Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

Poloxamer 181 is a gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water, making it a common helper in cleansers and lotions.

Poloxamer 182 is a gentle synthetic surfactant that helps cleanse without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.

A gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps cleansers rinse cleanly without stripping the skin.

Poloxamer 183 is a gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water, making it a common choice for cleansers and lotions.

A gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water, widely used in cleansers and lotions for its mildness.

Poloxamer 188 is a gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in skincare, with low irritation potential.

Poloxamer 212 is a gentle synthetic surfactant that helps cleansers foam and rinse cleanly without stripping the skin.

Poloxamer 215 is a gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in cleansers without stripping the skin.

Poloxamer 217 is a gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in skincare formulas without stripping the skin.

Poloxamer 231 is a gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in cleansers and lotions, with a low irritation profile.

A gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water in skincare products without stripping the skin.

A mild synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water, making cleansers and lotions feel smooth without stripping the skin.

Poloxamer 251 is a gentle, synthetic ingredient that helps cleansers remove dirt and oil without stripping the skin.

Poloxamer 282 is a gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water, making it a common choice in mild cleansers and makeup removers.

Poloxamer 284 is a gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water, making it a common choice for mild cleansers and makeup removers.

A gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps mix water and oil, commonly used in cleansers and shampoos for its mildness.

Poloxamer 333 is a gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water in skincare products without stripping the skin.

Poloxamer 334 is a gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water in skincare, with a low risk of irritation.

Poloxamer 335 is a gentle synthetic ingredient that helps mix oil and water in cleansers and lotions, making products feel smooth without stripping the skin.

A gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps cleansers rinse cleanly without stripping the skin.

A mild synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water, generally safe and well-tolerated in skincare.

Poloxamer 402 is a gentle synthetic ingredient that helps cleansers and makeup removers work effectively without stripping the skin.

Poloxamer 407 is a gentle, synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water in skincare products without causing irritation or clogging pores.

Poloxamine 1101 is a gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water in skincare products without causing irritation.

A gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps mix oil and water in skincare, with low irritation potential.

A gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in cleansers and lotions with low irritation risk.

A gentle synthetic surfactant that helps cleanse and stabilize products without stripping the skin.

A gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in cleansers and lotions, with low irritation potential.

Poloxamine 1304 is a gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in cleansers and lotions, with low irritation potential.

Poloxamine 1307 is a gentle synthetic ingredient that helps mix oil and water in formulas, making cleansers and lotions more stable and less irritating.

A gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in skincare products without stripping the skin.

Poloxamine 1502 is a gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in cleansers and lotions, with a low risk of irritation.

A gentle synthetic surfactant that helps cleanse without stripping the skin barrier.

Poloxamine 1508 is a gentle synthetic ingredient that helps cleanse and stabilize formulas without stripping the skin.

Poloxamine 304 is a gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps mix water and oil in skincare products, with a low risk of irritation.

A mild synthetic surfactant that helps cleanse without stripping the skin, but offers no active skincare benefits.

Poloxamine 604 is a gentle synthetic emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in cleansers and lotions, with a low risk of irritation.

Poloxamine 702 is a mild synthetic ingredient that helps mix oil and water, making cleansers and makeup removers more effective without stripping the skin.

Poloxamine 704 is a gentle synthetic ingredient that helps mix oil and water in cleansers and lotions, with a low risk of irritation.

Poloxamine 901 is a gentle synthetic ingredient that helps mix oil and water, making it useful in cleansers and lotions without causing irritation.

Poloxamine 904 is a gentle synthetic ingredient that helps cleansers and makeup removers work effectively without stripping the skin.

A mild, skin-friendly emulsifier that effectively blends ingredients without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.

A mild, multi-functional ingredient that helps mix oil and water in cleansers and moisturizers without stripping the skin.

A mild, multi-functional emulsifier that helps create stable, lightweight textures without stripping the skin.

A gentle, non-stripping emulsifier that helps create stable, rinse-off and leave-on formulas without harshness.

A gentle, non-stripping emulsifier that helps create stable, lightweight formulas without irritating the skin.

A gentle, non-stripping emulsifier that effectively cleanses without disrupting the skin barrier.

A synthetic fluorinated ingredient that helps products spread smoothly and resist water, but its environmental persistence raises concerns.

A gentle, amino-acid-based surfactant that cleanses without stripping, making it a good choice for sensitive or dry skin and hair.

A mild, amino-acid-based cleanser derived from rice protein that effectively cleanses without stripping the skin barrier.

A mild, amino-acid-based cleansing agent that cleans without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.

A gentle, plant-derived cleansing agent that helps remove dirt and oil without stripping the skin, making it suitable for sensitive skin.

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

A mild, coconut-derived cleanser that also helps hair and skin feel soft, but its collagen content is too large to penetrate deeply.

A mild, protein-based surfactant that cleanses without stripping and helps reinforce hair strength.

A mild, plant-derived surfactant that cleanses effectively while being gentle enough for sensitive skin and daily use.

A mild, protein-enriched cleanser that helps clean hair and skin while leaving them feeling soft and less stripped.

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

Potassium Cumenesulfonate is a mild synthetic surfactant that helps keep formulas clear and stable, but it can be slightly drying for sensitive skin.

A gentle synthetic surfactant that helps cleanse without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.