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Macadamia Nut Oil

See also: Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Function: Conditioning
Description: used as a Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive

Synonyms: Macadamia Nut Oil

Machihyun Extract

See also: Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract

Function: Botanical
Description: also used as a Skin-Conditioning Agent

Synonyms: Kelp Extract

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Function: Antioxidant
Description: also used as a Skin-Conditioning Agent

Synonyms: "Vitamin C"

Magnesium Sulfate

Function: Bulking
Description:

Synonyms: Epsom Salt

Maidenhair Extract

See also: Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Mallow Extract

See also: Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract

Maltodextrin

Function: Absorbent
Description: also used as a Binder, Emulsion Stabilizer, Film Former, Hair Conditioning & Skin-Conditioning Agent, & Suspending Agent - Nonsurfactant

Maltol

Function: Fragrance
Description: also used as a Flavoring Agent

Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract

Function: Conditioning
Description: used as a Skin-Conditioning Agent

Synonyms: Mallow Extract

Mandarin Orange Fruit Extract

See also: Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Fruit Extract

Mandarin Orange Oil

See also: Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil

Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract

Function: Conditioning
Description: used as a Skin-Conditioning Agent

Synonyms: Mango Extract

Mangifera Indica (Mango) Juice

Function: Conditioning
Description: used as a Skin-Conditioning Agent

Synonyms: Mango Juice

Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter

Function: Conditioning
Description: used as a Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive

Synonyms: Mango Butter

Mango Butter

See also: Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter

Mango Extract

See also: Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract

Mango Juice

See also: Mangifera Indica (Mango) Juice

Marigold Extract

See also: Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Marshmallow Extract

See also: Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract

Matricaria Extract

See also: Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract

Matricaria Flower Oil

See also: Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil

Meadowsweet Extract

See also: Spiraea Ulmaria Extract

Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil

Function: Antioxidant
Description: also used as a Fragrance Ingredient

Synonyms: Tea Tree Oil

Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil

Function: Conditioning
Description: used as a Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive

Synonyms: Neem Seed Oil

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract

Function: Botanical
Description: also used as a Fragrance Ingredient & Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive

Synonyms: Balm Mint Extract, Lemon Balm Extract

Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil

Function: Fragrance
Description:

Synonyms: Cornmint Oil, Wild Mint Oil

Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract

Function: Botanical
Description: also used as a Fragrance Ingredient & Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive

Synonyms: Peppermint Leaf Extract

Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil

Function: Conditioning
Description: used as a Skin-Conditioning Agent; also used as a Fragrance Ingredient

Synonyms: Peppermint Oil

Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil

Function: Fragrance
Description: also used as a Cosmetic Astringent, Flavoring Agent, & Skin-Conditioning Agent

Synonyms: Spearmint Oil

Menthol

Function: Soothing
Description: also used as a Denaturant, External Analgesic, Flavoring Agent, Fragrance Ingredient, & Oral Health Care Drug

Methyl Salicylate

Function: External Analgesic
Description: also used as a Denaturant, Flavoring Agent, Fragrance Ingredient, & Oral Health Care Drug

Synonyms: Sweet Birch Oil

Milk Thistle Extract

See also: Silybum Marianum Seed Extract

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

See also: Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract

Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract

Function: Conditioning
Description: used as a Skin-Conditioning Agent

Synonyms: Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

Mother of Thyme Extract

See also: Thymus Serpillum Extract

MSM

See also: Dimethyl Sulfone

Mugwort Extract

See also: Artemisia Vulgaris Extract

Musk Rose Seed Oil

See also: Rosa Moschata Seed Oil

Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Kernel Extract

Function: Botanical
Description: also used as a Skin-Conditioning Agent

Synonyms: Nutmeg Kernel Extract

Myristyl Myristate

Function: Conditioning
Description: used as a Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive

Myrtle Leaf Extract

See also: Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract

Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract

Function: Botanical
Description: also used as a Skin-Conditioning Agent

Synonyms: Myrtle Leaf Extract