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.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a pale yellow powder with a weakly aromatic characteristic odor used in skin and sun care applications as a
Butyl Oleate is an ester of n-butanol and oleic acid. It is a clear, colorless liquid without an odor. It is miscible in alcohols, ethers, vegetable and mineral oils, and insoluble in water.
In personal care products, Butyl Oleate is used as a bodying agent, emollient, and emulsifier.
Butyl Stearate is an ester of n-butanol and stearic acid. It is a clear, colorless liquid without an odor. It is a food-grade ingredient and is used as a synthetic flavoring agent (21 CFR 172.515, 21 CFR 173.340).
Butylene Glycol Cocoate is an emollient, mono- and di-esters mix with extraordinary pigment-wetting properties. It is used in texturing makeup bases, foundations, concealers, and cover sticks for younger, more even skin tones.
C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters is a sterol-based complex. Like the lipids in the skin's stratum corneum, it provides skin repair, conditioning, and moisturization.
C10-40 Isoalkyl Acid Triglyceride is a blend of medium- and long-chain liquid esters developed to enhance the shine of lipsticks and glosses. It is known under the trade name DUB Diamond.
C9-15 Alkyl Phosphate is an excellent mild foaming phosphate ester designed to provide a volume of dense, lubricious foam and a smooth skin after-feel.
Calcium Citrate is a calcium salt of citric acid, a fine white powder without an odor. It is very slightly soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid (CHA) is a hydroxamic acid used in personal care formulations as a preservative suppressing microbial growth and a chelating agent making complexes with metal ions. Its origin can be natural or synthetic.
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides is a mix of medium-chain mono/diglycerides primarily intended for use in pharmaceutical and personal care formulations as excipients and absorption enhancers.
Caprylic/Capric/Lauric Triglyceride is a blend of interesterified triglycerides medium-chain fatty acid from coconut oil that is refined and deodorized for use in personal care products.
Cephalins are natural phospholipids derived from cereals and used as an active ingredient in after-shave preparations such as lotions, balms, or creams.
Ceteareth-6 Olivate is an ester of olive oil glycerides and pre-ethoxylated (polyethylened
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate (Cetylstearyl 2-ethylhexanoate) is a mix of cetyl and stearyl alcohols esters with 2-ethylhexanoic acid, a colorless oil with a faint inherent odor. Its former designation was Cetearyl Octanoate.
Cetyl Esters (esters of a C14 alcohol with C16 - C18 acids) are waxy solids or flakes with melting points near body temperature (43 - 47°C). It is an emollient ester that provides lubricity, a body, and a soft glossy feel.
Cetyl Palmitate is a cetyl ester of palmitic acid that has similar properties to whale wax. It is a solid with a melting temperature range of 46-53ºC.
Cetyl Phosphate is a hexadecyl dihydrogen phosphate ester, an oil-soluble waxy white flake with a melting point of 68°C. It is a highly effective anionic oil-in-water emulsifier supplied in acid form.
Cetyl Ricinoleate is an off-white waxy solid derived by esterification of castor oil fatty acids with cetyl alcohol.
Chlorphenesin is diol with a 4-chlorophenyl group, a fine white to pale-cream-colored crystal with a slightly phenolic odor and bitter taste. The high-purity chlorphenesin is ideal for blending with existing preservation systems to enhance their performance.