If you are looking for a specific ingredient, click on the letter with which it begins:

Algae extract: (from sea plants) mineral-rich, nourishes, softens, helps skin retain moisture
Allantoin: soothes, promotes healing, protects, softens
Aloe vera: (from leaves of the aloe plant) moisturizes, conditions, softens, soothes
Althea: (herb - althea officinalis marshmallow) soothes inflammation and irritation
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate: (derived from natural coconut alcohols). A mild cleanser
Angelica: (herb - angelica archangelica) smoothes & softens
Apricot kernel oil: (from apricot kernels) smoothes, softens, & protects
Arnica: (arnica montana) calms skin inflammation, reduces swelling and bruising, soothes sore muscles and joints
Ascorbic Acid: Vitamin C. Acid occuring naturally in many fruits. Used as an AHA
Avena Sativa: (oat fruit, leaf and stem) soothing for skin inflammation and itching, nourishes
Avocado oil: (from avocado fruit) nourishes, smoothes, & softens
Azulene: natural color derived from chamomile

Balm mint: (herb) soothing and calming
Beta carotene: (pro-vitamin A from carrots) rejuvenates
Biotin: (vitamin B7) adds body & shine
Birch leaf: (herb) conditioning & toning
Borage oil: (from borage seed) regenerates, rich in essential fatty acids
Butylparaben: used as a preservative

Calendula: (herb) soothes & softens
Candelilla Wax: Used in lipsticks and lip balms to add body, also used for its low melting point
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride: (from coconut oil) an emulsifier and emolient
Carbomer: (derived from polymers and organic acids) thickens, emulsifies
Cetearyl alcohol: (combination of cetyl & stearyl alcohol from coconut oil) emollient & emulsifier
Cetyl alcohol: (from coconut) emollient and emulsifier
Chamomile: (herb) soothing & regenerating
Citric acid: pH adjuster, to exfoliate, refine and clear skin
Citronella: insect repellant
Clary sage: (herb) rejuvenating & soothing
Cocoa butter: emollient
Cocamidopropyl betaine: (from coconut) mild, effective cleanser from coconut and palm oils, gently cleans without stripping away natural oils
Cocomide DEA: (from coconut and palm oils) gentle, effective cleansers that clean without stripping away natural oils
Coconut Oil: emollient, use in soaps to produce foaming/lathering action.
Coltsfoot: (herb) soothing, softening
Corn flour: (finely milled corn) adds texture
CTFA: Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association. CTFA provides a complete range of services that support the personal care products industry's needs and interests in the scientific, legal, regulatory, legislative, and international fields
Cucumber extract: tones, softens, moisturizes & cleans
Cyclomethicone: A silicone derivative that adds luster and sheen. It is also used to reduce the greasy feel of creams/lotions

Dehydroacetic Acid: used as a preservative
Dimethicone: (derived from silica, a naturally occurring component of sand & quartz) adds thickness, shine, and manageability, protects
Disodium EDTA: salt-derived chelating agent

Elderflower: (herb) cleansing & soothing
Ethyhexyl Methoxycinnamate: Used in sunscreens
Ethylparaben: a mild preservative
Eucalyptus: antiseptic, antibacterial
Evening primrose oil: (from the evening primrose plant) conditions, protects, nourishes, rich in essential fatty acids

FDA: The Food & Drug Administration. The federal agency responsible for regulating the safety of all foods, drugs, and cosmetics sold in the US

Geranium extract: (plant) balancing & rejuvenating
Ginkgo biloba extract: anti-oxidant, protects from free-radical damage, anti-inflammatory, increases circulation, regenerates
Ginseng: (herb root) invigorating, tones & rejuvenates
Glycerin (Vegetable): (derived from vegetable oils) humectant = attracts & holds moisture, an emulsifier
Glycerine (Vegetable): Same as glycerin, spelling preference no 'e', per CTFA
Glyceryl cocoate: (derived from coconut oil) gentle cleanser & emulsifier
Glyceryl stearate: (from vegetable fatty acids) soothes & softens, emulsifier
Glycolic Acid: (fermented vegetables), to exfoliate, refine and clear skin
Glycol stearate: (derived from vegetable oils) humectant, emollient
Grape seed extract: anti-oxidant, protects from free-radical damage
Green tea extract: anti-oxidant, protects from free-radical damage, anti-inflammatory

Honeysuckle: (herb) smoothes & softens, contains beta hydroxy acids
Hydroxyethyl Ethylcellulose: A naturally derived polymer that is used as a thickener in creams and lotions.
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose: (glycine amino acid)

Imidazolidinyl Urea: a preservative
Isopropyl Myristate: used to reduce greasy fell caused by the high oil content of other ingredients
Isopropyl Palmitate: emulsifier & texturizer derived from Palm oil

Jasmine: (plant extract and essential oil) soothing & moisturizing
Jojoba oil: (from bean of desert plant) soothes, moisturizes, & softens
Jojoba beads: (derived from jojoba) adds texture for gentle exfoliation
Juniper: (plant extract and essential oil) cleansing & stimulating

Kaolin: (fine, natural clay) deep cleanses and purifies
Kelp extract: (from sea plants) mineral-rich, nourishes, softens, helps skin retain moisture
Kukui nut oil: (from tropical kukui nut) soothes & softens skin, rich in essential fatty acids

Lactic Acid: (fermented milk), to exfoliate, refine and clear skin
Lauramide DEA: coconut-derived softener and foaming agent, surfactant
Lauryl Alcohol: (derived from coconut oil): surfactant
Lavender: (plant extract and essential oil) cleansing, balancing, soothing and healing
Lemon balm: (herb - melissa officinalis) cleanses & soothes
Lemongrass: (plant extract and essential oil) refreshing & antiseptic
Linoleic Acid: Essential fatty acid, used as an skin conditioning agent

Macadamia nut oil: nurtures, protects, soothes
Malic Acid: (apples & cherries) to exfoliate, refine and clear skin
Mandarin: (essential oil) refreshing, cleansing, softens & improves texture
Methylparaben: (derived from benzoic acid from benzoin tree gum) safe, effective preservative
Methylisothiazolinone: used as a preservative
Methylchloroisothiazolinone: used as a preservative
Mica: Shiny silicate material, used to add sparkle
Methylsulfonyl Methane (MSM): a naturally occurring sulfur compound

NaPCA: (derived from plant materials) moisturizer, humectant, & emollient
Natural colors: azulene (blue), beta carotene (yellow/orange), grape skins (purple), beet juice (red purple), chlorophyll (green)
Nettle: (herb urtica dioica) toning & nourishing
Niacin: (vitamin B) stimulates circulation

Oatmeal: adds texture, soothes, softens, & nourishes
Orange blossom: (essential oil neroli) toning & rejuvenating
Orange Oil: (citrus essential oil) refreshing & cleansing

Palmarosa: (essential oil) purifying & rejuvenating
Panthenol: (pro-vitamin B-5) deeply moisturizes, promotes healing
PEG-100 stearate: coconut-derived emulsifier for creams and lotions
Peppermint: (essential oil) cleansing & refreshing
Pine: (essential oil) stimulating & refreshing
Polyquaternium-10: Anti-static agent derived from chloride (salt)
Propylene glycol: Combination of glycerin and water, an organic humectant. Clear, colorless liquid that is the most common moisture-carrying vehicle in skin care. It delivers superb permeation through the skin and excellent humectant properties (softens and moisturizes the skin)
Propylparaben: (derived from benzoic acid from benzoin tree gum) safe, effective preservative
Pycogenol(™): (maritime pine bark extract)

Quaternium-8, -14 or -15: used as a preservative

Retinyl palmitate: Vitamin A derivative, an essential skin nutrient necessary for healthy skin maintenance and repair. Moisturizes dry skin and reduces excess oil
Rosehip extract: soothing & rejuvenating
Rosemary: (plant extract and essential oil) stimulating, purifying & rejuvenating
Rosewood: (essential oil) rejuvenating & toning

Safflower Oil: (from safflower seeds) an emollient high in oleic acid, nourishing, protects and firms
Sage: (plant extract and essential oil) astringent, cleansing
Sea kelp extract: (from sea plants) mineral-rich, nourishes, softens, helps skin hold moisture
Sesame oil: (from sesame seeds) soothes, smoothes, and protects
Silica: (from sand & minerals) binds moisture, protectant
Shea butter: superior emollient, used in body butters
Sodium chloride: table salt
Sodium lactate: Salt & alhpa-hydroxy compound. Used as an exfoliant.
Sodium laureth sulfate: (from coconut and palm oils) gentle, effective cleansers that clean without stripping away natural oils
Sorbitol: (from fruits & berries) humectant (attracts & holds moisture), gives velvety feel to the skin
Soy protein: (amino acids from soy beans) conditions
Squalane (vegetable): (from olives) protects, rejuvenates, & moisturizes
St. Johnswort: (herb) calming & toning
Stearalkonium chloride: (from coconut & salt) Reduces static electricity by neutralizing electrical charges on hair. Good conditioning agent
Stearic acid: (from vegetable fatty acids) soothes & softens, emulsifier
Stearyl alcohol: (derived from stearic acid, from vegetable fatty acids) soothes & softens, emulsifier
Sweet almond oil: (from almonds) smoothes, softens, & protects

TEA-Laureth Sulfate: (derived from coconut & a negatively-charged salt) Wetting agent, promotes excellent cleaning properties, especially where mildness is important
Tea Tree oil: used as an antiseptic. Used in face masks and topical creams
Titanium dioxide: (a natural white mineral pigment) can protect skin from sun damage by blocking UVA [aging], UVB [burning] & UVC [constant] ultra violet rays, colorant

Vitamin A (beta carotene): anti-oxidant & free radical scavenger, rejuvenates, smoothes
Vitamin A (retinyl palmitate: anti-oxidant--powerful free-radical scavenger, rejuvenates, smoothes
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid/Ascorbyl Palmitate): anti-oxidant & powerful free radical scavenger that protects and promotes healing
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol): enhances performance of vitamin A, emollient, moisturizer
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol): antioxidant
Vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate): antioxidant
Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol, mixed tocopherols - alpha, beta and gamma): An effective antioxidant with healing and rejuvenating benefits, that help prevent cell damage by neutralizing free-radicals

Wild thyme: (herb) cleansing, antiseptic
Witch hazel: cleansing & toning
Wheat Germ Oil: (from wheat kernel). High in Vitamin E, moisturizer

Xanthan gum: (derived from natural polysaccharides) thickens & soothes

Yarrow: (herb) mild astringent & soothing
Yeast Extract: (vitamin B complex) excellent source of folic acid
Ylang ylang: (essential oil) balancing & toning

Zinc Oxide: (natural white pigment) Used to impart opacity, and skin protective