Butyl, Propyl, Ethyl and Methyl Parabens are synthetic preservatives that you will find in non-protein based products. Butylene Glycol and propylene Glycol are solvents purely used for dilution. Camphor is used as an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory in skin toners and lip balms. It has anti-inflammatory, soothing properties for tender skin and is also an antioxidant. Clove oil is used as an anti-irritant.
Cocoa butter is used to thicken many cosmetics, especially lipsticks and emollient creams.
Dimethicone Copolyol is a natural silica that is used as a spreading agent to facilitate application of a product. It also has moisturising properties. Elder Flower is used as an astringent in some eye and skin creams. Ginkgo Biloba is an anti-inflammatory agent. Glycerine is widely used in cosmetics because it absorbs moisture from the air.