Dipropylene Glycol is a mixture of isomeric 1,2-dipropylene glycol ethers, a water-miscible, low-volatility solvent and humectant for applications in cosmetics. It is a condensation product of 1,2-propylene glycol.
Humectant
Humectants are one of the primary building blocks of hair and skin care cosmetic formulations. Humectants are materials that are hygroscopic and are capable of retaining moisture over a wide relative humidity range.
In cosmetics they play an important role in hydrating the skin and hair, making them feel softer, enhancing suppleness, flexibility, and stretchability. They help to alleviate the drying conditions which threaten the appearance and well-being of the skin and hair caused by the environment.
Simply put, humectants have the ability to bind water to their molecules and want to do this to achieve a stable free energy state. Consequently, they are always very soluble in water.
Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate (N-acetyl-glucosamine-6-phosphate) is a biotechnological ingredient derived by enzymatic phosphorylation of natural N-acetyl-glucosamine.
Ethoxydiglycol is a synthetic derivative of grain alcohol widely used in skin and hair care applications as an excellent solvent, carrier, viscosity modifier, humectant, penetration enhancer, fragrance, etc.
Ethylhexylglycerin is the ether of glycerin and ethylhexyl alcohol (2-ethylhexhexanol), a multifunctional skincare ingredient that acts as a preservative, emollient, humectant, and deodorant.
A perfectly balanced complex of precursors and activator of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) production. GAGs-boost provides building blocks (Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate and Sodium Glucuronate) for glycosaminoglycans synthesis.
Gluadin® Soy is a soya protein hydrolyzate (sophisticated product - peptides and shorter proteins obtained by hydrolyzation of natural soy proteins). Protein hydrolyzates' numerous critical characteristics are their substantivity to the skin and hair and a protein protective layer formation, protecting from damaging environmental factors.
Glucamine is an organic primary amine, which has a sugar linked to its structure. It is used for the neutralization of carbomers and acrylate polymers, making it possible to obtain transparent and stable cosmetic and pharmaceutical gels.
Glucomannan is a polymer of polysaccharides that form a film on the skin, reducing transdermal water loss. It also enhances product stability and shelf life.
Like other sugars, glucose also captures water molecules enhancing moisture-binging capacity and maintaining skin hydration. In addition, proliferated skin cells like keratinocytes and fibroblasts use it as a fuel converting it into ATP that energizes and stimulates their functions.
Glycereth-12 is a glycerine ether with approximately 12 moles of ethylene oxide. It is a clear liquid emulsifier with an HLB value of 17.0 and a pH of 6 in a 5% aqueous solution.
Glycereth-26 is a glycerine ether with approximately 26 moles of ethylene oxide. It is a clear-hazy water-soluble liquid with a pH range of 6.0 - 7.0 in a 5% aqueous solution.
Vegetable Glycerine is plant-derived from vegetables and coconut and offers water binding and moisture-retaining properties that can balance skin’s natural moisturizing factor.
Glyceryl Ascorbate is a vitamin C derivative produced by binding glycerin to ascorbic acid.
Glyceryl Betaine/Polyacrylic Acid Esters is an active hydrogel-forming agent that provides multifunctional benefits to skin and hair, delivering rheology control with advanced moisturization and an outstanding feel.
Glyceryl Glucoside (2-O-α-D-Glucopyranosylglycerine) is a natural substance found in Japanese rice wine (sake) and other fermented foods. It is a reactivation and revitalization substance of resurrection plant, Myrothamnus flabellifolia.
Glycine Max Callus Culture is an ingredient based on soy stem cells obtained by forcing differentiated soy tissues to return to the undifferentiated form. It is in liquid form derived from solid raw material by a special fermentation process.
Glycogen is a highly branched polysaccharide consisting of glucose units found in animal tissues and plants. Its molecular weight is 106 to 107, and it is used as an animal energy source or a depo.
A supremely potent antioxidant, Green Tea Extract works to significantly slow the signs of aging caused by free radical damage.
Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12 is a peptide derivative that acts as a direct activator of Sirtuin1 (SIRT1). SIRT1 is an NAD+-dependent deacetylase enzyme that regulates cellular metabolism, survival, and lifespan. It deacetylates the target protein FoxO1, initiating cell autophagy.
Hexyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate is a vitamin C derivative, a modified 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate with an attached alkyl (hexyl) group. It exhibits a noticeable skin-lightening effect with an excellent inhibitory action on melanin production, which is among the top-class cosmetic active agents.
In the Far East, the Chinese Hibiscus (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis) was the source of a black dye used for various purposes, from blackening shoes to tinting women's hair and eyebrows.
Recent scientific evidence indicates that honey is also a potent would healer—an excellent antibacterial agent and humectant.
Honey is a sweet, viscous, golden-colored liquid food. Bees gather nectar from flowers and transport it back to the hive in their honey sacs.
HyaCare is a hydrolised hyaluronic acid with unique Anti-Aging properties. Boosts natural short- and long-term moisturisation, strengthens the tissue, restores skin elasticity, minimizes lines and wrinkles and makes skin feel soft and delicate.
Promotes Hyaluronic acid that counteracts shadows. Activates synthesis of Hyaluronic acid.
An exceptional humectant with multiple science-proven benefits. It noticeably diminishes fine and coarse lines, enhances skin elasticity and volume.
Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate with Glucose may be an external source of building blocks (precursors) for HA synthesis stimulating the process. The dermal cell won't spend energy on the synthesis of precursors, instead of that it'll join blocks and produce Hyaluronic acid.
Hydranov-P is a high-tech concentrate extracted from red algae called Furcellaria lumbricalis, that stimulates the synthesis of hyaluronic acid. It replenishes the moisture depots of your skin and restructures each layer of the epidermis.
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate is a modified poly-glucose matrix that is used to encapsulate active and non-active cosmetic ingredients. This method of encapsulation protects the components during vigorous heating allowing the products to be prepared as anhydrous powders.
It can improve both hair manageability and skin smoothness. In addition, hydrolyzed collagen has unique water-binding and texturizing properties, which enable it to bind to the water held by the hair shaft.