ACACIA DECURRENS FLOWER WAX

Acacia decurrens (also known as mimosa wax) belongs to the Fabaceae family. The lipids from the flower extract have a skin-caring and occlusive effect. Acacia decurrens W...

ACETIC ACID

Acetic acid, also known as acetic acid, is obtained by fermentation and has an antimicrobial effect and regulates the pH value of a cosmetic formulation. (1) (1) Kareem G. Elhage;Ka...

ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline) is a neurotransmitter-inhibiting peptide that has a well-aging and moisturizing effect. It is assumed that Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 has a...

ALCOHOL

Alcohol, also known as ethanol, usually acts as a preservative in cosmetics. When applied topically (on the skin), it acts as a penetration enhancer and can increase the transdermal absorption of...

ALLANTOIN

Allantoin is a skin-soothing active ingredient found in plants such as comfrey. In a study, a cream containing 0.5% allantoin was able to accelerate skin regeneration after targeted irritation.

ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is aloe vera juice extracted from the leaves of the aloe vera plant. Aloe vera has been proven in numerous studies to promote wound healing. It is also...

ALPHA-GLUCAN OLIGOSACCHARIDES

Alpha-glucan oligosaccharides are a prebiotic active ingredient obtained from natural sources such as chicory root. These oligosaccharides consist of a chain of sugar molecules that ...

AMINO ACIDS

Amino acids such as alanine, arginine, isoleucine, valine, proline, threonine, glycine, serine, histidine, phenylalanine, aspartic acid and the derivatives sodium PCA and PCA contribute to the maintenance...

AQUA

Water is a solvent for hydrophilic active ingredients, for example in the water phase of emulsions.

ARGININE

Arginine is an important amino acid that has impressive moisturizing, antioxidant and wound-healing properties in skin care. It binds water and therefore improves ...

ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE

Ascorbyl glucoside is a vitamin C derivative that is preferred in skin care products due to its increased stability compared to ascorbic acid (vitamin C). In addition to its skin...

ASCORBYL PALMITATE

Ascorbyl Palmitate is a stable derivative of vitamin C that ensures a supply of vitamin C to the skin. (1) It is used in skincare products in this fat-soluble form because it has a high...

ASCORBYL TETRAISOPALMITATE

Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate is a vitamin C derivative and is used in cosmetics to prevent skin ageing due to its antioxidant properties. (1) It has a high affinity...

ASTAXANTHIN

Astaxanthin is extracted from the green algae Haematococcus pluvialis. This algae is a source of valuable bioactive compounds such as astaxanthin and other carotenoids (precursors of vitamin C).

AZELAIC ACID

Azelaic acid, also known as azelaic acid, is a dicarboxylic acid with multiple benefits for the skin. Azelaic acid can reduce hyperpigmentation when used in concentrations of 15% or more by ...

BACILLUS FERMENT

Bacillus ferment is obtained from acidophilic bacteria. In one study, a chitosan nanogel treated with Bacillus subtilis was found to have particularly wound-healing properties. (1) Bacillu...

BAICALIN

Baicalin is a plant flavonoid extracted from the root of the Scutellaria baicalensis plant, also known as Chinese helmet herb. Baicalin has both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory...

BEHENIC ACID

Behenic acid, also known as docosanoic acid, is a saturated fatty acid found in natural sources such as vegetable oils from Moringa oleifera seeds, and to a lesser extent in rapeseed oil.

BENZYL NICOTINATE

Benzyl nicotinate stimulates blood circulation and thus ensures a desired reddening and swelling of the skin for a more voluminous effect in lip plumping products, for example. (1) (1) Jacobi, U., Kaiser...

BIFIDA FERMENT LYSATE

Bifida Ferment Lysate is a postbiotic and is obtained from the fermentation of the bacterial species Bifidobacterium longum. We use the Repair Complex CLRTM, in this lysate, the bacteria are in...

BIS ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE

Tinosorb® S offers highly effective UVA and UVB broadband protection based on organic oils. It has a good performance as a photostable UV broadband filter, is compatible with organic and inorganic...

BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is an emollient and has a high spreadability. It was developed as a substitute for the common allergen lanolin. (1) (1) Fiume MM, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV,...

BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS SEED OIL

Brassica Campestris Seed Oil is extracted from the rapeseed plant and is used in many cosmetic products. It has moisturizing and protective properties and at the same time has a light and...

BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a sunscreen also known as Avobenzone that provides UVA protection. This light brown, crystalline powder has a faint odor. Butyl Me...

BUTYLENE GLYCOL

Butylene glycol is a bivalent alcohol that has a moisturizing effect and serves as a solvent. (1) (1) Barel, A.O., Paye, M., & Maibach, H.I. (Eds.). (2010). Handbook of Cosmetic ...

BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER

Shea butter is a fat extracted from the seeds of the shea tree and consists of a saponifiable fraction, mainly stearic and oleic acid with smaller amounts of palmitic, linoleic and linoleic acids.

C10-18 TRIGLYCERIDES

C10-18 triglyceride is also known as neutral oil. It acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. (1) These compounds consist of three fatty acids linked to a glycerol molecule.

C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is a lipid of synthetic origin with moisturizing and excellent occlusive properties. (1) (2) (1) Stojiljković, D., Arsić, I., Kostov, M. T., Jovano...

C15-19 ALKANE

Alkanes are saturated, long hydrocarbon chains. They are used as solvents in cosmetics and also have a softening and smoothing effect on the skin. They are ...

C18-36 ACID GLYCOL ESTER

C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester is an ester of ethylene glycol and C18-36 acid and acts as an emulsifier. (1)(1) Bährle-Rapp, M. (2012). Springer Lexikon Kosmetik und Körperpflege. 4th revised and...

C18-36 ACID TRIGLYCERIDES

C18-36 Acid Triglyceride is a synthetic lipid used as a skin care product with occlusive properties. (1)(1) Fiume, M. M., Bergfeld, W. F., Belsito, D. V., Hill, R. A., Klaasse...

CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT

Camellia Sinensis is the name of the tea bush that is also used to make green tea. Camellia sinensis Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of the plant, which ...

CAPRYLHYDROXAMIC ACID

Caprylic hydroxamic acid is a chelating agent. Chelating agents are substances that are used in cosmetic products to neutralize metal ions in the formulation. The special feature of the...

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is also known as neutral oil and is a naturally occurring skin lipid in sebum, which consists of a mixture of medium-chain fatty acids (triglycerides). Cap...

CAPRYLYL GLYCOL

Caprylyl glycol has several important functions in cosmetic products. It has nourishing and moisturizing as well as antimicrobial properties. The latter helps to maintain the stability...

CAPRYLYL/CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is a mild, non-ionic sugar surfactant. It is the product obtained by condensing a mixture of caprylic and decyl alcohols with glucose. Caprylyl/...

CAPSICUM FRUTESCENS FRUIT EXTRACT

Capsicum Frutenscens Fruit Extract is a chili extract. The capsaicin it contains stimulates blood circulation, thus increasing volume and enhancing the natural color of the lips.

CARBOMER

Carbomer consists of a high molecular weight chain of acrylic acid units. It functions as a gel and film former, increasing the viscosity of formulations and stabilizing emulsions.

CARNOSINE

Carnosine is a dipeptide consisting of the amino acids alanine and histidine. It occurs naturally in high concentrations in muscle and brain tissue. Carnosine is a powerful antioxidant.

CERAMIDE

Ceramides are among the most important dermal sphingolipids, which belong to the skin's own lipids. They make up about half of the stratum corneum lipids, and ceramides have numerous structur...

CETEARYL ALCOHOL

Chondrus crispus, also known as Irish moss, is a type of red algae that is rich in carrageenan and acts as a thickening agent and stabilizer. These algae are also rich sources of carrageenan...

CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE

Cetearyl ethylhexanoate is the ester of cetearyl alcohol and ethylhexanoic acid. It is used as a skin care product (emollient) as well as a hair care product. (1) (1) Fiume M, Heldreth B, Bergfeld WF, e...

CHOLESTEROL

Cholesterol, also known as cholesterol, belongs to the fats and, together with free fatty acids and sphingolipids such as ceramides, is the main component of the lipid fraction of the stratum corneum. Cholesterol...

CHONDRUS CRISPUS

Chondrus crispus, also known as Irish moss, is a type of red algae that is rich in carrageenan and acts as a thickening agent and stabilizer. These algae are also rich sources of carrageenan...

CITRIC ACID

As an ideal buffer substance, citric acid regulates the pH value of a formulation and acts as a chelating agent, so it can improve the stability and shelf life of products. (1) (1) Fiume, M....

COCO GLUCOSIDE

Coco glucoside, also known as cocoglycoside, is a mild, non-ionic sugar surfactant. Cocoglycoside is the product obtained by the condensation of coconut fatty alcohols with glucose...

COLOR INDEX (CI)

The Color Index (CI) identifies colorants by numbers that identify specific color pigments, such as CI 77007 for ultramarine blue. According to EU regulations, colorants in cosmetic products are...

COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1

Copper tripeptide, also known as GHK-Cu, consists of three amino acids (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine) that form a chelate complex with a copper ion. It is a signaling and carrier peptide and is used ...