Traditionally Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) extract has been used for the treatment of inflammatory conditions in Europe. Novel experimental findings showed that Equisetum arvense has a modulatory effect on T-leucocytes that producing mediators of inflammation. It provides an anti-inflammatory effect, soothing, smoothing edema, and eliminating irritation of the skin.
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.Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a white to off-white waxy solid obtained by the controlled hydrogenation of high-purity castor oil.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer is a polymer derived from natural raw materials and designed to seal down hair cuticles that were damaged by coloring, bleaching, or any other process that requires lifting of the cuticle.
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate is a mixture of citric acid esters with glycerides derived from hydrogenated palm oil. It is derived from plant-based renewable raw materials.
Excellent wetting capabilities of Hydrogenated polydecene are ideal for suncare and make-up applications and complete innocuousness - ideal for babies and sensitive skins.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a modified synthetic polymer. It is a clear, water-white, viscous liquid without odor. Its viscosity, flash point, and specific gravity depend on the average molecular weight (polymerization level), which ranges from 350 to 1300 Daltons.
Hydrogenated vegetable oil is a standard lauric hard butter derived from palm kernel oil that is hydrogenated, refined, and deodorized.
It can improve both hair manageability and skin smoothness. In addition, hydrolyzed collagen has unique water-binding and texturizing properties, which enable it to bind to the water held by the hair shaft.
Studies showed that elastin fragments activate skin fibroblast and boos extracellular matrix components production, including collagen and elastin.
Hydrolyzed Eruca Sativa Leaf contains deglycosylated isothiocyanates which stimulate glutathione production by dermal cells. Glutathione is a biologically active tripeptide that is involved in defensive, recovery, and tissue-building processes in the body and the skin.
Grape's (Vitis Vinifera) skin protects the fruit from UV radiation and other environmental damaging factors. Modern hydrolyzation technologies allow to liquefy the grape skin and reproduce its complex defensive chemistry.
Hydrolyzed Olive Fruit is a completely aqueous liquid obtained by bio-liquefaction of fresh olives, selected among the richest in bio-phenols and derived from organic certified agriculture.
The biotechnological processes used to produce hydrolyzed wheat bran make it possible to recover 100% of wheat bran protective chemistry in a bio-available form.
Hydroxylated Milk Glycerides is a derivative of the milk lipid fraction, a multifunctional ingredient derived from natural raw materials for personal care applications. It acts as an emollient, moisturizer, and pigment dispersant.
Hydroxypropyl guar is ideal for hydrating skincare gel formulations that are fully compatible with alcohol and glycerine for soap-free antibacterial hand gels with the exceptional properties of renewable guar gum.
Isoamyl Laurate is an ester of lauric acid with isopentanol (Isoamyl alcohol) derived from vegetable raw materials. It is a colorless liquid with low viscosity.
Isocetyl Behenate is a low-viscosity, stable, vegetable-derived liquid ester. It is a clear yellow liquid at 25°C without odor and taste. It is miscible with natural and mineral oils and silicones; and insoluble in water, ethanol, and propylene glycol.
Isododecane is a synthetic aliphatic hydrocarbon with a branched structure. It is a safe, non-irritating, and non-comedogenic cosmetic-grade solvent and emollient with low viscosity, good volatility, spreadability, and drying time.
Isoeicosane is a clear, color- and odorless liquid hydrocarbon with low viscosity and good spreadability. It is used as a conditioner in hair care and as a lipophilic, low-viscosity carrier in skin and sun care.
Isohexadecane is a clear, colorless, and odorless liquid with a slight volatility. It is used in skin and sun care products to leave a silky, light-emollient feeling on the skin. It is dermatologically safe, non-comedogenic, and non-greasy.
Isononyl Isononanoate is an ester of 3,5,5-Trimethyl Hexonic acid with 3,5,5-Trimethyl Hexonic alcohol, with
Isopropyl Isostearate is an ester of isopropyl alcohol with isostearic acid used in personal care products as a non-ionic emollient. It is a clear liquid without odor.
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a derivative of plant-derived palm fatty acids and sarcosine with isopropyl alcohol. In personal care applications it serves as a potent solubilizer, polar emollient, viscosity modifier, and sensory enhancer.
Isopropyl Myristate is an ester of plant-derived myristic acid with isopropyl alcohol, a colorless liquid used as an active emollient in skin and hair care formulations.
Isopropyl Palmitate is an ester of Isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid, a lightweight emollient that helps to moisturize skin. It is a safe, non-toxic, and non-sensitizing ingredient although is derived from palm kernel or coconut oils.
Isopropyl stearate is an ester of Isopropyl alcohol and stearic acid, a dry emollient that improves the spreadability of emulsions.
Isopropyl stearate is also a good solubilizer for active ingredients. It is a colorless low viscosity liquid.
Isostearyl Alcohol is an easy-spreading liquid fatty alcohol. It offers moisturizing properties and a very light, silky, soft, dry-skin feel.
Isostearyl Alcohol is ideally suited for facial care applications and has good potential for use in rinse-off formulas such as shower gels.
Isostearyl Hydroxystearate is a completely vegetable-derived ester. It is a soft solid (paste) at 25°C miscible in natural and mineral warm oils, dispersible with ethanol, and insoluble in water and propylene glycol. Its melting point is about 25 – 30°C.
Isostearyl Lactate is an oil-soluble, liquid ester. It is a clear yellow liquid that is especially lubricious and silky to the touch. It is miscible with natural and mineral oils and volatile silicones, dispersible with propylene glycol, and insoluble in water and ethanol.
Isostearyl Neopentanoate is a high-purity synthetic ester that offers a velvety, evanescent touch and excellent spreading properties. Mainly useful in color cosmetics; add shine to lipstick or glow to a foundation.