Products in Cosmetic Ingredients: Compatibility

Texique® CS-32 is an aqueous solution of a naturally derived cationic polysaccharide produced from food grade potato starch that has not been genetically modified. It is preserved with phenoxyethanol and sodium benzoate and can easily be incorporated into clear formulations.

Texique® CS-P is an easy to use modified film forming cationic starch derivative, produced from food grade potato starch that has not been genetically modified. It helps to improve the spreading characteristics of the final product, enabling easier application, dispensing and spreading. It leaves hair soft with a natural feeling and is especially suited for finer hair types.

TRIstat PCG90 is a broad-spectrum, paraben-free preservative. It is easy to formulate with. It can be used in cold processes, and clear products, and is compatible with aqueous and anhydrous systems. Has antimicrobial, moisturizing, and humectant actives. INCI: Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol The pH range is 4.0 - 8.0. The usage level is 0.5 - 1.5%. It can be formulated in heated emulsions up to 60°C. Liquid form.

TRI-K Industries, Inc. Colla Tein N35 NPNF® improves manageability for softer, smoother hair. Revitalizes hair by repairing damage and increasing elasticity. For the skin, it can be used for anti-irritation and soothing while providing moisture and UV protection. INCI: Hydrolyzed Collagen Suggested use level: 1 - 5%; add in the water or cool down phase, when less than 40°C. For a formulation, the ideal pH range is 4.0 - 7.0. This product is gluten-free and non-GMO. We also carry spray dried version.

TRI-K Industries, Inc. Amino Silk NPNF is an excellent moisturizer for hair and skin. It will improve manageability and condition the hair. This product will be great for creams and lotions for lifting and firming skin products. INCI: Silk Amino Acids Suggested use level: 1 - 5%; add in the water or cool down phase, when less than 40°C. For a formulation, the ideal pH range is 4.0 - 7.0. This product is gluten-free and non-GMO.

Galsoft NaLS is a sarcosine-based amino acid surfactant that breaks the norm and provides extremely high foam. Good for shaving gels and shampoos. Compatible with Cationic shampoos. Enhances wet and dry compatibility. Great for mild skin and hypoallergenic products. INCI: Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate Can be used in cold process Needles and powder Self-preserved Product Group: Sarcosinates

TRI-K Industries, Inc. Rice Quat NPNF® is great for hair and skin. Adds highlights to the hair and improves wet and dry combability. For the skin, it provides a hydrated and elastic surface. INCI: Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein Suggested use level: 1 - 5%; add in the water or cool down phase, when less than 40°C. For a formulation, the ideal pH range is 4.5 -6.5. This product is gluten-free and non-GMO.

Galsoft SLG is a multifunctional anionic surfactant that forms a rich, creamy foam under neutral and alkaline pH conditions. It gently cleanses dry, delicate skin and provides a soothing conditioning effect. Features Mild to skin Under neutral and alkaline pH conditions, the foam is rich and creamy. Fresh feel after wash Excellent synergy with SCI and fatty soaps Easier to thicken

Galguard Trident S is a blend of capryloyl glycine, undecylenoyl glycine, and benzoic acid. These two lapidated glycines have good anti-bacterial activity and benzoic acid has good antifungal activity. Hence, combining them together results in broad-spectrum activity. INCI: Capryloyl Glycine, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Benzoic Acid The recommended pH range is 6 or below. The use level is 0.5 - 1.5%. It can be formulated in heated emulsion to 80°C. Solid flake form.

Galguard Trident is amino acid based. This product is an optimized isotropic microemulsion of three personal care ingredients. It has broad spectrum anti-microbial activity. It can be used in leave-on and rinse-off applications. Works in clear formulations. INCI: Phenoxyethanol, Capryloyl Glycine, Undecylenoyl Glycine The pH range is 3 - 7. The use level is 1.7%. It can be formulated in heated emulsions up to 80°C. Liquid form.

TRIspire Vitalize is a hair and skin care ingredient obtained by combining pro-vitamin B-5 (Panthenol) with a long-chain quaternary. This product delivers a multitude of benefits in a variety of applications and is used for rinse-off and leave-on applications in personal care products.

TRI-K Industries, Inc. May Tein C NPNF® is great for hair and skin. It is great for hair relaxers because it reduces scalp irritation and repairs damage to the hair. This foaming protein imparts softness, moisture, and conditioning to skin and hair. INCI: Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen Suggested use level: 1 - 5%; add in the water or cool down phase, when less than 40°C. For a formulation, the ideal pH range is 4.0 - 5.5. This product is gluten-free and non-GMO. We also carry May Tein CT NPNF (TEA-Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen). We carry other grades.

Galsoft NaLS (PF) is a high-foaming anionic surfactant with good foaming stability. It has anti-bacterial properties and provides skin and hair with conditioning and substantivity. This product is also useful in shaving preparations, where it acts as a conditioner. Features Mild to skin High foamers, good foam stability Substantive to skin and hair Compatible with various cationics Conditioning properties

Librateric CAB30 PK B is a liquid product preserved with sodium benzoate and features Cocamidopropyl Betaine (PKO). It maintains a pH range of 4.5–5.5 and is used as a versatile ingredient for multiple applications, including as a foaming agent, viscosity modifier, and stabilizer for rinse-off hair and body products. Additionally, it finds use in detergents, foaming agents, emulsifiers, hydrotropes, low foamers, and antifoams, making it a versatile choice for various formulations.

HEDI® Shea Butter E/DU (R10028) is a unique water-based microdispersion of shea butter with dimethicone, urea, and vitamin E. Dimethicone is a skin protectant when formulated at levels of 5% or greater, while urea provides humectancy and helps to condition the skin. Vitamin E shields the skin from oxidation and free radicals.The triglycerides (fat) in shea butter are derived mainly from stearic acid and oleic acid. HEDI® Shea Butter E/DU is an excellent emollient, conditioner, and moisturizer that revitalizes dull, dry skin and promotes skin renewal. Applications for HEDI® Shea Butter E/DU include moisturizing treatments for very dry, rough, and cracked skin, skincare products for sensitive skin, and skin, scalp, and hair care conditioning formulas. HEDI® Shea Butter E/DU can be used in many care products, such as moisturizing creams and emulsions, sunscreens, lip gloss, makeup primers, facial masks, sunless tanning products, hair conditioners, and soaps.USP dimethicone enables OTC Skin Protectant claims when formulating with HEDI® Shea Butter E/DU at concentrations ≥ 5%.HEDI® products are stable ingredient blends of aqueous and oil-based materials made using a unique manufacturing process. HEDI® products are ultra-concentrated homogeneous constructs that are infinitely dilutable in aqueous systems. HEDI® products have superior aesthetics while simplifying formulation and manufacturing processes and enhancing the delivery of active ingredients in the formula. HEDI® products can be adjusted to achieve a consistency that is milk-like (pourable and even sprayable), creamy, or paste-like. Tactile properties can be light and silky or velvety and more occlusive. HEDI® products streamline manufacturing processes for time, energy, and cost savings by avoiding additional heating, melting, and mixing steps. HEDI® products are amenable to cold processes and do not require surfactants or emulsifiers.HEDI® products have properties similar to the skin barrier, promoting skin permeability and facilitating delivery through the lipid-rich, waterproof stratum corneum. Finished products have a better feel and provide superior surface coverage when compared to traditionally formulated butters and oils.

Librateric CAB30 RHA is a liquid product containing Cocamidopropyl Betaine – RCNO and is unpreserved. It has a pH range of 10–11.4, making it suitable for a variety of applications. This versatile product can act as a foaming agent, viscosity modifier, and stabilizer for rinse-off hair and body products. Additionally, it finds use in detergents, foaming agents, emulsifiers, hydrotropes, low foamers, and antifoams, making it a valuable choice for different formulations.

Cogesome® RL (R10115) is a novel and proprietary pro-liposome formulation that encapsulates retinol (vitamin A) for superior penetration into the skin, improved stability, and optimal miscibility in aqueous systems. The power of retinol is undisputed, accelerating epidermal renewal and enhancing collagen and hyaluronic acid production to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and other signs of aging and improve the skin’s overall appearance. Properly managed retinol is one of the skin’s best supporters, contributing to a healthy glow and youthful appearance.Ex vivo data demonstrate how Cogesome® RL rapidly penetrates the skin, enhancing the penetration and delivery of retinol from the skin’s surface deep into the skin to maximize efficacy. Cogesome® RL significantly reduces biofilm-forming skin resident Cutibacterium acnes, a microbial culprit of blemish flare-ups and skin inflammation. Cogesome® RL is well suited for applications in anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, and anti-blemish formulas, skin exfoliating and resurfacing products, and regimens targeting sun damage and hyperpigmentation.

DermalRx® HydroSeal (R10067) is a yeast-derived oligopeptide that fortifies the skin barrier functions to restore moisture retention. Clinical testing demonstrates that DermalRx® HydroSeal has impressive moisturizing and anti-wrinkle effects in four weeks. Ideal for applications in anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, moisturization, and skin repair products, DermalRx® HydroSeal rebuilds cell-to-cell junctions for a more compact and less permeable stratum corneum, reducing transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and improving skin hydration. DermalRx® HydroSeal is produced using biofermentation with a proprietary Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain to improve the integrity of the skin barrier for skin moisturization and protection from excessive water loss.

DermalRx® CKW (R10091) is a plant-derived combinatorial curcuminoid extract that potently and dose-dependently modulates excess sebum production by inhibiting type I and type II 5α-reductase. Clinical evaluation showed significant reductions in sebum production and a visible decrease in facial sheen. DermalRx® CKW is ideal for sebum-regulating products for skin and hair applications, as well as anti-blemish and pore-minimizing formulations.

Librateric DAB-LS (MB) is a self-preserving betaine with 35% activity and very low salt content. It is manufactured from a refined C12 fatty acid sourced from non-GMO RSPO (MB) palm kernel oil. This product offers stability and effectiveness across a wide pH range and is compatible with both anionic and cationic surfactants. Notably, it contributes to 'mildness' and is readily biodegradable.

LibraCare APG 0810-70 stands as a liquid industrial additive within the oil, gas, and mining chemicals category. LibraCare APG 0810-70 features include biodegradability, low toxicity, and a formulation derived from renewable resources, that also aligns with environmental responsibility in industrial applications.

Librateric CAB30 HA is a self-preserving betaine with high pH (high alkalinity) and is derived from hydrogenated (hardened) coconut oil. This product, based on hydrogenated coconut oil, is designed to minimize color and odor. It offers excellent viscosity enhancement and foam-boosting properties for anionic-based cleansers.

LibraCare APG 0810-65 is a liquid industrial additive categorized under oil, gas, and mining chemicals, and serves as a nonionic surfactant. With a commitment to environmental responsibility, LibraCare APG 0810-65 boasts biodegradability, low toxicity, and a formulation sourced from renewable resources.

Pleiotanicals® Volpura® EP (R10098) is an Echinacea purpurea extract to address the signs of aging by supporting the skin’s natural plumping processes. Volpura® EP activates adipogenesis (fat production) within the skin to combat the appearance of wrinkles and sagging from deep within the tissue. Volpura® EP restores fuller, youthful-looking skin by activating an adipogenic modulator that increases the number and size of fat-producing cells. Clinical studies demonstrate that Volpura® EP improves skin mechanical properties with volumizing, anti-wrinkle activity reported after use on the face and hands for 12 weeks. Volpura® EP is recommended for anti-wrinkle, anti-aging, firming, plumping, topical contouring, and volumizing products, as well as regimens to address age-related lipoatrophic disorders.

DermalRx® LuShield™ (R10056) is a proprietary extract of the fragrant flowering Osmanthus fragrans shrub that delivers anti-aging effects through senolytic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and protective activities. DermalRx® LuShield™ addresses cellular senescence due to environmental and dietary stressors while also protecting collagen and the extracellular matrix (ECM, the structural foundation of the skin) from the damaging effects of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), UV radiation, free radicals, and pollution (PM2.5). DermalRx® LuShield™ protects the skin to facilitate the natural repair, rebuilding, and restructuring of skin and skin matrices for a healthy and youthful appearance.  

LibraCare APG 0814-64 is a nonionic surfactant with versatile applications, particularly serving as a surfactant in the cosmetic and cleaning industries. Identified under cosmetic ingredient functions, it functions as a mild surfactant with low toxicity and superior performance. This surfactant is derived from renewable resources, making it high-quality, biodegradable, naturally derived, vegan, and GMO-free. Additionally, it is RSPO MassBalance certified, aligning with sustainable palm oil practices.

DermalRx® SRC-R (R10099) is a yeast-derived oligopeptide that promotes skin renewal by stimulating natural exfoliation via gentle and selective desquamation. Clinical testing demonstrates that DermalRx® SRC-R enhances exfoliation to reduce skin roughness and improve the appearance of wrinkles in four weeks. DermalRx® SRC-R gently loosens coarse keratinized cells at the surface, delivering results for applications in anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, anti-blemish, skin brightening, and exfoliation products. DermalRx® SRC-R is clinically demonstrated to restore skin texture and radiance with documented improvements in the appearance of hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and other signs of aging. DermalRx® SRC-R is a selective exfoliant for safe, effective skin renewal.

DermalRx® SRC (R10001) is a yeast-derived oligopeptide that promotes skin renewal by stimulating natural exfoliation via gentle and selective desquamation. Clinical testing demonstrates that DermalRx® SRC enhances exfoliation to reduce skin roughness and improve the appearance of wrinkles in four weeks. DermalRx® SRC gently loosens coarse keratinized cells at the surface, delivering results for applications in anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, anti-blemish, skin brightening, and exfoliation products. DermalRx® SRC is clinically demonstrated to restore skin texture and radiance with documented improvements in the appearance of hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and other signs of aging. DermalRx® SRC is a selective exfoliant for safe, effective skin renewal.

Librateric CAB1218 B is derived from hydrogenated, distilled topped coconut fatty acid and preserved with 0.5% sodium benzoate. The coconut fatty acid used originates from non-GMO palm kernel oil. This product, based on hydrogenated distilled coconut fatty acid, effectively reduces color and odor. Librateric CAB 1218 B is valued for its capacity to enhance viscosity and boost foam in anionic-based cleansers.

HEDI® Mango Butter (R10076) is a unique water-based dispersion of mango butter with babassu oil, squalane, and vitamin E in a silicone-free microdispersion carrying more than 30% hydrophobe. HEDI® Mango Butter is a plant-derived alternative for paraffin and silicone-based emollients. Applications for HEDI® Mango Butter include moisturizing treatments for very dry, rough, and cracked skin, skincare products for sensitive skin, and skin, scalp, and hair care conditioning formulas. A soft solid with a very slight sweet scent, Mango Butter exhibits excellent moisturizing properties and good lubricity. Mango Butter, obtained from de-shelled fruit kernels of the mango tree, has natural antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Organic certified babassu oil is extracted from wild-picked fruits of the babassu palm tree, offering softening properties with glycerides of lauric, myristic, and oleic acids. HEDI® products are stable ingredient blends of aqueous and oil-based materials made using a unique manufacturing process. HEDI® products are ultra-concentrated homogeneous constructs that are infinitely dilutable in aqueous systems. HEDI® products have superior aesthetics while simplifying formulation and manufacturing processes and enhancing the delivery of active ingredients in the formula. HEDI® products can be adjusted to achieve a consistency that is milk-like (pourable and even sprayable), creamy, or paste-like. Tactile properties can be light and silky or velvety and more occlusive. HEDI® products streamline manufacturing processes for time, energy, and cost savings by avoiding additional heating, melting, and mixing steps. HEDI® products are amenable to cold processes and do not require surfactants or emulsifiers.HEDI® products have properties similar to the skin barrier, promoting skin permeability and facilitating delivery through the lipid-rich, waterproof stratum corneum. Finished products have a better feel and provide superior surface coverage when compared to traditionally formulated butters and oils.

Libranone 13 070 is a clear, colorless liquid comprising C13 iso-alcohol ethoxylated with an average of 7 moles of EO. This non-ionic surfactant is highly compatible with soaps, anionic, cationic, and other non-ionic surfactants. It is widely employed as a wetting agent in industrial cleaners and textile applications.

Librateric CAB30 B is derived from hydrogenated (hardened) coconut oil and preserved with 0.3% sodium benzoate. It is based on hydrogenated coconut oil, which helps minimize color and odor. This product offers stability and effectiveness across a wide pH range and is compatible with both anionic and cationic surfactants. It is valued for its 'mildness' and biodegradability.

HEDI® Shea Butter SF (R10105) is a unique water-based microdispersion of shea butter with organic-certified babassu oil, plant-derived squalane, sunflower-derived phospholipids, and vitamin E. The triglycerides (fat) in shea butter are derived mainly from stearic acid and oleic acid. Organic certified babassu oil is extracted from wild-picked fruits of the babassu palm tree, offering softening properties with glycerides of lauric, myristic, and oleic acids. HEDI® Shea Butter SF is an excellent emollient, conditioner, and moisturizer that revitalizes dull, dry skin and promotes skin renewal. Applications for HEDI® Shea Butter SF include moisturizing treatments for very dry, rough, and cracked skin, skincare products for sensitive skin, and skin, scalp, and hair care conditioning formulas. HEDI® Shea Butter SF can be used in many care products, such as moisturizing creams and emulsions, sunscreens, lip gloss, makeup primers, facial masks, sunless tanning products, hair conditioners, and soaps.HEDI® products are stable ingredient blends of aqueous and oil-based materials made using a unique manufacturing process. HEDI® products are ultra-concentrated homogeneous constructs that are infinitely dilutable in aqueous systems. HEDI® products have superior aesthetics while simplifying formulation and manufacturing processes and enhancing the delivery of active ingredients in the formula. HEDI® products can be adjusted to achieve a consistency that is milk-like (pourable and even sprayable), creamy, or paste-like. Tactile properties can be light and silky or velvety and more occlusive. HEDI® products streamline manufacturing processes for time, energy, and cost savings by avoiding additional heating, melting, and mixing steps. HEDI® products are amenable to cold processes and do not require surfactants or emulsifiers.HEDI® products have properties similar to the skin barrier, promoting skin permeability and facilitating delivery through the lipid-rich, waterproof stratum corneum. Finished products have a better feel and provide superior surface coverage when compared to traditionally formulated butters and oils.

Libranone 13/080 is a non-ionic surfactant featuring C13 alcohol with 8 moles EO. This liquid formulation is renowned for its exceptional compatibility with soaps, anionic, cationic, and other non-ionic surfactants. Libranone 13/080 is widely employed as a wetting agent in a diverse range of industrial cleaners for surfaces and various textile-related applications.

Tellirictin® (R10047) is a proprietary clove flower extract containing natural gallate-based pleiotropic compounds (tellimagrandin I and casuarictin) for multi-functional anti-aging performance. Tellirictin® addresses the many signs of aging by delivering brightening, anti-wrinkle, and moisturizing activities, while also protecting the skin from oxidative, inflammatory, proteolytic, and environmental stresses. Applications of Tellirictin® include anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, and skin-brightening regimens, soothing and calming products for sensitive skin, and pre- and post-sun care.   Tellirictin® prevents excessive melanin production to combat hyperpigmentation by inhibiting tyrosinase activity as efficiently as beta-arbutin. Tellirictin® protects collagen and other components of the extracellular matrix (ECM, the structural foundation of the skin) from damaging enzymes (MMPs and elastases) associated with environmental stressors such as environmental pollution and UV (sun) exposure. Tellirictin® modulates microRNAs involved in the beneficial regulation of DNA repair, barrier protection, and anti-inflammatory pathways. 

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.