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Allantoin

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Allantoin has been known for many years for its therapeutic action on skin tissue. It is widespread in animal organisms and in plant material. Allantoin has been used for centuries in the folk medicine of many countries, to promote wound healing.
Allantoin has a skin-soothing, moisture-regulating effect with anti-inflammatory properties.

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Allantoin
Curserein®

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A new naturally derived moisturizing raw material that combines the strengths of vegetable based glycerin with hydrolyzed jojoba esters. Curserein® improves aesthetics and moisturization efficacy when compared to formulations that use only glycerin.

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Glycerin (and) Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters (and) Jojoba Esters (and) Water
Dermatein® Power Powder I

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Dermatein® Power Powder I is a strategic blend of bioengineered high and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid designed to maximally hydrate both the superficial layers of the skin and lower layers of the epidermis. High molecular weight hyaluronic acid works to form a film on the surface of the skin which hydrates the top layers of stratum corneum and protects against exernal irritants such as air pollution. Meanwhile, low molecular weight hyaluronic acid can penetrate quickly to hydrate and bind water in the deeper layer of the epidermis.

Benefits:
  • Preservative-free
  • Provides maximum hydration by reaching all layers of the epidermis
  • Highly compatible
  • Gives skin a smooth, silky feel
  • Protects against external irritants
  • Pre-measured and mixed for maximum benefits for the product
  • Highly active material with positive, well documented, claim substantiation


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Maltodextrin and Sodium Hyaluronate
Dermatein® Power Powder II

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Dermatein® Power Powder II combines the hydrating qualitites of low/high molecular weight Hyaluronic acid with a perfect mixture of classic, functional materials that are useful for enhancing a wide range of skin and hair care products. Beta Glucan is an excellent anti-inflammatory, moisturizer and film former that can protect against UV radiation and stimulate collagen synthesis. Panthenol (pro-Vitamin B5) is a quick, deep penetrating moisturizer. Hydrolyzed Vegeteble Protein helps hydrate and condition dry skin and improve the internal moisture balance of hair. Allantoin is a skin conditioner and protectant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is a renowned external analgesic with skin soothing, humectant and emollient properties.

Benefits:
  • Highly compatible
  • Protection from UV damage
  • Anti-inflammatory/analgesic
  • Pre-measured and mixed for maximum benefits for the product
  • Highly active material with positive, well documented,

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Maltodextrin and Sodium Hyaluronate and Beta Glucan and Panthenol and Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein and Allantoin and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Dermatein® Power Powder III

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Dermatein® Power Powder III - Anti-Aging combines the hydrating qualities of a proprietary complex of varying molecular weight Hyaluronic acid with a state-of-the-art mixture of antioxidant, anti-aging materials that are particularly useful for creating potent facial care products. Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract reduces hyperpigmentation, brightens and provides even-toned skin and has chelating and broad spectrum antioxidant activity. Tetrahydrocurcuminoids have powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity and can also slow down melanogenesis, thereby lightening the skin tone. Ferulic Acid is a potent, water aoluble antioxidant and UV light absorber. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate is an excellent anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, antibacterial material derived from licorice root. Camellia Sinesis Leaf Extract is a highly concentrated mix of Green Tea polyphenolic catechins which are strong antioxidants, antibacterial/antiviral and anticarcinogenic compounds.

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Maltodextin and Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract and Sodium Hyaluronate and Tetrahydro Curcuminoids and Ferulic Acid and Dipotassium Glycycyrrhizinate and Camellia Sinensis(Green Tea) Leaf Extract
Dermatein® Power Powder IV

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Dermatein® Power Powder IV - Luster brings together high quality materials found to provide impressive substantivity plus intense moisturizing and conditioningm which is useful in both hair and skin products. The natural vegetable based cationic guar gum is highly substantive without build up, anionic compatible and water soluble. Low molecular weight sodium hyaluronate penetrates quickly to the deeper layers of the epidermis to hydrate and bind water. Moisture retention and balance is enhanced through the use if hydrolyzed vegetable protein, creating a protective film for skin and hair. Panthenol is known for its moisturizing, humectant and emollient properties. Horsetail Extract, an important source of silica, helps retain moisture and add shine to hair, helping to strengthen connective tissue. Hops Extract has soothing and cleansing properties. Chamomile Extract contributes to skin softening and has a brightening effect on hair.

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Maltodextrin and Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride and Sodium Hyaluronate and Panthenol and Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein and Humulus Lupulus Extract and Chamomile Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract and Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail) Extract and Citric Acid
Floraesters® K-100

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Floraesters® K-100 Jojoba, a jojoba-derived emollient, improves many formulas that benefit from long-lasting effect. K-100 Jojoba has high substantivity, even after rinsing in water, which indicates optimum benefits for moisturizing products, sunscreens, and long-wearing makeup and lipstick. Nova Meter tests show that K-100 Jojoba used in makeup or lotion significantly extends skin hydration for up to 8 hours after application.
Furthermore, K-100 Jojoba has been proven to have substantial fragrance-fixative properties, measured by chromatographic method. It is soluble in alcohol and glycols, making it a good candidate for use in clear skin toners and astringents, perfume sprays, and after-shaves. It also enhances skin hydration in many formulas. In addition, its water-resistance makes it ideal for long-wearing makeup that does not dry out the skin.

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Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters and Jojoba Esters and Water
Floraesters® K-20W

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Floraesters® K-20W Jojoba, a jojoba-derived emollient, has high substantivity even after rinsing in water. It acts as a fragrance fixative, enhances skin hydration, and is soluble in alcohol. It has optimum benefits for moisturizing products and can be used in many formulas that would benefit from long-lasting effects.
Floraesters® K-20W Jojoba functions very well in hydroalcoholic systems, and is also soluble in glycols, which makes it a good candidate for use in skin toners and astringents, perfume sprays, and after-shaves. It also enhances skin hydration properties in many formulas. Nova Meter tests show that K-20W Jojoba used in makeup or lotion significantly improves skin hydration for at least 8 hours after application. K-20W Jojoba has also been proven to have good fragrance-fixative properties. In addition, its water-resistance makes it ideal for sport sunscreens and long-wearing makeup that does not dry the skin.

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Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters (&) Water
Genapol® G 260

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Genapol® G 260 is a HLB 18 moisturizer for creams, lotions and rinse-off products. Also, it is a plasticizer for hair styling resins.

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Glycereth-26
Glucam™ E-20 Humectant

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This product's vegetable-derived humectancy, in combination with its skin nurturing emolliency, makes Glucam™ E-20 humectant ideal for use in moisturizing systems which require a light, satin-like feel. In moisturizing lotions and creams, at the skin-product interface, Glucam™ E-20 humectant is ideal because of its ability to retard excess water loss. Additionally, in the manufacturing and delivery of soap systems, Glucam™ E-20 humectant prevents soap bars from cracking and aids in the smoothing of soap bar extrusion. Glucam™ E-20 humectant has low irritation potential and it is ideal for use in products for sensitive skin.

Benefits:
  • Improves afterfeel
  • Humectancy
  • Reduces soap bar cracking
  • Processing aid in soap manufacturing
  • Provides a light, smooth feel
  • Improves hair gloss in shampoo applications
  • Improves foam properties


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Methyl Gluceth-20
Polyglykol 3350 P Tech

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Polyglykol 3350 P has a low toxicity and does not irritate the skin. It has no emulsifiying effect and is readily soluble in water and alcohol.

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PEG-75
Polyglykol 8000 P

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Polyglykol 8000 P is an anti-caking and mold release agent. It is also a lubricant.

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PEG-180
Vitipure Feeling

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Vitipure Feeling is a unique, patented biopolymer that helps efficiently to restore the functional balance of mature, dry and damaged skin. It helps also rebuild healthy cell layers, and it reorganizes skin elasticity and homogeneity. Within 8 weeks, the skin already appears significantly smoother, firmer and more radiant. After application, the benefits continue, resulting in visible, genuine and long lasting improvements to the skin. Additionally it also improves rheology and sensory porperties of the finished formualtion.

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Chitin, Beta-glucan
Vitipure Sensation

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Vitipure Sensation is a unique, patented biopolymer that helps efficiently to restore the functional balance of mature, dry and damaged skin. It helps also to rebuild healthy cell layers and it reorganizes skin elasticity and homogeneity. Within 8 weeks, the skin already appears significantly smoother, firmer and more radiant. After application, the benefits continue, resulting in visible genuine and long lasting improvements to the skin. Additionally it also improves rheology and sensory properties of the finished formulation.

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Chitin, Beta-glucan
Zemea® Propanediol

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Zemea® propanediol is a colorless and highly pure glycol derived from a sustainable and renewable corn sugar fermentation process. Approved by Ecocert™ and certified by the Natural Products Association (NPA), Zemea® is a 100% natural ingredient. Zemea® propanediol is the perfect glycol solution for formulations where non-petroleum based ingredients are desired. Benefits of Zemea® propanediol include its purity, lack of irritation and sensitization, and environmentally sustainable nature.

Zemea® propanediol can be used in cosmetic and personal care formulations to replace glycols such as propylene glycol (1,2-propanediol), butylene glycol (1,3-/1,4-butanediol) or glycerin. Depending on your formulation needs, Zemea® propanediol can function as an emollient, humectant, hand-feel modifier or solvent. Zemea® propanediol is the ideal solvent for natural and biotechnology-derived extracts, replacing petroleum-based glycols with a sustainable, corn sugar-derived alternative.

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Propanediol
Aloe Vera Gel 10X-D

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Aloe Vera WL 1:1 #AAF1220B Whole Leaf

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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
DL-Panthenol USP

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Panthenol
EI Deodorized Cocoa Butter

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Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
Glucam™ E-10 HumectantFor silky, smooth, elegant formulations for sensitive skin, look to Glucam™ E-10 humectant for its mild character and for its freezing point depressant behavior. This mild vegetable-derived humectant

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Methyl Gluceth-10
Glucam™ P-10 HumectantGlucam™ P-10 brings shine and gloss to hair conditioners, styling gels, and mousses with this elegant vegetable-derived humectant. By increasing foam wetness, it creates a luxurious feel in shampoos a

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PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether
Glucam™ P-20 HumectantGlucam™ P-20 humectant is one of the few naturally-derived cosmetic fluids that are miscible with water, alcohols, organic esters, and oils. In any product, it delivers humectancy with a lubricious, e

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PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether
Glucam™ P-20 Distearate EmollientGlucam™ P-20 Distearate emollient is designed for skin care formulations to deliver safe, effective, moisturization without a heavy, greasy feeling. In addition to moisturizing the skin, Glucam P-20 D

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PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether Distearate
Glucquat™ 125 HumectantGlucquat™ 125 humectant, at typical use levels, is a mild, effective and vegetable-derived alternative to other harsh monomeric quaternary ammonium compounds. It offers formulators humectant and condi

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Lauryl Methyl Gluceth-10 Hydroxypropyldimonium Chloride
Mango Butter

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Mangifera indica (mango) seed butter
Organic Aloe Vera Gel D #OL-CP1210A

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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice