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Humectants

Humectants is a substance, especially a skin lotion or a food additive, used to reduce the loss of moisture.  Read More
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Zemea® Propanediol CovationBio PDO LLC
  • INCI Name:
    Propanediol
Zemea® propanediol is a natural, skin-friendly, preservative-boosting alternative to petroleum-based glycols for formulators who desire versatile and innovative cosmetic ingredients. With its skin-friendly performance, including no irritation, enhanced moisturization and excellent aesthetics, Zemea® propanediol is ideal for skin care, hair care, deodorants, fragrances, and other cosmetic and personal care products. It can be used as a humectant, preservative booster, emollient, natural solvent, viscosity enhancer, hand-feel modifier and for botanical extraction and dilution. It can also be used as a component in various types of ingredients including a carrier for actives, botanical extracts, or fragrances, an ingredient in natural preservative systems, and for developing natural esters and ethers...view more Zemea® propanediol is a natural, skin-friendly, preservative-boosting alternative to petroleum-based glycols for formulators who desire versatile and innovative cosmetic ingredients. With its skin-friendly performance, including no irritation, enhanced moisturization and excellent aesthetics, Zemea® propanediol is ideal for skin care, hair care, deodorants, fragrances, and other cosmetic and personal care products. It can be used as a humectant, preservative booster, emollient, natural solvent, viscosity enhancer, hand-feel modifier and for botanical extraction and dilution. It can also be used as a component in various types of ingredients including a carrier for actives, botanical extracts, or fragrances, an ingredient in natural preservative systems, and for developing natural esters and ethers. Environmental sustainability benefits include significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions and lower energy consumption in its production (based on Life Cycle Analysis data). view less
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STEOL® CS-460 PLUS Stepan Company
  • INCI Name:
    Sodium C10-15 Alketh Sulfate (Formerly Sodium C10-15 Pareth Sulfate) (and) Water (and) Alcohol (and) C12-15 Alcohols
STEOL® CS-460 PLUS is a biodegradable linear fatty alcohol ether sulfate. STEOL CS-460 PLUS is a high active ether sulfate that is easier to handle than regular ether sulfates due to its lower viscosity. This sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES) is mild wit...view more STEOL® CS-460 PLUS is a biodegradable linear fatty alcohol ether sulfate. STEOL CS-460 PLUS is a high active ether sulfate that is easier to handle than regular ether sulfates due to its lower viscosity. This sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES) is mild with excellent detergent and foaming properties in hard and soft water and is compatible with other anionics, nonionic, and alkaline builders. view less
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ETHOXCARE® MG-20 Ethox Chemicals & Custom Synthesis
  • INCI Name:
    Methyl Gluceth-20
ETHOXCARE® MG-20 is the polyethylene glycol ether of methyl glucose with an average of 20 repeating units of ethylene glycol. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant and emollient that helps prevent water loss from skin. ETHOXCARE® MG-20 enhances produ...view more ETHOXCARE® MG-20 is the polyethylene glycol ether of methyl glucose with an average of 20 repeating units of ethylene glycol. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant and emollient that helps prevent water loss from skin. ETHOXCARE® MG-20 enhances product spreadability and provides a smooth afterfeel in skin care products. view less
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ETHOXCARE® MG-10 Ethox Chemicals & Custom Synthesis
  • INCI Name:
    Methyl Gluceth-10
ETHOXCARE® MG-10 is the polyethylene glycol ether of methyl glucose with an average of 10 repeating units of ethylene glycol. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant and emollient that helps prevent water loss from skin. ETHOXCARE® MG-10 is a nonionic ...view more ETHOXCARE® MG-10 is the polyethylene glycol ether of methyl glucose with an average of 10 repeating units of ethylene glycol. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant and emollient that helps prevent water loss from skin. ETHOXCARE® MG-10 is a nonionic liquid that enhances product spreadability and provides a smooth afterfeel in skin care products. view less
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STEOL® CS-270 PLUS Stepan Company
  • INCI Name:
    Sodium C10-16 Alkyl Sulfate (and) Water (and) C10-16 Alcohols
STEOL® CS-270 PLUS is a biodegradable linear fatty alcohol ether sulfate. This 70% active, 2-mole sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES) is mild with excellent detergent and foaming properties in hard and soft water and is compatible with other anionics, noni...view more STEOL® CS-270 PLUS is a biodegradable linear fatty alcohol ether sulfate. This 70% active, 2-mole sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES) is mild with excellent detergent and foaming properties in hard and soft water and is compatible with other anionics, nonionic, and alkaline builders. STEOL CS-270 PLUS proves improved mildness over sodium lauryl sulfate without sacrificing critical performance attributes such as foaming and viscosity response. view less
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Methyl Gluceth-10 MakingCosmetics Inc.
  • INCI Name:
    Methyl Gluceth-10
Methyl Gluceth-10 is a natural glucose derivative made as polyethylene glycol ether of methyl glucose. Very effective water-retention properties that help prevent water-loss from the skin. Enhances spreadability of products. Can significantly reduce skin irritation associated with any anionic and amphoteric surfactants. Excellent emollient...view more Methyl Gluceth-10 is a natural glucose derivative made as polyethylene glycol ether of methyl glucose. Very effective water-retention properties that help prevent water-loss from the skin. Enhances spreadability of products. Can significantly reduce skin irritation associated with any anionic and amphoteric surfactants. Excellent emollient properties providing a smooth and gentle skin feel. Has also thickening and emulsifying properties. view less
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Glucam™ E-20 humectant Lubrizol
  • INCI Name:
    Methyl Gluceth-20
Glucam™ E-20 humectant is a naturally-derived, multi-functional, mild ingredient that delivers a light, satin-like emollient feel in moisturizing systems. It is an ethoxylated methyl glucose ether and is 100% active. Its low irritation potential makes it ...view more Glucam™ E-20 humectant is a naturally-derived, multi-functional, mild ingredient that delivers a light, satin-like emollient feel in moisturizing systems. It is an ethoxylated methyl glucose ether and is 100% active. Its low irritation potential makes it ideal for sensitive skin formulations. In addition, Glucam E-20 humectant helps prevent soap bars from cracking and acts as a process aid in soap bar extrusion. view less
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STEOL® OS-370 PLUS Stepan Company
  • INCI Name:
    Water (and) Sodium C10-16 Alkyl Sulfate (and) C10-16 Alcohols
STEOL® OS-370 PLUS is a biodegradable linear fatty alcohol ether sulfate. STEOL OS-370 PLUS is mild with excellent detergent and foaming properties in hard and soft water and is compatible with other anionics, nonionic, and alkaline builders. STEOL OS-370...view more STEOL® OS-370 PLUS is a biodegradable linear fatty alcohol ether sulfate. STEOL OS-370 PLUS is mild with excellent detergent and foaming properties in hard and soft water and is compatible with other anionics, nonionic, and alkaline builders. STEOL OS-370 PLUS proves improved mildness over sodium lauryl sulfate without sacrificing critical performance attributes, such as foaming and viscosity response. view less
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Only EHG Onlystar Bio-Technology Co., Ltd
  • INCI Name:
    Ethylhexylglycerin
Only EHG is a liquid ingredient for deodorants. It can effectively inhibit odors even at low concentration. With high chemical stability, Only EHG has high biocompatibility with other deodorants. It has a very good moisturizing ability and excellent sin f...view more Only EHG is a liquid ingredient for deodorants. It can effectively inhibit odors even at low concentration. With high chemical stability, Only EHG has high biocompatibility with other deodorants. It has a very good moisturizing ability and excellent sin feel. Meanwhile, it is colorless and smellless. view less
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Beta-Glucan M McKinley Resources Incorporated
  • INCI Name:
    Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan (and) Water
Beta-Glucan M, also called "Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan", is the sodium salt of a carboxymethyl ether of Beta-Glucan. It is commonly used as a binding agent and rheological modifier in personal care formulations. It is known to soothe irritated skin,...view more Beta-Glucan M, also called "Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan", is the sodium salt of a carboxymethyl ether of Beta-Glucan. It is commonly used as a binding agent and rheological modifier in personal care formulations. It is known to soothe irritated skin, support the skin’s own antioxidant activity, protect the skin from environmental damage, and help the skin to retain moisture. Beta-Glucan M is recommended for anti-inflammatory, wound healing, skin repair/skin firming and anti-oxidant protection. The application of Beta Glucan M can be found in anti-aging products, facial moisturizers, toners, astringents and facial cleansers. The recommended usage of Beta-Glucan M is 0.04% to 0.2%. view less
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dermosoft® Heptyl MB Evonik – Personal Care
  • INCI Name:
    Heptylglycerin
dermosoft® Heptyl MB is a multifunctional product that is in full compliance with current Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. It is produced in the absence of any animal derived material of any type. Based on the information on the manufacturing proces...view more dermosoft® Heptyl MB is a multifunctional product that is in full compliance with current Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. It is produced in the absence of any animal derived material of any type. Based on the information on the manufacturing process and production site no contamination with BSE/ TSE risk materials is to be expected. view less
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