Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride is a hair color protector. This additive is patented as a high-activity quaternized UV absorber, but it is not a category I sunscreen.
Organic compounds
Organic compounds are an inherent part of skin care products. These ingredients are structurally similar to natural body compounds, making them efficient in many functions. For example, they easily penetrate the layers of skin, stimulate the synthesis of skin proteins, fight free radicals, and ''dissolve" dead skin cells. Thus, organic compounds visibly ameliorate skin wrinkling, sagging, and scaling.
Cocamide DEA is a clear, viscous liquid based on the renewable vegetable lipid found in coconut oil.
Cocamide MEA is a non-ionic vegetable-derived amide that provides excellent viscosity building and foam stabilization in anionic-based systems such as shampoos, hand washes, and body cleansers.
Cocamidopropyl betaine is a premium surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids. Betaine-derived surfactants are classified as amphoteric.
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine is a coconut-derived amido-amine, a cationic surfactant with excellent foaming properties for cleansing formulation for skin and hair care.
Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate is a clear yellow liquid derived from coconut oil used as a foamer and cleanser.
Coco-Betaine is an amphoteric and biodegradable surfactant that allows the development of extremely mild formulations, with rich, abundant, and creamy foam formation, and an excellent sensory profile.
Cremophor® A 6 is a blend of nonionic emulsifiers manufactured by reacting higher saturated fatty alcohols with ethylene oxide and free stearyl alcohol. It is a whitish waxy substance with an HLB range of 10-12.
Decyloxazolidinone is a heterocyclic organic compound with an oxazolidine ring and lipophilic decyl (C10 - 10 carbon atom chain) "tail".
Dehydroacetic acid (DHA) is a broad spectrum of fungicide; it has potent inhibition on bacteria, mold, and yeast, especially mold.
Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate is a soft, white paste (solid at 25°C or 77°F) with a mild characteristic odor, that melts near body temperatures (melt point ~40°C or 104°F).
Diacetyl Boldine (DAB) is a derivative of Boldine, an alkaloid initially found in the Boldo (Peumus boldus). It is also known under the Sederma's trade name Lumiskin™.
Diazolidinyl urea is an Allantoin derivative, a highly effective, broad-spectrum antibacterial preservative with excellent activity against Pseudomonas species.
Dicaprylyl carbonate is a diester (double ester) of carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol (1-Octanol containing eight carbon atoms) and is the powerful performer in fast-spreading emollients.
Dicaprylyl Ether is a dioctyl ether, a colorless and odorless oily liquid with low molecular weight and low polarity. High-purity dioctyl ether is not susceptible to oxidation and is readily biodegradable.
Dicetyldimonium Chloride (Dihexadecyldimethylammonium chloride) is a high-quality cationic conditioning agent with low color. It is a very economical ingredient, the company maintains. It is also known under the trade name Incroquat DCMC.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate comprises 2-(4-Diethylamino-2-hydroxybenzoyl)- benzoic acid hexyl ester and is a stable UVA absorber. It is a yellow melt that crystallizes upon storage.
Diethylhexyl Carbonate is a diester of ethylhexyl alcohol and carbonic acid. It is an emollient for cosmetics and personal care formulations that provides a light and silky skin feel.
Diglycerin (Diglycerol) is a clear, colorless liquid that is more dense than Glycerin. Diglycerol has been incorporated into personal care products in Japan since the 1980s.
Dihydroabietyl Behenate is a fully vegetable-derived ester formed by the reaction of Dihydroabietyl Alcohol with Behenic Acid. It is semi-solid at ambient temperatures, oil-soluble, and water-insoluble.
Dihydroxyethyl Cocamine Oxide is a surfactant with good foam-boosting and stabilizing properties. It is also used as a viscosity-controlling agent in formulations.
Diisopropyl Adipate is a diester of isopropyl alcohol with adipic acid, a clear, colorless, odorless liquid. It is a multifunctional, light, non-occlusive, and non-oily emollient.
Diisopropyl Sebacate is the diester formed by the reaction of isopropyl alcohol and sebacic acid, and it is completely synthetically derived. It is a hydrophobic, clear, colorless, low-viscosity liquid at 25°C with almost no odor.
Diisostearyl Malate is a liquid diester of an alpha hydroxy acid. This ester exhibits an excellent skin feel characterized by cushion and emolliency, leaving the skin soft and supple.
Dilinoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine is a reaction product of dilinoleic acid and dimethylaminopropyl-dimethylamine, is molecularly more than half vegetable derived with the remainder synthetic.
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate is a substantive liquid ester with both intense cushion and a high degree of gloss.
Dimethyl Isosorbide (2,5-dimethyl isosorbide; 1,4:3,6 dianhydro-2,5-di-o-methyl-D-glucitol) is a water-white liquid with excellent solvent properties that can solubilize poorly water-soluble active ingredients.
Dimethyl MEA (DMEA, Dimethylethanolamine, or Deanol) is a natural ingredient derived from fish. It combats the signs of skin aging, particularly the loss of firmness. It also promotes the firmness, vigorousness, and elasticity of muscle fibers.
Dimethyl Phenylbutanol (4-Methyl-4-Phenyl-2-Pentanol; Vetikol) is a clear, colorless liquid with a low pleasant odor. It exhibits potent anti-bacterial activity fairly specific against gram positives responsible for body odor.