Glycerin
- INCI:
- Glycerin
- Also known as:
- Glycerol · Vegetable glycerin
Benchmark humectant in the cosmetics industry and one of the most versatile raw materials on the market. It attracts and retains water in formulations, improves spreadability, and works as a solvent for actives; in foods, its use is governed by the applicable regulations.
Functions
Typical applications
- Creams and lotions
- Soaps and shower gels
- Hair care products
- Mouthwashes
- Extract bases
Specialties
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Plant-derived emollient with excellent oxidative stability, valued for its dry, silky feel. It serves as a base oil phase, a carrier for oil-soluble actives, and a support for extracts and fragrances.
Isopropyl Myristate
Isopropyl Myristate
Light, fast-spreading emollient ester used to reduce the greasy feel of emulsions and improve the glide of body oils and makeup removers. It also acts as a carrier for fragrances and oil-soluble actives.
Panthenol
Panthenol
Vitamin B5 derivative used in skin and hair care formulations, associated with humectant and conditioning properties. It is a classic active in hair care products, hand creams, and formulas for skin in need of comfort.
Propanediol
Propanediol
Fermentation-derived glycol positioned as a clean-label alternative to propylene glycol. It acts as a humectant and as a solvent for actives and preservatives, with a less tacky feel than glycerin.