The International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI) is a system for labeling the ingredients in cosmetics. It is used internationally to ensure that the ingredients listed on the label of a cosmetic product are consistent and easy to understand, regardless of the language spoken by the consumer. The INCI system is maintained by the International Nomenclature Committee (INC) and is overseen by the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC). The INCI names for ingredients are typically derived from the scientific names for the substances, but may also be based on common names or trade names. The INCI labeling system is designed to provide consumers with accurate and consistent information about the ingredients in their cosmetic products.
| Common name | INCI name |
|---|---|
| Purified water, deionized water, demineralized water, water, etc. | Aqua |
| Sodium Coco Sulfate | Sodium Coco-Sulfate |
| Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (from coconut oil) | Sodium Lauryl Sulfate |
| Sodium laureth sulfate (from coconut oil) | Sodium Laureth Sulfate |
| Cocamidopropyl betaine (from coconut oil) | Cocamidopropyl Betaine |
| Decyl glucoside | Decyl Glucoside |
| Citric acid | Citric Acid |
| Paraben | Methylparaben |
| Cetyl alcohol | Cetyl Alcohol |
| Vitamin E | Tocopherol |
| Beeswax | Beeswax |
| Vegetable Glycerin | Glycerin |
| Oat bran | Avena Sativa (Oat) Bran |
| Shea butter | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) |
| Passion Fruit Juice | Passiflora Edulis Fruit Juice |
| Red rose water | Rosa Damascena Flower Water |
| Raspberry extract | Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract |
| Yucca herbal extract | Yucca Schidigera Stem Extract |
| Aloe vera leaf gel | Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice |
| Tea tree oil | Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil |
| Peppermint leaf oil | Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil |
| Spearmint leaf oil | Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil |
| Wintergreen leaf oil | Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Oil |
| Lavender oil | Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil |
| Cinnamon leaf oil | Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil |
| Lemon peel oil | Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil |
| Valencia orange peel oil | Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil |
| Pink grapefruit peel oil | Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil |
| Roman chamomile oil | Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil |
| Jasmine oil | Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil |
| Extra virgin olive oil | Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil |
| Saponified oil of coconut | Sodium Cocoate |
| Saponified oil of palm | Sodium Palmate |
| Hemp oil | Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil |
| Jojoba oil | Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil |
| Sunflower oil | Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil |
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