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Tartaric Acid: A kind of glycolic acid (fruit acid) derived from apples. It is Use to treat the skin to improve its texture and tone.

Tea Tree Oil: It is an extraction from the Melaleuca tree. A natural preservative with antiseptic and germicidal properties used in soaps, shampoos, and skin-care products.

Thyme: Botanical properties are antiseptic, antibacterial, tonic, and deodorizing. Often used in perfumes, toothpaste, mouthwashes, and soap.

Titanium Dioxide: It helps block all types of sun rays and also a non-chemical, ordinary agent used in sunscreen products that works by physically blocking the sun. It can be used alone or in grouping with other agents.

Tocopherol: Another name for Vitamin E, used as an antioxidant in cosmetics.

Tocopherol Acetate: It is a variety of Vitamin E. Used in skincare products. Accumulates in the epidermis and forms a wall against moisture evaporation from the skin. An anti-oxidant, Vitamin E helps prevent free radical harm in the skin tissues.

Toner: Used after a facial cleanser, restores normal pH levels of the skin, less drying than astringents.

Tretinoin: A derivative of vitamin A and used as a topical treatment for the prevention and treatment of acne and other scaly skin disorders.

Triethanolamine: An alkaline ingredient used to balance pH level of a product. In other words it is a pH balancer used in cosmetics and body care products.