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INCI Names

The abbreviation "INCI" stands for "International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient." To ensure that cosmetic ingredients are consistently listed using the same ingredient name from product to product, INCI was established. In the U.S., the FDA requires that all cosmetics include a listing of ingredients using the standardized INCI name for each ingredient. Using consistent ingredient names on product labels allows consumers the ability to easily compare the ingredients between multiple products.