Category: Ingredients

Potassium cocoyl glutamate is a mixed potassium salts of the coconut acid amide ofglutamic acid. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Potassium cocoyl glutamate is used as a hair conditioning agent. It can also be used as a surfactant and cleansing agent. Benefits 1.Well compatible with ionic, nonionic or/and amphoteric surfactants 2.Mild […]

Decyl glucoside is produced by the reaction of glucose from corn starch with the fatty alcohol decanol which is derived from coconut. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Decyl glucoside is a mild non-ionic surfactant used in cosmetic formularies including baby shampoo and in products for individuals with a sensitive skin. Many natural […]

Stearyl Citrate is an ester of stearyl alcohol and citric acid. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Could be used as Skin-Conditioning Agent – Emollient; with excellent SKIN CONDITIONING properties Benefits Stearyl Alcohol is a naturaly fatty alcohol derived from stearic acid, coconut oil or vegetable fatty acids, and is used to soothe […]

Polyglyceryl-3 caprate is an ester of capric acid and Polyglycerin-3 (q.v.). Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Used as a Skin-Conditioning Agent – Emollient; Surfactant – Emulsifying Agent Benefits It is a re-fatting agent for hair and skin cleansing applications with skin smoothing properties. It will also help thicken surfactant based formulations such as […]

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is the potassium salt of a complex mixture of esters of phosphoric acid and Cetyl Alcohol, a multi-functioning fatty alcohol. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is a surfactant and emulsifying agent used as a detergent and cleansing agent, according to CosmeticsCop.com, in a variety of beauty […]

Sucrose cocoate is a natural chemical ingredient sourced from coconuts, and is widely used in the commercial preparation of cosmetics, particularly skin cleansers and moisturizers. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Due to its emollient properties, sucrose cocoate is a popular ingredient in skin creams and moisturizers. Its thickening properties make it […]

Propanediol, also called propane-1,2-diol, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C3H8O2. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses It is produced on a large scale and is primarily used in the production of polymersbut also sees use in food processing as the E-number E1520. Benefits Propylene glycol is used as a humectant […]

Hexyl cinnamaldehyde (hexyl cinnamal) is a common additive in perfume and cosmetic industry as aroma substance. It is found naturally in the essential oil of chamomile. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses It is a pale yellow to yellow clear liquid to solid, which is nearly insoluble in water but soluble in oils. The […]

Grown mostly in China, polygoni, or fleeceflower root, is a chocolate-colored root in the Polygonaceae family along with buckwheat and rhubarb. It is currently being researched for the treatment of diabetes as well as heart disease. When cooked, its liquid looks and smells like coffee, and it is sometimes used as a substitute for coffee. […]

  Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Used to: Dispel wind-damp, unblock collaterals and alleviate pain. Benefits 1. Breast cancer According to the report of Noh EM and research team at the Chonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, the expression of MMP-9 and cell invasion in response to TPA was increased, whereas […]