Glycereth-7 Benzoate is a colorless to slightly yellow viscous liquid. It is dispersible with water and castor oil and exhibits self-emulsifying properties, enabling dense formulations that tend to deposit on the skin.
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.
Glycereth-7 Triacetate is a triester of acetic acid and Glycereth-7. It is a clear, light yellow liquid miscible with water, propylene glycol, and ethanol. Its saponification value is in the 305 – 330 range.
Vegetable Glycerine is plant-derived from vegetables and coconut and offers water binding and moisture-retaining properties that can balance skin’s natural moisturizing factor.
Glyceryl Behenate is a monoester of glycin with behenic acid (C22). It is a high-molecular-weight solid ester that melts at about 70°C, and its properties are similar to those of Behenyl Behenate. It is an off-white to yellow coarse powder insoluble in water, ethanol, and propylene glycol.
Glyceryl Caprylate (Glyceryl Undecylenate) is EcoCertified -100% vegetable origin, non-petrochemical; natural fatty acids from pure, renewable resources provide broad-spectrum protection against bacteria, yeast, and mold.
Glyceryl Diisostearate is an ester (diester) of glycerin and isosteric fatty acid. It is a non-sticky emollient with excellent pigment dispersibility.
Glyceryl Dioleate is an ester of glycerin and oleic acid prepared from natural edible sources (usually canola oil). It is an edible, multi-functional, oil-soluble emulsifier used in food, personal care, and other industries.
Glyceryl Hydroxystearate is an off-white waxy solid that functions principally as an auxiliary emulsifier in personal care preparations. Its waxlike properties approach those of beeswax. It has an HLB value of 3.4.
Glyceryl oleate (also known as glyceryl monooleate) is an ester of glycerin and oleic acid, in skincare formulas, acts as a skin lipid layer enhancer. It restores lost lipids to the skin and keeps hair from drying out.
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.
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.
Glycyrrhetinic Acid (Enoxolone) is a natural triterpenoid, 18-beta-glycyrrhetinic acid from licorice root. It is used in anti-aging, sensitive skin, and eye products.
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.