Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate is a clear, low-freezing liquid with a slight characteristic odor. It is a non-comedogenic, chemically stable, and safe ingredient for personal care applications.
Organic compounds
Organic compounds are an inherent part of skin care products. These ingredients are structurally similar to natural body compounds, making them efficient in many functions. For example, they easily penetrate the layers of skin, stimulate the synthesis of skin proteins, fight free radicals, and ''dissolve" dead skin cells. Thus, organic compounds visibly ameliorate skin wrinkling, sagging, and scaling.
Octyldodecyl Oleate is an EcoCert-certified ester derived from olive oil used in skin/hair care applications and decorative cosmetics for its dispensing, emollient, and shining properties. It is a clear light yellow liquid, with a faint olive odor and non-greasy feel.
Oleic acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid commonly found in vegetable and animal fats.
Optiphen is a paraben- and formaldehyde-free preservative complex, a liquid that consists of Phenoxyethanol and Caprylyl Glycol. The optimal combination provides board spectrum protection against microbes and excellent skin fill of a final product.
Certain personal care products, such as water-based sunscreens, hair gels, and wet wipes, are challenging to protect. Alkaline environments or the high temperatures necessary to process these formulations destroy and ultimately deactivate many traditional preservatives.
Optiphen ND is a complete liquid preservative complex containing no halo-organic components, formaldehyde, or formaldehyde releasers and is paraben-free. It effectively fights against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, yeast, and mold.
Optiphen Plus is a liquid preservative complex consisting of a blend of Phenoxyethanol and Sorbic Acid in an emollient base of Caprylyl Glycol.
Oryzanol (γ-Oryzanol) is a white or off-white crystalline powder with a characteristic odor derived from rice bran.
Osmocide™ is a complex with moisturising and preservative-like properties that allows formulators to reduce the level of preservatives in their formulas yet still create safe, long-standing products that resist contamination, as proven by in vitro studies.
p-Anisic acid is an organic compound (aromatic acid, also known as p-methoxybenzoic acid) initially found in Pimpinella anisum or Anise. It inhibits tyrosinase, an enzyme involved in the initial step of melanin synthesis. p-Methoxybenzoic acid decreases melanin production and fights against hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and evens skin tone.
Palmitic acid (Hexadecanoic acid) is a saturated, 16-carbon atom-length fatty acid, a common component of animal fats and vegetable oils. It is a white, waxy solid at room temperature.
PEG-4 Rapeseedamide is an ethoxylated (4 moles of ethylene oxide) fatty acid monoethanolamide derived from rapeseed oil, a natural renewable raw material rich in unsaturated fatty acid (C18).
Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate is a cushion emollient ester with good spreading and pigment-wetting properties. It is also known under the trade name Crodamol™ PTC.
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate is an emollient ester that leaves a cushion feel with excellent spreadability and pigment-wetting ability. It is also known under the trade name Crodamol™ PTIS.
Pentylene glycol is a natural diol derived from sugar cane bagasse's remaining waste. This multifunctional ingredient serves as a moisturizer, solubilizer, preservative, and so on.
Petrolatum is a mixture of refined hydrocarbons derived from petroleum. It is known as one of the oldest trade names Vaseline® which is pure petrolatum.
A preservative used for skincare products which has been deemed a safe ingredient. The main purposes of Phenoxyethanol is for keeping bacteria out of our organic ingredients.
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid is a solid water-soluble UVB filter, that absorbs dangerous UV light between 280-320 mm to protect the skin from sunburn and cancer. It is a White to pale beige crystalline powder with none to faint odor.
Phenylethyl Resorcinol is a synthetic and stable analog of natural compounds like Pinosylvin (that have free OH groups in specific positions of the aromatic ring) and strong inhibitory activity against the tyrosinase enzyme involved in the melanin production process.
Phospholipids are bipolar molecules with phosphate-containing hydrophilic "head" and long lipophilic "tails" which are esterified fatty acids. This group of organic compounds is very common in nature as they are pivotal components of all cell membranes.
Phytantriol compound with three hydroxyl groups on one side and a long saturated hydrocarbon chain on the other side of the molecule. It is suitable for hair and skin care.
Phytic acid is a natural active phyliance derived from rice, corn, or wheat bran. It is a gentle exfoliating antioxidant that fends off skin-aging free radicals. It prevents blackheads and shrinks pores.
Piroctone Olamine is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a very faint odor. It is insoluble in water, mineral oil, and isopropylene; and soluble in ethanol and propylene glycol.
Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquiisostearate is a light yellowish liquid used as a versatile emulsifier in water-in-oil emulsions. With this emulsifier formulations achieve an excellent spreading behavior and an appealing skin feeling with a shiny appearance.
Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate is an ester of capric fatty acid with polyglycerol containing three glyceryl units. It is a PEG-free, biodegradable, and water-soluble surfactant, that enables clear final products.
Ingredient of choice for green cosmetics, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate is an oil-in-water emulsifier that offers an excelle
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 Glycyrrhizinate (Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate) is the potassium salt of Glycyrrhizin (or glycyrrhizic acid) a co
Potassium Sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, the most used food-grade preservative initially found in fruits of Sorbus and got its name from those berries.
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate is a multifunctional emollient ester that provides all of the benefits of silicone, a silicone-like shine, and similar feel characteristics, plus additional benefits unavailable with silicones. It is an off-white liquid with a low odor.