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.

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.

Proline is the main building block of dermal collagen. Due to its significant role in skin structure maintenance and easy absorbance proline is a prominent ingredient of anti-aging skin care formulations.  

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 is diol alcohol (it contains two hydroxy groups in 1 and 2 positions—propane-1,2-diol), a humectant or humidifying and delivery ingredient used in cosmetics. It is a water-white, viscous, odorless, hygroscopic liquid with low volatility and is readily soluble in water.

Propylene Glycol Isostearate is a clear, odor-free liquid. It is a non-ionic emollient derived from isostearic acid that improves skin elasticity in facial and body care formulations, particularly anti-aging formulas and shaving preparations.

Historically, Almonds (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis) were used to flavor foods, sweets, jams, cough syrups, and almond oil. They were also used to adorn the body and religious buildings and were carried during religious celebrations.

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.

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 cosmetic creams, lotions, and facial masks.

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.

The pressed extract of this Peach (Prunus Persica) seed was used as a hair growth product for balding spots and, in some parts of the world, was combined with raw apple cider before application.

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.