Products in Vitamins, Extracts & Oils: Softening

Almondermin® LS 3380 functions as a firming agent, offering various benefits such as structuring, anti-aging properties, film formation, softening, improvement in hair elasticity, hydration, skin tightening, protection, lifting, enhancement of skin elasticity, and firming effects. It also provides hair and scalp protection, moisturization, sensory enhancement, and conditioning for both hair and skin.

Almondermin® LS 3380 is a complex of high-molecular-weight heteropolysaccharides from almond, marshmallow, and flax. It moisturizes the skin and supports elasticity, forming a protective film on hair that conditions and protects damaged hair. This makes it an excellent defense for dry, colored, or permed hair.

Lipofructyl® Argan LS 9779 is made from one of the traditional beauty secrets of Moroccan women, argan oil. With the help of a 100% female cooperative network, the argan oil used in this product is collected in a way that helps preserve the Argania forest and improve the social status of Moroccan women. Lipofructyl® is a precious oil that is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and natural tocopherols that are nourishing, regenerating, and protective. When applied to the skin, argan oil spreads easily and penetrates rapidly without giving an oily or shiny effect, leaving an extraordinary softness and sensory skin feel.

Lipofructyl™ Cyperus LS 9892 is derived from the oil obtained by cold pressing the dried tubers of Cyperus esculentus or "tigernut". This universal oil is useful in a wide range of skin and hair care products. It improves the shine and ease of combing in hair, and its moisturizing properties give skin comfort and softness.

Irwinol® LS 9890 is derived from the wax of the bush mango. Irwinol® is a botanical butter made mainly of triglycerides of saturated fatty acids. It forms a substantive protective film on skin that softens the skin, causing it to feel repaired immediately after application without any oily feeling.

Dansonyl® LS 9715 is extracted from the leaves of the African baobab tree. Dansonyl® helps hydrate and protect both skin and hair. It improves the feel of hair and its softness, suppleness, and ease of combing, and creates a protective film on the surface of the hair to protect and reinforce bleached or damaged hair.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Burdock Root In Glycerin is an offering within the Asteraceae plant family, known as Arctium lappa. Key chemical constituents include caffeoylquinic acid derivatives, cynarin, quercitrin, arctiin, quercetin, and luteolin. Similar to the previous description, this product serves multiple functional categories in food, beverages, and dietary supplements, providing support for digestive, respiratory, immune, and detox purposes. The source of this extract is the long black or brown root of the burdock plant, which is native to Europe and Asia but now cultivated worldwide. It is known by various names like burdock, great burdock, burrs, beggar’s buttons, hardock, gobo, happy major, snake rhubarb, lappa, filzklette (German), bandana (Spanish), and lappolone (Italian). The average size of cultivated Arctium lappa roots is about 1/2 pound, but they can grow as heavy as 2 pounds.

Coltsfoot Leaf Extract is a natural extract of the leaves of Tussilago Farfara. Coltsfoot leaves contain mucilage, cystine, sulfur and silica. Mucilage is an anti-inflammatory and silica is effective for soothing the scalp and clearing dandruff. Coltsfoot is also known to have antimicrobial properties. It can be used in formulations for personal care products such as soothing lotions, dandruff control shampoos or in many other types of applications.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Peppermint Leaf In Glycerin is a product from the Lamiaceae plant family, with the Latin name Mentha x piperita. Its key chemical constituents include flavonoids (including luteolin), menthoside, volatile oil (including menthol, menthone), phenolic acids, and triterpenes. This product serves functional categories in food, beverages, and dietary supplements, including flavors, digestive support, and immune support. It is also used in the cosmetic and personal care industry, particularly for fragrance, skin, and nervous system applications.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Rhubarb Root In Glycerin is a product belonging to the plant family Polygonaceae. Its Latin name is Rheum rhabarbarum. The key chemical constituents include anthraquinone derivatives, dianthrones, stilbenes, polyphenols, flavonoids, and chromones. This product falls into the functional categories of food, beverage, and dietary supplements, with a focus on flavors, nutrients, cardiovascular health, and digestive health. It is also relevant in the cosmetic and personal care functional category, specifically for skin and nutrients.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Cascara Sagrada Bark In Glycerin is a product with the Latin name Frangula purshiana. Its key chemical constituents are anthranol, glycosides, barbaloin, and charysaloin. This product is categorized as a food/beverage/dietary supplement for digestive support.

Neutral Henna Extract is a natural extract of Lawsonia Inermis. Neutral henna can be used as a natural way to dye the skin or hair. This product is recommended for shampoos, rinses, conditioners, and sprays to add highlights to hair.

Yucca Root Extract is a natural extract of Yucca Schidigera. Yucca root is very high in saponins making it an effective foaming agent that can be used as a gentle cleanser. It can be added to formulations for personal care products such as a natural foaming agent in bath products, body washes, face washes or shampoos.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Horehound Herb In Glycerin is a product belonging to the plant family Lamiaceae. Its Latin name is Marrubium vulgare. The key chemical constituents include diterpenes, including marrubiin (0.3-1.0%) and marrubenol, flavonoids, alkaloids, including betonicine and stachydrine, and volatile oil (0.6%). This product falls into the functional categories of food, beverage, and dietary supplements, with a focus on digestive health, weight management, and detoxification.

Oat Seed Extract is a natural extract of Avena Sativa. Oat seeds are rich in vitamins A, B and E, iron, zinc, manganese and calcium. They are known for their anti-fungal and antimicrobial activity as well as being a great remedy for dry or irritated skin. Oat seed can be used in a variety of beauty products including cleansers, scrubs, masks and lotions.

Coltsfoot Leaf Extract is a natural extract of the leaves of Tussilago Farfara. Coltsfoot leaves contain mucilage, cystine, sulfur and silica. Mucilage is an anti-inflammatory and silica is effective for soothing the scalp and clearing dandruff. Coltsfoot is also known to have antimicrobial properties. It can be used in formulations for personal care products such as soothing lotions, dandruff control shampoos or in many other types of applications.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Saw Palmetto Berry In Glycerin is a product from the plant family Arecaceae, known by its Latin name Serenoa serrulata. It contains key chemical constituents, including essential oils, sterols such as beta-sitosterol, polysaccharides, alkaloids, resins, and tannins. This product is categorized for use in food, beverages, and dietary supplements, with a focus on promoting sexual health and bone and joint health. It also serves a functional role in cosmetic and personal care products related to hair health.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Yohimbe In Glycerin is a product in the plant family Rubiaceae, with the Latin name Pausinystalia johimbe. Its key chemical constituent is the indole alkaloid yohimbine. This product falls under the food/beverage/dietary supplement functional categories of sexual health, weight management, and nervous system support.

Codonopsis Root is extracted from Codonopsis Lanceolata and blended with Glycerin and water. It is supplied as a yellow/amber liquid with a bland, characteristic odor. This product can be used for a variety of skin care products.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Bupleurum Root In Glycerin is a product under the plant family Apiaceae, with the Latin name Bupleurum rotundifolium. It contains triterpene saponins, volatile oil, flavonoids, lignans, and polysaccharides. This product serves the food/beverage/dietary supplement functional categories of detox support, immune support, digestive support, and mood & stress support.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Ginseng Root White, Chinese, In Glycerin is a product belonging to the plant family Araliaceae. Its Latin name is Panax ginseng. The key chemical constituents include ginsenosides. This product falls into the functional categories of mood and stress management, energy enhancement, cognitive support, cardiovascular health, and women's health. It is also relevant to the cosmetic and personal care functional category, particularly for sexual health.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Kava Kava Root In Glycerin is a product in the Asteraceae plant family, specifically known as Arctium lappa. Its key chemical constituents include caffeoylquinic acid derivatives, cynarin, quercitrin, arctiin, quercetin, and luteolin. This product has multiple functional applications in food, beverages, dietary supplements, encompassing digestive, respiratory, immune, and detox support. Burdock root extract is sourced from the long black or brown root of the burdock plant, originally native to Europe and Asia but now cultivated worldwide. It goes by various names such as burdock, great burdock, burrs, beggar’s buttons, hardock, gobo, happy major, snake rhubarb, lappa, filzklette (German), bandana (Spanish), and lappolone (Italian). Cultivated Arctium lappa roots typically weigh around 1/2 pound on average but can grow as heavy as 2 pounds.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Blue Vervain Herb In Glycerin is a product under the plant family Verbenaceae, with the Latin name Verbena hastata. Key chemical constituents include phytochemicals, flavonoids, triterpenoids, iridoid glucosides like verbenalin, tannins, terpenes, saponins, beta-carotene, adenosine, and caffeic acid. This product serves functional roles in the nervous system, detoxification, and respiratory support within the food, beverage, and dietary supplement category. Additionally, it is used in the cosmetic and personal care industry, primarily for skin-related applications.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Osha Root In Glycerin is a product in the plant family Apiaceae, with the Latin name Ligusticum porteri. Its key chemical constituents include coumarins, phthalides, flavonoids, acetylenic compounds, and terpenoids. This product falls under the food/beverage/dietary supplement functional categories of immune support, respiratory support, and digestive support.

Strawberry Extract is a natural extract of the fruit of Fragaria Vesca. Strawberries are very high in vitamin C, contain antioxidants and can be used for anti-aging. Strawberries can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, minimize blemishes and fight acne. This product is an excellent addition to many types of personal care and cosmetic products such as moisturizing lotions, anti-aging creams, face and body washes, hair care products and in many other types of products.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Schizandra Berry In Glycerin is a product belonging to the plant family Schisandraceae. Its Latin name is Schisandra. The key chemical constituents include lignans such as schizandrin, deoxyschizandrin, gomisin, phytosterols like beta-sitosterol and stigmasterol, volatile oil, and vitamins C and E. This product falls into the functional categories of respiratory health, detoxification, digestive health, and energy support.

TRI-K Industries, Inc. HempTein Z NPNF® is a natural, sustainable, and organic source from upcycling hemp seed biomass. This product is for skin and hair. On the skin, it improves texture by enhancing hydration. On hair, it repairs and smooths cuticles after chemical damage, making the hair more resilient. INCI: Hydrolyzed Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract Suggested use level: 1 - 4%; add in the water or cool down phase, when less than 40°C. For a formulation, the ideal pH range is 4.0 - 6.0. This product is gluten-free, non-GMO, and ECOCERT/Cosmos approved.

Advanced Solutions MariMoist® KPF (R10097) is a sustainable marine biopolymer derived from Chondrus crispus aquatic plants with bio-derived high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HA), a glycosaminoglycan that is an important natural component of skin. Referred to as the “aloe of the ocean,” MariMoist® KPF is a water-soluble, viscous, hydrocolloid-flowing gel with the highest standards of consistency, quality, and purity.   MariMoist® KPF provides water delivery and a unique textural sensation, improving the aesthetic and tactile properties of finished products while helping to build “body” and impart a rich, luxurious feel. MariMoist® KPF has been demonstrated to bind and deliver water for optimal hydration of the skin, scalp, and hair. Acting as a humectant, MariMoist® KPF is an emollient liquid that instantly moisturizes and softens dry skin.   Applications for MariMoist® KPF include an emollient and hydrator in skin and hair products and a formulation aid or aesthetic modifier of product viscosity and body. MariMoist® KPF is an excellent base for formulations.

Advanced Solutions MariMoist® (R10041) is a sustainable marine biopolymer derived from Chondrus crispus aquatic plants with bio-derived high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HA), a glycosaminoglycan that is an important natural component of skin. Referred to as the “aloe of the ocean,” MariMoist® is a water-soluble, viscous, hydrocolloid-flowing gel with the highest standards of consistency, quality, and purity.   MariMoist® provides water delivery and a unique textural sensation, improving the aesthetic and tactile properties of finished products while helping to build “body” and impart a rich, luxurious feel. MariMoist® has been demonstrated to bind and deliver water for optimal hydration of the skin, scalp, and hair. Acting as a humectant, MariMoist® is an emollient liquid that instantly moisturizes and softens dry skin.   Applications for MariMoist® include an emollient and hydrator in skin and hair products and a formulation aid or aesthetic modifier of product viscosity and body. MariMoist® is an excellent base for formulations.

CelluCap™ A is a microencapsulated version of vitamin A. The encapsulated vitamin A found in CelluCap™ technology is only released once the user rubs it into their skin. Until that time, it remains unbroken and fully stable. The single-layer polymeric shell collapses and breaks down into invisible particles, yet it still retains its stability to continue delivery over time. Until the moment of application, vitamin A remains fresh and potent.

Akocare™ Coconut Oil comes from a traceable supply chain where AAK is working on improving the trading and production conditions at origin. For example, it has been confirmed that primates are not involved in the harvesting of the coconuts, which makes the coconut oil suitable for vegans.

This Coconut oil is traceable to farmer level in Indonesia and it is refined from crude, using a natural, chemical- free process. To obtain coconut oil (Cocos nucifera) the white flesh of coconuts is first pressed to produce an odorous solid fat. This is then refined to remove the solid waxes and then deodorized to give an oil which is a white solid at room temperature and a clear liquid when melted (above 24sharpt melting point at 25°C).

Oldest cultivated crop in the world obtained from the sesame seed (sesamum indicum).

The flaxseed oil is derived from these hard tiny seeds (Linum usitatissimum). Flaxseed oil is the richest and purest source of alpha-linolenic acid (LNA), an Omega-3 essential fatty acid commonly deficient in American diets.

Most people easily associate “jojoba” or “jojoba oil” with cosmetics. They are used to seeing it in the products they use every day including moisturizers, shampoos and conditioners, even anti-aging and sun care products. But this hypoallergenic “oil” (it's actually a liquid wax) is also available in it's simplest form, pure pressed jojoba oil.

Obtained from the fruit of the olive tree (olea Europaea).