Because if it’s touching your skin, you deserve to know its full name and criminal history.

Welcome to the official Questionable Hygiene Ingredient Registry — a highly suspiciously transparent list of everything we allow into our formulas. Each entry includes what it is, what it does, where it came from, how much we use, and whether it’s likely to behave itself.

We believe understanding your skincare ingredients is important. Not just for results—but for peace of mind after… events.

What This Glossary Contains

For every ingredient, we disclose:

• INCI Name — its government name

• Function — its job description

• Origin — plant, lab, or science miracle

• Usage Range — how much we allow it to exist

• Safety Notes — whether regulators approve of it

• Extra Reading — for people who enjoy chemistry voluntarily

If it’s in our products, it’s here. If it’s not here, it’s not invited.

Selected Ingredients (Approved Citizens)

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Professional Soother

• Function: Hydrates, calms, reassures

• Origin: Plant

• Usage: 5–20%

• Notes: Ideal for sensitive skin and post-incident recovery. Aloe is basically therapy in leaf form.

Allantoin

The Skin Apologist

• Function: Protects and smooths

• Origin: Biotech

• Usage: 0.2–0.5%

• Notes: Officially recognized as helpful. Unlike your last decision.

Bakuchiol

The Responsible Alternative

• Function: Retinol-like benefits without the drama

• Origin: Plant

• Usage: 0.5–1%

• Notes: Supports collagen and dignity simultaneously.

Betaine

Hydration Negotiator

• Function: Moisturizes and balances

• Origin: Sugar beet fermentation

• Usage: 1–5%

• Notes: Restores peace between your skin barrier and reality.

Centella Asiatica Extract

The Calming Authority

• Function: Repairs and soothes

• Origin: Plant extract

• Usage: 0.5–2%

• Notes: Excellent for irritated skin and emotional situations.

Coco-Glucoside

The Gentle Enforcer

• Function: Cleans without aggression

• Origin: Coconut + glucose

• Usage: 3–10%

• Notes: Baby-safe. Ego-safe. Situation-safe.

D-Panthenol

Barrier Repair Specialist

• Function: Hydrates and restores

• Origin: Biotech

• Usage: 1–5%

• Notes: Especially helpful after your skin has seen things.

Ectoin

Environmental Bodyguard

• Function: Protects from stress and pollution

• Origin: Microbial fermentation

• Usage: 0.5–2%

• Notes: Think of it as a tiny bouncer for your face.

Glycerin

Hydration Classic

• Function: Moisture magnet

• Origin: Plant

• Usage: 2–10%

• Notes: Reliable. Stable. Emotionally available.

Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate)

The Plumper

• Function: Hydrates and smooths

• Origin: Fermentation

• Usage: 0.01–1%

• Notes: Holds water better than most people hold secrets.

Niacinamide

Tone Mediator

• Function: Improves texture and clarity

• Origin: Lab-made

• Usage: 2–10%

• Notes: Balances skin tone and expectations.

Squalane

Skin Impersonator

• Function: Softens and replenishes

• Origin: Sugarcane or olive

• Usage: 1–10%

• Notes: Mimics your natural oils but behaves better.

Shea Butter

Deep Comfort Provider

• Function: Nourishes and seals moisture

• Origin: Plant butter

• Usage: 3–15%

• Notes: For skin that needs emotional support.

Tea Tree Oil

The Antimicrobial Detective

• Function: Helps keep things under control

• Origin: Steam-distilled plant oil

• Usage: <1%

• Notes: Strong personality. Requires supervision.

Zinc PCA

Oil Referee

• Function: Regulates shine and blemishes

• Origin: Mineral-derived compound

• Usage: 0.1–1%

• Notes: Keeps things balanced without overreacting.

⚠️ Ingredient Safety & Compliance

All Questionable Hygiene formulas comply with:

• EU cosmetic standards

• US labeling laws

• International fragrance safety limits

• Common sense

• And our own internal panic threshold

In Short

We don’t hide ingredients.
We don’t rename them to sound friendlier.
We don’t sneak anything into formulas hoping no one notices.

If it’s in the bottle, it’s in this glossary.

Transparency: because surprises belong in life, not in skincare.