Acids
13 ingredients in this category
Benzoyl Peroxide
The acne eliminator
Disodium EDTA
One of the salt forms of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid | Helps enhance the stability of cosmetics formulas
Hexylene Glycol
Solvent that produces smooth spreadability and pleasing skin care textures | Viscosity-reducing properties allow it to thin out heavy, thick formulations
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Versatile polymer widely used in skin care and makeup | Aids texture and helps stabilize formulas
Kojic Acid
The brightening ferment
Potassium Sorbate
Used as a preservative in cosmetics | Also used in food to prohibit the growth of yeast and mold
Preservatives
Substance used in cosmetics to prevent contamination of
Salicylic Acid
A BHA that penetrates pores to clear congestion and reduce breakouts
Sodium Hexametaphosphate
Salt with multiple functions in cosmetics | Acts as a detergent, emulsifier, texturizer, and preservative
Sodium Levulinate
Salt of levulinic acid | Levulinic acid helps condition and soften skin
Sodium Sulfite
Reducing agent that alters the structure of hair | Can be used as a preservative in cosmetic formulations
Sorbic Acid
Preservative naturally derived from mountain ash berries | Used to prevent the growth of bacteria, mold, and fungi
Tranexamic Acid
The pigmentation fighter