The Lotus (Lotus Japonicus) plant is an especially revered plant in Asian cultures where it is considered to be a plant of renowned beauty. The plant, the roots, leaves, flowers, and seeds have all found uses in food, health, and cosmetics.
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.Luffa Cylindrica Seed Oil is an oil extracted from the seeds of Sponge gourd (also known as Egyptian cucumber or Vietnamese luffa). This fruit mimics the skin's fatty acid composition, commonly known as the loofah sponge.
Lysine Aspartate is an amino acid complex, a product of condensation of natural L-lysine and L-aspartic acid, without preservative.
Lysine Carboxymethyl Cysteinate is a synthetic amino acid derivative obtained through the reaction of cystine with monochloroacetic acid, followed by salification with lysine.
Macadamia oil is extracted from the chestnut-like stone fruits of the macadamia tree. Smoothes skin, slightly lifting, softening and regenerating. Ideally suited for dry, rough and sensitive skin as it is very similar to human sebum.
Kelp (Macrocystis Pyrifera) is a seaweed member of the brown algae phylum (Phaeophyta). It is found in the colder coastal waters of North America. High in silicon, which is believed to prevent skin wrinkling and sagging, kelp is considered an essential food for the hair root.
Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate (MAP) is an esterified derivative of Vitamin C. Unlike L-ascorbic acid, which is lipophobic (only water-soluble), has low pH, and unstable, MAP is lipophilic forms of vitamin C, which is stable at neutral pH.
An herbal remedy, Magnolia Bark Extract is best known for its power to preserve skin elasticity and combat sagging skin.
Maltodextrin is a generalized name for polysaccharides composed of short-to-medium long chains of glucose units (from 3 to 20 units, linked primarily by α-1–4 bonds) produced from starch.
Mango (Mangifera Indica) trees have long been appreciated as bearers of luscious fruits. Native to India, Burma, and Malaya, mangoes were some of the first fruits cultivated, supposedly as long as 4000 years ago.
Vitamin C in mango seeds butter lightens skin, in the meantime the Vitamin A helps to improve skin’s fresh appearance, decreasing fine lines. It's an intense moisturizer, with soothing and healing properties.
Manilkara Multinervis Leaf Extract is a brown-to-red syrupy liquid or pink-to-beige powder, a cosmetic active ingredient obtained from the leaves of the African Manilkara with an anti-aging effect. It has a dual protective impact on structural proteins collagen and elastin.
Mannitol has hydrating and antioxidant properties that make it an ideal ingredient for use in skincare formulations.
Maris Sal is a salt obtained by evaporation of seawater, an edible ingredient in crystalline form or concentrated 30% solution.
In traditional medicine, Marrubium vulgare (Horehound) is used to treat bronchitis, coughs, and colds. It is also known for its properties to treat stomach diseases, lack of appetite, and fever.
Marshmallow root extract is rich in asparagine, pectin, starch, sugars, tannins, and volatile oil, with excellent antioxidant, moisturizing and soothing properties.
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil is a lipid extracted from the fruit pulp of Moriche palm (Buriti), considered a "Tree of Life" in the rainforest of Central Brazil.
The MDI Complex™ is a natural matrix metalloprotease inhibitor. It contains glycosaminoglycans and can help to control the appearance of signs of aging and maintain youthful-looking skin.
By improving cell respiration, Meadowsweet (Spiraea Ulmaria) natural plant extract enhances the skin's cell renewing and cell proliferating activities.
Discovered by the Arabs, Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is one of the first edible medicinal herbs, often called the "father of all foods." However, only recently has it been rediscovered for its valuable nutritional properties.
It has been written historically that “balm is sovereign for the brain, strengthening the memory and powerfully chasing away melancholy.” Indeed, Balm Mint (Melissa Officinalis) has been considered a cure-all for relieving fever from colds or flu by inducing perspiration, relieving stomach and di
Peppermint (Mentha Piperita) oil was used as an inhalant to calm the nerves and relieve asthma and migraine headaches. The herb was also used as a mosquito and rat repellent and as a treatment for some skin diseases.
Methyl Glucose Dioleate is an amber, viscous liquid. It is a diester of methyl glucose and oleic acid. It is an efficient, nonionic, water-in-oil emulsifier with an HLB value of 4.4. It exhibits good mildness and safety suitable for modern personal care products.
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate is a mixture of mono- and diesters of methyl glucose and stearic acid, a solid in the form of off-white flakes. It is a nonionic water-in-oil emulsifier with an HLB value of 6.6.
Methyl Ricinoleate is an ester derived from castor oil and methanol used in personal care applications as a surfactant or lubricant. It is derived from natural raw materials and is completely biodegradable.
Alpha-MSH (melanocyte-stimulating hormone), is best known as a major factor in the regulation of pigmentation through its unique mechanism. Alpha-MSH is involved in the control of tyrosinase activity, melanin synthesis, and melanosome transfer.
Alpha-MSH a melanocyte-stimulating hormone, is one of the factors in the regulation of melanin production. It is involved in the control of tyrosinase activity, melanin synthesis, and melanosome transfer.
Micrococcus Lysate is an active ingredient of marine origin, natural, safe, and non-irritating for acne treatment and acne-prone skin. It helps relieve blemishes and reduce redness and inflammation without typical acne ingredients' harsh, drying,
irritating effects.
Milk amino acids consist of highly soluble amino acids derived from milk proteins made by a combination of enzyme and acid hydrolysis. It contains all the essential amino acids and can be viewed as a balanced treatment for the skin and hair.
Milk Lipids is a waxy-sold, refined natural milk lipid fraction that provides conditioning, emolliency, and moisturization to both skin and hair. It is a natural ingredient that gives the skin a soft, smooth, and pliable appearance.