Glossary Of Terms: Lotion, “P”

Pa-Pea  Peg-Per  Pet-Pl  Po  Pp-Py

Pogostemon Cablin Extract—See Patchouli Extract.

Polyacrylamide—When found in combination with C13-14 Isoparaffin and Laureth-7, this ingredient is a self-emulsifying and thickening agent that can make instantaneous gels, creams and lotions at room temperature. It imparts a smooth, unctuous feel.

Polyethylene Terephthalate—The combination of this ingredient with Acrylates Copolymer produces a glitter or shimmer that gives the skin a shiny and glowing appearance.

Polyglycerylmethacrylate (Glyceryl Polymethacrylate)—Ester of Glycerin and Polymethacrylic Acid. Film former, moisturizer, thickener.

Polyquaternium-51—Skin conditioning agent.

Polyquaternium-55—This ingredient is a polymeric quaternary ammonium salt. It is used as a film former to reduce moisture loss.

Polysorbate 20—This derivative from Sorbitol is a surfactant agent that is frequently used to increase solubility of fragrance oils into water-based systems.

Polysorbate 60—This Sorbitan derivative is used as a solubilizing agent for fragrances.

Polysorbate 80—Mixture of laurate esters of sorbitol and sorbitol anhydrides, consisting predominantly of the monoester, condensed with approximately 20 moles of ethylene oxide. Surfactant, dispersant, emulsifier, solubilizer.

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids—Long-chain carbon compounds having two or more double bonds between the carbon atoms. Examples are olive, sunflower, soybean, sesame seed, corn oils, etc. Emollient, emulsifiers, binders.

Pomegranate Extract—See Punica Granatum Extract.

Pot Marigold Extract—See Calendula Officinalis Extract.

Potassium Caproyl Tyrosine—See TyroStan.

Potassium Palmytoil Hydrolyzed Oat Protein—This ingredient is the potassium salt of Palmitic Acid Chloride and Hydrolyzed Oat Protein. The protein increases moisturization of the skin and helps to reduce skin irritation.