INCI list - What do the ingredient names of your cosmetics mean?

Do you actually know what is included in your facial care? In fact, the tiny, fine print list of ingredients on a face cream is rather intimidating when we read terms like "Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone" or "Methylchloroisothiazolinone".

Especially if you are struggling with very sensitive, dry and dehydrated skin or suffer from redness, impurities and pimple marks, it is worth finding out which ingredients are hidden behind the ingredients on the label of your face cream, what the substances are made of and whether they are suitable for your individual skin problem and your skin type are suitable.

Explanation of ingredients

It is good to know that the ingredients of a cosmetic product must be specified on the packaging in accordance with the EU Cosmetics Regulation. This so-called INCI list (International Nomenclature of Ingredients) contains all the raw materials used in descending order of quantity. The higher up an active ingredient is listed, the greater its proportion in the product. If you know your own skin type and deal with the individual ingredients, it is easier to avoid possible irritation of the skin.

You can find all the ingredients used by myrto with their ratings at Codecheck.info, for example. The rating system provides several levels, the best rating has a solid green ring, the worst rating has a solid red ring, with an average rating a segment of the ring turns red. A gray ring means that there is no rating yet. All myrto products contain only ingredients with a 100% green circle and are therefore 100% recommended. You will never find any products with red rated ingredients at myrto-naturalcosmetics. Nevertheless, if you have extremely sensitive skin and intolerances, it can make sense to first test a new product individually and only on a small area of ​​skin.

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For special herbal active ingredients there is a reference in the herbal active agents directory. The active ingredients of plants are described there in more detail with their properties.

This gives you the opportunity to quickly get an overview of the quality of the raw materials used.

Happy Find!

Ingredients Raw Material Assesment 
A    
Alcohol Alcohol - Alcohol in small amounts improves the absorption of skin care ingredients through the skin. 1-note-150
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract Amaranth Seed Extract - Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Aloe Vera Gel - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
Arctium Lappa Root Extract Burdock Root Extract - Wild Collection  1-note-150
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Argan Oil -  Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
B    
Beta-Glucan Beta-Glucan is a multiple sugar polysaccharide  1-note-150
Betaine Betaine is a plant derived conditioner  1-note-150
Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil Broccoli Seed Oil - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Butter - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
C    
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Hemp Oil - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
Caramel

Certified Organic Cultivation - Natural dye from gently heated cane sugar 

1-note-150
Cedrus Atlantica Atlas Cedar Oil essential - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
Cera Flava Beeswax, natural bodying substance with good skin compatibility and care effect, makes the skin supple 1-note-150
Citral Natural component of essential oils - must be specified according to Cosmetics Regulations on the label. 2-note-100
Citrus Aurantifolia Lime Oil essential - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
Citronellol Natural component of essential oils - must be specified according to Cosmetics Regulations on the label. 2-note-100
Citrus Bergamia Bergamot Oil essential - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
Citrus Limonum Lemon Oil essential - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
Citrus Paradisi Grapefruit Oil essential - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
Coco Glucoside Mild, skin friendly sugar surfactant based on coconut fatty acids and glucose, readily biodegradable. 1-note-150
Cocos Nucifera Oil Coconut Oil - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
Cymbopogon Flexuosus Lemongrass Oil essential - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
D    
Disodium/Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate Wash-active amino acids, first class, state of the art  surfactant, ultra mild 1-note-150
E    
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract Acai Berry - Wild collection 1-note-150
F    
Farnesol Natural component of essential oils - must be specified according to Cosmetics Regulations on the label. 2-note-100
G    
Geraniol Natural component of essential oils - must be specified according to Cosmetics Regulations on the label. 2-note-100
Glycerin Plant moisturizer with proven excellent efficacy. Glycerol regenerated and also stabilizes the barrier function of the skin, wherein the surfactant products, it reduces skin irritation potential. 1-note-150
Glyceryl Caprylate Natural cosmetics certified herbal skin care fabric with regreasing, moisture-donating and antimicrobial action. 1-note-150
Glyceryl Oleate Plant based moisturizing agent, makes skin and hair supple. 1-note-150
H    
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Oil from the seeds of sunflowers - Certified Organic Cultivation

1-note-150
Hippophae Rhamnoides Seabuckthorn Pulp Oil - Controlled Wild Collection 1-note-150
Hydrogenated Lecithin Lecithin is extracted from GMO-free soy. It has skin care, smoothing effect and emulsifying properties. 1-note-150
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Wheat Proteins 1-note-150
I    
Illite Green mineral soil, rich in silica, from Provence, sun-dried, gives the hair extra volume. 1-note-150
Isoamyl Laurate This oil is of plant origin, highly stable to oxidation and is a lightweight, non-greasy skin feel. 1-note-150
K    
Kaolin White Clay from France 1-note-150
L    
Lactic Acid Lactic acid is produced by natural fermentation of sugar, acts hydrating, emollient and regulates the pH of a care product. 1-note-150
Lavandula Hybrida Lavender Oil essential - Certified Organic cultivation 1-note-150
Lecithin Plant based skin care fabric and natural emulsifier with restructured, moisturizing, moisturizing and smoothing properties. Add conditioners to lecithins accumulate on the surface of damaged parts of the hair and form a protective film. 1-note-150
Limonene Natural component of essential oils - must be specified according to Cosmetics Regulations on the label. 2-note-100
Linalool Natural component of essential oils - must be specified according to Cosmetics Regulations on the label. 2-note-100
M    
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Macadamia Oil - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
Maris Sal Sea Salt 1-note-150
Medicago Sativa Leaf Powder The Alfafa is an evergreen, hardy crop from the legume family. Alfafa leaves have revitalizing, firming and detoxifying effects. From them, an extract is prepared which is extremely rich in the natural green pigment chlorophyll. 1-note-150
Mel Provencal Honey 1-note-150
Melaleuca Alternifolia Tea Tree Oil essential - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
Myrtus Communis Myrtle oil essential - Controlled Wild Collection 1-note-150
O    
Oenothera Biennis Seed Oil Evening Primrose Oil - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Olive Oil - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil Babassu Oil - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
P    
Panicum Miliaceum Millet Seed Extract - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
Parfum (from essential oil) As fragrances used myrto-natural cosmetics only essential oils that are partially solved in plant extracts, if possible from controlled biological cultivation or controlled wild collection. 2-note-100
PCA Glyceryl Oleate Herbal skin care products with additional conditioning and repairing properties in natural cosmetic hair care products. 1-note-150
Pectin Pectins are plant polysaccharides  1-note-150
Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil essential - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil Pepper Oil essential - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
Pogestemon Cablin Oil Patchouli Oil essential - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil Almond Oil - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil Apricot Kernel Oil - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
Punica Granatum Seed Oil Pomegranate Seed Oil - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
R    
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil Cassis Seed Oil - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
Rosa Mosqueta Oil Wild Rose Oil - Wild Collection 1-note-150
Rosmarinus officinalis Rosemary Extract - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
Rhus Verniciflua Cera Berry Wax- WIld Collection 1-note-150
Rubus Idaeus Seed Extract Raspberry Seed Extract - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
S    
Sal (Dead Sea) Dead Sea Salt 1-note-150
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract Chia Seed Extract - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
Salvia Officinalis Oil Sage Oil -  Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
Santalum Album Oil Sandalwood Oil - Wild Collection 1-note-150
Schizandra Sphenanthera Extract Schizandra Berry Extract - Wild Collection 1-note-150
Sesamum Indicum Oil Sesame Oil - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Jojoba Oil - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate Antimicrobial lactic acid esters with vegetable fatty acids. 1-note-150
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate Herbal natural cosmetics surfactant with increased washing and foaming power. 1-note-150
Sodium Levulinate/Anisate Herbal natural cosmetics surfactant with increased washing and foaming power. 1-note-150
Squalane Squalane - Skin Care Ingredient 1-note-150
Sucrose Cocoate Very mild surfactant, which is prepared from coconut oil fatty acids and sugar from sugar beets. In shampoos, it reduces the electrostatic charging of hair, it can reduce the irritating properties of other surfactants. 1-note-150
T    
Tocopherol Natural vitamin E from vegetable oils, has an antioxidant, prevents rancidity of oils, emollient, connective tissue-, cell renewal. 1-note-150
V    
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grapeseed Oil - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150
X    
Xanthan Gum Xanthan is a polysaccharide (complex sugar), which is used as a gelling agent and provides a smooth, pleasant skin feel 1-note-150
Z    
Zingiber Officinalis Oil Ginger Oil essential - Certified Organic Cultivation 1-note-150