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The Organic Salon - Organic haircare terms Category: Health and Medicine > Skin and haircare Date & country: 01/02/2017, USA Words: 230

Lavender
A good antiseptic, calming, treats headaches, insomnia,depression, aches, wounds, insect bites, reduces stress and tension, is purifying and healing to the skin.

Kaolin
(clay) Can block pores, effectively suffocating it and contributing to acne.

Lactic Acid
Acid naturally occurring in milk which produced pH levels like those of hair and skin. An excellent mosturiser.

Lanolin
This wool fat is a skin irritant which is frequently found in cosmetics and lotions. Lanolin is a common skin sensitiser that can cause allergic reactions, such as skin rashes, as well as promoting acne.

Jojoba
Actually a liquid plant wax from seeds with an indefinite shelf life and its chemical similarity to sebum, it is a valuable skin and hair care oil. Rich and nourishing, it helps the desert jojoba plant retain water during drought. It not only acts as a humectant, but actually creates a protective film over the skin and hair that keeps moisture in. Very effective for mature, dry, and damaged skin. does not clog pores.

Isostearyl Neopentanoate
An emollientemollient. A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.

Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate
Used in suntan lotions and perfumes. Occurs in storax, Balsam Peru, cinnamon leaves, and coca leaves. It may cause allergic skin rashes.

Imidazolidinyl Urea
Preservative, toxic, releases formaldehyde in to cosmetics. Can cause dermatitis.

Inulin
A naturally occuring constituent of many herbs such as Burdock & Dandelion, gives a high gloss and incredible shine to hair.

Hydrolysed Wheat Protein
A conditioning protein derived from wheat which strengthens and conditions the hair shaft.

Hydroquinone
Directly causes cancer.

Hydroxyanisole
Used in permanent hair dyes. Affects the female reproductive system, has the potential to be carcinogenic (cause cancer).

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
A new natural binder.

Hypericum Perforatum extract
A botanical additive derived from Hypericum perforatum or Perforate St. John's Wort, a member of the St. John's Wort (Hypericaceae) family.

Hyaluronic acid
Cyclic Acid: a new term for Hyaluronic Acid: A strong hydrating complex holds 1000 times the water in skin. Also helps to draw in 'active' ingredients deeper into the skin.

Hydrogenated Caster Oil
(corn/canola) Used as a wax. Hydrogenated oils still contain some unsaturated components that are susceptible to rancidity. Therefore the addition of antioxidants is still necessary. Ingestion of large amounts may cause pelvic congestion.

Green Tea
Very powerful natural anti-oxidant (20 times stronger than vitamin E) that reduces inflammation when used topically, revitalizes the skin and prevents damage from environment, sun, free-radicals.

Horse Chestnut
The seeds contain a saponin mixture from which two crystalline products can be separated: aescin and prosapogenin. Actions that have been attributed to escin include antiedematous properties, anti-inflammatory activities, and venotonic properties.

Horsetail
Rich in minerals and vitamins. It enriches the blood, hardens the fingernails and revitalizes lifeless hair. It is also is good for those white spots that occur on the finger nails, which indicate a calcium imbalance in the body.

Glycolic Acid
An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) helpful for acne-prone skin, resolves dry skin conditions; used in chemical peels as well as to help reduce the appearance of pores and wrinkles; exfoliates excess flaking or crusty skin. Also see Alpha Hydroxy Acid.

Grapeseed
A light, very easily absorbed oil rich source of linoleic acid (Omega 6). Pressed from the seeds of grapes, look for pressed organic only, this is one of the most powerful antioxidants around with bioflavinoids superior to most because of their water solubility­ making them much more absorbable by the body. Prevents and treats free-radical damage, sun damage, and pollutions effects.

Glyceryl Stearate
An emulsifieremulsifier derived from palm kernel or soy oil (it is also found naturally in the human body). Glyceryl stearate also acts as a solvent, mosituriser and consistency regulator in formulations. Very mild with a low skin-irritation profile.

Glycine Soja
Soy amino acid acts as a texturiser.

Glyceryl Oleate
A gentle conditioner derived from coconuts. emulsifierEmulsifier.

Glyceryl Caprate
An emmolientemollient and emulsifieremulsifier made from fatty acids from corn, coconut or palm oil and glycerin. Helps consistency of creams and lotions.

Glutaral
Directly causes cancer.

Glycerin
A humectanthumectant which helps the skin retain moisture. Hydrates and provides a skin barrier; allows topical agents to go on very smoothly; a concern is clogging of pores when present in high concentrations.

Fragrance
More than 5000 chemicals are used in making fragrances, 95 per cent of which are mostly or entirely synthetic, usually derived from petroleum or coal tar. Nearly a third of the chemical additives used in perfumes and other scented products are known to be toxic, including benzene derivatives, aldehydes, synthetic musks and phthalates. Other toxins and sensitisers can cause cancer, birth defects, central nervous system disorders and allergic reactions.

Geraniol
Essential oil compound. One of the monoterpene alchols, essential oil compounds that have have tonifying, stimulating and antimicrobial properties. Geraniol is a natural antioxidant.

Fluorocarbons
Flurocarbons are commonly used as a propellant in hairsprays, they cause irritation of the respiratory tract.

Flaxseed
Alpha-linolenic acid. Flaxseeds and their oil are also the best sources of an essential fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid.Essential fatty acids are important for cell membranes, blood pressure regulation, and other functions. An omega-3, similar to some of the fatty acids in fish oil, like aspirin, omega-3s may reduce blood clotting. Flaxseeds and their oil may also lower total blood cholesterol, as well as LDL ("bad") cholesterol. flaxseeds contain lignans—which may have anti-cancer properties.

Exotic Vervain
Obtained from the small pepper shaped fruits which resemble peppers. most valued for its anti- inflammatory and calming properties.

Farnesol
A compound that occurs naturally in some essential oils.

Fluoride
Direcly causes cancer. No human disease including tooth decay will result from a fluoride deficiency. Fluoride is a synthetic poison, and there is enough in the average family toothpaste to kill a small child if ingested. The US and Sweden but not the UK require that fluoride toothpastes be labelled with a special poisons warning. Both animal and human studies show a clear relationship between oral cancer and fluoride.

Ester C
A Patented form of vitamin C clinically shown to retain its potency longer than other forms. A powerful antioxidant, vitamin C is very beneficial to the skin.

Ethyl Paraben
see pParabens.

Ethylhexyl Stearate
An emollientemollient derived from plant oil. Prevents water loss.

Evening Primrose
A nutrient oil high in GLA - Gamma Linolenic Acid (Omega 6). A valuable emollientemollient and skin conditioning agent high in essential fatty acids and extremely useful for skin and scalp. useful for balancing hormones as well.

Enzyme-Vitamin--C
Unique, powerful, time-release vitamin c that works within the skin and with the skin's enzymes over time, lightening and brightening the complexion, providing serious antioxidant action and repairing sun damage, spots, and discoloration. prevents premature aging and helps fill in and repair lines and wrinkles.

Elastin
Elastin is derived from animal sources, its effect on the skin is similar to collagen.

Elderberry
Powerful anti-oxidant properties that help protect your health by attacking harmful free radicals that damage cells.Elderberry nourishes the circulatory system, invigorates and is a general rejuvenating tonic.

EDC's
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals. EDC's (such as parabens) are thought to be contributing to decreasing sperm counts, rising levels of testicular cancer (amongst others) and early puberty in girls, and have also prompted the Royal Society to conclude in a recent report that 'despite the uncertainty, it is prudent to mimimise exposure of humans, especially pregnant women, to EDC's...Regulations cannot be 'put on hold' until all the evidence has been collected. Parabens are EDC's they get absorbed into the blood stream and disrupt the hormonal system. They may be associated with breast cancer.

Distarch Phosphate
A conditioning agent and thickener derived from corn.

DMAE Bitartrate
A skin firming agent.

DMDM Hydantoin
This is a formaldehyde-forming preservative. Contains formaldehyde, a toxic chemical. Causes dermatitis, can even cause cancer.

Echinacea
Echinacea versatile and powerful herb used as a potent natural antibiotic. improves skin texture and tone and provides a nutritive defense against environmental toxins.

Disperse Blue 1, Disperse Yellow 3
(colourants) Directly causes cancer.

Dioctyl Adipate
Directly causes cancer.

Dioxane 1,4
A contaminant, a highly potent carcinogen (causes cancer). Avoid ingredients that could be contaminated with 1,4 Dioxane. These include ingredients with the following words or syllables as prefixes or suffixes: PEG, Polyethylene, Polyethylene glycol, Polyoxyethylene, -eth or oxynol. Both Polysorbate 60 and Polysorbate 80. Ethoxylated Alcohols, Oleths, Nonoxynol.

Dipalmitoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate
A white to yellow wax-like product derived from the palm use for its conditioning and antistatic properties.

Dimethyl MEA
A natural toning extract.

Dimethyl Sulfone
(MSM) An organic sulphur which is an excellent detoxifier and anti-inflammatory. It has proven to be good for the skin, joints and anti-ageing. Topically it helps cellular regeneration, scarring and wrinkles.

Dimethylaminoethanol
(DMAE) DMAE is an anti-oxidant that helps stabilise cell membranes so helps protects cell membranes from being attacked by free radicals. DMAE can rapidly improve the appearance of sagging skin and also boosts the effects of other anti-oxidants.

Diazoilidinyl Urea
A preservative. Used as an antiseptic and deodorizer. Can cause dermatitis and breathing problems if misted.

Dimethicone
A synthetic silicone compound. Anti-foaming and reduces greasy feel in hair conditioning products. Used as a waterproofing material for sunscreen emulsions. Can inhibit skin respiration. A cancer suspect according to some sources.

Diaminophenol
Directly causes cancer. Also see Phenol.

Dehydroacetic Acid DHA
Used as a preservative. The presence of organic matter decreases its effectiveness.

Decyl Glucoside
Mild foaming and cleansing agent derived from corn oil.

Decaglycerol Erucate
A surfactantsurfactant derived from sugar and jojoba.

CoQ10
An anti-ageing antioxidant vitamin both internally & topically.

Crystaline Silica
Directly causes cancer.

Cyclodextrin
From dextrin - startch gum, used as a diluting ingredient for dry extracts and emulsions as a thickener in cream and liquid cosmetics. May cause an allergic reaction.

DEA - Diethanolamine
Contains nitrosamines that are carcinogens (cause cancer). Causes facial dermatitis and contact dermatitis.

Collagen
Putting ingredients like collagen (which is taken from dead animal) onto your skin can in no way create the production of collagen in skin tissue. The only way collagen can have an effect is by being injected under the epidermal layer. On the skin it can block pore, effectively suffocating it and contributing to acne.

Cocoamidopropyl betaine
Surfactant derived from coconut oil salt (processed with a petroleum derived alcohol). Creates a creamy foam in shampoos, is also a thickener. It has anti-static properties which make it a conditioning agent for hair and a cleanser.

Coco-betaine
A surfactantsurfactant derived from coconuts and plants.

Co-Enzyme Q10
See ubiquinoneUbiquinone.

Coco Polyglucose
A "non-ionic surfactantsurfactant" synthesised from coconut and glucose from corn.

Cocoa Butter
Pale yellow, hard, brittle fat from cocoa beans that has an odor of chocolate. used in many foods, most notably chocolate, cosmetics and soaps. makes a rich moisturizer and cleansing agent. please look for fair trade cocoa butter and organic cocoa butter.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine
SurfactantSurfactant derived from coconut oil salt. Creates a creamy foam in shampoos, is also a thickener. It is antistatic and a cleanser.

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
SurfactantSurfactant derived from coconut oil.

Coco Caprylate Caprate
Coconut based emulsifierEmulsifier and an emollientemollient.

Coco Glucoside
A mild detergent derived from coconuts.

Cocamidopropyl Betainamide MEA (Monethanolamine) Chloride
Derived from coconut, a mild foaming SurfactantSurfactant. Should not be used in cosmetic products containing nitrosating agents. Many nitrosamines are amoung the most potent cancer-causing agents found. See nNitrosamine.

Cocamide MEA
(Monethanolamine) Widely used fatty acid of coconut oil. Used as a thickener and foam booster. Should not be used in cosmetic products containing nitrosating agents. Many nitrosamines are amoung the most potent cancer-causing agents found. See nNitrosamine.

Coal Tar dyes
(and lakes) Colours D & C Red 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 17, 19, & 33, Green 5, Orange 17, RD & C Blue 1, 2 & 4, Green 3, Red 4 & 40, Yellow 5 & 6 are direct carcinogens (cause cancer). They are also a frequent source of allergic reactions, particulary skin rashes and hives.

Citrus Extract
Extraction from citrus fruit.

Clay-Kaolin
Used to draw impurities from the skin. Can block pores, effectively suffocating it and contributing to acne.

Cincona
The name of a genus in rubiaceae family. Large evergreens that can grow over 10 metres tall. Originating from India, the soothing, revitalizing and shine enhancing properties of cinchona have been known since ancient times.

Cinnamon
A stimulant, tonic,carminative and astringent.

Citric Acid
(pH - modifier) Widely used acids in the cosmetic industry. It is derived from citrus fruit by fermentation of crude sugars. Employed as a Preservative.

Citronellol
A compound that occurs naturally in some essential oils.

Cholesterol
Used as a emulsifieremulsifier and lubricant in eye creams, shampoo's and other cosmetic products.

Chamomile
An all around healer, soother, calmer, and emollientemollient. Avoid Moroccan - the cheap version - containing no healing power and irritating to the skin. Chamomile also gives gorgeous shades of gold and yellow, blue chamomile is the best.

Chlorphenesin
Preservative.

Cetyl Palmitate
Natural or synthetic emulsifierEmulsifier and emollientEmollient.

Cetrimonium Chloride
A surfactantsurfactant derived from coconut. Used a hair conditioning agent and also as an antiseptic and as a preservative.

Cetyl Alchohol
Natural or synthetic emulsifierEmulsifier.

Ceramide
Hydrating agent used in skin and hair conditioners.

Cetearyl Alcohol
Fatty alcohols are components of all natural waxes - derived from plant oil and used as an emulsifieremulsifier, emollientemollient and thickener. Not to be confused with Ethyl alcohol. Gives a high viscocity to a skincare product.

Cetearyl Glucoside
emulsifierEmulsifier wax. Made from cetearyl alcohol and glucose. Derived from corn or coconut.

Cetearyl Olivate
Derived from olive oil. Used as an emulsifieremulsifier, often blended with sorbitan olivate. Together, these emulsifiersemulsifiers help mix oil- and water-based ingredients and help to give a product a luxurious, smooth feel.

Centella Asiatica extract
A botanical additive (member of carrot family) which can be benefical in skincare areas such as reduction of visable wrinkles, dark under-eye circles, cellutitis, also contributing to firming and healing of stretch marks and strengthening areas of very fine skin.

Cera Alba
Bees wax. Used as an emulsifierEmulsifier, practically insoluable in water.

Capryl Glucoside
Plant based SurfactantSurfactant.

Caprylic Acid
Naturally occuring fatty acid. No known toxicity.

Caprylin/Capri Triglyceride
An emollientemollient derived from coconut oil. Used to disperse pigment in cosmetics and as a thickening agent.

Carrot
A thick orange oil rich in beta carotene, antioxidants, vitamins A, E and C. effectively treats dry, mature skin, prevents and treats wrinkles, sagging skin, stretch marks, sun damage, roseacea, and under eye swelling. nutritive, extremely nourishing moisturizer that helps repair damaged skin cells and rebuild cell tissue.

Calendula
One of the top five healers and skin tonics aiding everything from acne and rosacea to eczema and psoriasis. healing, soothing herb which repairs dry, damaged skin, prevents premature aging, aids in the treatment of bruises, spider veins, boils, sores, burns, wrinkles, swelling, and stretch marks to name a few. Also imparts shades of gold and yellow naturally.

Butylated Hydroxytoluene
(BHT) A Paraben/ Synthetic Preservative. Toxic, causes allergic reactions and skin rashes. They are absorbed into the bloodstream and disrupt the hormonal system. They may be associated with breast cancer. They are EDC's - Endocrine Distrupting Chemicals. Has the potential to be carcinogenic.