✦ Ingredient Glossary

Ingredients starting with P

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PEG/​?PPG 18/​?18 Dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

PEG/PPG - 181/ Dimeticone

A silicone copolymer that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

Peg/​Ppg -17/​6 Copolymer

A silicone copolymer that can act as a conditioning agent and emulsifier.

PEG/​PPG -17/​6 Copolymer

A copolymer that can function as an emulsifier or conditioning agent.

Peg/Ppg 14/4 Dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that can act as a conditioning agent and emulsifier.

PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

PEG/​Ppg-120/​10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate

A surfactant and emulsifier used to blend oil and water components.

Peg/Ppg-14/4 Dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that can act as a conditioning agent and emulsifier.

PEG/PPG-14/4 Dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

PEG/​PPG-14/​4 Dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether

A silicone derivative that can act as an emollient and conditioning agent.

PEG/PPG-14/7 dimethyl ether

A solvent and emollient that can improve product texture.

PEG/​PPG-14/​7 Dimethyl Ether

A solvent and emollient that can improve product texture.

PEG/PPG-14/7 DIMETHYL ETHER

A solvent and emollient that can improve product texture.

PEG/​PPG-14/​7 Dimethyl Ether

A solvent and emollient that can improve product texture.

PEG/PPG-15/15 Acetate

An emulsifier and emollient that helps blend ingredients and condition skin.

PEG/PPG-15/15 ACETATE

An emulsifier and emollient that helps blend ingredients and condition skin.

PEG/PPG-15/15 Acetate Dimethicone

A silicone-based emulsifier and emollient that improves texture.

PEG/PPG-15/15 ACETATE DIMETHICONE

A silicone-based emulsifier and emollient that improves texture.

PEG/PPG-15/15 Allyl Ether Acetate

An emulsifier and conditioning agent that helps stabilize formulations.

PEG/​PPG-15/​15 Allyl Ether Acetate

An emulsifier and conditioning agent that helps stabilize formulations.

PEG/PPG-15/15 ALLYL ETHER ACETATE

An emulsifier and conditioning agent that helps stabilize formulations.

Peg/Ppg-15/15 Dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that can act as a conditioning agent and emulsifier.

PEG/​PPG-15/​15 Dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

PEG/​PPG-16/​6 Copolymer

A copolymer that can function as an emulsifier or conditioning agent.

Peg/Ppg-17/18 Dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that can act as a conditioning agent and emulsifier.

PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

PEG/​PPG-17/​18 Dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

Peg/Ppg-17/4 Dimethyl Ether

A silicone derivative that can act as an emollient and conditioning agent.

PEG/PPG-17/4 DIMETHYL ETHER

A solvent and emollient that can improve product texture.

Peg/Ppg-17/6 Copolymer

A silicone copolymer that can act as a conditioning agent and emulsifier.

Peg/​Ppg-17/​6 Copolymer

A silicone copolymer that can act as a conditioning agent and emulsifier.

PEG/PPG-17/6 copolymer

A copolymer that can function as an emulsifier or conditioning agent.

PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer

A copolymer that can function as an emulsifier or conditioning agent.

PEG/​PPG-17/​6 Copolymer

A copolymer that can function as an emulsifier or conditioning agent.

Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that can act as a conditioning agent and emulsifier.

Peg/​Ppg-18/​18 Dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that can act as a conditioning agent and emulsifier.

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

PEG/​PPG-18/​18 Dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

PEG/PPG-18/18 DIMETHICONE

A silicone copolymer that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone.

A silicone copolymer that can act as a conditioning agent and emulsifier.

Peg/​Ppg-18/​18-Dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that can act as a conditioning agent and emulsifier.

PEG/​PPG-18/​6 Dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

PEG/​PPG-19/​18 Dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

Peg/Ppg-19/19 Dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that can act as a conditioning agent and emulsifier.

PEG/​PPG-19/​19 Dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

PEG/​PPG-20/​15 Dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

PEG/PPG-20/20 Phenylisopropyl Caprylyl Dimethicone

A silicone-based ingredient that provides emollience and improves texture.

Peg/​Ppg-20/​22 Butyl Ether Dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that can act as a conditioning agent and emulsifier.

Peg/Ppg-20/23 Dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that can act as a conditioning agent and emulsifier.

PEG/​PPG-20/​6 Dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

PEG/PPG-22/23 Dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

PEG/PPG-22/40 DIMETHYL ETHER

A solvent and emollient that can improve product texture.

PEG/PPG-25/25 DIMETHICONE

A silicone copolymer that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

PEG/PPG-25/25 DIMETHICONE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER

A film-forming agent that can provide texture and hold.

Peg/Ppg-25/25 Dimethione

A silicone copolymer that can act as a conditioning agent and emulsifier.

PEG/PPG-27/14 DIMETHYL ETHER

A solvent and emollient that can improve product texture.

PEG/PPG-27/27 Dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

PEG/PPG-28/21 ACETATE DIMETHICONE

A silicone-based emulsifier and emollient that improves texture.

PEG/PPG-3/6 DIMETHYL ETHER

A solvent and emollient that can improve product texture.

PEG/PPG-30/10 dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

PEG/PPG-32/8 Tetramethyl Ether Pentaerythritol

A silicone-based ingredient that can provide emollience and improve texture.

PEG/PPG-35/40 dimethyl ether

A solvent and emollient that can improve product texture.

PEG/PPG-35/40 DIMETHYL ETHER

A solvent and emollient that can improve product texture.

PEG/​PPG-36/​41 Dimethyl Ether

A solvent and emollient that can improve product texture.

PEG/PPG-36/41 DIMETHYL ETHER

A solvent and emollient that can improve product texture.

Peg/Ppg-4/12 Dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that can act as a conditioning agent and emulsifier.

PEG/PPG-4/12 Dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

PEG/​PPG-4/​12 Dimethicone

A silicone copolymer that acts as an emollient and conditioning agent.

PEG/PPG-5/2 METHACRYLATE/METHACRYLIC ACID CROSSPOLYMER

A crosslinked polymer that can act as a thickener or film former.

PEG/PPG-50/40 DIMETHYL ETHER

A solvent and emollient that can improve product texture.

PEG/PPG-52/32 DIMETHYL ETHER

A solvent and emollient that can improve product texture.

PEG/PPG-55/28 DIMETHYL ETHER

A solvent and emollient that can improve product texture.

PEG/PPG-7/12 DIMETHYL ETHER

A solvent and emollient that can improve product texture.

PEG/PPG-75/25 CARBONIC ACID COPOLYMER

A copolymer that can function as an emulsifier or conditioning agent.

PEG/​PPG-8/​3 Diisostearate

An emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water ingredients.

Peg/Ppg-9/2 Dimethyl Ether

A silicone derivative that can act as an emollient and conditioning agent.

PEG/PPG-9/2 dimethyl ether

A solvent and emollient that can improve product texture.

PEG/PPG-9/2 DIMETHYL ETHER

A solvent and emollient that can improve product texture.

Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin

A complex ingredient that can act as a humectant and emulsifier.

Peg/​Ppg/​Polybutylene Glycol-8/​5/​3 Glycerin

A complex ingredient that can act as a humectant and emulsifier.

PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin

A complex ingredient that can act as a humectant and emollient.

PEG/​PPG/​Polybutylene Glycol-8/​5/​3 Glycerin

A complex ingredient that can act as a humectant and emollient.

PEG/PPG/POLYBUTYLENE GLYCOL-8/5/3 SODIUM GLYCERIN

A complex ingredient that can act as a humectant and emollient.

peg12

Humectant that draws moisture into the skin.

peg12 dimethicone

Emollient and conditioning agent that provides a smooth feel and helps spreadability.

PEG22/dodecylglycol copolymer

An emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water ingredients.

PEG8

Solvent and humectant that helps to dissolve other ingredients and attract moisture.

PEGANUM HARMALA SEED EXTRACT

Plant extract with potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

PEGMATITE EXTRACT

Mineral extract, likely used for its texture or opacifying properties.

Pei-10

A polymer used as a film-former or conditioning agent.

PEI-42 PULLULAN ACETATE

Film-former that creates a smooth layer on the skin.

Pekannüsse

Pecans, can act as an emollient and source of fatty acids.

Pektin; Speisesalz

Pectin is a gelling agent and thickener, salt can be a viscosity controller.

Pektine; Säuerungsmittel Citronensäure

Pectin is a gelling agent and thickener, citric acid is a pH adjuster.

Pektine).

Pectin is a gelling agent and thickener.

PELAGONIUM GRAVEOLENS OIL

Essential oil from geranium, known for its fragrance and potential skin-conditioning properties.

PELARGONIC ACID

Fatty acid that can act as an emollient or surfactant.

Pelargonium Capitatum (Geranium) Oil

Geranium oil can have antioxidant and astringent properties.

Pelargonium Capitatum Leaf Extract

Geranium leaf extract can have antioxidant and astringent properties.

PELARGONIUM CAPITATUM LEAF EXTRACT

Plant extract from geranium, potentially offering antioxidant and soothing benefits.

PELARGONIUM CRISPUM LEAF EXTRACT

Plant extract from lemon geranium, may have antioxidant and astringent properties.

PELARGONIUM CRISPUM LEAF OIL

Essential oil from lemon geranium, used for fragrance and potential skin benefits.

PELARGONIUM CRISPUM STEM EXTRACT

Plant extract from lemon geranium, potentially offering antioxidant and astringent properties.

Pelargonium Graveolens

Geranium, can have antioxidant and astringent properties.

Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Essential Oil

Geranium essential oil can have antioxidant and astringent properties.

Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil

Geranium flower oil can have antioxidant and astringent properties.

PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (GERANIUM) FLOWER OIL

Essential oil from geranium, used for its fragrance and potential skin-conditioning properties.

Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil.

Geranium flower oil can have antioxidant and astringent properties.

Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil*

Geranium flower oil can have antioxidant and astringent properties.

Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil^

Geranium flower oil can have antioxidant and astringent properties.

Pelargonium graveolens (Geranium) Oil

An essential oil that can provide fragrance and potential skin-conditioning benefits.

Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Oil

Geranium oil can have antioxidant and astringent properties.

Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium)*

Geranium, can have antioxidant and astringent properties.

Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Extract

Rose geranium extract can have antioxidant and astringent properties.

Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Flower Oil

Rose geranium flower oil can have antioxidant and astringent properties.

Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Leaf Oil

Rose geranium leaf oil can have antioxidant and astringent properties.

Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Oil

Rose geranium oil can have antioxidant and astringent properties.

Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Oil*

Rose geranium oil can have antioxidant and astringent properties.

Pelargonium Graveolens (Sweet Geranium) Oil

Sweet geranium oil can have antioxidant and astringent properties.

Pelargonium Graveolens (Sweet Scented Geranium) Oil

An essential oil that can provide fragrance and potential skin-conditioning benefits.

PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS CALLUS CULTURE EXTRACT

Plant cell culture extract from geranium, may offer antioxidant and regenerative benefits.

Pelargonium Graveolens Extract

An extract that may offer antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.

PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS EXTRACT

Plant extract from geranium, potentially offering antioxidant and soothing benefits.

Pelargonium Graveolens Extract (Rose Geranium Oil)

An extract that may offer antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties, often used for fragrance.

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Extract

An extract that may offer antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.

PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS FLOWER EXTRACT

Plant extract from geranium flowers, potentially offering antioxidant and soothing benefits.

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

An essential oil that can provide fragrance and potential skin-conditioning benefits.

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil (Geranium)

An essential oil that can provide fragrance and potential skin-conditioning benefits.

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil (Óleo Da Flor De Gerânio)

An essential oil that can provide fragrance and potential skin-conditioning benefits.

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil ***

An essential oil that can provide fragrance and potential skin-conditioning benefits.

PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS FLOWER OIL BISABOLOL

A combination of geranium flower oil and bisabolol, offering fragrance and soothing properties.

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil. B05382

An essential oil that can provide fragrance and potential skin-conditioning benefits.

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil*

An essential oil that can provide fragrance and potential skin-conditioning benefits.

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil***

An essential oil that can provide fragrance and potential skin-conditioning benefits.

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil‡

An essential oil that can provide fragrance and potential skin-conditioning benefits.

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Water

A floral water that can provide mild skin-conditioning and fragrance.

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

An extract that may offer antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower/​Leaf/​Stem Extract

An extract that may offer antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.

PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

A broad extract from the geranium plant, potentially offering antioxidant and soothing benefits.

PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS FLOWER/LEAF/STEM WATER

Hydrosol from geranium, providing a mild fragrance and potential soothing properties.

PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS LEAF EXTRACT

Plant extract from geranium leaves, potentially offering antioxidant and soothing benefits.

PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS LEAF EXTRACT SAPONIFIED

Saponified extract from geranium leaves, likely used as a mild cleansing agent.

Pelargonium Graveolens Leaf Oil

An essential oil that can provide fragrance and potential skin-conditioning benefits.

PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS LEAF OIL

Essential oil from geranium leaves, used for fragrance and potential skin benefits.

Pelargonium Graveolens Leaf Oil (Geranium Essential Oil)

An essential oil that can provide fragrance and potential skin-conditioning benefits.

Pelargonium Graveolens Oil

An essential oil that can provide fragrance and potential skin-conditioning benefits.

Pelargonium Graveolens Oil (Geranium Essential Oil)

An essential oil that can provide fragrance and potential skin-conditioning benefits.

Pelargonium Graveolens Oil (Geranium)

An essential oil that can provide fragrance and potential skin-conditioning benefits.

Pelargonium Graveolens Oil.

An essential oil that can provide fragrance and potential skin-conditioning benefits.

PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS STEM LEAF EXTRACT

Extract from geranium stems and leaves, potentially offering antioxidant and soothing benefits.

Pelargonium Graveolens Stem Leaf Oil

An essential oil that can provide fragrance and potential skin-conditioning benefits.

PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS STEM LEAF OIL

Essential oil from geranium stems and leaves, used for fragrance and potential skin benefits.

PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS WATER

Hydrosol from geranium, providing a mild fragrance and potential soothing properties.

Pelargonium Graveolens Wax

A wax that can provide emollient and thickening properties.

Pelargonium Graveolens(Rose Geranium) Flower Oil

An essential oil that can provide fragrance and potential skin-conditioning benefits.

PELARGONIUM PELTATUM EXTRACT

Plant extract from Pelargonium peltatum, potentially offering antioxidant and soothing benefits.

PELARGONIUM RADULA LEAF EXTRACT ACETYLATED

Modified plant extract from geranium, potentially offering antioxidant and soothing benefits.

PELARGONIUM RENIFORME ROOT EXTRACT

Plant extract from geranium roots, potentially offering antioxidant and soothing benefits.

Pelargonium Roseum

A botanical name that may refer to a type of geranium, often used for fragrance.

Pelargonium Roseum (Rose Geranium) Leaf Oil*

An essential oil that can provide fragrance and potential skin-conditioning benefits.

PELARGONIUM ROSEUM LEAF EXTRACT

Plant extract from rose geranium leaves, potentially offering antioxidant and soothing benefits.

Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil

An essential oil that can provide fragrance and potential skin-conditioning benefits.

PELARGONIUM ROSEUM LEAF OIL

Essential oil from rose geranium leaves, used for fragrance and potential skin benefits.

PELARGONIUM ROSEUM STEM EXTRACT

Plant extract from rose geranium stems, potentially offering antioxidant and soothing benefits.

Pelargonium Roseum x Asperum (Rose Geranium) Oil

An essential oil that can provide fragrance and potential skin-conditioning benefits.

Pelargonium Sidoides Adventitious Root Extract

An extract from the root of Pelargonium Sidoides, potentially offering soothing and antioxidant benefits.

PELARGONIUM SIDOIDES ADVENTITIOUS ROOT EXTRACT

Plant extract from adventitious roots of Pelargonium sidoides, may have soothing properties.

Pelargonium Sidoides Callus Extract

An extract derived from plant cell cultures, potentially offering soothing and antioxidant benefits.

PELARGONIUM SIDOIDES CALLUS EXTRACT

Plant cell culture extract from Pelargonium sidoides, potentially offering antioxidant and regenerative benefits.

Pelargonium Sidoides Phytoplacenta Extract

A plant-derived extract that may offer skin-conditioning and antioxidant properties.

PELARGONIUM SIDOIDES PHYTOPLACENTA EXTRACT

Plant-derived extract from Pelargonium sidoides, may offer skin conditioning and antioxidant benefits.

PELARGONIUM SIDOIDES ROOT EXTRACT

Plant extract from Pelargonium sidoides roots, may have soothing and antioxidant properties.

Pelargonium X Asperum Oil (Geranium)

An essential oil that can provide fragrance and potential skin-conditioning benefits.

PELTOPHORUM DASYRHACHIS BARK EXTRACT

Plant extract from Peltophorum dasyrachis bark, potential antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.

PELTOPHORUM DASYRHACHIS BARK POWDER

Powdered bark from Peltophorum dasyrachis, may be used for exfoliation or texture.

Pelvetia Canaliculata (Algae) Extract

An extract from brown algae that can provide hydration and antioxidant benefits.

Pelvetia Canaliculata (Brown Algae) Extract

An extract from brown algae that can provide hydration and antioxidant benefits.

Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract

An extract from brown algae that can provide hydration and antioxidant benefits.

PELVETIA CANALICULATA EXTRACT

Extract from brown algae, known for its moisturizing and antioxidant properties.

PELVETIA SILIQUOSA EXTRACT

Extract from a type of brown algae, likely used for its moisturizing and antioxidant properties.

PEN - TASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE

Chelating agent that binds to metal ions, improving product stability.

Penetration Enhancer)

A general term for ingredients that help other ingredients absorb into the skin.

PENICILLUS DUMETOSUS CALLUS CULTURE EXTRACT

Plant cell culture extract, potentially offering antioxidant and regenerative benefits.

Pentaclethra Macroloba (Pracaxi) Seed Oil

A rich emollient oil known for its moisturizing and conditioning properties.

Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil

A rich emollient oil known for its moisturizing and conditioning properties.

PENTACLETHRA MACROLOBA SEED OIL

Rich emollient oil known for its moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.

PENTACLETHRA MACROLOBA SEED OIL OCTYLDODECYL ESTERS

Emollient ester derived from pracaxi oil, providing a smooth feel and hydration.

PENTACLETHRA MACROPHYLLA SEED OIL

Another name for Pracaxi oil, a rich emollient known for its moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.

PENTACLETHRAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE

Conditioning agent that can improve hair and skin feel.

Pentadecalactone

A synthetic musk compound used for fragrance.

PENTADECALACTONE

A synthetic musk compound, primarily used for fragrance.

PENTADESMA BUTYRACEA SEED BUTTER

Emollient butter providing moisturizing and skin-softening benefits.

PENTADIPLANDRA BRAZZEANA ROOT EXTRACT

Plant extract, potentially offering antioxidant or soothing properties.

Pentadoxynol-200

A surfactant and emulsifier used to blend oil and water components.

Pentaerythrithyl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

An antioxidant that protects the product from degradation by free radicals.

Pentaerythritiyl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

An antioxidant that protects the product from degradation by free radicals.

Pentaerythritol

A polyol used as a humectant and to improve texture.

Pentaerythritol Tetraisostearate

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

PENTAERYTHRITOL/TEREPHTHALIC ACID COPOLYMER

Film-former that creates a smooth layer on the skin.