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.
| Ingredient | INCI | Function | Typical % | Updated | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polyisobutene | Polyisobutene | Thickener, Film former | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Propanediol | Propanediol | Humectant, Solvent | 1–20 % | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Propylene Glycol | Propylene Glycol | Humectant, Solvent | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Sodium Chloride | Sodium Chloride | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Stearic Acid | Stearic Acid | Thickener, Emulsifier | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| T-Butyl Alcohol | t-Butyl Alcohol | Solvent | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum | Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Tapioca Starch | Tapioca Starch | Thickener, Filler / texturiser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Trihydroxystearin | Trihydroxystearin | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Trisiloxane | Trisiloxane | Solvent | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Urea | Urea | Humectant, Barrier repair, Keratolytic | 5–10 % | 20 Aug 2026 | Strong |
| Water | Aqua / Water / Eau | Solvent | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Xanthan Gum | Xanthan Gum | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
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