Plankton Extract is an extract of Marine Biomass that includes one or more of the following organisms: Thalassoplankton, green micro-algae, diatoms, greenish-blue, and nitrogen-fixed seaweed.
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.Plumeria alba (Frangipani) is a flowering plant native to India and Central and South America. It belongs to the family Apocynaceae, subfamily Rauvolfioideae.
Pollen is as per scientific diction the male principle of the plant which is transported by the wind or the bees to the female flower to pollinate it. Pollen is the product, collected and formed into grain by the bees. The pollen is collected by bees with specially developed legs (Hosea).
Polyamide-5 is a synthetic polymer in a fine powder form that has similar properties to Nylon-12 and is used as a softening and texturizing agent, performance enhancer, and oil (sebum) adsorbent.
Polyester-8 (trade name Polycrylene®) is a cosmetic-grade polymer that improves sunscreen performance by enhancing photostability and substantivity. It works synergistically with Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate to photostabilize Avobenzone via a triplet quenching mechanism.
Polyglyceryl-10 Decaoleate (Decaglycerol Decaoleate) is a deca-ester of oleic acid and a glycerin polymer containing an average of 10 glycerol units. It is a yellow liquid used in pharmaceuticals and personal care products.
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate is an ester of myristic acid with polyglycerol that contains ten glycerin units, a light yellow to brown past. The molecule combines hydrophilic and lipophilic parts and acts as a potent solubilizer and emulsifier with an HLB value of 16.7.
Polygonum Bistorta Root Extract is obtained from the root of Bistort and is rich in chlorogenic acid, gallic acid, and polyphenols.
Polyquaternium-47 is a proprietary non-animal tested, ampholytic terpolymer also designed for superior wet hair combing and detangling properties. It is used in both skin and hair care applications.
Studies have shown that Pomegranate (Punica granatum) extract has a high level of antioxidants, containing phytoestrogens, punicic, and linolenic acids, all of which prevent the breakdown of collagen fibers.
Poria Cocos Extract is derived from a fungus widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is rich in lanostane-type triterpenoids.
Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract is obtained from red alga and contains isolated mycosporine-like amino acids which are a natural defense component against UVA radiation. The isolated mycosporine-like amino acids absorb maximally at 335 nm with a molar absorption coefficient of 45'000.
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is an herbaceous weed with a long history of culinary and medicinal use in various cultural groups throughout Europe, Asia, and South America. The succulent herb can be found growing in many cold climate areas (e.g. Canada) as well as warm areas (e.g.
Potassium Abietoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein is a potassium salt of a condensation product of abietic acid and hydrolyzed soy protein, a functional surfactant of lipo-proteic origin. Its 30% aqueous solution is a clear amber-to-yellow liquid with a characteristic odor.
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate is a derivative obtained from the condensation of Azelaic acid and Glycine, a multifunctional skincare ingredient with the benefits of its ancestors and without weak points such as instability in formulations, pure solubility, and sensory profile.
Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen is a potassium salt of the derivative of the reaction of collagen polypeptides and fatty acid. It has excellent foaming and cleansing properties and forms clear solutions at a pH > 6.5.
Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein is a potassium salt of a condensation product of coconut acids with hydrolyzed oat protein. It is a functional surfactant derived from natural raw materials coconut acids and Oat protein.
Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein is a sodium salt of a condensation product of coconut acids with hydrolyzed soybean proteins, a functional natural-derived surfactant. Its aqueous solution is a clear amber-yellow liquid with a slight odor.
Potassium Glycyrrhizinate (Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate) is the potassium salt of Glycyrrhizin (or glycyrrhizic acid) a co
PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether is a propoxylated methyl glucose ether, a pale, yellow syrup (moderate-viscosity liquid) with a mild odor. It is an effective emollient, fragrance fixative, and humectant for hair and skin care products.
PPG-14 Butyl Ether is an ether of butyl alcohol and polypropylene glycol with 14 unit chain. It facilitates dispersion of the formulation, reduces whitening, and fast release of antiperspirant actives.
PPG-15-Buteth-20 is a butyl polyoxyalkylene ether with (15 moles of polyoxypropylene and 20 moles of polyoxyethylene) used as a solubilizer for perfume concentrates, essential oils, vitamins, or other oily components in water systems without solvents like alcohol.
PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide is an active liquid surfactant that replaces DEA-alkanolamides. It provides excellent foam stabilization and fragrance solubilization in formulations.
PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate is a non-oily polymer and a nearly dry feel emollient, making this ester a suitable selection for mineral oil replacement. It improves spreading and reduces the greasy feel of mineral oils, etc.
PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether is a propoxylated methyl glucose ether, a moderate-viscosity pale, yellow syrup (liquid) with a mild odor. It is an effective emollient, fragrance fixative, and humectant for hair and skin care products.
PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether Distearate is a propoxylated methyl glucose ether, a moderate-viscosity pale, amber liquid with a characteristic odor. It is an effective emollient and moisturizer for skin care products.
PPG-26 Oleate is a propoxylated (26 mole) vegetable-based oleic acid. It is a clear, oily liquid, soluble in oils and insoluble in water.
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.
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.
Collagen is a major structural protein forming vast resilient sheets that support the skin and softer tissues. Collagen is significant in retaining the youthfulness and elasticity of the skin.