Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A mild, naturally derived surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin barrier, but its shark origin raises sustainability concerns.

A gentle, coconut-free alternative to traditional surfactants that cleans effectively while being kind to sensitive and dry skin.

A gentle, shea butter-derived surfactant that cleanses effectively while being kind to sensitive and dry skin.

A mild, plant-based soap that effectively cleanses without stripping the skin, making it a good choice for sensitive skin.

A mild, effective cleansing agent that helps remove dirt and oil without stripping the skin, but may not suit very sensitive scalps.

A gentle, low-irritation surfactant that helps cleanse skin and hair without stripping natural moisture.

A gentle, sulfate-free surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin, making it ideal for sensitive or dry skin types.

A gentle, low-irritation surfactant that helps cleanse without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.

A gentle, skin-friendly surfactant that cleanses effectively without the harshness of traditional sulfates.

A mild, silk-based cleansing agent that helps clean skin and hair without causing dryness or irritation.

A mild, protein-derived surfactant that cleanses gently and helps maintain skin's moisture barrier, ideal for sensitive or dry skin.

A mild, sulfate-free surfactant that provides rich foam and gentle cleansing, ideal for sensitive or dry skin.

A mild, protein-based surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin barrier.

A mild, eco-friendly surfactant and conditioner that cleans without stripping, ideal for sensitive or dry skin.

A gentle, plant-derived cleansing polymer that effectively removes dirt and oil without stripping the skin barrier.

A gentle, sunflower-derived surfactant that cleanses effectively while being kind to sensitive skin.

A mild, plant-based surfactant that cleanses effectively while being kind to sensitive and dry skin types.

A gentle, almond-oil-derived surfactant that cleanses effectively while being kind to sensitive and dry skin.

A mild, soap-like cleanser from sweet almond oil that effectively removes impurities while being gentle on sensitive skin.

A gentle, plant-derived surfactant that cleanses effectively with low irritation potential, but may not suit those with very sensitive skin or tree allergies.

An effective, animal-derived surfactant that cleans thoroughly but may be drying for sensitive or dry skin.

A traditional soap ingredient that cleans effectively but can be drying for some skin types.

Sodium Taurate is a gentle, amino-acid-based surfactant that cleanses effectively while being kind to sensitive skin.

A mild, sulfate-free cleanser that effectively removes dirt and oil while respecting the skin barrier.

A gentle, amino-acid-based surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.

A milder alternative to sodium lauryl sulfate that effectively cleanses without stripping the skin.

A gentle, non-stripping surfactant that effectively cleanses while respecting the skin barrier.

A gentle, non-stripping surfactant that effectively cleanses while being kind to sensitive and dry skin types.

A gentle, low-irritation surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.

A gentle, semi-synthetic surfactant that cleanses effectively while being less likely to irritate or dry out the skin compared to harsher detergents.

A strong synthetic cleanser that effectively removes dirt and oil but may be drying or irritating for sensitive skin.

A gentle, amphoteric surfactant that cleans effectively without stripping the skin, often used in sensitive-skin and baby formulations.

A gentle, plant-derived surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin, making it a great choice for sensitive or dry skin types.

A gentle, amino-acid-based cleanser that effectively removes dirt and oil without stripping the skin barrier.

A gentle, plant-derived surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin, making it a good choice for sensitive or dry skin types.

A gentle, low-irritation surfactant ideal for sensitive skin and baby care, but it may not foam as richly as harsher cleansers.

A gentle cleansing agent that helps products foam without stripping the skin as harshly as traditional sulfates.

A moderate-strength surfactant that cleans effectively but may be drying for sensitive skin.

A mild, oil-loving emulsifier that helps rinse away makeup and sunscreen without stripping the skin.

A mild, amino-acid-based cleanser that effectively removes dirt and oil while respecting your skin's natural balance.

A mild, biodegradable surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin barrier.

A gentle, coconut-derived surfactant that cleanses effectively without the harshness of traditional sulfates.

A gentle, sulfate-free surfactant that cleanses effectively while being kinder to sensitive skin than traditional sulfates.

A gentle, animal-derived surfactant that cleans without stripping the skin—good for sensitive skin but not suitable for vegans.

A mild, animal-derived cleansing agent that creates gentle foam and is less stripping than sulfates.

A gentle, effective cleanser that removes dirt and oil without stripping the skin, but may not suit ultra-sensitive scalps.

A strong synthetic cleanser that effectively removes dirt and oil but may be drying or irritating for sensitive skin.

A gentle cleansing agent that effectively removes dirt and oil without stripping the skin.

A mild synthetic surfactant that effectively cleanses without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.

A mild foaming cleanser that effectively removes dirt and oil, but may be drying for very sensitive or dry skin.

An effective foaming cleanser that can be drying or irritating for sensitive skin, but is generally considered safe in rinse-off products.

A coconut-derived surfactant that cleans effectively but may be drying for sensitive skin.

A gentle, amino-acid-based cleanser that effectively removes dirt and oil without stripping the skin, making it ideal for sensitive or dry skin types.

A gentle, plant-derived surfactant that cleanses without stripping the skin barrier, ideal for sensitive or dry skin.

A gentle, amino-acid-based surfactant that cleanses effectively while respecting the skin barrier — ideal for sensitive or dry skin.

A mild, coconut-derived cleanser that effectively removes dirt and oil without stripping the skin, making it ideal for sensitive or dry skin types.

A gentle, amino-acid-based cleanser that effectively removes impurities while being kind to sensitive skin.

An effective but potentially drying surfactant best suited for rinse-off cleansers, not for sensitive or dry skin.

A gentle surfactant that effectively cleanses without stripping the skin, suitable for sensitive skin types.

A synthetic cleansing agent that can be effective but may cause irritation for sensitive skin.