Glossary
Every ingredient, named.
Every active we use, what it is, what we intend to say it does, and what we don't say. Full ingredient lists are added here as they exist.
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Named ingredients
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| Ingredient | What it is | What we intend to say (claims review pending) | What we don't say |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper tripeptide-1 | A small chain of three amino acids bound to copper, used in cosmetics as a conditioning ingredient | Conditions the scalp and skin; skin looks smoother and more even | No claims about hair loss, hair growth, fullness or thickness; no claims about healing, repair or any scalp or skin condition |
| Acetyl tetrapeptide-3 | A four-amino-acid chain with an acetyl group, used as a hair-conditioning ingredient | Conditions the scalp and lengths; leaves fine hair feeling softer and smoother | No claims about hair loss, hair growth or thinning |
| Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 | A three-amino-acid chain joined to a fatty acid so it sits well in creams and serums; a skin-conditioning ingredient | Smooths the look of fine lines; skin looks firmer and feels softer | No claims about wrinkles as a medical outcome; no claims about how skin is built or repaired |
| Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 | A four-amino-acid chain joined to a fatty acid, usually paired with palmitoyl tripeptide-1 | Evens the look of tone; skin feels comfortable | No claims about redness, irritation or any skin condition |
| Acetyl hexapeptide-8 | A six-amino-acid chain used as a skin-conditioning ingredient in serums | Smooths the look of expression lines | No claims about how expression lines form, and none about any procedure |
| Niacinamide | A water-soluble form of vitamin B3 used widely in cosmetics for skin and scalp | Evens the look of tone; refines the look of pores; conditions the scalp and leaves it feeling comfortable | No claims about any skin or scalp condition |
| Panthenol | Provitamin B5, a humectant that attracts water, used in hair and skin products | Moisturizes; softens hair and skin; adds slip and shine | No claims about healing or repair |
| Ceramides (NP, AP, EOP) | Waxy lipids of the kind found in the outer layer of skin and in hair, made for cosmetics to soften and moisturize | Soften; moisturize; support the feel of a comfortable moisture barrier | No claims about repairing anything, and none about any skin or scalp condition |
| Cholesterol | A lipid used in creams alongside ceramides and fatty acids for softness and a cushioning feel | Softens; supports the feel of a comfortable moisture barrier alongside ceramides | No claims about repair, and none about any skin condition |
| Squalane | A light, stable oil, here from sugarcane or olive, that skin takes well | Moisturizes; softens; a light, non-greasy finish on skin and hair | No claims about repair, and none about any condition |
| Sodium hyaluronate | The salt form of hyaluronic acid, a humectant that holds water at the skin surface; we use several molecular weights | Hydrates; skin looks plumper and smoother; hair feels softer | No claims about wrinkles as a medical outcome, and none about any procedure |
| Beta-glucan | A sugar chain from oats or yeast used as a humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient | Hydrates; skin feels comfortable and soft | No claims about redness, irritation or any skin condition |
| Caffeine | The same molecule as in coffee, used in cosmetics as a scalp- and skin-conditioning ingredient | Refreshes the feel of the scalp; conditions | No claims about hair loss, hair growth or fullness |
| Zinc PCA | Zinc bound to PCA, a component of skin's natural moisturizing factor, used in scalp cleansers | Helps the scalp and hair look and feel fresher between washes | No claims about any scalp condition |
| Hydrolyzed keratin | Keratin, the protein hair is made of, broken into small pieces so it can condition the hair surface | Smooths the look and feel of lengths; improves the look of damaged-looking hair | No claims about repairing or rebuilding hair |
| Hydrolyzed rice protein | Rice protein broken into small pieces; a hair-conditioning ingredient for rinse-off products | Conditions; adds body to fine hair; lengths feel smoother | No claims about hair loss or hair growth; never used in a scalp-applied product's claim |
| Hydrolyzed quinoa protein | Quinoa protein broken into small pieces; a conditioning ingredient for lengths | Conditions lengths; helps hair hold moisture; smooths | No claims about repair |
| Amino-acid surfactants | Mild cleansing agents built on amino acids; they foam less and rinse clean | Cleanse gently; low foam; rinse clean without a tight feeling | No claims of being safe, non-toxic or chemical-free; no claims about any condition |
| Glycerin | A simple humectant that draws water to the surface of skin and hair; one of the oldest cosmetic ingredients | Draws in and holds moisture; softens | No claims about repair or any condition |
| Betaine | A humectant from sugar beet that softens the feel of cleansers | Softens the feel of cleansing; hydrates | No claims about irritation or any condition |
| Shea butter | The fat of the shea nut, a rich emollient used in masks and balms | Softens; adds slip and richness; helps seal in moisture | No claims about healing or any condition |