Ingredient Description Evaluation Lactic Acid Natural constituent of the lipid barrier of the skin, moisture preserving, important to regulate the skin towards a acidulous pH factor  highly recommendable Laminaria Digitata rown seaweed kelp rich in iodine detoxifying, concerned with cell renewal recommendable Lanolin Derived from living animals, might contain environmentally relevant residues not recommendable Lanolin Alcohol Eucerit, cleansed wool-alcohols, high skin and mucous membrane compatibility limited recommendability Lauramide DEA Laurinacid-Diethanolamid, vegetable gel former, frothenhancer, supposed to form carcinogenic nitrosamines and nitrosamides, respectively, skin irritating potential not recommendable Lauramide MIPA Laurinacid-Monoisopropanolamid, vegetable gel former, frothenhancer, supposed to form carcinogenic nitrosamines and nitrosamides, respectively, skin irritating potential not recommendable Laureth 2-10 Gel former and emulsifier, built out of PEG, rejected by some experts due to possible impurities. From our point of view this danger does not exist if processed in accordance with the latest procedures recommendable Lauryl Aminopropyl-Glycine Mild surfactant and emulsifier, synthesized from vegetable materials  recommendable Lauryl Diethylene-Diamino-Glycine Mild surfactant and emulsifier, synthesized from vegetable materials  recommendable Lauryl Glucoside Highly skin and mucous membrane compatible surfactant in shampoos and shower gels, produced of vegetable materials recommendable Lauroyl Lysin Used in powders as method to make then compact recommendable Lauryl PCA Laurylalcohol esterized with Pyrrolidoncarbonacid, mild surfactant  recommendable Laurylmethicone Copolyol Silicon containing emulsifier limited recommendability Lavandula angustifolia Lavender oil, ethereal oil, anti-septic property, especially if applied together with tea tree oil and manuca, e.g. with acne and athlete's foot highly recommendable Lecithin Vegetable emulsifier extracted from soy oil, rarely of animal origin, extracted from yolk, cruelty to animals through intensive farming, moisture enhancing and soothing properties, so ask the producer for the origin of the product  highly recommendable if of vegetable origin Lecithin (and) alcohol Lecithin-concentrate in alcohol, high-quality co-emulsifier in creams highly recommendable Lecithin (and) Oleum Oenotherae Biennis (and) D-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (and) Retinyl Palmitate Nanosomes of lecithin, filled with evening primrose oil, vitamin E and vitamin A, build of a single layer of phospholipids, channels only oil soluble substances into the skin highly recommendable Lecithin (and) Water (and) Alcohol Liposome = hollow vessels, similar to the cell-membrane, size: 20 - 300 nanometer, the smaller they are the deeper the penetration, agent and agent carrier (channelling agents into the skin) multilamellar liposomes are most effective. Is the correct INCI-name for liposomes. They raise the skin humidity level to the maximum, transport the skin friendly vitamins and other active substances into the skin. On the base of their high concentration of poly-unsaturated fatty acids they have a great effect against pimples.     highly recommendable if of vegetable origin Lecithin(and)Water(and)Ethanol  Is the correct INCI-name for liposomes. They raise the skin humidity level to the maximum, transport the skin friendly vitamins and other active substances into the skin. On the base of their high concentration of poly-unsaturated fatty acids they have a great effect against pimples.  Liposome = hollow vessels, similar to the cell-membrane, size: 20 - 300 nanometer, the smaller they are the deeper the penetration, agent and agent carrier (channelling agents into the skin) multilamellar liposomes are most effective.   highly recommendable if of vegetable origin Lemon Oil Natural herbal agent, benefit for beauty care products controversial   limited recommendability Leptospermum scoparium Manuca oil, ethereal oil, belongs to the tea tree family, outstanding anti-septic property, especially if applied together with tea tree oil and manuca, e.g. with acne and athlete's foot  highly recommendable Licorice Extract Herbal agent, benefit for beauty care products controversial   not recommendable Lily Bulb Extract Benefit for beauty care products controversial   not recommendable Limnanthes Alba Shambrilla oil, extracted from the seeds of the white water flowers, valuable treating oil recommendability Linoleamide DEA Linolacid-Diethanolamid, thickening agent in surfactants, derived from soy oil, rejected by some experts due to possible impurities. From our point of view this danger does not exist if processed in accordance with the latest procedures  highly recommendable Linoleic Acid Triple unsaturated essential fatty acid, vital in nutrition and highly valuable for skin care, high concentration in evening primrose oil and borage oil highly recommendable Linolic Acid Double unsaturated essential fatty acid, important in nutrition and skin care, high concentration in evening primrose oil, sunflower oil,  thistle oil, wheatgerm oil and borage oil  highly recommendable Liposomes Hollow vessels, similar to the cell-membrane, size: 20 - 300 nanometer, the smaller they are the deeper the penetration, agent and agent carrier (channelling agents into the skin) multilamellar liposomes are most effective highly recommendable Lippia citriodora Verbena, ethereal oil, stimulating, increases the powers of concentration recommendable Locust Bean Gum Utilized in pharmaceutical products, rather than in cosmetics  limited recommendability L-Prolin As an amino acid this is the active element of the human collagen and at the same time the most occurring amino acid of the natural moisturizing factor (NMF or Natural Moisturizing Factor) of the skin. Because of it’s small size it can, in contrast to collagen, penetrate into the skin.  highly recommendable Lysine Peptide used on the skin to retain moisture. Can be sourced from dead animals. (Must ask manufacturer)  recommended if not from animal source