✦ Ingredient Glossary

Ingredients starting with P

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PPG-2 arginine

Acts as a conditioning agent and humectant.

Ppg-2 Butyl Ether

Solvent.

Ppg-2 Cocamide

Surfactant and emulsifier.

Ppg-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide

Surfactant and emulsifier.

PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide

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

PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide

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

PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/​Isostearamide

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

PPG-2 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Cellulose

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

PPG-2 Isoceteth-20 Acetate

Acts as an emulsifier and conditioning agent, helping to stabilize formulations and soften skin.

PPG-2 Methyl Ether

Acts as a solvent and viscosity-decreasing agent.

PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate

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

PPG-2 MYRISTYL ETHER PROPIONATE

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

PPG-2 Tallowamine

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier.

PPG-2-Buteth-1

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier.

PPG-2-buteth-2

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier.

PPG-2-deceth-12

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

PPG-2-Deceth-12

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

Ppg-2-Deceth-30

Emulsifier and surfactant.

PPG-2-Deceth-7

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

PPG-2-Laureth-5

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

PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether

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

PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether Distearate

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

Ppg-24-Glycereth-24

Emollient and humectant.

PPG-24-Glycereth-24

Acts as an emollient and humectant, providing skin conditioning and moisture retention.

Ppg-25-Laureth-25

Emulsifier.

PPG-25-Laureth-25

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

PPG-26 Buteth-26

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

Ppg-26- Buteth-26

Emulsifier and surfactant.

PPG-26- Buteth-26

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

ppg-26-buteth-26

Emulsifier and surfactant used to blend oil and water components.

Ppg-26-Buteth-26

Emulsifier and surfactant.

PPG-26-Buteth-26

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to help mix oil and water ingredients.

PPG-26-BUTETH-26

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

PPG-26-polyethylene glycol-26

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to help mix oil and water ingredients.

PPG-28 Buteth-35

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to help mix oil and water ingredients.

PPG-28-Buteth-28

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to help mix oil and water ingredients.

PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Ethylhexanoate

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

Ppg-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate

Emollient and solvent.

PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

PPG-3 caprylyl ether

Acts as an emollient and solvent.

PPG-3 Caprylyl ether

Acts as an emollient and solvent.

PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether

Acts as an emollient and solvent.

Ppg-3 Dipivalate

Emollient.

PPG-3 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant.

PPG-3 Myristyl Ether

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

PPG-3 MYRISTYL ETHER

Acts as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin.

PPG-30

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier.

PPG-34 steares-3

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant.

PPG-38-Buteth-37

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to help mix oil and water ingredients.

PPG-4-Ceteth-20

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to help mix oil and water ingredients.

Ppg-5 Ceteth-20

Emulsifier.

PPG-5 Ceteth-20

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to help mix oil and water ingredients.

Ppg-5 Pentaerythrityl Ether

Emollient.

PPG-5- Ceteth-20

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to help mix oil and water ingredients.

Ppg-5-Ceteth-10 Phosphate

Emulsifier.

Ppg-5-Ceteth-20

Emulsifier.

PPG-5-Ceteth-20

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to help mix oil and water ingredients.

PPG-5-CETETH-20

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to help mix oil and water ingredients.

PPG-5-Ceteth-20.

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to help mix oil and water ingredients.

Ppg-5-Ceteth-201 Phenoxyethanol

Emulsifier and preservative.

Ppg-51/Smdi Copolymer

Film-former and conditioning agent.

Ppg-51/SMDI Copolymer

Film-former and conditioning agent.

PPG-51/​Smdi Copolymer

Acts as a film-former to create a smooth finish.

PPG-6 CASTORATE

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant.

PPG-6 Decyltetradeceth-30

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to help mix oil and water ingredients.

Ppg-6-Decyltetradeceth-30

Emulsifier and surfactant.

PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to help mix oil and water ingredients.

Ppg-7

Solvent and emollient.

PPG-7 Butes-4

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant.

PPG-75-PEG-300 Hexylene Glycol

Acts as a humectant and solvent.

PPG-8 ceteth-10

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant.

PPG-8 ceteth-20

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant.

PPG-8 SORBITOL CASTOR OIL

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant.

Ppg-8-Ceteth-20

Emulsifier.

PPG-8-Ceteth-20

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant.

PPG-8-Ceteth-5

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant.

Ppg-9

Solvent and emollient.

PPG-9

Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier.

PPG-9 Diethylmonium Chloride

Acts as a conditioning agent and surfactant.

Ppg-9 Diglyceryl Ether

Emollient and solvent.

PPG-9 Diglyceryl Ether

Acts as a humectant and emollient.

PPG-9 Diglyceryl Ether*

Acts as a humectant and emollient.

PPG-9-Buteth-12

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant.

PPG-90 Butyl Ether

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant.

PRALINE NOISETTE 19% (NOISETTE 9

Likely a fragrance component providing a nutty scent.

PRASTERONE

A synthetic form of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), a hormone that may have anti-aging effects on the skin.

Pražená mletá káva bez kofeinu.

Roasted ground decaffeinated coffee, potential antioxidant.

preenchida

This is a Portuguese word meaning 'filled' or 'completed', not a cosmetic ingredient.

Pregelatinized Starch

Thickener and absorbent.

prei

Leek extract can have antioxidant properties.

Premium

Indicates a higher quality or grade, not an ingredient itself.

Premium Quality

This is a marketing term and not an ingredient.

PRENOXYETHANOL

Acts as a preservative to prevent microbial growth.

PREPARADO LACTEO (grasa vegetal

A dairy-derived ingredient, likely used for its emollient properties.

Préparation à base de protéines de lentilles (eau

Contains lentil protein, potentially for hair or skin conditioning.

Prepared black beans

This is a food ingredient and not typically used in skincare.

Prepared Black Beans

This is a food ingredient and not typically used in skincare.

PREPARED BLACK BEANS

May offer antioxidant properties from the beans.

PREPARED BLACKEYE PEAS

May offer antioxidant properties from the peas.

PREPARED CANNELLINI BEANS

May offer antioxidant properties from the beans.

Prepared cannellini beans (white kidney beans)

This is a food ingredient and not typically used in skincare.

PREPARED CANNELLINI BEANS (WHITE KIDNEY BEANS)

May offer antioxidant properties from the beans.

Prepared chick peas

This is a food ingredient and not typically used in skincare.

PREPARED CHICK PEAS

May offer antioxidant properties from the chickpeas.

PREPARED GREAT NORTHERN BEANS

May offer antioxidant properties from the beans.

PREPARED ORGANIC BLACK BEANS

May offer antioxidant properties from the beans.

PREPARED ORGANIC GARBANZO BEANS

May offer antioxidant properties from the chickpeas.

PREPARED ORGANIC KIDNEY BEANS

May offer antioxidant properties from the beans.

Prepared Pinto Beans

This is a food ingredient and not typically used in skincare.

PREPARED PINTO BEANS

May offer antioxidant properties from the beans.

PREPARED WHITE BEANS

May offer antioxidant properties from the beans.

Preregen

A proprietary blend of ingredients often used for skin conditioning and protection.

Preservante Ecocert

An Ecocert-approved preservative to prevent microbial growth.

Preservative

A general term for an ingredient that prevents microbial contamination.

PRESERVATIVE (211) FLAVOURS (NATURAL

A preservative, though the mention of flavors is unusual in a skincare context.

PRESERVATIVE (211).

A preservative to prevent microbial contamination.

Preservative (potassium sorbate)

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

Preservative (Potassium Sorbate)

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

Preservative-free

Indicates the absence of preservatives in the product formulation.

Preservatives

Ingredients used to prevent microbial contamination and extend product shelf life.

Preservatives (INS 202

INS 202 refers to Potassium Sorbate, a common preservative.

Pressed Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

An emollient oil rich in fatty acids that softens and smooths the skin.

presure

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

PRETTY FARM GIRL

This is likely a trade name or marketing term, not a specific ingredient.

Prickly Pear (Opuntia Fica Indica) Oil

A rich oil known for its moisturizing and antioxidant properties.

Prickly Pear Flavor

A flavoring agent, not typically beneficial for skincare.

Prickly Pear Oil

A rich oil known for its moisturizing and antioxidant properties.

Primula Veris (Primrose) Extract

An extract with potential soothing and antioxidant properties.

Primula Veris Extract

An extract with potential soothing and antioxidant properties.

Prinsepia Utilis Seed Extract

An extract from the Himalayan wild almond, known for its emollient and nourishing properties.

Pro - panediol

A humectant and solvent that helps to moisturize and improve product texture.

Pro V B5 D Panthenol

A form of Vitamin B5 that hydrates, soothes, and improves skin barrier function.

Pro Vitamin B5

A form of Vitamin B5 that hydrates, soothes, and improves skin barrier function.

Pro-Vitamin B5 (Panthenol)

A form of Vitamin B5 that hydrates, soothes, and improves skin barrier function.

Probiotic Extract

Contains beneficial microorganisms that can help balance the skin's microbiome.

Probiotics (L. rhamnosus UALr-06

Contains beneficial microorganisms that can help balance the skin's microbiome.

Procapil (Butylene Glycol

A patented ingredient blend designed to improve hair follicle health and reduce hair loss.

Procapil® (Butylene Glycol

A patented ingredient blend designed to improve hair follicle health and reduce hair loss.

Procollagen

A precursor to collagen, which can help improve skin's firmness and elasticity.

PROCOLLAGEN

A precursor to collagen, potentially aiding in skin firmness and elasticity.

Procter & Gamble Strasse 1

This appears to be a company address and not an ingredient.

PROFUMO

An amino acid that is a building block of collagen, supporting skin structure.

Prolinamidoethyl Imidazole

A conditioning agent that can help improve skin's texture and feel.

proline

An amino acid that is a building block of collagen and helps maintain skin hydration.

Proline

An amino acid that plays a role in collagen synthesis and skin hydration.

PROLINE

A pharmaceutical ingredient, not typically used in skincare.

Proline (L-Proline)

An amino acid that plays a role in collagen synthesis and skin hydration.

Proline (L)

An amino acid that plays a role in collagen synthesis and skin hydration.

Proline Butylene Glycol

Combines an amino acid with a humectant/solvent for skin conditioning.

Proline Lysine Copper Complex

A peptide complex with copper that can support skin repair and collagen production.

Proline.

An amino acid that plays a role in collagen synthesis and skin hydration.

Proline*

An amino acid that plays a role in collagen synthesis and skin hydration.

PROPAFENONE

A germanium compound, its skincare benefits are not well-established.

Propagermanium

An ingredient with purported antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.

PROPAGERMANIUM

A propellant used in aerosol products.

Propan- Ediol

A humectant and solvent that helps to moisturize and improve product texture.

propane

A propellant used in aerosol products to dispense the formulation.

Propane

A flammable gas, typically used as a propellant in aerosol products, not a skincare ingredient.

PROPANE

A humectant and solvent that helps improve product texture and hydration.

Propane - diol

A humectant and solvent that helps to moisturize and improve product texture.

Propane-1;3-Diol

A humectant and solvent that helps to moisturize and improve product texture.

Propanedi - ol

A humectant and solvent that helps to moisturize and improve product texture.

Propanedial

This is likely a misspelling of Propanediol, a common humectant and solvent.

propanediol

A humectant that draws moisture into the skin and can also act as a solvent.

Propanediol

A humectant and solvent that helps to moisturize and improve product texture.

PROPANEDIOL

An algae extract that can provide antioxidant and moisturizing benefits.

Propanediol (10%)

A humectant and solvent that helps to moisturize and improve product texture.

Propanediol (3%)

A humectant and solvent that helps to moisturize and improve product texture.

Propanediol (Corn derived Glycol)

A humectant and solvent derived from corn, used to moisturize and improve texture.

Propanediol (Corn-Derived)

A humectant and solvent derived from corn, used to moisturize and improve texture.

Propanediol (Corn)

A humectant and solvent derived from corn, used to moisturize and improve texture.

Propanediol (Huidverzorger)

A humectant and solvent that helps to moisturize and improve product texture (Dutch for 'skin care').

Propanediol (Oplosmiddel)

A humectant and solvent that helps to moisturize and improve product texture (Dutch for 'solvent').

Propanediol (Plant Origin)

A humectant and solvent derived from plants, used to moisturize and improve texture.

Propanediol (Plant-Derived Humectant)*

A humectant and solvent derived from plants, used to moisturize and improve texture.

Propanediol (Plant-Derived Humectant)°

A humectant and solvent derived from plants, used to moisturize and improve texture.

Propanediol (Plant-Derived Humectant)°°

A humectant and solvent derived from plants, used to moisturize and improve texture.

Propanediol (Propanodiol)

A humectant and solvent that helps to moisturize and improve product texture.

Propanediol (Solvent)

A humectant and solvent that helps to moisturize and improve product texture.

Propanediol (Zemea)

A plant-derived humectant and solvent that moisturizes and improves product texture.

Propanediol 1

A humectant and solvent that helps to moisturize and improve product texture.

Propanediol Caprylate

A derivative of propanediol used as an emollient and solvent.

Propanediol Dicaprylate

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Propanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Propanediol.

A humectant and solvent that helps to moisturize and improve product texture.

Propanediol*

A humectant and solvent that helps to moisturize and improve product texture.

Propanediol°

A humectant and solvent that helps to moisturize and improve product texture.

Propanol

An alcohol that can act as a solvent, but can be drying or irritating in higher concentrations.

Propanol-2

Also known as Isopropyl Alcohol, it can act as a solvent but may be drying or irritating.

Propargite (ISO)

Acaricide and insecticide used in agriculture, not typically found in skincare.

Propazine

Herbicide, not used in cosmetic or skincare products.

PROPHYRIDIUM CRUENTUM EXTRACT

Acts as an emulsifier and surfactant.

Propionic Acid

Can be used as a preservative or pH adjuster in cosmetics.

proplene glycol

A humectant that draws moisture into the skin and can also act as a solvent.

Proplyene Carbonate

A solvent and viscosity decreasing agent.

Proplyparaben

A preservative that prevents microbial growth in products.

Propolis

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

Propolis Cera

Beeswax from propolis, used as an emollient and thickener.

propolis extract

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

Propolis Extract

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