Alphabetical Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary from Paula Begoun, the Cosmetics Cop
| Rating | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| Good |
kaolinNatural, highly absorbent clay that also helps to thicken cosmetics, modify product slip, add opacity, and prevent makeup and skin care formulas from caking. Also known as China clay.
Categories:
Absorbent
|
| Poor |
Kathon CG
Categories:
Preservatives,
Sensitizing
|
| Poor |
kava-kava extractExtract of the Piper methysticum plant that has soothing properties, but can... |
| Poor |
kawa extract |
| Good |
kelp extract |
| Average |
Kigelia africana extractExtract of African plant commonly known as the sausage tree. The African lore about this extract is... |
| Best |
kiwi fruit extractAs a food, kiwi has significant antioxidant properties that may even be greater than those of...
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
| Good |
kojic acidBy-product of the fermentation process of malting rice for use in the manufacture of sake, Japanese...
Categories:
Antioxidants
|
| Good |
kojic dipalmitateA mixture of kojic acid and palmitic acid. It functions as a skin-conditioning agent and antioxidant...
Categories:
Antioxidants
|
| Average |
kola nutOne of the major components of the kola nut is caffeine, which in high amounts can be a skin sensitizer...
Categories:
Plant Extracts,
Sensitizing
|
| Best |
kudzu rootSource of isoflavone, genistein, and daidzein, all plant estrogens..
Categories:
Antioxidants,
Plant Extracts
|
| Best |
kukui nut oilNon-volatile oil from a plant native to Hawaii; it has emollient properties for skin (Source:...
Categories:
Plant Extracts,
Emollients
|
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