Oleochemicals

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Stearic Acid is an emulsifier, emollient, and lubricant that can soften skin and help to keep products from separating. Stearic Acid is used in hundreds of personal care products, including moisturizer, sunscreen, makeup, soap, and baby lotion
Consumption Dosage: 2.0 – 5.0%
Emollient, Co-emulsifier Stearic Acid
Cetyl Alcohol is one of the most common ingredients found in cosmetic, skin care, and hair care products. It is a white and waxy ingredient that acts as a thickening agent in products. Cetyl Alcohol also binds the ingredients together and prevents them from separating
Consumption Dosage: 0.5 – 10.0%
Emollient, Co-emulsifier, Emulsion Thickener Cetyl Alcohol
Cetearyl Alcohol is a mixture of Stearyl Alcohol and Cetyl Alcohol and is used to help soften the skin and hair and to thicken and stabilize cosmetic products, like lotions and hair products. As an emollient, Cetearyl Alcohol is considered an effective ingredient for soothing and healing dry skin
Consumption Dosage: 0.5 – 10.0%
Emollient, Co-emulsifier, Emulsion Thickener, Foam Stabilizer Ceto Stearyl Alcohol

Oils

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Argan Oil is a vegetable oil used in cosmetics for its nourishing and antioxidant properties. It is naturally rich in vitamin E and fatty acids (Omega 6 and 9) Hair Strengthener, Hair Repairing Agent, Moisturizer Argan Oil
Wheat Germ Oil is produced by cold pressing wheat germ. It mainly contains lipids and liposoluble vitamins. The activity of Wheat Germ Oil is due its vitamin E content. Cosmetic applications include skin/hair conditioning, moisturizing, firming, soothing, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and photo-protection Antioxidant, Nourishing Agent Wheat Germ Oil

Emulsifiers & Co-emulsifiers

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A nonionic, modified self-emulsifying glyceryl monostearate. It is designed as a primary emulsifier for all types of o/w cream or lotion systems
Consumption Dosage: 1.0 – 10.0%
Nonionic Emulsifier Suitable for O/W Systems Glyceryl Mono Stearate & PEG-100 Stearate
An effective emulsifier with broad pH stability. It contributes to the viscosity of formulations and is commonly used in hair relaxers and conditioners
Consumption Dosage: 1.0 – 10.0%
Nonionic Emulsifier Suitable for O/W Systems, Viscosity Adjuster Cetearyl Alcohol & Ceteareth-20
An anionic self-emulsifying base. It finds application in sun-care (after-sun, sun-protection, self-tanning), body- color- & face care and face cleansing formulations. Also used in hair coloring and baby care & cleansing formulations
Consumption Dosage: 3.0 – 10.0%
Anionic Emulsifier Suitable for O/W Systems Cetearyl Alcohol & Sodium Cetearyl Sulphate
Water soluble silicone; low irritant; prevents sticky feeling; increase the transparency of gel products; can be dissolved in Ethanol
Consumption Dosage: 0.5 – 3.0%
Emulsifier Suitable for Si/W & O/W Systems, Foaming Agent, Emollient PEG-12 Dimethicone
Polyoxyethylene modified silicone emulsifier that is an excellent O/W and W/Si emulsifier. By adjusting the ratio of water and oil; wild range of product viscosity can be achieved; the water content can reach 90% Emulsifier Suitable for Si/W & O/W Systems, Foaming Agent, Emollient PEG-10 Dimethicone

Emollients

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C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is composed of benzoic acid and long-chain (C12-15) alcohols. It is a skin conditioning agent, antimicrobial and emollient for use in baby-care, bathing, shaving, sun-care products
Consumption Dosage: 1.0 – 30.0%
Emollient, Dispersing Agent and Solvent for UV Filters & Cosmetic Colors C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
With refreshing and non-greasy characteristics; provides soft; silky feeling to skin and hair; can reduce surface tension; solid pigments dispersing auxiliary
Consumption Dosage: 0.5 – 10.0%
Volatile Silicone, Emollient, Dispersing Agent for Cosmetic Colors Cyclopentasiloxane
Is 100% Polydimethylsiloxane fluid with viscosity range of 100±5 cPs. It is optically clear, and is generally considered to be inert, non-toxic and non-flammable. It is the most widely used silicone polymer, and is particularly known for its unusual rheological properties
Consumption Dosage: 1.0 – 10.0%
Emollient, Anti-foaming Agent Dimethicone 100
Is 100% Polydimethylsiloxane fluid with viscosity range of 350±20 cPs. It is optically clear, and is generally considered to be inert, non-toxic and non-flammable. It is the most widely used silicone polymer, and is particularly known for its unusual rheological properties. In comparison to Dimethicone 100, it has more oily characteristics
Consumption Dosage: 1.0 – 10.0%
Emollient Dimethicone 350

Conditioners

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CTAC is a quaternary cationic conditioner. It has anti-static, anti-frizz and detangling properties. It can be used with non-ionic and cationic surfactants and most polar solvents. It is an ingredient for multiple hair care applications
Consumption Dosage: 0.5 – 3.0%
Conditioner, Anti-frizz & Anti-static Agent Cetyltrimethylammonium chloride (CTAC 29%)
Polyquaternium-7 is a hair conditioning polymer suitable for hair care products. It improves wet and dry hair combability. Makes hair shiny, smooth and moist
Consumption Dosage: 1.0 – 5.0%
Conditioner, Cationic Surfactant Polyquaternium -7
Polyquaternium-10 is a water-soluble cationic polymer compatible with all kinds of surfactant. With good performances of thickening, colloid stability, antistatic, moisturization, lubrication, it can repair damaged hair, and impart good moisturization and manageability to hair, as well as reduce irritation caused by surfactants, recover skin’s self-protection, impart skin moisture, lubricity and an elegant after feel
Consumption Dosage: 0.1 – 0.5%
Conditioner, Cationic Surfactant, Thickener Polyquaternium -10

Actives

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Piroctone Olamine is a compound that is known for its bacteriostatic and fungicidal properties specially working against Pityrosporum ovale that lives on the skin. Pityrosporum ovale is associated with dandruff and other manifestations of flaking of  face and scalp
Consumption Dosage: 0.01 – 0.05% for rinse-free products & 0.3 – 0.4% for rinse-off products
Anti-dandruff Agent, Preservative Piroctone Olamine
It recovers weak follicle cells by supplying the nutrition that hair needs for growth and increases the volume of hair in growth stage. Through the bloodstream. It works at the level of hair root, which is responsible for a healthy scalp and beautiful hair and is used in hair cosmetics to combat hair loss due to premature exhaustion of hair root
Consumption Dosage: 0.2 – 0.5%
Hair Growth Stimulant Pyrrolidinyl Diaminopyrimidine Oxide
Allantoin provides the well-known, beneficial healing and soothing effect on stressed skin. It supports the regeneration of damaged skin cells by promoting cell proliferation and modulating the inflammatory response. Moreover, since Allantoin acts as moisturizer it increases the smoothness of   the skin Moisturizer, Anti-inflammatory Agent Allantoin
Used as an effective skin lightener and brightener commonly used in cosmetic preparations like creams, lotions and gels. It can also be targeted for skin care; skin protection and skin burn formulations
Consumption Dosage: 0.05 – 1.0%
 Skin Whitening Agent, Anti-spot n-Butyl Resorcinol