Ingredient Guide

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N6-furfuryladenine is the technical name for kinetin.

Narcissus poeticuswax is fragrant flower extract that can cause irritation and contact dermatitis.

Narcissus tazetta bulb extract has significant antioxidant properties.

Nasturtium officinale extract see watercress extract.

Nelumbium speciosum extract is extract from lotus. It may have oil-absorbing effect.

Nelumbo nucifera leaf extract is extract from sacred lotus. It may reduce the cellulite, sooth inflammation and preserves the architecture of the extracellular matrix.
Products with this ingredient:

• Fresh Lotus eye gel
• Fresh Mamaku Night Serum

Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate is used as an emollient and thickening agent.

Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate is emollient and thickening agent.

Neopentyl glycol diheptanoateis is used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning and thickening agent.

Neoruscogenin is extracted from the plant Butcher's broom. Another related extract is ruscogenin. When eaten it is used as diuretic, mildly laxative herb that reduces inflammation, increases perspiration, and constricts the veins. In cosmetics it is often used in eye products or on sensitive and irritated skins.

Nephrite powder is an anticaking agent.

Neroli is orange blossom oil that has soothing and relaxation effect. It can be photosensitive so avoid sun exposure after use.

Nettle extract may have anti-inflammatory properties.

Niacinamide is also called vitamin B3, niacin, and nicotinic acid. Topical use has been shown to increase ceramide and free fatty acid levels in skin, prevent skin from losing water content, and stimulate microcirculation in the dermis. It also helps skin discolorations.
Products with this ingredient:

• DDF Advanced Eye Firming Concentrate
• Olay products
• Philosophy Eye Hope
• Yes to Carrot C Today or C You in the Morning Moisturizing Day Cream

Nitrogen may be used as propellant in cosmetics. Although by itself it is non-toxic, noitrogen has the potential to turn into nitric oxide and generate free-radical damage and cause cell death. There is no evidence that nitrogen has any benefits to skin.

Nonoxynol is used as emulsifiers in cosmetics.

Nordihydroguaiaretic acid is a potent antioxidant that may protect skin from sun damage.
Products with this ingredient:

• Carita Ideal Controle Powder Emulsion
• Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lifting Eye Cream
• DDF Mesojection™ Healthy Cell Serum
• Kinerase Clear Skin Treatment Serum

Nyctanthes arbor tristis leaf extract has antioxidant properties.
Products with this ingredient: Clarins Super Restorative Night Wear

Nylon-12 is a powder substance that is used as an absorbent and thickening agent.

Nymphaea alba flower extract is derived from the water lily that has anti-oxidant, soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Products with this ingredient: Decleor Expression de L'Age Radiance Smoothing Cream