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banana extract
Has some weak antioxidant properties. |
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barium sulfate
Earth mineral used as a whitening agent in cosmetics. It can be a skin irritant. |
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batyl alcohol
Derived from glycerin and used as a stabilizing ingredient and skin conditioning agent. |
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bay leaf oil
Can be a potent antioxidant. However, it can also be a potent skin irritant due to its fragrant component. |
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behenic acid
Fatty acid used as a thickening agent and surfactant. |
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Cyclo Refiner - Refining Cream Face & Neck |
Cyclo Refiner - 21 Days Extreme Refining |
Peptide Plus Cream |
Cyclo Refiner - Youth Cream for Hands |
| ...more products with behenic acid |
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behentrimonium chloride
An antistatic and hair-conditioning agent. |
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behenyl alcohol
A thickening agent used in cosmetics. It is not related to irritating forms of alcohol. |
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bentonite
Clay like material used as an absorbent in cosmetics. It can be drying for skin. |
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benzocaine
A topical anesthetic. |
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bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate
Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics. |
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bisabolol
Can be extracted from chamomile or derived synthetically. It is an anti-irritant. |
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Facial Cream III |
Fragrance-free SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray with Parsol 1789 |
LUMIERE Bio-Restorative Eye Cream |
Replenish Hydrating Cream |
| ...more products with bisabolol |
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bismuth oxychloride
A naturally occurring, grayish-white powder used as a skin protectant, thickener, and absorbent agent. Permanently listed by the FDA as a coloring agent since 1977. |
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A.G.E. Interrupter |
Eye - Anti-Wrinkle Dark Circle Concentrate |
April Rain Day Rainew with HydroPeptide |
Wild to Mild Primer SunReliable Skin Bronzer SPF 20 (formerly: Soothing, Smoothing Skin Bronzer) |
| ...more products with bismuth oxychloride |
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Black Cohosh
Helps stop hormone-related loss of hair in both men and women and even brings a modest thickening of growth. |
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black elderberry
Has potent antioxidant properties. |
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black locust extract
A plant extract that can have antioxidant properties, though it may have toxic components as well. |
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black raspberry
A fruit that has potent antioxidant properties. |
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blackberry
Berries that have potent antioxidant properties. |
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bladderwrack extract
Derived from a seaweed; it can be an effective antioxidant and has water-binding properties for skin. |
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bloodroot
A potent skin irritant. |
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bloodwort
Also known as yarrow. |
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bois oil
Fragrant oil that has no research showing it to have benefit for skin. |
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Borage Oil
A hair conditioner and should be reserved for damaged and over-processed hair. |
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borage seed extract
From the plant Borago officinalis. Can have anti-irritant and anti-inflammatory properties. |
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borage seed oil
Contains gamma linolenic acid. |
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Bio-restorative Skin Cream with PSP Anti-Aging Post-Procedure |
Bio-restorative Skin Cream with PSP Anti-Aging Post-Procedure |
emerginC Hyper-Vitalizer Face Cream |
| ...more products with borage seed oil |
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Borax
Also known as sodium borate decahydrate, is a mineral composed of sodium, boron, oxygen, and water. It has fungicide, preservative, insecticide, herbicide, and disinfectant properties. Borax functions as a bleaching agent by converting some water molecules to hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), which generates free-radical damage and is a problem for skin. The pH of borax is about 9 to 11 and it can therefore be a significant skin irritant when used in cosmetics. |
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boron nitride
A synthetic, inorganic powder. It has absorbent properties in cosmetics similar to organic powders such as talc. |
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boxwood extract
Can have constricting properties, which makes it a skin irritant. |
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boysenberry
Berry that can have potent antioxidant properties . |
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broad spectrum
Meant to refer to a sunscreen's ability to protect the skin from both UVA and UVB rays from the sun. This term is not regulated by the FDA, so a cosmetic company can make this claim about a product even when it does not actually provide adequate broad-spectrum protection. |
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bromelain
Enzyme found in pineapple. Theoretically bromelain breaks down the connecting structure that holds surface skin cells together, which causes exfoliation, but it can also cause irritation. |
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Enzymo-Spherides Peeling Cream |
Hovan’s Medi Cream Bikini Saver |
Re-Storation Impact - Fruit Enzyme Facial Mask |
Pomegranate Exfoliating Mask (formerly: Exfoliating Fruit Enzyme Mask) |
| ...more products with bromelain |
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bronopol
Technical name 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol, a formaldehyde-releasing preservative. |
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brown algae
There is no research showing this to be beneficial for skin. |
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Brown Algae
Act as stimulants, promote cellular-level exchanges, tone tissue and have an anti-aging effect. By restoring balance they reinforce our natural defenses. In addition to re-mineralising, promoting blood circulation, firming and slimming, algae are endowed with anti-infection and anti-rheumatic power. |
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Bupleurum falcatum extract
A plant used in Chinese medicine for a variety of ailments ranging from the common cold to liver problems. Some research has shown this extract to have anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Whether or not these benefits can be delivered to skin in a lotion or cream is unknown. |
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burdock root
A small amount of research shows this plant it to be effective as an anti-inflammatory agent and antioxidant . |
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Pure Skin Clarifying Supplement for Problem Skin |
Liquid Oxygen Shampoo & Conditioner 2 in 1 |
Liquid Oxygen Hand Soap |
Liquid Oxygen Conditioner |
| ...more products with burdock root |
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Butyrospermum fruit
Fruit from the karite tree, scientific name Butyrospermum parkii, used to obtain the fat that makes shea butter. |
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