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Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate SCI

Introduction SCI, scientifically known under INCI (International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient) as Sodium cocoyl isethionate, is an ingredient in many cosmetics due to its properties as a surfactant. Surfactants are…

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PRESERVATIVES

What are preservatives used for? Preservatives are used to keep a product shelf stable for a longer period of time than it would by itself. They are also put…

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POLYSORBATE / TWEEN

POLYSORBATE Contents 1.  What is Polysorbate? 1.1  Origin of Polysorbate: 1.2  Physiochemical Properties of Polysorbate: 1.3  Applications of Polysorbate: 1.4  Alternatives of Polysorbate: 1.5  Safety and Storage: 1. What is Polysorbate? Polysorbates are emulsifiers with…

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POLYQUATERNIUM 7 AND 10

POLYQUATERNIUM 7 AND 10 Contents 1.  What is Polyquaternium 7 and 10 1.1  Origin of Polyquaternium 7 and 10 1.2  Physiochemical Properties of Polyquaternium 7 and 10 1.3  Applications of Polyquaternium 7 and…

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Panthenol

Introduction Panthenol is the provitamin form of vitamin B5 . A provitamin is a form of a vitamin used in cosmetics and other products that the body can metabolize…

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Niacinamide

Nicotinamide is the active and water soluble form of vitamin B3 that is used in acne products. Human bodies do not produce it naturally, so it is one of the…

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LECITHIN

Phosphatidyl Choline, commonly known as lecithin, is a kind of phospholipid (phosphoglyceride) that plays a vital role in cell structure and metabolism. Lecithins are made up of phosphoric acid,…

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HYALURONIC ACID

Hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide molecule that is one of the chief components of connective tissue, forming a gelatinous matrix that surrounds cells. Hyaluronic acid, commonly known as hyaluronan,…