Ingredient Dictionary

Browse our entire database of scientifically-backed cosmetic ingredients. Uncover the chemistry behind your favorite skincare products.

Functional / Support

Potassium Benzoate

The ultra-safe, low-pH mold inhibitor.

Cleanser / Surfactant

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

The gentle, water-resistant emulsifier.

Cleanser / Surfactant

Potassium Cocoate

The traditional, natural liquid soap.

Cleanser / Surfactant

Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate

The elite, highly soluble foaming agent.

Cleanser / Surfactant

Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein

The skin-conditioning liquid soap.

Hydrator / Humectant

Potassium Hyaluronate

The salt form of HA that pumps water into the cell.

Hydrator / Humectant

Potassium Lactate

The elite, NMF-mimicking hydrator.

Cleanser / Surfactant

Potassium Laureth Phosphate

The highly soluble, skin-identical surfactant.

Active Ingredients

Potassium Methoxyoxysalicylate

The patented Japanese melanin-blocker.

Hydrator / Humectant

Potassium PCA

The osmotic-balancing hydrator.

Functional / Support

Potassium Sorbate

The food-grade mold preventer.

Emollient

PPG-15 Stearyl Ether

The heavy-duty, fast-absorbing ester.