(organic chemistry) A compound most often formed by the condensation of an alcohol and an acid, with elimination of water. It contains the functional group carbon-oxygen double bond joined via carbon to another oxygen atom. Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/ester
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Viscosity
[vi-skos-i-tee] a. the property of a fluid that resists the force tending to cause the fluid to flow. b. the measure of the extent to which a fluid possesses this property. References Source: www.dictionary.reference.com/browse/viscosity
Atelocollagen
Atelocollagen (marine collagen) Also known as (marine collagen) The solubilization of collagen-a fibrous protein usually obtained from shark skin or cows. Uses Works as a hydrating agent by holding in moisture. Also believed to have anti-aging abilities, such assoftening & diminishing the appearance of fine lines/wrinkles. Used in a variety of products such as facial […]
Petrolatum
Petrolatum Petrolatum occurs as a colorless or pale yellow semisolid. In cosmetics and personal care products, Petrolatum is used in the formulation of a variety of product types, including bath products, cleansing products, skin care products, makeup, shampoos, permanent waves, hair conditioners, shaving products, and suntan products. Petrolatum temporarily protects injured or exposed skin from […]
Polyisobutene
Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene are polymers. In cosmetics and personal care products, Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene are used in the formulation of lipsticks, they can also be found in eye and facial makeup, skin care products and suntan products. Both Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene increase the thickness of the lipid (oil) portion of cosmetics and […]
Citrus aurantium oil (neroli oil)
Oil derived from the Bitter Orange, also known as Citrus Aurantium.
Theobroma grandiflorum (cupuacu seed butter)
Cupuaçu (Theobroma grandiflorum) is a tropical rainforest tree related to cacao. Common throughout the Amazon basin, it is widely cultivated in the jungles of Colombia, Bolivia and Peru and in the north of Brazil, with the largest production in Pará, followed by Amazonas, Rondônia and Acre. It is a close relative of Theobroma cacao (Cocoa). […]
Calcium Phosphate
Calcium phosphate is a mineral that is made from a combination of Calcium and phosphorus. There are several different forms/uses of the mineral and each form fills different jobs. Uses One form of calcium phosphate is used in food products such as table salt, baked goods and condiments, where they help prevent caking, condition dough […]
Bentonite Clay
Bentonite, also referred to as Montmorillonite, is one of the most effective and powerful healing clays. Bentonite Clay is composed of aged volcanic ash. The name comes from the largest known deposit of Bentonite Clay located in Fort Benton, Wyoming.