1,2-HEXANEDIOL

1,2-Hexanediol together with Caprylyl Glycol boosts the preservative system of our The Ten Out Of Ten Gentle Gel Cleanser. The combination of 1,2-hexanediol and caprylyl glycol also has a ...

GLUCONOLACTONE

Gluconolactone is a poly-hydroxy acid (PHA) that is valued in skin care for its mild and moisturizing properties. This PHA gently exfoliates the top layer of skin.

GLYCERIN/GLYCEROL

Glycerin is a trivalent alcohol and thus plays a decisive role in the hydration of the stratum corneum: if the barrier function is impaired, changes in the function of the stratum corneum can occur.

GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE

Glyceryl caprylate (1) is the monoester of glycerine and caprylic acid. It acts as a nourishing component, but also as an emulsifier. (1) Final Report of the Amended Safety Assessment of Glyceryl Laur...

GLYCERYL OLEATE

Glyceryl oleate is produced by the esterification of oleic acid with glycerol and acts as an emulsifier and stabilizer as well as a lipid-replenishing ingredient in cleansing products, which...

GLYCERYL STEARATE

Glyceryl stearate (1) is the monoester of glycerine and stearic acid. It acts as a conditioning component, but also as an emulsifier. (1) Final Report of the Amended Safety Assessment of Glyceryl Laura...

GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is an emulsifier that serves as both an emollient and a skin care product. (1) It is synthesized from glycerol and stearic acid. (2) It is used in skin care.

GLYCINE SOY PROTEIN

Together with Superoxide Dismutase and Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Glycine Soy Protein was shown in an in vivo study to improve skin texture and in vitro to improve capillary perfusion.

GLYCOLIC ACID

Glycolic acid, also known as glycolic acid, is one of the most effective alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) and is frequently used in cosmetics due to its versatile properties. This acid ...

HAEMATOCOCCUS PLUVIALIS EXTRACT

Haematococcus pluvialis is a green microalgae that is a source of valuable bioactive compounds such as astaxanthin and other carotenoids as well as proteins and fatty acids. (1) Astaxanthin...

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the botanical name for sunflower oil. It is obtained from the seeds of the sunflower (Helianthus annuus) and contains a high proportion of essential fatty acids ...

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED WAX

Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax is the wax from the seeds of the sunflower and is used in cosmetics as an emollient and viscosity regulator. (1) (1) Bährle-Rapp, M. (2012). Springer Lexikon Kosme...

HEXANOYl DIPEPTIDE-3 NORLEUCINE ACETATE

Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate, also known as Perfection Peptide P3, is a biologically active tripeptide that reactivates the skin's natural exfoliation process. By stimulating the absc...

HYALURONIC ACID

Hyaluronic acid is one of the primary factors of skin hydration, together with lipids, natural moisturizing factors, sebum and aquaporin. As the predominant component in the extracellular mat...

HYDROGENATED LECITHIN

Hydrogenated lecithin is the end product of the controlled hydrogenation of lecithin and has the same functions as lecithin. It also acts as a suspending agent. (1) (1) Fiume ...

HYDROGENATED PALM GLYCERIDES CITRATE

Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrates are compounds in which mono-, di- and triglycerides from hydrogenated palm oil are esterified with citric acid. They are used as effective ingredients in skin care.

HYDROGENATED RAPESEED OIL

Derivative of rapeseed oil, which is used as an emollient, skin care product and viscosity regulator. (1) (1) Bährle-Rapp, M. (2012). Springer Lexikon Kosmetik und Körperpflege. 4th revised and...

HYDROLYZED JOJOBA ESTERS

Hydrolyzed jojoba esters are obtained from jojoba oil, which is extracted from the seeds of the jojoba plant (Simmondsia chinensis). It is an excellent moisturizer and, in combina...

HYDROLYZED RICE PROTEIN

Together with Superoxide Dismutase and Glycine Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein was shown to improve skin texture in an in vivo study and to improve capillary blood flow in vitro.

HYDROXYACETOPHENONE

Hydroxyacetophenone acts as a powerful antioxidant, so it protects the skin from free radicals and at the same time acts as a skin-caring ingredient. (1) (1) Chair, Wilma F. et al. (2018). Amen...

HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE

Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a modified cellulose polymer that can act as a thickener, suspending agent, film former and stabilizer. (1) (1) Final Report on the Safety Assessm...

HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH PHOSPHATE

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate is a modified starch ester produced by the reaction of starch with hydroxypropyl and phosphate groups. This modification improves the physi...

INULIN

Inulin is a polysaccharide and belongs to the prebiotics. Prebiotics serve as a food source for beneficial bacteria that are naturally present on the skin and play an important ...