Skincare Ingredient Dictionary

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• Dead Sea Salt

  • Benefits:

    • Anti-Inflammatory
    • Soothes Irritation
    • Vegan

     

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 3,4,5,9

    Found in Our: Soothing Aloe Cleansing Milk

     

• Decyl Glucoside

  • Benefits:

    • Surfactant (gentle cleansing agent)
    • Soothes Irritation
    • Vegan

     

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-4

    Found in Our: AHA/BHA Blemish Control Cleanser, Rapid Response Detox Cleanser, Skin Recovery Lotion

     

• Dehydroacetic Acid

  • Benefits:

    • Antibacterial
    • Preservative
    • Vegan

     

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Bio Calm Repair Masque

     

• Diethylhexyl Succinate

  • Benefits:

    • Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
    • Texture Enhancer
    • Vegan

     

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Vitamin C&E Treatment, Advanced Resurfacing Serum, Sheer Moisture Lotion

     

• Dimethicone

  • Benefits:

    • Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
    • Skin Protectant
    • Texture Enhancer
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Vegan

     

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Moisture Infusion Toner, BHA Clarifying Serum, Advanced Resurfacing Serum, Post Breakout Fading Gel, Mint Buffing Beads, Vitamin C&E Treatment, Skin Recovery Lotion, Sheer Moisture Lotion, Weightless Protection SPF 30, Hydraboost Rescue Creme, Phytolipid Comfort Creme, Intensive Firming Neck Creme, Total Eye Repair Creme, Vitamin C Eye Brightener, Pure Radiance Creme Masque, Glow Enhancing Creme

    Also Known As: Dimethiconol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer. (To learn more about silicones in skincare, including whether or not they're safe for acne-prone skin, read this blog post.)

• Dioctyl Succinate

  • Benefits:

    • Emulsifier (prevents product separation)
    • Vegan

     

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Pure Radiance Creme Masque, Vitamin C&E Treatment

     

• Dipeptide-2

  • Benefits:

    • Skin Conditioner (moisturizing)
    • Healing
    • Reduces Puffiness
    • Vegan

     

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 5-9

    Found in Our: Redness Care Firming Serum

     

• Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

  • Benefits:

    • Surfactant (gentle cleansing agent)
    • Vegan

     

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Purifying Face Wash, Vitamin-Infused Cleansing Emulsion, Mint Renewal Cleanser

     

• Disodium EDTA

  • Benefits:

    • Preservative (stabilizes formulations and protects against bacteria, mold, and fungus)
    • Vegan

     

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Purifying Face Wash, Energy Boosting Toner, Skin Correcting Serum, Intensive Firming Neck Creme, Soothing Aloe Cleansing Milk, Moisture Protecting Cleanser, Daytime Blemish Gel, Phytolipid Comfort Creme, Moisture Infusion Toner, Energizing Cleansing Masque, Pure Radiance Creme Masque, AHA/BHA Blemish Control Cleanser, Mint Renewal Cleanser

     Also Known As: Disodium EDTA Copper