Cosmetics Unmasked Ingredients IJK

Cosmetics Unmasked Ingredients IJK

These pages list over 6,000 cosmetic ingredients. We have listed over 2,000 ingredients in 'Cosmetics Unmasked', including all of the potentially harmful chemicals and many of the more commonly used cosmetic ingredients. The expression, 'See Cosmetics Unmasked' does not imply that a particular ingredient is included in our book. Clearly, in a book of 404 pages it is impossible to include all 6,000+ ingredients, therefore, if an ingredient is not listed in our book it means that it has no currently known harmful effects and its use in cosmetics is not restricted in any way, or it may be a new ingredient which we have not yet investigated.

The international chemical hazard symbol indicates that there is a potential risk associated with this ingredient. It could be a mild irritant or cause allergic reactions or adverse skin reactions, it could be potentially toxic or carcinogenic, or there may be a risk of contamination with harmful by-products which are formed during manufacture. It could also indicate that there are restrictions on the use of the ingredient. The omission of this symbol does not imply that an ingredient is safe for all individuals. For full details of these particular ingredients and many more, read Cosmetics Unmasked.

Alphabetical lists of Cosmetic Ingredients starting with:

Ichthammol
Origin: A complex mixture of synthetic chemicals obtained by the action of sulfuric acid and ammonia on extracts distilled from bituminous schists (a naturally occurring rock). It normally contain saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, nitrogen bases and thiophene derivatives
Function: Antimicrobial
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Ilex aquifolium
Origin: Various extracts obtained from Ilex aquifolium or Holly, (Aquifoliaceae family).
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Ilex paraguariensis
Origin: Extracts of the caffeine containing, S American Ilex paraguayensis or Paraguay Tea, Yerba or Yerba Mate, a member of the holly(Aquifoliaceae) family.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Illicium verum
Origin: Aniseed essence and other extracts obtained from Illicium verum or Star Anise, (Illiciaceae family).
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Imidazolidinyl Urea
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Preservative
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Impatiens balsamina
Origin: Obtained from Impatiens noli-tangere, a variety of Busy Lizzie of the balsam (Balsaminaceae) family.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Indigofera argentea
Origin: Obtained from the Common Wild Indigo or Indigofera argentea, an African member of the pea (Leguminosae) family.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Indigofera tinctoria
Origin: An indigo dye obtained from Indigofera tinctoria or the True Indigo, a member of the pea (Leguminosae) family.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Inositol
Origin: A naturally occurring compound found in yeast that is not a vitamin but is often incorrectly listed as part of the vitamin B complex. Also called Myo-inositol.
Function: Antistatic agent / Humectant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Inositol Hexa-PCA
Origin: Chemically modified inositol (see Inositol above).
Function: Humectant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Inositol Hexanicotinate
Origin: Chemically modified inositol (see Inositol above).
Function: Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Inula helenium
Origin: Extracts obtained from Inula helenium or Elecampane, a member of the daisy (Compositae) family and related to the Sunflower.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Iodized Corn Protein
Origin: Proteins obtained from corn and modified by treatment with iodine.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Iodized Garlic
Origin: Garlic (Allium sativum) extract modified by treatment with iodide.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Iodized Garlic Extract
Origin: Garlic (Allium sativum) extract modified by treatment with iodide.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Iodized Hydrolyzed Zein
Origin: A combination of partially digested corn proteins and iodine.
Function: Biological additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Preservative
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Ipomoea purga
Origin: Jalap resin obtained from Erogonum or Jalap, (Convolvulaceae or Bindweed family related to Morning Glory).
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Ipomoea purga
Origin: Extracts obtained from Ipomoea purga or Morning Glory, a member of the bindweed (Convolvulaceae) family.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Iris florentina
Origin: Extracts obtained from Iris germanica florentina or Garden Iris, (Iridaceae family).
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Iris pallida
Origin: Extracts obtained from Iris pallida or Poor Man's Orchid, (Iridaceae or iris family).
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Iris versicolor
Origin: Extract of the Purple Flag obtained from Iris versicolor, a wild iris (Iridaceae or iris family)
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Irish Moss Extract
Origin: Various extracts from Carrageen, an edible red seaweed, (also called carragheen or carageen or Irish Moss).
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Iron Hydroxide
Origin: Artificially produced hydrated iron (III) oxide (hydrated ferric oxide), commonly known as rust.
Function: Additive / Colorant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Iron Oxide
Origin: Iron Oxide refers to three different compounds which are normally used as pigments and more commonly listed using their color index numbers: 1) Artificially produced iron (III) oxide (ferric oxide, diiron trioxide or CI 77491); 2) Artificially produced iron (II) oxide (ferrous oxide or CI 77489); 3) Artificially produced iron (II) iron (III) oxide (iron (II,III) oxide or diiron tetroxide.
Function: Additive / Colorant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isatis tinctoria
Origin: Oils and coloured extracts obtained from Isatis tinctoria or Dyer's Woad.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isoamyl Acetate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Solvent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isoamyl Laurate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: U.V. absorber
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isobutane
Origin: A highly volatile and flammable hydrocarbon derived from petroleum.
Function: Propellant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isobutoxypropanol
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum.
Function: Solvent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isobutyl Acetate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Solvent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isobutyl Benzoate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Preservative
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isobutyl Myristate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isobutyl Palmitate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids obtained from palm oil.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isobutyl Pelargonate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isobutyl Stearate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isobutyl Tallowate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids obtained from tallow (animal fat).
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isobutylated Lanolin Oil
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from lanolin, a natural extract obtained from the wool of sheep.
Function: Antistatic agent / Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isobutylene / Isoprene Copolymer
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isobutylene / MA Copolymer
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isobutylene / Sodium Maleate Copolymer
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Film former
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isobutylparaben
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Preservative
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isobutyric Acid
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isoceteareth-8 Stearate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids and oxirane (ethylene oxide).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isoceteth-10
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids and oxirane (ethylene oxide).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isoceteth-10 Stearate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids and oxirane (ethylene oxide).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isoceteth-20
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids and oxirane (ethylene oxide).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isoceteth-30
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids and oxirane (ethylene oxide).
Function: Emulsifier / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isocetyl Alcohol
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser / Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isocetyl Behenate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isocetyl Isodecanoate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isocetyl Linoleoyl Stearate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isocetyl Myristate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isocetyl Palmitate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids obtained from palm oil.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isocetyl Salicylate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids and salicylic acid.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser / Solvent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isocetyl Stearate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser / Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isodeceth-2 Cocoate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids and oxirane (ethylene oxide).
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser / Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isodeceth-4
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids and oxirane (ethylene oxide).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isodeceth-5
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids and oxirane (ethylene oxide).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isodeceth-6
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids and oxirane (ethylene oxide).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isodecyl Citrate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isodecyl Cocoate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isodecyl Hydroxystearate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isodecyl Isononanoate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent / Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isodecyl Laurate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isodecyl Myristate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isodecyl Neopentanoate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isodecyl Octanoate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isodecyl Oleate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isodecyl Palmitate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isodecyl Salicylate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isodecyl Stearate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isodecylparaben
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Antimicrobial
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isododecane
Origin: A light hydrocarbon oil which can be derived from fatty acids or petroleulm.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isododecene
Origin: A light hydrocarbon oil which can be derived from fatty acids or petroleulm.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isodonis japonicus
Origin: Extracts obtained from the Japanese plant, Isodonis japonicus, also called Isodon japonicus or Plectranthus japonicus.
Function: Botanical additive / Fragrance
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isodonis torichocarpus
Origin: Extracts obtained from the plant Isodonis torichocarpus.
Function: Botanical additive / Fragrance
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isoeicosane
Origin: A thick hydrocarbon oil which can be derived from fatty acids or petroleulm.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isoeugenol
Origin: A naturally occurring fragrant compound that can extracted from plants or be manufactured synthetically.
Function: Additive / Fragrance
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isohexadecane
Origin: A light hydrocarbon oil which can be derived from fatty acids or petroleulm.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser / Solvent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isohexyl Laurate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isohexyl Neopentanoate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids and / or petroleum.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isohexyl Palmitate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isolaureth-3
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids and oxirane (ethylene oxide).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isolaureth-6
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids and oxirane (ethylene oxide).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isolaureth-10
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids and oxirane (ethylene oxide).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isolauryl Behenate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isoleucine
Origin: A naturally occurring amino acid.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isolongifolene Epoxide
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isolongifolene Ketone Exo
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isomerized Jojoba Oil
Origin: Chemically modified oils extracted from the seeds of the desert shrub Simondsia chinesis.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isononamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isononyl Isononanoate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent / Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isooctyl Thioglycolate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Depilatory agent / Reducing agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopentane
Origin: A highly volatile and flammable hydrocarbon derived from petroleum.
Function: Propellant / Solvent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopentylcyclohexanone
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopentyldiol
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isophytol
Origin: Natural plant extract - an alcohol which is a fragment of the chlorophyll molecule.
Function: Biological Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropanolamine
Origin: Synthetic compound.
Function: pH control
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropanolamine Lanolate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropanolamine Nitrite
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropyl Acetate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Solvent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropyl Alcohol
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Antifoaming agent / Solvent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropyl Arachidate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropyl Avocadate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids obtained from avocado oil.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropyl Behenate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropyl Benzoate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Preservative
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropyl C12-15-Pareth-9 Carboxylate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from pertoleum and oxirane (ethylene oxide).
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropyl Cresols
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from petroleum and coal tar.
Function: Preservative
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropyl Dibenzoylmethane
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: U.V. absorber
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropyl Ester Of PVM / MA Copolymer
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Antistatic agent / Binding agent / Emulsion stabiliser / Film former
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropyl Hydroxybutyramide Dimethicone Copolyol
Origin: A synthetic silicone compound.
Function: Humectant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropyl Hydroxycetyl Ether
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropyl Hydroxypalmityl Ether
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropyl Hydroxystearate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropyl Isostearate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropyl Lanolate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids obtained from lanolin, a natural oil obtained from the wool of sheep.
Function: Antistatic agent / Emollient / Moisturiser / Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropyl Laurate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropyl Linoleate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropyl Methoxycinnamate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: U.V. absorber
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropyl Myristate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Binding agent / Emollient / Moisturiser / Solvent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropyl Oleate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropyl Palmitate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent / Binding agent / Emollient / Moisturiser / Solvent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropyl PPG-2-Isodeceth-7 Carboxylate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids and oxirane (ethylene oxide).
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser / Solvent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropyl Ricinoleate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropyl Sorbate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound.
Function: Antimicrobial
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropyl Stearate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Binding agent / Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropyl Tallowate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids derived from tallow (animal fat).
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropyl Thioglycolate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser / Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropylamine
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: pH control
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropylamine Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropylbenzyl Salicylate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: U.V. absorber
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropylparaben
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Preservative
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isopropylphenylbutanal
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isosorbide Laurate
Origin: A synthetic compound manufactured by the extensive chemical modification of fatty acids.
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearamide DEA
Origin: A synthetic compound manufactured by the extensive chemical modification of fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent / Viscosity adjuster / Foam booster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearamide MEA
Origin: A synthetic compound manufactured by the extensive chemical modification of fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent / Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearamide MIPA
Origin: A synthetic compound manufactured by the extensive chemical modification of fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent / Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearamidomorpholine Stearate
Origin: A synthetic compound manufactured by the extensive chemical modification of fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearamidopropyl Betaine
Origin: A synthetic compound manufactured by the extensive chemical modification of fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Origin: A synthetic compound manufactured by the extensive chemical modification of fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Gluconate
Origin: A synthetic compound manufactured by the extensive chemical modification of fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Glycolate
Origin: A synthetic compound manufactured by the extensive chemical modification of fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate
Origin: A synthetic compound manufactured by the extensive chemical modification of fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearamidopropyl Epoxypropyl Dimonium Chloride
Origin: A synthetic compound manufactured by the extensive chemical modification of fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate
Origin: A synthetic compound manufactured by the extensive chemical modification of fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearamidopropyl Ethylmorpholinium Ethosulfate
Origin: A synthetic compound manufactured by the extensive chemical modification of fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearamidopropyl Laurylacetodimonium Chloride
Origin: A synthetic compound manufactured by the extensive chemical modification of fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine
Origin: A synthetic compound manufactured by the extensive chemical modification of fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate
Origin: A synthetic compound manufactured by the extensive chemical modification of fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Oxide
Origin: A synthetic compound manufactured by the extensive chemical modification of fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride
Origin: A synthetic compound manufactured by the extensive chemical modification of fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearamidopropylamine Oxide
Origin: A synthetic compound manufactured by the extensive chemical modification of fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearaminopropalkonium Chloride
Origin: A synthetic compound manufactured by the extensive chemical modification of fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isosteareth-2
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from fatty acids modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isosteareth-3
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from fatty acids modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isosteareth-6 Carboxylic Acid
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from fatty acids modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isosteareth-10
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from fatty acids modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isosteareth-10 Stearate
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from fatty acids modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isosteareth-11 Carboxylic Acid
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from fatty acids modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isosteareth-12
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from fatty acids modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isosteareth-20
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from fatty acids modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isosteareth-22
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from fatty acids modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isosteareth-50
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from fatty acids modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearic / Myristic Glycerides
Origin: Mono-, di- and tri-glycerides obtained from the fatty acids, isostearic acid and myristic acid.
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearic Acid
Origin: A naturally occurring fatty acid.
Function: Binding agent / Emulsifier / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids and partially digested collagen, an animal protein usually of bovine origin.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearoyl Isostearyl Stearate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearoyl PG-Trimonium Chloride
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearyl Alcohol
Origin: A naturally occurring fatty alcohol.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser / Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearyl Avocadate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids and avocado oil.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearyl Behenate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearyl Benzoate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearyl Benzylimidonium Chloride
Origin: A synthetic compound manufactured by the extensive chemical modification of fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearyl Diglyceryl Succinate
Origin: A synthetic compound manufactured by the extensive chemical modification of fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearyl Erucate
Origin: A synthetic compound manufactured by the extensive chemical modification of fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearyl Ethyldimonium Chloride
Origin: A synthetic compound manufactured by the extensive chemical modification of fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearyl Ethylimidonium Ethosulfate
Origin: A synthetic compound manufactured by the extensive chemical modification of fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearyl Glyceryl Pentaerythrityl Ether
Origin: A synthetic compound manufactured by the extensive chemical modification of fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline
Origin: A synthetic compound manufactured by the extensive chemical modification of fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearyl Isononanoate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearyl Isostearate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Binding agent / Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearyl Lactate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearyl Myristate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearyl Neopentanoate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearyl Octanoate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearyl Palmitate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isostearyl Stearoyl Stearate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isothiazolinone
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Preservative
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isotridecyl Isononanoate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Isotridecyl Myristate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Ivy
Origin: An extract of Hedera helix or Ivy, a climbing plant of the Araliaceae family.
Function: Botanical additive / Stimulant / Toning agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Japan Wax
Origin: A wax obtained from sumac berries.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Japanese Dandelion
Origin: Various extracts obtained from the Japanese Dandelion.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Jasmin Oil
Origin: Fragrant oils, obtained from Jasminum officinale or Common Jasmine, (Oleaceae family which includes olive, ash and jasmine).
Function: Botanical additive / Fragrance
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Jasminum officinale
Origin: Extracts, including fragrant oils, obtained from Jasminum officinale or Common Jasmine, (Oleaceae family which includes olive, ash and jasmine).
Function: Botanical additive / Fragrance
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Jojoba Alcohol
Origin: Fatty alcohols derived from the oils extracted from the seeds of the desert shrub Simondsia chinesis.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Jojoba Esters
Origin: Modified oils from the jojoba combined with hydrogenated jojoba wax obtained from the seeds of the desert shrub Simondsia chinesis.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Jojoba Oil
Origin: Oils extracted from the seeds of the desert shrub Simondsia chinesis.
Function: Emollient
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Jojoba Wax
Origin: Waxes extracted from the seeds of the desert shrub Simondsia chinesis.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Jonquil Extract
Origin: Extract obtained from Narcissus jonquilla, or Jonquil, a member of the daffodil (Amaryllidaceae) family.
Function: Botanical additive / Fragrance
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Ju Hua
Origin: Various extracts obtained from Chrysanthemum.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Juglans nigra
Origin: Oils and other extracts obtained from Juglans nigra or the Black Walnut, (Juglandaceae family).
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Juglans regia
Origin: Oils and other extracts obtained from Juglans regia or the Walnut, (Juglandaceae family).
Function: Botanical additive / Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Juniper Berry
Origin: Essential oils obtained from the berries of Juniperus communis or the Prickly Juniper, (Cupressaceae or cypress family).
Function: Botanical additive / Fragrance
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Juniper Tar
Origin: Essential oils and resins obtained from Juniperus communis or the Prickly Juniper, (Cupressaceae or cypress family).
Function: Antidandruff agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Juniperus communis
Origin: Essential oils and resins obtained from Juniperus communis or Juniper, (Cupressaceae or cypress family).
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Juniperus oxycedrus
Origin: Essential oils and resins (juniper tar) obtained from Juniperus communis or the Prickly Juniper, (Cupressaceae or cypress family).
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Kalanchoe pinnata
Origin: Extracts obtained from Kalanchoe pinnata or the Life Plant, a member of the Stonecrop (Crassulaceae) family.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Kaolin
Origin: A naturally occurring mineral clay which is essentially a silicate of aluminum.
Function: Absorbent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Kava Extract
Origin: Pepper extracted from the aromatic roots of Kava or Piper methysticum, (Piperaceae family).
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Kawa Extract
Origin: An alternative spelling of Kava. See Kava Extract above.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Kelp
Origin: Various extracts obtained from the seaweed, Kelp.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Keratin
Origin: A natural, fibrous protein occurring in hair, skin and horn of all vertebrates, usually of bovine origin.
Function: Biological additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Keratin Amino Acids
Origin: Amino acids obtained by the partial digestion of keratin, an animal protein obtained from the skin, hair and horn of animals.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Kigelia africana (Extract)
Origin: Various extracts obtained from Kigelia africana or Sausage Tree. African folklore credits this plant with the ability to firm breasts.
Function: Trivial botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Kiwi Extract
Origin: Extract of the tropical kiwi fruit.
Function: Botanical additive / Fragrance
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Ko Ken
Origin: Another name for Kudzu, a natural herb extract that can dilate capillaries when taken as a dietary supplement but has no effect on the skin.
Function: Trivial botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Kojic Acid
Origin: Extracts obtained from fungi that is said to have the ability to lighten skin colour.
Function: Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Kola Nut
Origin: A variant spelling of cola nut. Cola nut extract, including oils, are obtained from Cola nitida or Cola acuminata (Sterculiaceae family). The extracts contain caffeine and theobromine and are used to flavour soft drinks.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Krameria triandra
Origin: Extracts of Ratanya or Ratanhia which are high in tannins, obtained from the root of Krameria triandra, (Krameriaceae family).
Function: Botanical additive / Astringent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Kudzu
Origin: Another name for Ko Ken, a natural herb extract that can dilate capillaries when taken as a dietary supplement but has no effect on the skin.
Function: Trivial botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

This page was last updated, 6 June 2002

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