Glyceride

An ester formed between one or more fatty acids and Glycerol. Glycerides are found in plant oils and animal fats. Source: www.thefreedictionary.com/glyceride

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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 […]

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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). […]

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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 […]

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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.

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