These triglycerides are designed explicitly for formulators interested in highly refined lightweight emollients with excellent after-feel solvents, fixatives, solubilizers, extenders, and carriers.
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.
Caprylyl Glycol (1,2-Octanediol) is alcohol (diol contains two hydroxy groups on 1 and 2 positions) colorless liquid derived from raw natural materials, widely used in skin care applications for its humectant, antiseptic, anti-parasitic, antioxidant, and emollient properties.
Ceteareth-20 is an ether of Cetearyl alcohol and polyglycol with approximately 20 units in length, free of ethylene oxide-containing substances. It's a water-in-oil emulsifier (also a co-emulsifier in oil-in-water formulas) with high emulsifying properties.
Ceteareth-6 Olivate is an ester of olive oil glycerides and pre-ethoxylated (polyethylened
This fatty alcohol produced from plant oils and natural waxes is used as an emulsifier, emollient, thickener, and carrying agent. It is not drying alcohol.
Cetyl alcohol (also know as 1-Hexadecanol) is 16 carbons in length fatty alcohol produced from palm oil and is used as an emollient, emulsifier, thickener, and carrying agent.
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 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.
Chrysin is a flavonoid found in honey, propolis, and many medicinal and edible plants (passionfruit, carrot, mushroom, and chamomile) with multiple beneficial effects on the skin, including an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxification effects.
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride is a hair color protector. This additive is patented as a high-activity quaternized UV absorber, but it is not a category I sunscreen.
Cocamide MEA is a non-ionic amide that provides excellent viscosity building and foam stabilization in anionic-based systems such as shampoos, hand washes, and body cleansers.
Cocamidopropyl betaine is a premium surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids. Betaine-derived surfactants are classified as amphoteric.
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine is a coconut-derived amido-amine, a cationic surfactant with excellent foaming properties for cleansing formulation for skin and hair care.
Coco-Betaine is an amphoteric and biodegradable surfactant that allows the development of extremely mild formulations, with rich, abundant, and creamy foam formation, and an excellent sensory profile.
Menthyl ester/menthol, contained in peppermint essential oil, have an apparent cooling effect when applied to the skin. However, Cooling Agent do not affect body temperature, the coolness is just perceived.
Approved for use in Europe, Cromollient™ SCE, a patented 100% active alkoxylated di-ester emollient that is both 'hydro-active' and surfactant-friendly.
Decyloxazolidinone is a heterocyclic organic compound with an oxazolidine ring and lipophilic decyl (C10 - 10 carbon atom chain) "tail".
Dehydroacetic acid (DHA) is a broad spectrum of fungicide; it has potent inhibition on bacteria, mold, and yeast, especially mold.
Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate is a soft, white paste (solid at 25°C or 77°F) with a mild characteristic odor, that melts near body temperatures (melt point ~40°C or 104°F). It delivers a light and silky emollience with excellent anti-tack properties.
Dicaprylyl carbonate is a diester (double ester) of carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol (1-Octanol containing eight carbon atoms) and is the powerful performer in fast-spreading emollients.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate comprises 2-(4-Diethylamino-2-hydroxybenzoyl)- benzoic acid hexyl ester and is a stable UVA absorber. It is a yellow melt that crystallizes upon storage. It remelts easily without any decomposition by heating it up to approx. 70 – 80 °C.
Diethylhexyl Maleate is a light lipophilic ester, a clear, almost colorless liquid, that exhibits excellent properties fo
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate is a substantive liquid ester with both intense cushion and a high degree of gloss.
Dimethyl Phenylbutanol (4-Methyl-4-Phenyl-2-Pentanol; Vetikol) is a clear, colorless liquid with a low pleasant odor. It exhibits potent anti-bacterial activity fairly specific against gram positives responsible for body odor.
Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate (known under the trade name Pelemol® DP-144B) is the reaction product of Dipentaerythritol, Tetrapolyhydroxystearate acid, and behenic acid. It is 100% active, hydrophobic, tacky, and substantive.
Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate is a very effective and photostable UV-A II filter. The water-soluble UV-A absorber has a strong absorbance from 320 – 370 nm with an extinction of 800 at max. λ335 nm.
DMDM Hydantoin or Dimethylol dimethyl Hydantoin (DMDMH) is a derivative of formaldehyde and dimethyl hydantoin. It was designed as an odorless alternative to formaldehyde for permanent-pressed fabrics.
Emulium 22™ is a PEG chain grafted on behenic acid that brings an elegant touch to skincare products and make-up. The fatty acid molecular chain of behenic acid (C22) offers numerous cosmetic properties, a feather-light evanescence, and solid at room temperature.
Emulium™ Delta is a sensorial oil-in-water emulsifier designed to solve the problems of formulations with an extreme pH or contain active ingredients challenging to formulate while keeping in mind that these formulas must feel good and attractive to the skin.