Cetyl Esters (esters of a C14 alcohol with C16 - C18 acids) are waxy solids or flakes with melting points near body temperature (43 - 47°C). It is an emollient ester that provides lubricity, a body, and a soft glossy feel.
Emollient
Emollients are among the most versatile and essential ingredients used in personal care products today. They allow formulators to control the final product's all-important feel.
Emollients are designed to help formulators deliver particular sensory experiences into personal care formulations. Properties important in this class of ingredients are firmness, spreadability, greasiness, absorbency, slipperiness, gloss, and others.
But beyond that, emollients can provide a range of functionalities – from moisturization, solubilization, and lubrication to improving skin's elasticity and substantivity and adding gloss.
Careful selection of an emollient can invigorate the formula, making it perfect for the application. So what's the problem? There are literally thousands of choices of emollients available for evaluation—and a product needs to be finished right away.Cetyl Palmitate is a cetyl ester of palmitic acid that has similar properties to whale wax. It is a solid with a melting temperature range of 46-53ºC.
Cetyl Ricinoleate is an off-white waxy solid derived by esterification of castor oil fatty acids with cetyl alcohol.
Angelica contains phytoestrogens and many vitamins, saccharides, and essential minerals such as vitamin B12, zinc, potassium, magnesium, iron, fructose, glucose, and sucrose, leaving beneficial effects on the skin.
Chitosan is a cationic biopolymer, a fine, off-white, odorless powder of animal or vegetal origin. Manufacturers prefer the botanical non-animal Chitosan backed up by scientific support and expertise, an equivalent to a high-quality analog of animal origin, and approved by ECOCERT.
Chitosan Succinamide is a naturally derived biopolymer, a vegetal base with a silicone-like sensory profile that provides an excellent silky-soft feel on the skin. Its solution is an opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow liquid with 7.0 - 20.0% dry content and a pH value of 5-7.
This lipophile sterol quickly penetrates through the skin barrier and promotes collagen fibers binding on cells membranes surface.
Cholesteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate is an emollient derived from L-glutamic acid, lauric acid, and three alcohols (cholesterol, 2-octyldodecanol, and behenol).
Irish moss (Chondrus Crispus) is common in the intertidal zone on all shores of the North Atlantic. Historically, Chondrus Crispus has been used internally as an excellent remedy for tuberculosis, coughs, bronchitis, and intestinal problems.
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine is a coconut-derived amido-amine, a cationic surfactant with excellent foaming properties for cleansing formulation for skin and hair care.
Coco Caprylate and Coco Caprate are esters from alcohols derived from coconut with caprylic and capric acids. It's a naturally-derived, biodegradable cosmetic ingredient certified by Ecocert and other green organizations as an efficient replacement of cyclic silicones in skincare formulations.
It is an excellent emollient, which gives long-lasting protection. In addition, theobroma cacao is high in vitamin E and softens and lubricates.
Coconut oil is mostly good for your skin care. It is able to provide antioxidants and moisturizers. This oil has an ability to minimize the signs of aging and help to protect your skin.
Coffea Arabica Seed Oil is a roasted coffee oil obtained by a specific cold pressing process of selected coffee beans (seeds). It contains a high amount of polyunsaturated linoleic acid and palmitic acid.
Collamoist WS is a water-soluble protein and emollient complex that work together to provide balanced moisturizing qualities to the skin and hair.
Coltsfoot extract is a natural skincare ingredient is high in polysaccharides, vitamin C, and Zinc. It stimulates dermal regeneration and leaves soothing, softening, and antioxidant effects—a natural remedy for youthful and glowing skin.
Copernicia Cerifera is a plant that grows only in the northeastern regions of Brazil.
Cottonseed Oil Glycereth-8 Esters is a naturally transesterified Cotton oil (Gossypium Sp.). This oil is transformed into a water-soluble ingredient by an exclusive transesterification process.
Crodamol ISIS is a naturally retrieved ingredient containing Isostearyl Isostearate or ISIS. It's a very effective emollient which works in pair of natural skin lipid barrier, keeps water in epidermis providing optimal hydration and protection.
Approved for use in Europe, Cromollient™ SCE, a patented 100% active alkoxylated di-ester emollient that is both 'hydro-active' and surfactant-friendly.
Considered one of the best-known natural diuretics, Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus) is high in potassium and helps treat high and low blood pressure. Cosmetically, this fruit was used in skin toners to soothe wind and sunburns.
Cyclohexasiloxane (Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane) is a polydimethylcyclosiloxane with six silicon atoms in a cycle. It is a clear, tasteless, essentially odorless, non-greasy, and non-stinging liquid.
Cyclomethicone is a generic name for several cyclic substances derived from silica (sand is a silica).
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicon-based (five silicon atoms) cyclic compound, a clear, colorless liquid with low viscosity and high volatility.
Cyclotetrasiloxane is a volatile cyclic dimethyl siloxane (Cyclomethicone), predominantly D4 (Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane - contains eight methyl groups). It is a clear, water-white liquid without odor.
Carrot (Daucus Carota Sativa) seeds are considered carminative and stimulant and have been used to treat hiccups, chronic coughs, flatulence, and dysentery.
The carrot (Daucus Carota Sativa) root is rich in Beta-Carotene, pro-vitamin A, which has been found to help maintain healthy skin and hair. Its seeds also contain numerous beneficial compounds that are useful in skin and body care preparations.
Decyloxazolidinone is a heterocyclic organic compound with an oxazolidine ring and lipophilic decyl (C10 - 10 carbon atom chain) "tail".
Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate is a soft, white paste (solid at 25°C or 77°F) with a mild characteristic odor, that melts near body temperatures (melt point ~40°C or 104°F). It delivers a light and silky emollience with excellent anti-tack properties.
Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate is an active alkoxylated di-ester, a water-dispersible, surfactant soluble, silky emollient, detangler, and slip enhancer. It is also used as a solubilizer suitable for transparent formulations.