbate (Food Grade Preservatives)

A common preservative, noted as food grade.

Potassium Sorbate (Naturally Occurring Preservative)

A common preservative, noted as naturally occurring.

Potassium Sorbate (Naturally-Occurring Preservative)

A common preservative, noted as naturally occurring.

Potassium Sorbate (Preservative)

A common preservative used to prevent the growth of mold and yeast.

Potassium Sorbate (Salt Of Sorbic Acid)

A common preservative, identified as the salt of sorbic acid.

Potassium Sorbate.

A common preservative used to prevent the growth of mold and yeast.

POTASSIUM SORBATE. (F.I.L. Z70015318/1). *Hors colorants

A common preservative that prevents the growth of mold, yeast, and bacteria.

Potassium Sorbate. F# 102-0

Preservative that inhibits the growth of mold, yeast, and fungi.

Potassium Sorbate.<br/>*Essential Oil

Preservative that inhibits the growth of mold, yeast, and fungi.

Potassium Sorbate(1)

A common preservative, with a numerical suffix.

Potassium sorbate(E202) Brown sugar flavor.

Preservative that inhibits the growth of mold, yeast, and fungi.

POTASSIUM SORSATE AS A PRESERVATIVE)

A common preservative that prevents the growth of mold, yeast, and bacteria.

POTASSIUM SOYATE

Acts as a surfactant to cleanse the skin by helping water to mix with oil and dirt.

Potassium Stearate

Emulsifier and surfactant that helps to mix oil and water and create lather.

POTASSIUM STEARATE

Acts as a surfactant to cleanse the skin by helping water to mix with oil and dirt.

POTASSIUM STEAROYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier, helping to mix oil and water components.

POTASSIUM SUCCINATE

Can function as a pH adjuster or buffering agent in formulations.

Potassium Sulfate

Used as a buffering agent or pH adjuster.

POTASSIUM SULFATE

Used as a viscosity-decreasing agent or to adjust the ionic strength of a formulation.

POTASSIUM SULFIDE

Can be used in depilatory products or as a preservative.

Potassium Sulfite

Antioxidant and preservative.

POTASSIUM SULFITE

Acts as a preservative to prevent microbial growth in cosmetic products.

Potassium Sunflowerseedate

Emulsifier and surfactant derived from sunflower oil.

POTASSIUM SUNFLOWERSEEDATE

Acts as a surfactant to cleanse the skin by helping water to mix with oil and dirt.

Potassium Tallowate

Emulsifier and surfactant derived from animal fat.

POTASSIUM TAURATE

Acts as a surfactant to cleanse the skin by helping water to mix with oil and dirt.

POTASSIUM TAURINE LAURATE

Acts as a surfactant to cleanse the skin by helping water to mix with oil and dirt.

POTASSIUM TETRATHIONATE

May be used in specific formulations for its chemical properties, often in hair treatments.

Potassium thiocyanate

Has limited use in cosmetics, potentially as a conditioning agent.

Potassium Thiocyanate

Has limited use in cosmetics, potentially as a conditioning agent.

Potassium thioglycolate

Used in depilatory (hair removal) products.

Potassium Thioglycolate

Used in depilatory (hair removal) products.

POTASSIUM THIOGLYCOLATE

Used in hair removal products to break down hair structure.

POTASSIUM TOLUENESULFONATE

Can function as a hydrotrope, helping to solubilize other ingredients.

POTASSIUM TRIDECETH-6 PHOSPHATE

Acts as an emulsifier to help blend oil and water ingredients.

POTASSIUM TRIDECETH-7 PHOSPHATE

Acts as an emulsifier to help blend oil and water ingredients.

POTASSIUM TROCLOSENE

Primarily used as a disinfectant or preservative.

POTASSIUM TSUBAKIATE

Likely acts as a surfactant or emulsifier derived from camellia.

POTASSIUM UNDECYLENATE

Can act as a preservative or antifungal agent.

POTASSIUM UNDECYLENOYL CARRAGEENAN

Functions as a thickener and emulsifier in cosmetic formulations.

Potassium Undecylenoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen

Skin conditioning agent and humectant.

POTASSIUM UNDECYLENOYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN

Acts as a conditioning agent and emulsifier.

POTASSIUM UNDECYLENOYL HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN

Acts as a hair and skin conditioning agent.

POTASSIUM UNDECYLENOYL HYDROLYZED RICE PROTEIN

Acts as a hair and skin conditioning agent.

POTASSIUM UNDECYLENOYL HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN

Acts as a hair and skin conditioning agent.

Potassium Undecylenoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Hair and skin conditioning agent.

POTASSIUM UNDECYLENOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN

Acts as a hair and skin conditioning agent.

POTASSIUM XYLENESULFONATE

Functions as a hydrotrope to increase the solubility of other ingredients.

Potassiumhydroxide

pH adjuster.

Potassiumsorbate

Preservative that inhibits the growth of mold, yeast, and fungi.

Potassiumsorbate. FORMULA #312-0 SDS-IL-2096

Preservative that inhibits the growth of mold, yeast, and fungi.

Potato Starch Modified

Thickener and texturizer.

Potentilla Anserina Extract

Plant extract with potential antioxidant and soothing properties.

Potentilla Chinensis Callus Extract

Plant extract with potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Potentilla Erecta (Tormentil) Root Extract

Plant extract known for its astringent and soothing properties.

Potentilla Erecta Root Extract

Plant extract known for its astringent and soothing properties.

Potentilla Erecta Root Extract

Plant extract known for its astringent and soothing properties.

Poterium Officinale Root Extract

Plant extract with potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Potesium Cayi Phosphate

Likely a pH adjuster or buffering agent.

Potiron (40%)

Likely pumpkin extract, which can contain vitamins and antioxidants.

poudr psylliums

Psyllium husk can act as a thickening agent or provide fiber.

Poudre d'ail

Garlic powder, used for its potential antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.

Poudre d'oignon

Onion powder, used for its potential antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.

Poudre de _Lait_

Milk powder, can act as a skin conditioner and exfoliant.

Poudre levante sans alun

Leavening powder without alum, likely a baking ingredient not for skincare.

Poulet

Chicken, not a typical skincare ingredient.

Poulet basquaise

Basque-style chicken, not a typical skincare ingredient.

Poulet entier

Whole chicken, not a typical skincare ingredient.

pousobae isson

This appears to be a misspelling or non-standard ingredient name.

Pouteria Sapota (Mamey Sapote) Seed Butter

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Powder Citric Acid

Exfoliant and pH adjuster.

powdered sugar

Sugar can act as a humectant and exfoliant.

PPG 2-Hydroxyethyl Cocamide

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier, improving product texture and cleansing properties.

PPG 3 Benzyl Ether Myristate

Acts as an emollient and solvent, providing a smooth feel and aiding ingredient dispersion.

PPG- 20

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water.

PPG- 3 Benzyl Ether Ethylhexanoate

Acts as an emollient and solvent, providing a smooth feel and aiding ingredient dispersion.

PPG- 8-Ceteth-20

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant, helping to stabilize formulations and cleanse.

PPG-1 HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CASSIA

Acts as a conditioning agent, improving hair texture and manageability.

PPG-1 Trideceth 6

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant, helping to stabilize formulations and cleanse.

Ppg-1 Trideceth-6

Emulsifier and surfactant.

PPG-1 trideceth-6

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant, helping to stabilize formulations and cleanse.

PPG-1 Trideceth-6

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant, helping to stabilize formulations and cleanse.

Ppg-1-Peg-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether

Emulsifier and surfactant.

PPG-1-PEG-9 lauryl glycol ether

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier, aiding in cleansing and product stability.

PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier, aiding in cleansing and product stability.

PPG-1-PEG-9/​Lauryl Glycol Ether

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier, aiding in cleansing and product stability.

PPG-10 Cetyl Ether

Acts as an emollient and emulsifier, providing skin conditioning and product stabilization.

PPG-10 methyl glucose

Acts as a humectant and emulsifier, drawing moisture and stabilizing the formula.

PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether

Acts as a humectant and emulsifier, drawing moisture and stabilizing the formula.

PPG-10 Methylene Glucose

Acts as a humectant and emulsifier, drawing moisture and stabilizing the formula.

PPG-10 methylglucose

Acts as a humectant and emulsifier, drawing moisture and stabilizing the formula.

PPG-12

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water.

PPG-12 Dimethicone

Acts as an emollient and conditioning agent, providing a smooth feel and improving texture.

PPG-12 Dimethicone.

Acts as an emollient and conditioning agent, providing a smooth feel and improving texture.

PPG-12-Buteth-16

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier, helping to stabilize formulations.

PPG-12-PEG-50 Lanolin

Acts as an emulsifier and conditioning agent, derived from lanolin.

Ppg-12/Smdi Copolymer

Film-former and conditioning agent.

PPG-12/smdi Copolymer

Acts as a film-former and conditioning agent, providing texture and hold.

PPG-12/​Smdi Copolymer

Acts as a film-former and conditioning agent, providing texture and hold.

PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant, helping to stabilize formulations and cleanse.

PPG-14 Butyl Ether

Acts as an emollient and solvent, providing a smooth feel and aiding ingredient dispersion.

PPG-14 Polyglyceryl-2 Ether

Acts as an emulsifier and emollient, helping to blend ingredients and condition skin.

PPG-15

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water.

Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether

Emollient and solvent.

PPG-15 Stearyl Ether

Acts as an emollient and solvent, providing a smooth feel and aiding ingredient dispersion.

PPG-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate

Acts as an emollient and solvent, providing a smooth feel and aiding ingredient dispersion.

Ppg-15 Stearylether

Emollient and solvent.

PPG-15 Stearylether

Acts as an emollient and solvent, providing a smooth feel and aiding ingredient dispersion.

PPG-17/​Ipdi/​Dmpa Copolymer

Acts as a film-former and conditioning agent, providing texture and hold.