Dimethyl Isosorbide (2,5-dimethyl isosorbide; 1,4:3,6 dianhydro-2,5-di-o-methyl-D-glucitol) is a water-white liquid with excellent solvent properties that can solubilize poorly water-soluble active ingredients.
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.
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.
The anomalous accumulation of melanin and constant daily exposure to ultraviolet radiation are responsible for changes in skin pigmentation, that is, aging spots, melasma, freckles, and senile lentigines.
Dioctyldodecyl Fluoroheptyl Citrate is a triester of fluoro-alcohol, Guerbet alcohol (C20), with citric acid, a high-viscosity emollient ester insoluble in water. It is an oily liquid soluble in natural and mineral oils, fatty alcohols, and esters.
Dipentaerythrityl Pentaisononanoate is a transparent and glossy ester of isononanoic acid with a pentaerythritol dimer used in decorative cosmetics, skin, and hair care applications. It provides a flashy, wet look and volume, enhancing the gloss of products.
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.
Dipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/Tetraisostearate is the tetraester of dipentaerythrityl and hydroxystearic acid/isostearic acid. This hydrophobic, occlusive, skin-conditioning emollient ester is similar to lanolin in feel and consistency.
Dipropylene Glycol is a mixture of isomeric 1,2-dipropylene glycol ethers, a water-miscible, low-volatility solvent and humectant for applications in cosmetics. It is a condensation product of 1,2-propylene glycol.
Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate is a salt-free, multi-functional amphoteric surfactant characterized by hydrolytic stability, detergency, and its ability to couple nonionic surfactants into concentric electrolyte solutions.
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.
DUB Synersol is a rational combination emollient for sun care applications. This complex is an optimized blend of different esters recognized as an SPF “Booster” and meets the different criteria required for its use in the sun sector.
DUB Synersol benefits include:
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.
Scientific studies have demonstrated that the catechin fraction of green tea, which mostly (50%) consists of EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate), plays a pivotal role in the preservation of health, exposing extraordinary antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial activities.
Erucyl Erucate is a long-chain, liquid-wax ester (LCLW) with properties similar to jojoba oil. It is derived from high erucic acid rapeseed (HEAR) oil and has excellent boundary lubrication and thermal characteristics. It is a clear yellow liquid.
Ethoxydiglycol is a synthetic derivative of grain alcohol widely used in skin and hair care applications as an excellent solvent, carrier, viscosity modifier, humectant, penetration enhancer, fragrance, etc.
Ethyl oleate is the ester of ethanol and oleic acid (C18:1), a vegetable-based, non-animal origin ingredient that has applications in many skincare and pharmaceutical formulas and offers multiple functional benefits.
Ethylhexyl Benzoate is an ester of benzoic acid, 2-Ethylhexyl (branched chain) alcohol that provides excellent solubilization for active ingredients and solids for sunscreens. It has a light dry feel and provides moisturization that leaves a soft, smooth after-feel on the skin.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octyl Methoxycinnamate or OMC) is an ester of 4-methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethyl hexanol, a strong UVB absorber and is one of the most widely used UV-B filters with excellent protection potential.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate (2-ethylhexyl palmitate) is an ester of 2-ethylhexanol and palmitic acid, a multifunctional skincare ingredient that improves the skin feel of the final product.
Ethylhexyl Triazone (Octyl triazone) is an effective UVB absorber with a high light extinction coefficient. The outstanding absorption intensity/concentration ratio means a high SPF value at a low use level.
Ethylhexylglycerin is the ether of glycerin and ethylhexyl alcohol (2-ethylhexhexanol), a multifunctional skincare ingredient that acts as a preservative, emollient, humectant, and deodorant.
Ethylparaben is an ethyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid, a commonly used personal care preservative that provides a broad performance spectrum to secure the quality and safety of your final products.
Farnesol is a nature-identical synthetic sesquiterpene with a significant bacteriostatic effect found in many plants and essential oils including Sandalwood, Lemongrass, Tuberose, and Petitgrain oils.
Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) is an organic skincare ingredient used as an emollient, antioxidant, and cell regulator. In addition, GLA is an essential fatty acid that promotes healthy skin growth.
Genistein is a powerful anti-oxidant from natural sources, which offers multiple health benefits to humans, including anti-cancer effects. It is known under the trade name AgeGuard™ GN.
Thanks to Tyrosinase inhibition activity, Glabridin quickly and effectively lessens melanin production, erasing hyperpigmentation and dark spots and exposing brighter and radiant complexion.
Glucamine is an organic primary amine, which has a sugar linked to its structure. It is used for the neutralization of carbomers and acrylate polymers, making it possible to obtain transparent and stable cosmetic and pharmaceutical gels.
Glutaprol is an ester of hexyl alcohol with α-Ketoglutaric acid, a natural cofactor in the hydroxylation of proline in the cell.