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

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

This molecule is an ester of glycerin and caprylic acid. It has surfactant properties, so as refatting, moisturizing, and wetting…

Acetyl Glucosamine has been patented by Estée Lauder in 1999 as an exfoliating agent. Sold by MMP under the tradename…

Actractylodes Lancea is the latin name of a chinese plant called Cang Zhu. Clarins uses an extract from its rhizome.…

The association of Xylitylglucoside / Anhydroxylitol / Xylitol is sold by Seppic under the tradename Aquaxyl. It is patented by…

Natural oils are generally triglycerides, ie ester derived from glycerol and three fatty acids. Triglycerides are the main constituents of…

Isononyl Isononanoate is the ester of isononanoic acid and isononanol alcohol. It is a highly branched low molecular weight, dry…

Isohexadecane is part of the paraffin or alkane family of molecules. Alkanes are acyclic saturated hydrocarbon, i.e. molecules made of…

This association of ingredients corresponds to Ashland Lubrajel Oil. According to Ashland, Lubrajel hydrogels are hydrophilic and consist of water,…