DR. EMI ARPA SKIN
DR. EMI ARPA SKIN

INCI Glossary

Our INCI lexicon decodes every formula—clearly, comprehensively, and with complete transparency.

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CI 77007

Blue to green color pigment (ultramarine) of mineral origin. The pigment is classified as recommended.(1)

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CI 77491

Red-brown color pigment (iron oxide) of mineral origin.(1)

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CITRIC ACID

Citric acid is an ideal buffer substance that regulates the pH value of a formulation and acts as a chelating agent, thereby improving the stability and shelf life of products.

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COCO CAPRYLATE

Coco-caprylate is an ester of (fatty) alcohols from coconut oil and caprylic acid (caprylate/caprate). In cosmetics, it acts as a skin-nourishing, smoothing emollient oil: it smooths the skin's surface and leaves the skin feeling soft and nourished. (1-2)

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COCO GLUCOSIDE

Coco glucoside, also known as cocoglycoside, is a mild, non-ionic sugar surfactant. Cocoglycoside is the product obtained by the condensation of coconut fatty alcohols with glucose. Cocoglycoside is recognized as safe at current use practices and use concentrations(1).

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COLOR INDEX (CI)

The Color Index (CI) identifies colorants using numbers that designate specific color pigments, such as CI 77007 for ultramarine blue. According to the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, colorants in cosmetic products are ingredients that primarily serve to impart color to cosmetic products or parts of the body. Annex IV of the Regulation lists approved colorants that are subject to rigorous safety testing before they may be used. In addition, the Regulation establishes specific maximum concentrations and permitted areas of use for some colorants to ensure the safety of their use in cosmetic products.(1-3)

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COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1

Copper tripeptide, also known as GHK-Cu, consists of three amino acids (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine) that form a chelate complex with a copper ion. It is a signaling and carrier peptide and is one of the most intensively researched peptides. It has been shown to have a strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect.(1) GHK-Cu has also been shown to have a positive effect on fibroblasts, which are key cells involved in the regeneration and renewal processes of the skin.(2) As copper is an important trace element that plays a key role in the production of collagen and elastin, GHK-Cu can be a natural supply for copper in connective tissue synthesis.(3) It therefore supports and stimulates the body's own collagen, elastin and proteoglycan synthesis, which can improve skin elasticity and smoothness.(4-5)

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