Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a naturally derived cationic polymer that is commonly used as a conditioning agent in shampoos, cream rinse conditioners, shower gels, body washes, and skin cleanser formulas.
Skin conditioning
In skin care, conditioning is everywhere. Consumers have always wanted their skin moisturized, nourished, restored, and protected. Each of these benefits results from the activity we call conditioning.
Here are some of the most intriguing products for providing conditioning effects. They have performance properties offering "extraordinary" conditioning for the skin.
These are specialty ingredients that create memorable, distinctive features in skincare products – the kind of features that will help offerings stand out in the minds of customers.
From phospholipids to quaternaries, the products in the line are based on exceptionally creative chemistry, making them ideal ingredients for today's personal care products. Features such as mildness, substantivity, high performance, and multifunctionality are common in modern skin conditioners.Jiaogulan extract has been used in oriental medicine. It contains polysaccharides with a wide range of beneficial properties including antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and antiaging activities.
Haberlea rhodopensis Friv. (Gesneriaceae) is a rare perennial herbaceous plant native to the Balkans. In Bulgaria, it can still be found in natural habitats.
American Indians used Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) in skin solutions and applied compresses externally to soothe inflammations, burns, infections, inflamed eyes, and body aches.
Rich in natural and bioactive polyphenols, Hawthorn (Crataegus) fruit extract protects skin cells, especially keratinocytes and fibroblasts, from UV-induced damage and oxidative stress. As a result, it's effective against streptococcal dermal infections even if those bacterias are resistant to commonly used antibiotics.
This well-known evergreen climber is said to have been abundant at Nyssa, Bacchus's fabled home, in his youth. Ivy (Hedera Helix) has been considered helpful in relieving inflammation of the mucous membranes, and it has been used for its diuretic properties to relieve kidney disorders.
Hawaiian white ginger (Hedychium Coronarium) has been used internally and externally as a cleansing agent. Hedychium Coronarium has been considered useful in stimulating circulation and relieving muscle soreness and stiffness.
The scientific name of the genus, Helianthos, comes from two Greek nouns--helios for “sun” and anthus for “flower”. Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) seeds number about 650 to an ounce and are used for their oil in cooking.
Heptapeptide-15 mimics skin’s natural growth factors, stimulating fibroblasts differentiation and proliferation and enhancing extracellular matrix components production, such as collagen, elastin, and GAGs.
Heptapeptide-28 is a synthetic peptide that promotes hair growth inducing follicle cell proliferation and differentiation. This peptide is also known under the trade name CG-Alostop.
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a spice used in oriental cuisine and medicine (traditional Chinese and Ayurveda) and as an ingredient in beauty preparations. It contains Turmerin protein with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Heptapeptide-7 is a synthetic peptide with sequence Met-Gly-Arg-Asn-Ile-Arg-Asn, a fragment of a well-studied peptide HB-107 with wound-healing and anti-aging properties.
Heptapeptide-8 is a synthetic bioactive peptide that repeats a part of Laminin-5 and mimics its stimulating action. It boosts the production of Laminin-5 and Beta-1 integrin proteins improving DEJ (dermal-epidermal junction) and entire skin integrity.
Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate is a synthetic biomimetic tripeptide that boosts the natural desquamation process of the skin. It occupies the binding site of a protein (desmosome) responsible for epidermal cell adherence, acting as a "smart" exfoliating agent.
Hexapeptide-2 is a synthetic peptide with sequence His-Trp-Ala-Trp-Phe-Lys, a competitor (antagonist) of endogenous α-MSH (peptide; alpha-Melanocyte-stimulating hormone) that promotes melanin pigment production and skin pigmentation.
Hexapeptide-3 is a synthetic biomimetic peptide (with the sequence: Ala-Asp-Leu-Lys-Pro-Thr) that mimics fibronectin found in skin extracellular matrix (ECM) and is involved in tissue repair, wound healing, and cell adhesion.
Hexapeptide-33 is a biologically active peptide that stimulates blood vessel formation, known under the trade name W3 peptide. It was developed by Novacell Technology (NCP901) using peptide library technology.
Hexapeptide-48 HCl is a synthetic peptide, known under the trade name Rubixyl®, that acts as
Hexapeptide-9 is a synthetic peptide that repeats a part of collagen (sequence: Gly-Pro-Gln-Gly-Pro-Gln) that stimulates fibroblasts to boost collagen and hyaluronic acid production. It improves dermal firmness and elasticity while enhancing water retention of the skin.
Hexylene glycol is a diol (with two hydroxy groups at 2 and 4 positions), a colorless liquid with a mildly sweet odor and oily consistency. In nature, it is found in the tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum).
Anthocyanocides in hibiscus has astringent, anti-inflammatory, and free radical scavenging, as well as enzyme inhibition properties to bring to natural skincare products.
In the Far East, the Chinese Hibiscus (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis) was the source of a black dye used for various purposes, from blackening shoes to tinting women's hair and eyebrows.
Recent scientific evidence indicates that honey is also a potent would healer—an excellent antibacterial agent and humectant.
Honey is a sweet, viscous, golden-colored liquid food. Bees gather nectar from flowers and transport it back to the hive in their honey sacs.
Hops have a long history of use in herbal medicine, especially for their sedative, soothing and calming effects on the mind and body.
Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract is a natural ingredient derived from Barley that modulates the expression of genes responsible for soothing, revitalizing, and repairing sensitive skin. It leaves anti-inflammatory, regeneration-boosting, and barrier-improving effects on the skin.
HP DNA means Hyper polymerized deoxyribonucleic acid. HP DNA has protective, hydrating, anti-oxidant and regenerating properties.
HyaCare is a hydrolised hyaluronic acid with unique Anti-Aging properties. Boosts natural short- and long-term moisturisation, strengthens the tissue, restores skin elasticity, minimizes lines and wrinkles and makes skin feel soft and delicate.
An exceptional humectant with multiple science-proven benefits. It noticeably diminishes fine and coarse lines, enhances skin elasticity and volume.
Canola (Rapeseed) oil comprises approximately 85% oleic acid in the free fatty acid carbon chain. Rather than plant modification, Hydrogenated Canola Oil is a clear yellow liquid manufactured from refined, bleached, and deodorized canola oil using a series of processing steps.