Alphabetical Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary from Paula Begoun, the Cosmetics Cop
| Rating | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| Poor |
Zanthoxylum piperitum
Categories:
Plant Extracts,
Sensitizing
|
| Best |
zincThere is growing evidence that zinc can be a significant soothing agent and antioxidant. It also can...
Categories:
Skin-Soothing,
Antioxidants
|
| Poor |
zinc carbonate
Categories:
Miscellaneous,
Sensitizing
|
| Good |
zinc gluconateZinc gluconate is the zinc salt of gluconic acid produced from glucose that functions as a preservative.
Categories:
Preservatives,
Hydration
|
| Best |
zinc oxideZinc oxide is an inert earth mineral used as a thickening, whitening, lubricating, and sunscreen ingredient in cosmetics. |
| Best |
zinc PCAA synthetic skin-softening ingredient derived from zinc, research has shown it to have anti-aging benefits due to...
Categories:
Miscellaneous
|
| Good |
zinc stearateThe zinc salt of stearic acid. It has multiple functions in cosmetics, including serving as the... |
| Poor |
zinc sulfateChemical compound resulting from the interaction of zinc with sulfuric acid. There is little...
Categories:
Sensitizing,
Preservatives
|
| Poor |
Zingiberaceae |
| Average |
Zingiber officinale roscoe |
| Poor |
Zingiber zerumbet |
| Good |
Zizyphus jujuba fruit extract
Categories:
Skin-Soothing,
Plant Extracts
|
About the Experts
Paula Begoun is the best-selling author of 20 books about skincare and makeup. She is known worldwide as The Cosmetics Cop and creator of Paula’s Choice Skincare. Paula’s expertise has led to hundreds of appearances on national and international radio, print, and television including:
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