Uses Emollient: Emollients smoothe and soften the skin. Emulsifying Agent Surfactant Ingredient which reduces the surface tension and favoures a uniform distribution of product during its use. Binding Moisturizing Agent Hydrating agents increase the water content of the skin and help to maintain its soft and smooth appearance. Occlusive Viscosity Controlling Agent References Source: www.cosmeticobs.com/ingredient-cosmetic/pentaerythrityl-tetraisostearate-3733
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Chamomile
Chamomile has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years to calm anxiety and settle stomachs. In the U.S., chamomile is best known as an ingredient in herbal tea. Known since Roman times for its medicinal properties, chamomile has been used as an antispasmodic and sedative in folk treatment of digestive and rheumatic […]
Polymer
[pol-uh-mer] noun, Chemistry 1. a compound of high molecular weight derived either by the addition of many smaller molecules, as polyethylene, or by the condensation of many smaller molecules with the elimination of water, alcohol, or the like, as nylon. 2. a compound formed from two or more polymeric compounds. 3. a product of polymerization. […]
Polyethylene
Polyethylene A versatile ingredient seen as an emulsion stabilizer, viscosity increasing agent, and binding agent Also known as Polythene (primarily in UK products) Contents Uses Benefits References Uses Polyethylene is a polymer, or plastic, used in a variety of skin care and beauty products, including as eyeliners, mascara, eye shadows, eyebrow pencils, lipstick, blushers, face […]
Ligand
[lahy-guh nd, lig-uh nd] noun: 1. Biochemistry. a molecule, as an antibody, hormone, or drug, that binds to a receptor. 2. Chemistry. a molecule, ion, or atom that is bonded to the central metal atom of a coordination compound.
Calcium phosphate
Calcium phosphate noun: any of several phosphates of calcium occurring naturally in some rocks and in animal bones, used as a fertilizer and food additive as well as in baking powder and dentifrices. Source: dictionary.reference.com/browse/calcium+phosphate
Fermentation
Fermentation is the process in which a substance breaks down into a simpler substance. Microorganisms like yeast and bacteria usually play a role in the fermentation process, creating beer, wine, bread, kimchi, yogurt and other foods. Source: www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/fermentation
Phytic phosphate
Cautions Also known as Phytic acid or phytate – the storage form of phosphorus – is one of those pesky “anti-nutrients” the Paleo community keeps telling you to avoid. It’s often considered an anti-nutrient because it binds minerals in the digestive tract, making them less available to our bodies. Phytic acid can bind minerals in […]
Phosphate
A phosphate (PO43−) as an inorganic chemical is a salt of phosphoric acid. In organic chemistry, a phosphate, or organophosphate, is an ester of phosphoric acid. Organic phosphates are important in biochemistry. Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phosphate
Phytase
Phytase is an enzyme that has the ability to liberate the phosphate and mineral residues from phytic acid (phytate), a compound formed during the maturation process of plant seeds and grains that is commonly found in plant-based foods. Roughly two thirds of the phosphorous present in plant based foods (cereal, wheat and various grains) is […]