What is the Ingredients Dictionary?

SkinSort’s Ingredients Dictionary helps you understand the ingredients found in your skincare products and what they do for your skin.

True to SkinSort’s mission of making skincare easier for everyone, complex ingredient information is translated into simple, easy-to-understand terms.

Currently, there are over 27,000 cosmetic ingredients in SkinSort’s database.

How to access the Ingredients Dictionary

On the SkinSort website:

1. Click Tools on the nav bar.
2. Click Ingredients Dictionary.
3. Alternatively, you can also access it by going to a product page. Under the ingredient list, select any ingredient you would like to learn about.

On the SkinSort app:

1. Tap a skincare product.
2. Under the ingredient list, select any ingredient you would like to learn more about.
3. A pop-up page will appear containing information about the particular ingredient.

How it works

Each ingredient page includes:

• The SkinSort community’s opinion, whether they like, dislike, or feel mixed about the ingredient.
• Tags at the top for a quick overview, including the ingredient’s classification, benefits, and common concerns.
• A detailed explanation based on peer-reviewed research and scientific data, ensuring accuracy.
• Additional information, such as what the ingredient does, alternative names, and prevalence in skincare products.
• A list of references if you want to learn more about the ingredient.

If you’re accessing the Ingredients Dictionary via the SkinSort website, you’ll find a search bar at the top where you can type any ingredient you would like to learn about.

You can also browse from the popular ingredients featured on the homepage.

A link to view all products containing the ingredient is also provided, making it convenient to find the most suitable product for your skin.

Help us improve

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