Glossary

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Palm Kernel Oil, Hydrogenated

See also: Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3)

Function: Conditioning
Description: used as a Skin-Conditioning Agent; the name of Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3 has been changed to Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 in the International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient (INCI) Directory

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

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

Synonyms: Ginseng Extract (American or Oriental)

Panthenol

Function: Antioxidant
Description: also used as a Hair Conditioning Agent

Synonyms: Provitamin B5

Panthenyl Ethyl Ether

Function: Conditioning
Description: used as a Hair Conditioning Agent

Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride

Function: Conditioning
Description: used as a Hair Conditioning Agent

Papaya Fruit Extract

See also: Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract

Para Cress Extract

See also: Acmella Oleracea Extract

Parsley Extract

See also: Carum Petroselinum (Parsley) Extract

Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil

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

Synonyms: Passionflower Oil

Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract

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

Synonyms: Passionflower Extract

Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract

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

Synonyms: Passionflower Fruit Extract

Passionflower Extract

See also: Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract

Passionflower Fruit Extract

See also: Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract

Passionflower Oil

See also: Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil

Peach Extract

See also: Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract

Peppermint Leaf Extract

See also: Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract

Peppermint Oil

See also: Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil

Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract

Function: Antioxidant
Description:

Synonyms: Perilla Seed Extract

Perilla Seed Extract

See also: Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract

Peroxidase

See also: Lactoperoxidase

Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract

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

Synonyms: Avocado Extract

Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil

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

Synonyms: Alligator Pear Oil, Avocado Oil

Phenoxyethanol

Function: Preservative
Description: also used as a Fragrance Ingredient

Phenyl Trimethicone

Function: Antifoaming
Description: also used as a Hair Conditioning & Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive

Phospholipids

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

Phytantriol

Function: Conditioning
Description: used as a Hair Conditioning & Skin-Conditioning Agent; also used as an Anticaking Agent

Phytonadione

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

Synonyms: Vitamin K1

Pineapple Fruit Extract

See also: Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract

Pineapple Fruit Juice

See also: Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Juice

Pink Grapefruit Peel Oil

See also: Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil

Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Seed Extract

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

Synonyms: Black Pepper Extract, White Pepper

Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract

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

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

Function: Emulsifier
Description: used as a Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent; also used as a Viscosity Increasing Agent for Nonaqueous Solution

Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate

Function: Emollient
Description: used as a Skin-Conditioning Agent - Emollient; also used as a Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Function: Suspension
Description: used as a Suspending Agent - Nonsurfactant

Polyquaternium-10

Function: Fixative
Description: used as a Hair Fixative; also used as an Antistatic Agent & Film Former

Polysorbate 20

Function: Stabilizer
Description: also used as a Fragrance Ingredient, Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent, & Surfactant - Solubilizing Agent

Polysorbate 60

Function: Stabilizer
Description: also used as a Fragrance Ingredient, Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent, & Surfactant - Solubilizing Agent

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

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

Synonyms: Machihyun Extract

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Function: Emulsifier
Description: used as a Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent

Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate

Function: Conditioning
Description: used as a Hair Conditioning Agent; also used as a Surfactant - Cleansing Agent

Potassium Hydroxide

Function: Adjust pH
Description:

Synonyms: Caustic Potash, Caustic Soda, Lye

Potassium Sorbate

Function: Preservative
Description: also used as a Fragrance Ingredient

Propanediol

Function: Solvent
Description: also used as a Viscosity Decreasing Agent

Propylene Carbonate

Function: Solvent
Description: also used as a Viscosity Decreasing Agent

Provitamin B5

See also: Panthenol

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil

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

Synonyms: Almond Oil, Sweet Almond Oil

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Meal

Function: Abrasive
Description: also used as a Bulking Agent

Synonyms: Almond Meal, Sweet Almond Meal

Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract

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

Synonyms: Apricot Extract

Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil

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

Synonyms: Apricot Kernel Oil

Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract

Function: Botanical
Description: also used as a Flavoring Agent

Synonyms: Peach Extract

Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract

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

Synonyms: Guava Extract

Pumice

Function: Abrasive
Description: also used as a Bulking Agent

Pumpkin Extract

See also: Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Fruit Extract

Purified Water

See also: Aqua (Water)

PVP

Function: Emulsifier
Description: also used as a Binder, Emulsion Stabilizer, Film Former, Hair Fixative, & Suspending Agent - Nonsurfactant

Pyridoxine

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

Synonyms: Vitamin B6

Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract

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

Synonyms: Apple Extract