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Ingredients |
Origin |
Functions |
| Methylsilanol Mannuronate |
Ester of monomethylsilanol
and oilgomeric mannuronic
acid. organic derivative of
seaweed
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Skin- conditioning –
miscellaneous. binds moisture
in the epidermis thus firming
and strengthening the skin. act
as an anti-oxidant to actively
prevent the acceleration of
premature ageing. used when a
positive effect on the sustaining
skin tissues is desired, for
reduction and prevention of the
effects of cutaneous aging, for
destroying free radicals, and for
moisturizing. |
Cyclomethicone Dimethicone
Crosspolymer |
Cyclomethicone – cyclic
dimethyl polysiloxane
compound.
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Skin conditioning agent –
emollient, solvent |
| Isoeicosane |
Thick hydrocarbon oil which
can be derived from fatty
acids or petroleum
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Skin conditioning agent –
emollient, solvent, moisturizer |
| Glyceryl Stearate |
Combining glycerin and
stearic acid
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An ester used as an emulsifier
and a moisturizer. Skin
conditioning agent. |
| PEG-100 Stearate |
PEG100 Sterate made by
combining natural oils with
stearic acid to form a watersoluble
ester |
An emollient, an emulsifier and
a moisturizer. skin conditioning
agent |
| Cetearyl Alcohol |
Mixture of fatty alcohols
consisting predominantly of
cetyl and stearyl alcohols. |
Emulsion stabilizer, opacifying
agent, surfactant – foam
booster, viscosity increasing
agent – nonaqeous. |
| Ceteareth-20 |
Polyethylene glycol ether of
cetearyl alcohol |
Surfactant – cleasning agent,
surfactant – solubilizing agent. |
| Ethoxydiglycol |
Ether alcohol, synthetic
compound |
Viscosity decreasing agent (an
agent that thins a product and
allows it to flow more easily).
Solvent/humectant |
Cetyl Alcohol |
manufactured through the
reduction of ethyl palmitate
(the waxy ester of palmitic
acid) with metallic sodium and
alcohol or under acidic
conditions with lithium
aluminum hydride as a
catalyst. |
used as an emollient (skin
softener), emulsifier, and
thickener in creams and lotions |
| Potassium Sorbate |
Naturally occurring
unsaturated fatty acid |
Preservative – against yeasts,
molds and bacteria |
| Phenoxyethanol |
Aromatic ether alcohol |
Versatile preservative against
bacteria, yeast and moulds |
| Shea Butter (Butyrospermum
Parkii) Extract |
Refined butter is expressed
from the pits of the fruit of the
African butter tree |
Moisturizing |
| Xanthum Gum |
High molecular weight
heteropolysaccharide gum
produced by a pure-culture
fermentation of a
carbohydrate with
Xanthomonas campestris |
Binder, Emulsion stabilizer,
viscosity increasing agent –
aqueous |
| Algae Extract |
Natural |
Normalize the skin’s moisture
content and provide suppleness
to the epidermis add vital oligoelements
and increase surface
hydration |
| Polyglucuronic Acid |
A synthetic polymer (plastic)
derived from oxidised sugars |
Film former / skin conditioning
agent Humectant |
| Magnesium PCA,
Manganese PCA |
PCA- Pyrrolidone Carboxylic
Acid |
Skin-conditioning agenthumectant.
Provides skin cells
with a choice active ingredient
stimulating the synthesis of
RNAm. |
| Sodium PCA, Zinc PCA |
Occurs naturally in human
skin. |
Skin-conditioning – humectant,
miscellaneous. hygroscopic,
attracting moisture from the air,
stronger hydrating agent than
the traditional compounds |
| Sodium Benzoate |
Benzoate of Soda.
Polyunsaturated fat. It is
found naturally in cranberries,
prunes, greengage plums,
cinnamon, ripe cloves, and
apples |
Preservative - effectively killing
most yeasts, bacteria and fungi |
| Retinyl Palmitate |
Ester of Retinol and palmitic
acid (vitamin A) |
Skin- conditioning Agent –
miscellaneous |
| Tocopheryl Acetate |
Isolated from plant oils |
Antioxidant, skin-conditioning
Agent- miscellaneous |
| Magnesium Ascorbyl
Phosphate |
Heterocyclic |
Antioxidant |
| Sweet Almond (Prunus
Amygdalus Dulcis) Oil |
A fixed oil obtained from the
ripe seed of the Prunus
amygdalus dulcis tree and is
classified as a fat and oil.
Known as sweet almond oil. |
Used as an occlusive skinconditioning
agent, fragrance
ingredient.is easily absorbed, &
help to leave the skin soft and
satiny smooth, yet non-greasy.
Helps to balance the loss &
absorption of moisture, effective
for chapped & irritated skin,
soothing it while nourishing &
protecting. It doesn’t clog the
skin, a favorite for facial &
massage. |
| Grape (Vitis Vinifera) Seed oil |
A fixed oil obtained by
pressing grape seeds. |
Classified as a fat & oil. Used as
a misc skin-conditioning agent.
Has great emollient properties,
without leaving any tacky or oily
residue on the skin. It contains
linolenic acid, very important for
the health of the skin & cell
membrances. Its mild astringent
qualities help to tighten & tone
the skin. It is non-comedogenic.
Contains very potent antioxidants
(proanthocyanidins):
diminish sun’s damage effects &
lessen free radical damage &
heals wound. |
| Panthenol |
is the alcohol analog of
pantothenic acid (vitamin B5).
Therefore it is also called
provitamin B5. |
have moisturizing properties. it
incites new cell growth, binds
water, and acts as a moisturizer |
| Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein |
Yeast |
Reduces and normalizes the
sebum flows |
| Ruscus Aculeatus Root
Extract |
An evergreen Shrub growing
to 0.75m by 1m at a slow
rate. |
anti-inflammatory properties |
| Centella Asiatica Extract |
An extract of the leaves &
roots of the hydrocotyl
Centella asiatica. Also known
as extract of hydrocotyle, Foti-
tieng extract, gotu kola
extract, hydrocotyl extract &
hydrocotyle asiatica extract. |
Classed as a biological product & is used as a misc skinconditioning
agent. It has
modulating properties on the
development & metabolism of
connective tissue,improve the
synthesis of collagen & other
tissue proteins, which improve
wound repair. Help prevent
excessive scar formation, by
modulating & slowing down the
excessive production ofcollagen at the wound site &
also increases the concentration
of antioxidants in wounds.
Helpful to minimize varicose
veins. |
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