Ingredients Starting With W
29 skincare ingredients in the glossary begin with W. Learn what each one does, how it works, and which products contain it.
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Walnut Oil
Juglans Regia (Walnut) Seed OilEmollient, non-fragrant plant oil Good source of omega fatty acids for skin, namely linoleic acid
Waltheria Indica Leaf Extract
WALTHERIA INDICA LEAF EXTRACTA plant extract that conditions and supports skin hydration
Wasabia Japonica Root Extract
WASABIA JAPONICA ROOT EXTRACTA Japanese horseradish extract with skin-conditioning properties
Water
Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF)The most widely used cosmetic ingredient Typically appears as the first ingredient in skin care products
Watercress Extract
Can have antioxidant activity
Watermelon Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-10 Esters
WATERMELON SEED OIL POLYGLYCERYL-10 ESTERSA plant-derived emulsifier that conditions skin while helping formulations blend seamlessly
Watermelon Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
WATERMELON SEED OIL POLYGLYCERYL-6 ESTERSA plant-derived emulsifier that conditions skin while helping oil and water blend
Wheat Amino Acids
N/AA blend of amino acids from wheat protein Most often used in hair-care products as a conditioning agent
Wheat Germ Acid
WHEAT GERM ACIDA wheat-derived ingredient with cleansing and conditioning properties for skincare formulations
Wheat Germ Oil
Emollient plant oil similar to all non-fragrant plant oils.
Wheatgermamidopropyl Dimethylamine Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
WHEATGERMAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEINA wheat-derived conditioning agent that helps smooth and protect the skin barrier
Whey Filtrate
WHEY FILTRATEA milk-derived protein fraction with potential skin-conditioning and growth-supporting properties
Whey Protein
N/AIngredient is a form of protein derived from milk Functions as a hair-conditioning and skin-softening agent
White Shiitake Mushroom Extract
Lentinus Edodes ExtractTyrosinase inhibitor for natural skin brightening
White Tea Leaf Extract
Extract from the minimally processed buds and leaves of green tea
White Willow
Willow BarkPlant extract with proven skin-soothing, antioxidant benefits Contains beneficial compounds of salicin, polyphenols, and flavonoids
Whole Dry Milk
WHOLE DRY MILKA natural skin conditioning ingredient derived from milk solids
Wild Yam Root Extract
Dioscorea Villosa Root ExtractPhytoestrogen botanical for hormonal skin support
Willow Bark
Salix albaPlant extract with skin-soothing + antioxidant benefits Contains beneficial salicin, polyphenols + flavonoids
Willow Bark Extract
Salix Alba Bark ExtractNatural BHA source for gentle exfoliation
Willow Herb
Soothing plant extract
Wine
WINEA fermented botanical extract that conditions and softens the skin
Wine Extract
WINE EXTRACTPlant-derived antioxidant from wine with potential benefits for barrier support and UV protection
Withania Somnifera Extract
WITHANIA SOMNIFERA EXTRACTA plant extract traditionally used to support skin conditioning and resilience
Withania Somnifera Leaf Extract
WITHANIA SOMNIFERA LEAF EXTRACTA plant extract with antioxidant and purifying properties, traditionally used in Ayurvedic skincare
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Plant extract that is also known as ashwagandha
Withania Somnifera Root Powder
WITHANIA SOMNIFERA ROOT POWDERAn adaptogenic root extract traditionally used to support skin conditioning and resilience
Withania Somnifera Seed Extract
WITHANIA SOMNIFERA SEED EXTRACTA plant-derived antioxidant extract traditionally used to support skin health and resilience
Wool Extract
WOOL EXTRACTA protein-rich extract derived from sheep's wool with conditioning and film-forming properties
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