Cosmetic Ingredients

Carbomer is a polymer series primarily made from acrylic acid. It is a white and fluffy powder which, is widely used as gels in personal care products and cosmetics. It is found in a variety of product types including skin, nail, hair, and makeup products, as well as dentifrices. This polymer also helps to prevent emulsions from separating into their liquid and oil components. It controls the consistency and flow of cosmetics and personal care products.

4-n-butylresorcinol is a synthetic compound that is designed to stop melanin production by inhibiting enzymes required for melanin synthesis. This compound is used as an active ingredient for skin lightening and treatment of hyper pigmentation. It is a safe and cost-effective skin lightener. This compound provides good stability especially in emulsions and various cosmetic formulations. There are no unwanted side-effects as well as has excellent skin whitening, skin brightening, and antioxidant effects.

Activated Dimethicone is the drug administered for the treatment of antigas, inflammatory disease of the pancreas, ulcer, digestion of food, bloating and other conditions. It is silicone oil with anti-foaming, antiflatulent, and anti-bloating properties. This medication works by helping in food digestion as well as reducing flatulence and defoaming. It is used to eliminate trapped gas and as a foam suppressant in various pharmaceutical processes such as mixing, percolation, fermentation and as an agent to improve the efficiency of bottle filling when foaming is a problem.

Benzylparaben is the ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. This ester has bactericidal and fungicidal properties. It is used as preservatives in various cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. The offered product can be found in personal lubricants, shampoos, moisturizers, shaving gels, topical/parenteral pharmaceuticals, spray tanning solution, makeup, and toothpaste as well as can also be used as food additives. This ester is active against a broad spectrum of microorganisms. There are no known side-effects of this ester.

Bronopol is an antimicrobial organic compound. It is used as a preservative for various products like shampoos, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. This compound is produced by the process of bromination and supplied as crystals or crystalline powder. It is an effective preservative agent as well as is also used in a wide variety of industrial applications. This organic compound improves the patient’s condition by acting against the strain of bacteria. Some minor side effects like skin irritation, redness, etc. are possible but do not occur always.

Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) is chemically derived from phenol and is a lipophilic organic compound. It is widely used because of its antioxidant properties. This organic compound is also known as dibutyl hydroxytoluene. It is helpful for preventing oxidation in fluids like fuel, oil, etc. as well as in other materials where free radicals must be controlled. This compound is also used as a food additive in small amounts. It is used as an antioxidant in various products such as cosmetics, rubber, pharmaceuticals, electrical transformer oil and embalming fluid.

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) is known for its antioxidant properties and consist a mixture of two isomeric organic compounds. It is a white or yellowish waxy solid with faint aromatic odor. This antioxidant is used as an additive in many food products like edible oil, fat-containing food and much more. It is helpful in preventing rancidification of food that creates objectionable odors and taste. This product is also used in cosmetics, and packing of products that contain fats to maintain nutrient levels, color, flavor, and odor. It is found in products like butter, cheese, meats, cereals, beer, and much more.

Cetomacrogol 1000 is nonionic surfactant produced by the ethoxylation of Cetyl alcohol. It is used in a number of skin and hair care applications. This surfactant is an excellent wetting agent, emulsion stabilizer, and dispersing agent. It is used in skin care creams and lotions to treat dry skin conditions such as eczema. Apart from that, it is widely used in products like micro emulsion gel, hair relaxers & perm, shaving creams, color cosmetics, antiperspirants and much more. This nonionic surfactant is suitable for use on sensitive skin and has no side effects or allergic reactions.

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol used in various moisturizers for treatment or prevention of dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations. This alcohol is also used as a lubricant for nuts and bolts, opacifier in shampoos, or as an emulsifier, emollient, or thickening agent in various lotions or creams. It takes the form of a waxy white solid or flakes at room temperature. This fatty alcohol softens and moisturizes the skin and decreases itching and flaking. It is safe and effective to be used with no side effects.

Ciclopirox Olamine is a drug used in the form of a cream for the medication and treatment of fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. This drug helps in the treatment of infection by inhibiting the growth of fungus. It is also used to treat a fungal infection known as pityriasis that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. This medication is for skin only and a thin layer should be applied on the affected area. Some minor side effects like burning, redness, or itching may occur at the application site.

Citric Acid is a natural acid that occurs naturally in various citrus fruits like lemon or orange. It is a weak organic tricarboxylic acid and can also be produced artificially. This acid is widely used as an acidifier, as a flavoring and chelating agent. It is an edible acid that is used as a flavoring agent and preservative in food and beverages. This acid is also an excellent chelating agent that binds metals by making them soluble. It is also used in cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.

Colloidal Silicon Dioxide is commonly known as silica that occurs naturally in the crust of the earth, and silicates that are present in water, animals, and plants. It is used in various pharmaceutical preparations and recognized as safe by the FDA. It is prepared artificially by the hydrolysis of a silica compound. This product is also used in various food products as it has the ability to act as a free-flowing agent

Disodium Cocoamphoacetate is the surfactant derived from fatty acids of coconut oil. This surfactant is foam booster and conditioning agent that is used in a variety of cosmetics and personal care products. It is mainly used in face cleansers, scrubs, and shaving creams as it is gentle and glides smoothly on the skin. This product is mild and has non-irritating properties, which makes it ideal for sensitive, skin children and babies. It is biodegradable and compatible with anionic, nonionic and cationic.

Diaminopyrimidine Oxide is white to off-white crystalline powder that is used for increasing the volume of hair. It works by increasing the blood flow to the hair follicles through dilation of blood vessels. This compound is used in various hair cosmetics like shampoos, oil, conditioners, etc. to combat the loss of hair. It helps in the rejuvenation of hair roots so that growth of healthy hair can persist. This product reinforces hair anchoring as well as strengthens the hair from root to tip. It is easily absorbed by the skin.

Cocodiethanolamide is a viscous liquid made by the reaction of a mixture of fatty acids derived from coconut oils with diethanolamine. This liquid is widely used as a foaming agent in bath products like shampoos and hand soaps as well as in various cosmetics as an emulsifying agent. It is a viscosity modifier and works as an additive in synthetic lubricants. This compound is a non-ionic surfactant that has yellowish – brown appearance as well as has excellent cleansing property and solvency.

Coco Betaine is a mild surfactant and is amphoteric in nature. It is derived from the coconut oil. This surfactant is easily soluble in water and has a wide range of pH. The offered product is a clear yellow liquid that has faint or no odor as well as is compatible with anionic, nonionic, cationic surfactants. It is a moderate emulsifier, good cleanser & foam booster, excellent conditioning & antistatic agent and viscosity enhancer. This mild surfactant is widely used in shampoos, body washes, bubble baths, creams, soaps, baby products, hair conditioners, cream rinses and other such products.