The Index
Every ingredient, graded
INCI names in monospace, evidence grade at the row end, limits by region on every entry. Filter by what it does, what it's for, and where it's permitted.
25 ingredients
| Ingredient | INCI | Function | Typical % | Updated | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Hexanediol | 1,2-Hexanediol | Solvent, Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Benzoic Acid | Benzoic Acid | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Benzyl Alcohol | Benzyl Alcohol | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Caprylyl Glycol | Caprylyl Glycol | Humectant, Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Chlorphenesin | Chlorphenesin | Preservative | 0.1–0.3 % | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Citric Acid | Citric Acid | pH adjuster, Chelator | 0.01–10 % | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil | Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil | Fragrance | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Decylene Glycol | Decylene Glycol | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Disodium EDTA | Disodium EDTA | Chelator | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Ethylhexylglycerin | Preservative, Conditioning agent | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil | Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil | Fragrance | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Fragrance | Fragrance | Fragrance | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate | Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Methylparaben | Methylparaben | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Pentylene Glycol | Pentylene Glycol | Humectant, Solvent, Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Phenoxyethanol | Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | 0.1–1 % | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Polyaminopropyl Biguanide | Polyaminopropyl Biguanide | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Potassium Sorbate | Potassium Sorbate | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Propylparaben | Propylparaben | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Sodium Benzoate | Sodium Benzoate | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Sodium Gluconate | Sodium Gluconate | Chelator | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Sorbic Acid | Sorbic Acid | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Tetrasodium EDTA | Tetrasodium EDTA | Chelator | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate | Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate | Chelator | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| p-Anisic Acid | p-Anisic Acid | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |