Acid: – Acids are sometimes used in small quantities to adjust the pH of a product. There are a few different kinds: Citric, boric, phosphoric, sulphuric, hydrochloric and lactic.
Alcohol: – Most commonly used as a lubricant or emollient. These alcohols arent drying to the skin.
Almond: – Most products add almond kernels to act as a gentle scrub for your skin. It removes dead skin cells and helps clean dirt out of the pores.
Aloe: – This is very common in beauty products as its known for its healing and soothing properties. Aloe juice is also very beneficial for the skin.
Camphor: – This comes from the wood of the camphor tree and is known for its soothing properties.
Coconut Oil: – This oil is best known for its lubricating, soothing and cleansing properties. It is mainly used in shampoos or soaps.
Collagen: – This is best known for assisting in the elasticity of your skin. The collagen that is found in cosmetics actually comes from animals.
Formaldehyde: – This is basically just a gas used in products that acts as a preservative and disinfectant.
Glycerine: – This...