Ingredient library
Every ingredient SkinAtlas knows about — all 2333 of them. What each one does, what it works well with, and what to watch for.
A polyglyceryl ester of capric acid (C10) used as a gentle nonionic emulsifier and solubilizer in toners, serums, and mild cleansers.
A mixed polyglyceryl ester combining isostearic, polyhydroxystearic, and sebacic acid esters used as a water-in-oil emulsifier in sunscreens and CC creams.
A nonionic polyglyceryl ester of isostearic acid used as an emulsifier to form stable water-in-oil emulsions in sunscreens and rich cosmetic formulas.
A polyglyceryl ester emulsifier made from polyglycerin-4 and lauric acid, used to create stable oil-in-water emulsions with a gentle, skin-friendly profile.
A polyglycerol ether of lauryl alcohol. A mild, non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier used in gentle skincare formulations. Good skin compatibility.
A polyglycerol ester of oleic acid used as a gentle nonionic emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetic formulations.
A polyglyceryl ester of oleic acid with a pentaglycerol backbone. Used as a mild nonionic surfactant and emulsifier with a moderate HLB, suitable for oil-in-water emulsions.
A polyglycerol ester of behenic acid used as a gentle, nonionic emulsifier in moisturizers and sunscreens.
A diester of polyglyceryl-6 and capric acid (C10) used as a mild nonionic emulsifier and solubilizer in cleansing oils and light emulsions.
A monoester of polyglyceryl-6 and lauric acid (C12) used as a gentle nonionic emulsifier and solubilizer in serums and light cosmetic formulations.
A polyglycerol ester of stearic acid used as an emulsifier to stabilize water-in-oil or oil-in-water emulsions. Derived from renewable polyglycerol and fatty acids; a functional excipient with no direct skin-benefit role.
A nonionic polyglyceryl ester emulsifier derived from oleic acid, used to blend oil and water phases in cosmetic formulations while providing moisturizing benefits and a powdery, non-greasy texture.
A polyglyceryl ester of polyricinoleic acid (from castor oil) using polyglycerol-6. Acts as a W/O emulsifier and pigment dispersant. Used in Anessa's sunscreen milk to stabilise the formula and enhance spreadability.
A polyglycerol ester of stearic acid used as a gentle, plant-derived nonionic emulsifier in creams and sunscreens.
A polyglyceryl-6 ester of fatty acids derived from Ximenia americana seed oil, used as a nonionic emulsifier and emollient in luxury skin-care formulations.
An extract from the rhizome of Polygonatum odoratum (scented Solomon's seal / angular Solomon's seal), a TCM botanical distinct from P. officinale; contains polysaccharides, steroidal saponins, and flavonoids with humectant and antioxidant properties.
An extract from the rhizome or root of Polygonatum officinale (Solomon's seal / Yuzhu), a TCM tonic herb; rich in polysaccharides and flavonoids that provide humectant, antioxidant, and skin-conditioning benefits.
A root extract of Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum), the richest natural source of resveratrol, used for antioxidant protection and brightening in skincare.
Root extract from Polygonum multiflorum (He Shou Wu / Fo-Ti), a classic herb in traditional Chinese and Korean medicine. Topically applied in skincare for its stilbene glycosides and anthraquinone bioactives, which provide antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits.
A root extract of Polygonum multiflorum (he shou wu/fo-ti) containing stilbene glycosides and anthraquinones, used in K-beauty and traditional East Asian cosmetics for antioxidant skin conditioning; note: the oral form has documented hepatotoxicity.
A polymeric hydroxystearic acid used in sunscreens and color cosmetics as a dispersant for mineral UV filter pigments, reducing white cast and improving application feel.
An unsaturated synthetic hydrocarbon polymer of isobutylene used as a lightweight emollient, film-former, and viscosity modifier in serums and skin-care formulations.
A synthetic rubber elastomer that gives hydrocolloid and acne patches their stretch and adhesion properties.
A polymer ester of isostearic acid. Used as an emollient and co-emulsifier, particularly in anhydrous and silicone-based formulations such as sunscreens and foundations.