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.
14 ingredients
| Ingredient | INCI | Function | Typical % | Updated | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aminobenzoic Acid | PABA | UV filter | — | 17 Sept 2026 | Limited |
| Avobenzone | Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane | UV filter | 2–5 % | 10 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Azelaic acid | Azelaic Acid | Brightening, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Keratolytic | 10–20 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Bemotrizinol | Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine | UV filter | ≤ 6 % | 17 Sept 2026 | Moderate |
| Benzoyl peroxide | Benzoyl Peroxide | Antimicrobial, Keratolytic | 2.5–10 % | 3 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Citric Acid | Citric Acid | pH adjuster, Chelator | 0.01–10 % | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Disodium EDTA | Disodium EDTA | Chelator | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Sodium Gluconate | Sodium Gluconate | Chelator | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Sodium ascorbyl phosphate | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Antioxidant, Brightening, Antimicrobial | 1–5 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Moderate |
| Tetrasodium EDTA | Tetrasodium EDTA | Chelator | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Titanium dioxide | Titanium Dioxide | UV filter | 2–25 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate | Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate | Chelator | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Trolamine Salicylate | Trolamine Salicylate | UV filter | — | 17 Sept 2026 | Limited |
| Zinc oxide | Zinc Oxide | UV filter, Soothing | 5–25 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |