Cosmetic & Personal Care
Oils, waxes, emulsifying systems, humectants, silk proteins, surfactants and functional materials for specification-led cosmetic development.
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Caustic Soda Flakes
Caustic soda flakes (CAS 1310-73-2) are sodium hydroxide in thin flake form at 99 percent minimum. The large surface area dissolves fast, but it also makes the flakes dusty and quick to absorb atmospheric moisture.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Caprylic/capric triglyceride (CAS 65381-09-1) is a light emollient ester made by recombining fractionated C8 and C10 fatty acids with glycerol. It has the feel of an oil but none of a natural oil's tendency to go rancid.
Glycol Distearate
Glycol distearate (CAS 627-83-8, INCI Glycol Distearate) is the pearlising agent that gives shampoos and body washes their opalescent shimmer. The effect comes from crystals that form as the product cools, not from any added pigment.
Polyglycerol Fatty Acid Esters (PGFEs)
Polyglycerol fatty acid esters are non-ionic emulsifiers made by esterifying polymerised glycerol with fatty acids. They cover a wide HLB range without any ethoxylation, which is why they are the usual choice for PEG-free formulation.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate (SMCT)
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate (CAS 61791-42-2) is a taurine-based anionic surfactant, known as SMCT. It foams richly even in hard water, where soap and many sulfates fail, and remains mild across a wide pH range.
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Sodium lauroyl glutamate (CAS 29923-31-7) is an anionic surfactant built from glutamic acid and coconut-derived lauric acid. Because it works at skin-compatible pH rather than requiring alkalinity, it is markedly milder than soap.
Cocamide DEA (CDEA)
Cocamide DEA (CAS 68603-42-9) is a non-ionic foam booster and thickener made from coconut fatty acids and diethanolamine. Its regulatory position varies by market, so permitted status should be confirmed before it is specified.
Cocamide MEA (CMEA)
Cocamide MEA (CAS 68140-00-1) is a non-ionic foam booster made from coconut fatty acids and monoethanolamine. Supplied as a waxy solid rather than a liquid, it gives a creamier lather than the DEA type and avoids its regulatory baggage.
Polysorbate 20
Polysorbate 20 (CAS 9005-64-5, INCI Polysorbate 20) is a non-ionic solubiliser made from sorbitol and lauric acid. Its high HLB of about 16.7 is what lets it carry fragrance and essential oils into clear water-based products.
Polysorbate 60
Polysorbate 60 (CAS 9005-67-8, INCI Polysorbate 60) is a non-ionic emulsifier based on stearic acid, with an HLB of about 14.9. Unlike the solubiliser grades it is used to build stable opaque oil-in-water creams and lotions.
Polysorbate 80
Polysorbate 80 (CAS 9005-65-6, INCI Polysorbate 80) is a non-ionic solubiliser based on oleic acid, with an HLB near 15.0. Its longer unsaturated chain suits heavier oils that Polysorbate 20 cannot hold in clear solution.
Jasmine Sambac Botanical Extract
Jasmine sambac botanical extract is prepared from the flowers of Jasminum sambac, the Arabian jasmine. It is supplied as a solubilised extract for skin care and fragrance, distinct from the floral wax recovered from the same processing.
Michelia Alba Botanical Extract
Michelia alba botanical extract is prepared from the flowers of Michelia alba, the white champaca. It is supplied as a solubilised extract carrying the flower's fresh, green, tea-like character into skin and hair formulations.
Osmanthus Botanical Extract
Osmanthus botanical extract is prepared from the flowers of Osmanthus fragrans, the sweet olive. Supplied as a solubilised extract for skin care, it carries the flower's characteristic apricot and tea-like character in a formulation-ready form.
Citrus Aurantium Botanical Extract
Citrus aurantium botanical extract comes from the bitter orange tree, the single plant that yields neroli from its blossom, petitgrain from its leaves and bitter orange oil from its peel. Grade therefore depends entirely on the part used.
Gardenia Jasminoides Botanical Extract
Gardenia jasminoides botanical extract is prepared from the flower or fruit of the cape jasmine. The fruit is also the source of gardenia blue and yellow, natural colourants used where synthetic dyes are not acceptable.
Hesperidin
Hesperidin (CAS 520-26-3), the citrus flavanone glycoside, in 90%, 92% and 95% grades for antioxidant and eye-contour formulation, and as the raw material for soluble derivatives such as methyl hesperidin and hesperidin methyl chalcone.
Licorice Root Extract
Licorice root extract powder (CAS 68916-91-6) standardised to 7% glycyrrhizic acid, a water-soluble botanical for soothing and skin-conditioning cosmetic formulations. Supplied in 25 kg fibre drums or 1 kg bags.
Ginseng Extract (Total Ginsenosides)
Panax ginseng extract (CAS 90045-38-8) standardised to total ginsenosides, in grades from 10% to 80%, for revitalising skin-care and scalp-care formulations. Supplied in 25 kg fibre drums or 1 kg bags.
Reishi Mushroom Extract
Reishi mushroom extract (Ganoderma lucidum, CAS 223751-82-4) in 20%, 30% and 50% polysaccharide grades, for moisturising, soothing and antioxidant skin care. Supplied in 25 kg fibre drums or 1 kg bags.