Unveil the Secrets of Skincare Ingredients with Our Comprehensive Glossary
Dive into the world of skincare with our detailed glossary at Reviva Labs. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, our guide demystifies complex scientific terms and skincare ingredients, offering clear and concise definitions that empower you to choose the best products for your skin’s unique needs..
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- 1,2-Hexanediol
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- Absorption Bases
- Acacia Gum
- Acetone
- Acetyl Hexapeptide-3
- Acidity
- Acids, Fatty
- Acne
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Activated Charcoal
- Adenosine Triphosphate
- Adipofill’in™
- ALA
- Alcohol
- Aldehydes
- Alfalfa Extract
- Alfalfa Leaf Extract
- Algae
- Alginates
- Alkalinity
- Allantoin
- Allergy
- Almond Oil
- Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Extract
- Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera Gel) Leaf Juice
- Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (Aloe)
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Aloe Vera
- Alpha Hydroxy Acid
- Alpha Lipoic Acid
- Aluminum Chemicals
- Amino Acid Complex
- Amino Acids
- Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Ammonium Compounds
- Ammonium Glycolate
- Amphoteric Compounds
- Animal Testing
- Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Extract
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract (Chamomile)
- Antioxidant
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Apricot Kernel Oil
- Arbutin
- Arctium Lappa (Burdock Root) Extract
- Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
- Argil
- Argireline
- Arnica Montana Flower Extract
- Artichoke Extract
- Ascorbic Acid
- Ashwagandha
- Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
- Avocado
- Avocado Oil
- Azelaic Acid
- Azo Colors, Azo Compounds
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- Bakuchiol
- Balm Mint
- Bamboo Charcoal
- Bearberry
- Beeswax
- Bentonite
- Benzalkonium Chloride (BAK)
- Benzoic Acid (p-hydroxybenzoic acid)
- Benzoin Herb Extract
- Benzophenone
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Beta-Carotene
- Beta Hydroxy Acid
- Biosaccharide Gum-4
- Biotin
- Borage Oil
- Borago Officinalis (Borage Oil)
- Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
- Borago Officinalis Seed Oil (Borage)
- Bromelain (Pineapple)
- Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)
- Butylated Hydroxy Toluene
- Butylene Glycol
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (Shea Butter)
- Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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- Cacao Butter
- Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
- Caffeine
- Calamine (Lotion)
- Calcium
- Calendula Flowers
- Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Extract
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Calendula Officinallis (Calendula) Extract
- Calendula Officinallis Extract (Calendula)
- Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract
- Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Camphor Oil
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil (Ylang Ylang)
- Candelilla Wax
- Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil
- Canola Oil
- Capric/Caprylic Triglyceride
- Capric /Caprylic Triglyceride
- Capric / Caprylic Triglyceride
- Caprylhydroxamic Acid
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Caprylic Capric Triglyceride
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides
- Capryloyl Glycerin
- Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer
- Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Carbomer
- Carbomer 934 & 40
- Carboxymethylcellulose
- Carboxymethyl Cellulose
- Carnauba Wax
- Carrageenan
- Carrot Oil
- Carrot Seed Oil
- Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
- Castor Oil
- Castor Oil
- Cellulose Gum
- Centella Asiatica Extract (Gotu Kola)
- Cera Alba
- CERA ALBA (Beeswax)
- Ceresin Wax
- Ceteareth-20
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Cetearyl Glucoside
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl Lactate, Myristate, Palmitate, Stearate
- Chamomile Extract
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
- Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
- Chaulmoogra
- Chelating agent
- Chinaberry
- Chlorophyll
- Cholecalciferol
- Cholesterol
- Chondrus Crispus
- Chrysin
- Cinoxate
- Citric Acid
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
- Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit Seed) Extract
- Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
- Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
- Citrus Sinensis Extract
- Clary Sage Oil
- Cocamide DEA
- Cocamide MIPA
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
- Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
- Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract (Kundru)
- Cocoa Butter
- Cocoamid Propyl Betaine
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Coconut Endosperm
- Coconut Oil
- Cocos (Coconut) Oil
- Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Coenzyme Q10
- Collagen
- Coltsfoot
- Copper
- CoQ10
- co Q10
- Corneotherapy
- Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
- Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
- Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil
- Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
- Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract
- Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract (Artichoke)
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- D-Alpha Tocopherol
- D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate
- Dandelion Extract
- Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract
- Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil
- Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
- D & C Colors
- Decyl Glucoside
- Decyl Oleate
- Derivative, Compound, & Mixture
- Detergent
- Dextran
- Diheptyl Succinate
- Dihydroxyacetone (DHA)
- Dimethicone
- Dimethylaminoethanol
- Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
- Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate (Syn®-Ake)
- Dipotassium phosphate
- Disodium EDTA
- Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
- Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
- Distarch Phosphate
- DL-Panthenol
- DL-Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
- DMAE
- DMAE Bitartrate
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- Eczema
- EDTA (Ethylenedinitrilo)
- Elastin
- Emollient
- Emulsifying Wax
- Emulsifying Wax NF
- Emulsion
- Enteromorpha Compressa Extract
- Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (Willow Herb)
- Equisetum Arvense Extract
- Equisetum Arvense Extract (Horsetail Plant)
- Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail Plant) Extract
- Equisetum Hiemale Extract
- Equisetum Hyemale Extract
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Ethylhexylpalmitate
- Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Leaf Oil
- Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Oil
- Eucalyptus Globulus Oil
- Eucalyptus Oil
- Exfoliation
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- Fatty Acids
- Flaxseed Oil
- Fletan Oil
- Fluorinated Hydrocarbons
- Formaldehyde
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- Geranium Extract
- Geranium Oil
- Glycerin
- Glycerine
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Glyceryl Monostearate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Glycine
- Glycine Soja Oil (Soybean)
- Glycine Soja Protein
- Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolipids
- Glycolipids (Adipofill.in™)
- Glycols
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Grapeseed Oil
- Grape Seed Oil
- Green Tea Extract
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Gums
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- Halianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil
- Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
- Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract
- Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract
- Helianthus Annuus Oil (Sunflower)
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil (Sunflower)
- Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
- Hemp Seeds
- HEPES
- Heptyl Glucoside
- Herbs
- Hexylrescorcinol
- Hibiscus Oil
- Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
- Hippophae Rhamnoides (Seabuckthorn) Fruit Oil
- Homosalate
- Honey
- Hops
- Hops Flower Extract
- Horsetail Extract
- Humectant
- Humulus Lupulus Extract
- Humulus Lupulus Flower Extract
- Humulus Lupulus Flower Extract (Hops)
- Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Hybrid Safflower Oil
- Hydrogenated castor oil
- Hydrogenated Grapeseed Oil
- Hydrogenated Polydecene
- Hydrolyzed Collagen
- Hydrolyzed Elastin
- Hydrolyzed Protein
- Hydrolyzed Rice Bran
- Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
- Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
- Hydropropyl Methylcellulose
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
- Hydroxyethyl Urea
- Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
- Hypromellose
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- Imadazolindinyl Urea
- Imino-Bis-Propylamine
- INCI
- iotechnological Polysaccharide
- Iron
- Iron Oxides
- Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
- Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
- Iron Oxides (CI 77499)
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Ispropyl Palmitate & Lanolate
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- Jasmine Oil
- Jasminum Officinale Flower Oil
- Jasminum Officinale Oil
- Jojoba Oil
- Jojoba Oil
- Juglans Regia Shell Powder
- Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder
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- Kaolin
- Kaolin Clay
- Kelp
- Kojic Acid
- Kundru
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- Label
- Lactic Acid
- Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract
- Lactobacilulus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract
- Lake Colors
- Lanolin
- L-Arginine
- Lauramide DEA
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Lava Powder
- Lavender Oil
- Lecithin
- Lemon Oil
- Lemon Peel Extract
- Licorice Root
- LIFT Oléoactif®
- Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
- Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
- Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil (Linseed)
- Lipids
- Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
- Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
- Loofa
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- Macrocystis Pyrifera
- Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp)
- Magnesium
- Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Malus Domestica (Apple) Fruit Cell Culture Extract
- Manganese
- Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
- Mangifera Indica Seed Oil (Mango Butter)
- Mango Extract
- Mannitol
- Manuka Honey
- Manuka Honey Extract
- Matricaria Chamomilla
- Matricaria Chamomilla (Chamomile) Extract
- Matricaria Chamomilla Extract (Chamomile)
- Matrixyl™
- Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Leaf Extract
- Medicago Sativa Leaf Extract (Alfalfa)
- Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Oil
- Melaleuca Alterniforia Oil (Tea Tree)
- Melaleuca Alterniforia (Tea Tree) Oil
- Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
- Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract (Neem)
- Menthol
- Menthol
- Methyl Cellulose
- Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Butyl Paraben
- Methyl Silicylate
- Methylsulfonylmethane
- Milia
- Mineral Oil
- Mistletoe Extract
- Morus Alba (Mulberry) Leaf Extract
- Myrrh
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- Natural
- Natural Rose Distillate
- Neem
- Nettles
- N-Hydroxysuccinimide
- Niacinamide
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- Octyl Palmitate
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil (Olive)
- Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
- Olea Europea (Olive) Oil
- Oleyl Betaine
- Olive Oil & Olive Oil Castile
- Olive Squalane
- Orange Oil
- Orbisculate
- Origanum Compactum (Oregano) Oil
- Ornithine
- Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
- Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract
- Ozokerite
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- Palmitoyl-Pentapeptide-4
- Palmitoyl Pentapeptide 4
- Palmitoyl-Pentapeptide-4 (Matrixyl)
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-3
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
- Palm Kernelamide DEA
- Panax (Ginseng) Root Extract
- Panthenol
- Papain
- Papain (Papaya)
- Papaya Extract
- Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract
- Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract (Passion Fruit)
- Pectin
- PEG-16 Macadamia Glycerides
- PEG-50 Shea Butter
- PEG-100 Stearate
- PEG 100 Stearate
- PEG100-Stearate
- PEG (Polyethlene Glycol)
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
- Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Extract
- Pentasodium Pentetate
- Peptides
- Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
- Persea Gratissima Oil (Avocado)
- pH
- Phenethyl Alcohol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Phenylethyl Alcohol
- Phospholipids
- Phosphorous
- Phytosphingosine
- Pine Cone Extract
- Pinus Strobus (Cone) Extract
- Pinus Strobus Extract
- Pinus Sylvestris Cone Extract
- Pinus Sylvestris Cone Extract (Pine Cone)
- Placenta
- Polyacrylate-13
- Polypeptides
- Polyphenols
- Polysorbate-20
- Polysorbate 20
- Polysorbate 60
- Polysorbates
- Porphyridium Cruentum Extract
- Potassium
- Potassium Alum
- Potassium Phosphate Dibasic
- Potassium Sorbate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative
- Progeline™
- Propanediol
- Propylene Glycol
- Propylene Glycol Stearate
- Propyl Gallate
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Meal
- Psoriasis
- Pullulan
- Pumpkin
- Punica Granatum Extract
- Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract
- Purified Water
- PVP
q
- Quaternium
r
- Resveratrol
- Retinol
- Retinol (Vitamin A)
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Rice Bran Extract
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil (Castor)
- Rosa Canina (Rosehip Seed) Oil
- Rosa Canina (Rose Hip) Seed Oil
- Rosa Damascena Flower Water
- Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water
- Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
- Rose Extract
- Rosehip Seed Oil
- Rosemary Extract
- Rosemary Leaf Extract
- Rosemary Oleoresin Extract
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil (Rosemary)
- Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract
- Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
- Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
- Rutin
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- Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
- Sage
- Salicylic Acid
- Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine
- Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil
- Salvia Sclarea Oil
- Seabuckthorn
- Sea Salt
- Seaweed
- Sebacic Acid Copolymer
- Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
- Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
- Shea Butter
- Shiitake Mushrooms
- Simmondsia Chinensis Fruit Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis OIl (Jojoba)
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Skin Cycling
- Slugging
- Soap
- Sodium
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Sodium benzoate
- Sodium Bisulfite
- Sodium Borate
- Sodium C14-16 & Olefin Sulfonate
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- Sodium Chloride
- Sodium Cocoate
- Sodium Dextran Sulfate
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Cetyl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
- Sodium Metabisulfite
- Sodium Palmate
- Sodium Palm Kernelate
- Sodium PCA
- Sodium Phytate
- Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
- Soluable Collagen
- Sorbitan Oleate
- Sorbitan Stearate
- Sorbitol
- Soybean Oil
- Soy Peptide
- Spermaceti
- Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract
- Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract
- Spilanthes Acmella Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Spilanthes Acmella Leaf Extract
- Spilanthes Acmella Stem Extract
- Squalane
- Stearalkonium Chloride
- Stearates
- Steareth 100
- Steareth-100
- Stearic Acid
- Sterols
- Sulfur
- Sunflower Oil
- Superoxide Dismutase
- Surfactants
- Swiss Apple Stem Cell Extract
- Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Extract
- Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Leaf Extract
- Symphytum Officinale Extract
- Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
- SYN®-AKE
- Syn-ake™
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- Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Extract
- Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
- Taraxacum Officinale Root Extract
- Tetrasodium Etidronate
- Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
- thioctic acid
- Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Oil
- Titanium Dioxide
- Tocopherol
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Tranexamic Acid
- Triethanolamine, Diethanolamine
- Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2
- Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2 (Progeline™)
- Trifolium Pratense (Red Clover) Extract
- Trihydroxystearin
- Trisodium Hedta
- Turmeric
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- Ubiquinone
- Ubiquinone
- Urea
v
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin A Palmitate
- Vitamin B2
- Vitamin B Complex
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C Ester
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin F
- Vitamin K
- Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
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- Walnut Shell Poweder
- Water
- Wheat Germ Oil
- Willow Herb
- Witch Hazel Extract
- Witch Hazel Extract
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- Xanthan Gum
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- Yarrow Extract
- Yeast Extract
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- Zea Mays (Corn) Starch
- Zinc
- Zinc Oxide
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- α-lipoic acid
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