Polyglutamic acid (PGA) is a biopolymer composed of repeating units of glutamic acid, linked together by amide bonds. It exists…

Bisabolol, a monocyclic sesquiterpene alcohol, is a valuable asset in cosmetic formulations due to its diverse functionalities and well-established safety…

Retinaldehyde, a potent derivative of vitamin A, is rapidly gaining recognition in the skincare world for its remarkable ability to…

Carbomers are a fascinating class of ingredients that play a crucial role in the texture and consistency of many cosmetic…

What are Ceramides? Ceramides are a class of lipids (fats) that are essential components of the skin’s outermost layer, the…

Glyceryl Stearate SE is a non-ionic emulsifier, stabilizer, with excellent skin compatibility. It is monoester of stearic acid and glycerin,…

Lanolin (from latin lana “wool” and oleum “oil”) is the wax secreted by the sebaceous glands of wool-bearing animals, to…

Petrolatum, also called Petroleum Jelly, or Vaseline, is a pure petroleum derivative. Chemically, it is a semi-solid mixture of non-polar…

Levulinic acid (and its base Sodium Levulinate) is an organic acid soluble in water and polar organic solvents. In cosmetic…

Sold as SymClariol by Symrise, it is claimed to have the following benefits : Moisturizer Broad spectrum anti-microbial activity for…