PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Neoheptanoate is a polymeric ester with superior pigment-wetting properties. Its unique structure contains a polymer linked to a fatty acid through an ether linkage.
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.PPG-30 Cetyl Ether is a 30-mole propoxylate of stearyl alcohol, a light yellow liquid.
PPG-30 Cetyl Ether imparts softness and flexibility to the skin without an occlusive feel. It is a high molecular weight fluid yet is easily emulsified and stable to extreme pH values.
PPG-5-Ceteth-20 is a polymer, used as an emollient, lubricant, and solvent. It imparts a dry, silky skin feel and reduces the greasy effect of oils and petrolatum.
PPG-5-Ceteth-20 is a white hazy liquid. In personal care applications it is typically used at 5-20%.
Propanediol (also known as 1,3-propanediol) is an organic solvent, emollient, and adsorption booster derived from corn starch. It solubilizes and emulsifies oil, dirt, and makeup and rinses off the skin.
Propanediol Dicaprylate is a diester of propanediol and caprylic acid derived from vegetable raw materials. It is used in organic cosmetics products as a natural replacement for silicones.
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate is a diester of selected high-purity vegetable fatty acids and propylene glycol. It is a clear viscose liquid completely miscible with mineral oils and pure ethanol.
Propylene Glycol Diethylhexanoate is a branched diester of propylene glycol, a clear liquid with a neutral odor. Fully refined and deodorized, it has exceptional stability and is miscible with most cosmetic solvents, including ethanol.
Propylene Glycol Stearate SE is a primary emulsifier for lotions and low-viscosity creams. It is a self-emulsifying (SE) option of Propylene Glycol Stearate with sodium and/or potassium stearate contamination.
The fruit of the Apricot tree (Prunus Armeniaca) was said to make one loving and kind, and the leaves were carried in sachets to attract love. The pulp was combined with other natural ingredients in creams, lotions, and facial masks for cosmetic use.
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil is the common prune kernel oil obtained by cold pressing the almond of the kernel of the dehydrated plum, which is then filtered. It is a cold-pressed, golden-colored, and wonderfully perfumed oil.
When first introduced, sometime in the fifth century B.C., the Peach (Prunus Persica) was called the Persian Apple. However, it was believed to have been introduced by the Chinese and was mentioned in Confucius's books.
When first introduced, sometime in the fifth century B.C., the peach was called the Persian Apple. However, Prunus Persica was believed to have been introduced by the Chinese and was mentioned in Confucius's books.
PVP High-purity, low-odor grade polyvinylpyrrolidone designed for skincare applications. It exhibits detoxifying effects via complex formation.
It contains high levels of vitamin E. Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) Seed Oil is deeply nourishing and softening; it is incredible for dry skin conditions. It also includes high amounts of essential fatty acids.
Rhodiola rosea, also known as Arctic root or Golden root, is a member of the Crassulaceae family, a family of plants native to the Arctic regions of Eastern Siberia and grows at high altitudes.
It is believed that the Greeks first brought the Rose (Rosa Canina) from Greece to southern Italy. They thought the red rose came from the blood of the goddess Aphrodite, whose foot got stuck in a thorn while trying to help Adonis.
It is thought that the Greeks first brought the rose from Greece to southern Italy. They believed the red rose came from the blood of the goddess Aphrodite, whose foot got stuck in a thorn while trying to help Adonis.
Rosa Canina oil softens skin and is high in essential fatty acids. It helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and repairs damaged skin.
Rosa Moschata is a cell rejuvenator, and rose is appropriate for all complexion types, including sun-damaged and couperose skin. It reduces the signs of aging and makes skin smoother, moistened, feel, and look more youthful.
Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil is an emollient oil obtained from the seed of a rosehip species known as Rosa Mosqueta. It is a low-viscosity yellow to amber liquid with a characteristic odor, which has a mark-improving effect on the skin and hair.
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) oil is a light, naturally stable, liquid oil with a superb emollient property that quickly penetrates the skin barrier.
It is the most beneficial oil for aging skin. It is a source of herbal medicine with vitamins and nutrients used in anti-aging and medicinal skincare products.
Selaginella Lepidophylla (Resurrection plant) is a desert plant that can endure almost total desiccation (loss of cellular water down to <5%) for long periods, losing all appearance of life.
Sesame oil is a versatile, pale oil that is extracted from the seed. It has a rich content of Vitamin E, A, and calcium, making it particularly beneficial for dry skin and various skin conditions.
Sesame (Sesamum Indicum) was probably one of the first oil-bearing plants cultivated by man. Some authors attribute the magic formula “Open, Sesame!” to the fact observed over the millennia that the consumption of sesame has favorable effects on memory and on clear thinking.
Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter is obtained from the fruit of the Sal tree (Shorea Robusta). The butter is extracted, further processed, and refined from its fruit to obtain a light-colored yellow butter with a low odor and smooth texture suitable for cosmetics and toiletries.
Possibly no word conjures up more emotion than silk. Garments produced from this protein fiber have been held in high esteem for centuries. Silk has been prized for its feel, its magic, and its aura of quality.
Simethicone is a pharmaceutical-grade defoamer based on silicone fluids and silica. It is a light gray liquid insoluble in water.
Slippery elm (Ulmus fulva) is a member of the Elm family (Ulmaceae). The tree is also called gray elm, Indian elm, moose elm, red elm, soft elm, and sweet elm. It is a medium-sized, deciduous tree of moderately fast growth growing to 50-80 feet tall. The trunk is dark brown to reddish brown.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is a white, soft-paste surfactant that provides a creamy, high-volume foam for facial cleansers, liquid soap, and shampoos. It exhibits outstanding foaming properties even with high oil content in the formulation.