Glyceryl Stearate (glyceryl monostearate) is a monoester of stearic acid with glycerin fully plant-derived ingredient from sustainable raw materials, typically used as the primary emulsifier.
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.
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is a combination of glycerin mono-/distearates and citric acid esters from mono- and diglycerides. It is a natural, edible emulsifier for modern oil-in-water creams and lotions.
Glyceryl Undecylenate is a monoester glycerin and undecylenic acid (C11 acid) natural and multifunctional (emollient, co-emulsifier, and moisturizer) ingredient for preservative-free or self-preserving skincare formulas.
Glycol Distearate is a diester of stearic acid with ethylene glycol, a waxy solid used as an emulsifier (HLB value of ~ 5.5), emulsion stabilizer, and opacifier.
Glycol Stearate is an ethylene glycol monostearate or EGMS, an ester of ethylene glycol with stearic fatty acid.
Unwanted hair growth is a condition that affects millions of people. The medical term hirsutism can occur in both women and men without discrimination and is caused by follicles that are overly sensitive to male hormones (called androgens).
Heptylparaben is a white crystalline powder or colorless crystal and is a longer alkyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. It is practically insoluble in water and soluble in alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, and propylene glycol.
Hexamidine Diisethionate is a water-soluble antimicrobial cationic polyvalent preservative with a wide spectrum of protection against bacteria, fungi, and yeasts.
Hexamidine Diisethionate has significant microbiostatic and/or microbicidal action against:
Hexylene glycol is a diol (with two hydroxy groups at 2 and 4 positions), a colorless liquid with a mildly sweet odor and oily consistency. In nature, it is found in the tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum).
Hexylresorcinol has several beneficial properties for skin thus used in skincare formulations as an antiseptic, local anesthetic, and regeneration booster. It shows notable antimicrobial activity and increases the shelf-life of products.
Homosalate (Homomenthyl salicylate or HMS) is a colorless liquid oil-soluble phenolic compound, an effective UVB filter (in a range of 295 to 315 nm wavelength), and solubilizer for other UV absorbers (including solid filters) enhancing the entire SPF of the formula
Hydrogenated Lecithin is a derivative of lecithin obtained from soy with a high content of phosphatidylcholine phospholipid. Phosphatidylcholine provides emulsifying properties and a mild action that is especially important for sensitive skin.
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate is a mixture of citric acid esters with glycerides derived from hydrogenated palm oil. It is derived from plant-based renewable raw materials.
Hydroquinone is an active ingredient that was widely used as a depigmenting agent. It acts on melanin-producing cells, melanocytes, inhibiting the production and increased degradation of melanosomes, an intracellular corpuscles that store melanin.
Hydroxyethyl Cetyldimonium Phosphate is a quaternary ammonium salt used as a hair conditioner, emulsifying agent, and solubilizer. It is miscible with water and ethanol and distributed as a 27 – 33% solution.
Hydroxyethyl Erucamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride is a cationic conditioning agent, a 60% active amido amine quaternary based on rapeseed oil. It is also known under the trade name Incroquat Erucyl HE.
Hydroxytyrosol is a natural, potent, and protective polyphenol derived from olive juice and olive oil. It is an ingredient with improved clinical outcomes produced using a unique process from natural raw materials.
Imidazolidinyl Urea is a cosmetic preservative that is very active against Gram-negative, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and positive bacteria. It has no activity against fungi and is synergistic with parabens.
Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate is a highly effective fungicide preservative for cosmetics and personal care products.
Isoamyl Laurate is an ester of lauric acid with isopentanol (Isoamyl alcohol) derived from vegetable raw materials. It is a colorless liquid with low viscosity.
Isododecane is a synthetic aliphatic hydrocarbon with a branched structure. It is a safe, non-irritating, and non-comedogenic cosmetic-grade solvent and emollient with low viscosity, good volatility, spreadability, and drying time.
Isoeicosane is a clear, color- and odorless liquid hydrocarbon with low viscosity and good spreadability. It is used as a conditioner in hair care and as a lipophilic, low-viscosity carrier in skin and sun care.
Isohexadecane is a clear, color- and odorless liquid for use in skin and sun care products to leave a silky and light emollient feeling on the skin. It is dermatologically safe, non-comedogenic, and non-greasy.
Isononyl Isononanoate is an ester of 3,5,5-Trimethyl Hexonic acid with 3,5,5-Trimethyl Hexonic alcohol, with
Isooctane is a colorless liquid with low odor intensity. It is volatile and evaporates rapidly. Isooctane is an excellent solvent where quick drying without residue of the solvent is desired.
Known variously as 2-propanol, propanol 2 is most commonly known as "isopropyl alcohol." It is a secondary aliphatic alcohol with molecular formula may be C3H7OH or C3H8O, and it is a highly flammable chemical compound.
Prostaglandin Derivate an artificial hair growth hormone from the pharmaceutical industry that stimulates the roots of your hair and activates hair growth.
Isopropyl Isostearate is an ester of isopropyl alcohol with isostearic acid used in personal care products as a non-ionic emollient. It is a clear liquid without odor.
Isopropyl Myristate is an ester of plant-derived myristic acid with isopropyl alcohol, a colorless liquid used as an active emollient in skin and hair care formulations.
Isopropyl Palmitate is an ester of Isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid, a lightweight emollient that helps to moisturize skin. It is a safe, non-toxic, and non-sensitizing ingredient although is derived from palm kernel or coconut oils.