Glossary · Formulation
What Is INCI?
INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) is the standardized naming system used on cosmetic ingredient declarations worldwide. Each ingredient has one INCI name — for example, water is 'Aqua' and vitamin C is 'Ascorbic Acid' — so a formula can be read and compared consistently across markets and languages.
Why it matters when you source
Your product's ingredient list must use INCI names to be compliant in the US and EU. A factory that documents formulas in full, ordered INCI nomenclature makes your label review, safety assessment and marketplace registration straightforward instead of a back-and-forth.
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