✦ Ingredient Glossary

Ingredients starting with Q

98 ingredients with safety ratings, purposes, and interaction warnings.

QET BOTANICALS

This appears to be a brand name or a general term for botanical ingredients, not a specific ingredient.

Quark Cheese

A type of fresh dairy product, not typically used in skincare formulations.

Quark Cheese Powder

Powdered form of quark cheese, not a standard skincare ingredient.

Quark.

A type of fresh dairy product, not typically used in skincare formulations.

Quartz

A mineral, sometimes used as an exfoliant or texturizer in skincare, but can be abrasive.

Quartz Powder

Exfoliant that physically buffs away dead skin cells.

Quassia Amara (Amargo) Wood Extract

Antioxidant that helps protect skin from free radical damage.

QUASSIN

A bitter compound from the Quassia plant, not typically used in skincare due to its bitterness and potential for irritation.

Quaternium- 95

Antistatic agent that reduces the tendency of hair or skin to hold an unwanted static charge.

Quaternium-14

Antistatic agent that reduces the tendency of hair or skin to hold an unwanted static charge.

Quaternium-15

Preservative that prevents microbial growth in cosmetic products.

quaternium-18

A conditioning agent and emulsifier, often used in hair care products.

Quaternium-18

Antistatic agent that reduces the tendency of hair or skin to hold an unwanted static charge.

Quaternium-18 Bentonite

Thickener that increases the viscosity of cosmetic formulations.

Quaternium-18 Hectorite

Thickener that increases the viscosity of cosmetic formulations.

Quaternium-22

Antistatic agent that reduces the tendency of hair or skin to hold an unwanted static charge.

Quaternium-24

Antistatic agent that reduces the tendency of hair or skin to hold an unwanted static charge.

Quaternium-26

Antistatic agent that reduces the tendency of hair or skin to hold an unwanted static charge.

QUATERNIUM-26

A conditioning agent and surfactant, can be used in hair care but less common in skincare.

Quaternium-27

Antistatic agent that reduces the tendency of hair or skin to hold an unwanted static charge.

Quaternium-30

Antistatic agent that reduces the tendency of hair or skin to hold an unwanted static charge.

quaternium-33

A conditioning agent and antistatic agent, primarily used in hair care.

Quaternium-33

Antistatic agent that reduces the tendency of hair or skin to hold an unwanted static charge.

Quaternium-33. F#206-3

Antistatic agent that reduces the tendency of hair or skin to hold an unwanted static charge.

Quaternium-45

Antistatic agent that reduces the tendency of hair or skin to hold an unwanted static charge.

Quaternium-51

Antistatic agent that reduces the tendency of hair or skin to hold an unwanted static charge.

Quaternium-52

Antistatic agent that reduces the tendency of hair or skin to hold an unwanted static charge.

Quaternium-60

Antistatic agent that reduces the tendency of hair or skin to hold an unwanted static charge.

Quaternium-61

Antistatic agent that reduces the tendency of hair or skin to hold an unwanted static charge.

Quaternium-70

Antistatic agent that reduces the tendency of hair or skin to hold an unwanted static charge.

Quaternium-73

Antistatic agent that reduces the tendency of hair or skin to hold an unwanted static charge.

Quaternium-75

Antistatic agent that reduces the tendency of hair or skin to hold an unwanted static charge.

Quaternium-76 Hydrolyzed Collagen

Conditioning agent that improves the feel and appearance of hair and skin.

QUATERNIUM-76 HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN

A conditioning agent derived from hydrolyzed collagen, may help with skin hydration and texture.

QUATERNIUM-79 HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN

A conditioning agent derived from hydrolyzed collagen, may help with skin hydration and texture.

Quaternium-79 Hydrolyzed Silk

Conditioning agent that improves the feel and appearance of hair and skin.

Quaternium-79 Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Conditioning agent that improves the feel and appearance of hair and skin.

Quaternium-80

Antistatic agent that reduces the tendency of hair or skin to hold an unwanted static charge.

QUATERNIUM-80

A conditioning agent and surfactant, often used in hair care products.

Quaternium-81

Antistatic agent that reduces the tendency of hair or skin to hold an unwanted static charge.

Quaternium-82

Antistatic agent that reduces the tendency of hair or skin to hold an unwanted static charge.

Quaternium-83

Antistatic agent that reduces the tendency of hair or skin to hold an unwanted static charge.

Quaternium-87

Antistatic agent that reduces the tendency of hair or skin to hold an unwanted static charge.

Quaternium-90 Bentonite

Thickener that increases the viscosity of cosmetic formulations.

Quaternium-90 Montmorillonite

Thickener that increases the viscosity of cosmetic formulations.

Quaternium-90 Sepiolite

Thickener that increases the viscosity of cosmetic formulations.

Quaternium-91

Antistatic agent that reduces the tendency of hair or skin to hold an unwanted static charge.

Quaternium-92

Antistatic agent that reduces the tendency of hair or skin to hold an unwanted static charge.

Quaternium-95

Antistatic agent that reduces the tendency of hair or skin to hold an unwanted static charge.

Quaternium-96

Antistatic agent that reduces the tendency of hair or skin to hold an unwanted static charge.

Quaternium-98

Antistatic agent that reduces the tendency of hair or skin to hold an unwanted static charge.

quattanium-18

A conditioning agent and emulsifier, often used in hair care products.

Queen Of The Meadow Flower Extract

Extract with potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

QUEEN OLIVES

This appears to be a food ingredient and not a standard skincare ingredient.

Queensland Nut Oil

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

queijo

Cheese is not a typical skincare ingredient and its benefits are unclear.

Quellkohlensäure *aus kontrolliert biologischem Anbau <0

This appears to be a description of water source and organic cultivation, not a specific ingredient.

Quellwasser Kann Spuren von Ei und Soja enthalten.

Water that may contain traces of egg and soy, not a functional ingredient.

Quellwasser.

Solvent and base for cosmetic formulations.

QUERCETAGETIN

A flavonoid found in plants, known for its antioxidant properties.

Quercetin

Antioxidant that helps protect skin from free radical damage.

Quercetin Caprylate

Antioxidant that helps protect skin from free radical damage.

Quercus Acutissima Fruit Extract

Extract with potential antioxidant properties.

Quercus Alba Bark Extract

Extract with potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Quercus Glauca Branch/Leaf Extract

Extract with potential antioxidant properties.

Quercus Glauca Stem Extract

Extract with potential antioxidant properties.

Quercus Petraea (Oak) Fruit Extract

Extract with potential antioxidant properties.

Quercus Petraea Fruit Extract

Extract with potential antioxidant properties.

Quercus Robur Bark Extract

Extract with potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Quercus Salicina Extract

Extract with potential antioxidant properties.

Quercus Suber Bark Extract

Extract with potential antioxidant properties.

QUESD DE VACA

This appears to be a Spanish term for 'cow's cheese' or 'whey', a food ingredient, not a typical skincare ingredient.

queso

Cheese is not a typical skincare ingredient and its benefits are unclear.

Queso fresco

This is a type of cheese and not a typical skincare ingredient.

queso parmesano

Parmesan cheese is not a typical skincare ingredient and its benefits are unclear.

questions

This is not an ingredient.

Quilicura

This appears to be a place name and not a cosmetic ingredient.

Quillaja Saponaria (Soap Bark Extract)

Surfactant and foaming agent derived from soap bark.

Quillaja Saponaria (Soapbark) Bark Extract

Surfactant and foaming agent derived from soap bark.

QUILLAJA SAPONARIA BARK

Bark from the soapbark tree, contains saponins that can act as natural surfactants and foaming agents.

Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract

Surfactant and foaming agent derived from soap bark.

QUILLAJA SAPONARIA BARK EXTRACT

Extract from the soapbark tree, used for its cleansing and foaming properties.

Quillaja Saponaria Extract

Surfactant and foaming agent derived from soap bark.

Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract

Surfactant and foaming agent derived from soap bark.

Quince Flower Extract

Extract with potential antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.

Quinine

Ingredient historically used for its astringent properties, but can be irritating.

Quinoa (Chenopodium Quinoa) Seed Extract

Extract rich in amino acids and antioxidants, beneficial for skin conditioning.

Quinoa blanc cuit 26

Cooked white quinoa, likely used as a texturizer or emollient.

Quinoa Extract

Extract rich in amino acids and antioxidants, beneficial for skin conditioning.

Quinoa)

Extract rich in amino acids and antioxidants, beneficial for skin conditioning.

Quinoa* français (9%)

French quinoa extract, providing amino acids and antioxidants for skin conditioning.

QUINOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1

A synthetic peptide that mimics growth factors, potentially promoting collagen production and skin regeneration.

Quinoyl Tripeptide-35

Peptide that may help improve skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

QUINOYL TRIPEPTIDE-35

A synthetic peptide that may help improve skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Quinoyl Tripeptide-7

Peptide that may help improve skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

QUINOYL TRIPEPTIDE-7

A synthetic peptide that may help improve skin texture and firmness.

QUITO

This is a city name and not a skincare ingredient.

quot

This is not a recognized skincare ingredient.