Products in Cosmetic Ingredients: Softening

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

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.

Rice bran oil is vastly superior to traditional cooking oils and can be considered a nutraceutical (food as medicine) oil that is perfect for healthy cooking. Rice Bran Oil is quickly becoming a favorite in commercial frying to replace hydrogenated oils that contain trans fat. This is due to rice bran oils health, flavor and performance benefits.

Silica Balloon BA-4 is a micro-balloon silica bead with a light, soft texture. Its non-porous surface does not exhibit dullness, making the skin appear brighter while having SPF Boosting efficacy. Oil absorption 40 mL/100-gram powder. Average particle size: 4µm.

Seriluxe™ M325C is a natural, mined mineral that is finer, smoother, and softer than traditional mica. It is an excellent, cost-effective alternative to talc that extends pigment, improves skin adhesion, and enhances texture. This grade has a white to off-white color, with an opaque, matte finish. Average particle size: 19µm.

Sericite FSE is an excellent alternative to talc that extends pigments, improves skin adhesion, and enhances texture. This grade is a fine white-gray powder that exhibits a matte finish which provides good coverage. The average particle size is 5µm.

Sericite SL is a fine, white-gray powder with a transparent matte finish. Average particle size: 4.7µm. Naturally mined mineral sericite mica that is a functional bulk filler and enhances texture.

Sericite PHN is an excellent alternative to talc as a cost-effective pigment extender and bulk filler. This grade is a fine, white-gray powder with a transparent white finish. Average particle size: 3-5µm.

This precious absolute is made by solvent extraction of the flowers of the Hyacinthus orientalis, a small, herbaceous perennial plant, that flowers in early spring. The bell shaped flowers can be pink, purple to white and the plant is primarily native to the Mediterranean region and tropical Africa. The absolute is extremely precious due to the limited cultivation window of the flowers, and the low yield per flower. Hyacinth Absolute is a valuable ingredient in the perfume industry, and as a fragrant component in products. This refreshing and invigorating absolute also has antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory properties and is considered calming, balancing and comforting.

Camellia Seed Oil, also known as Tea Oil, is a light, rapidly absorbing oil that is pressed from the seeds of Camellia sinensis or Camellia oleifera, the same trees that render the leaves used for green, white and black tea. Camellia Seed Oil is primarily monounsaturated and is said to be rich in anti-oxidants including Vitamin E. Camellia was originally cultivated in Japan and China and later with time, the world started recognizing its benefits. In Japan, camellia has over 900 names. Back then, the leaves of this plant were also very helpful in making tea and it was also a very important culture of China and Japan. The leaves of this plant were also used to make Britain's 'national beverage' tea. Camellia seed oil has some varieties like, camellia sinensis oil, Camellia japonica oil, camellia oleifera oil. All these oils have different names and also different chemical compositions. Camellia seed carrier oil has huge commercial value in China and is used by more than half of the population of China. Camellia seed oil is also very rich in nutrients. It is among the few oils which have nutrients other than fatty acids. When it comes to health, this oil is often compared with olive oil as it has a very similar composition, comprising, unsaturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated acids.

Conventional or organic available The Almond tree (Prunus dulcis) is a member of the Rosaceae (rose) family, along with many other tree fruits such as peaches, apples, pears, plums, cherries, and apricots. The almond is a small bushy deciduous tree with beautiful pink blossoms and highly prized edible nuts enclosed in a hard green hull. It’s a small to medium sized tree with a spreading, open canopy, usually 10-15 feet in commercial orchards. It is an excellent, self-pollinating almond that bears heavy crops of soft-shelled almonds with a good, sweet flavor. The kernels are broad, full and oval in shape. The tree has an upright form that is a self-pollinating papershell. Almonds require a climate with dry summer/autumns and cool winters. Almond and related species are native to the Mediterranean climate region of the Middle East. The original plantings and beginning of the almond industry in Australia occurred in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia. The industry expanded into the South Australian Riverland in the 1960s and then along the Murray River in the 1970s. The Australian almond industry is concentrated in NSW, SA and Victoria with almost 29,000 ha of cultivated almond trees.

Conventional or organic available The olive tree (Olea europaea) is a small species of tree in the family Oleaceae. It is native to the coastal areas of the eastern Mediterranean Basin, Africa and parts of Asia. It is widely naturalized in southern and eastern Australia, particularly in temperate regions.It is most common in south-eastern South Australia, but is also naturalized in south-eastern and central Queensland, in the sub-coastal regions of central and northern New South Wales, in western and central Victoria, in many other parts of South Australia, and in the coastal and sub-coastal districts of south-western Western Australia. The history of Olive Farming in Australia dates back to the early 1800’s. Olives were first planted in groves around Parramatta near Sydney. It is an evergreen tree that grows between 2-12 meters in height and has numerous branches. It is a subtropical broad-leaved evergreen tree with edible fruit. Its leaves, leathery and lance-shaped, are dark green above and silvery on the underside and are paired opposite each other on the twig. The wood is resistant to decay. If the top dies back, a new trunk will often arise from the roots. The olive fruit is classed botanically as a drupe, similar to the peach or plum. Olive trees bloom in late spring small, whitish flowers are borne in loose clusters in the axils of the leaves. Available as Refined or Unrefined

Conventional or organic available The Almond tree (Prunus dulcis) is a member of the Rosaceae (rose) family, along with many other tree fruits such as peaches, apples, pears, plums, cherries, and apricots. The almond is a small bushy deciduous tree with beautiful pink blossoms and highly prized edible nuts enclosed in a hard green hull. It’s a small to medium sized tree with a spreading, open canopy, usually 10-15 feet in commercial orchards. It is an excellent, self-pollinating almond that bears heavy crops of soft-shelled almonds with a good, sweet flavor. The kernels are broad, full and oval in shape. The tree has an upright form that is a self-pollinating papershell. Almonds require a climate with dry summer/autumns and cool winters. Almond and related species are native to the Mediterranean climate region of the Middle East. The original plantings and beginning of the almond industry in Australia occurred in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia. The industry expanded into the South Australian Riverland in the 1960s and then along the Murray River in the 1970s. The Australian almond industry is concentrated in NSW, SA and Victoria with almost 29,000 ha of cultivated almond trees.

Conventional or organic available A thick carrier oil, rich in Vitamin E and fatty acids, Castor Oil is cold pressed from the bean/seeds from the castor plant naturally found in Africa, India and South America. This soothing, versatile, multi-purpose vegetable oil is pale yellow in color with a mild odor. A gentle oil, it has valuable moisturizing properties and is useful in skin care and hair care products.

In ancient Indian culture, Sesame oil has been used to treat different health and skin conditions for thousands of years. The oil is pressed from the seeds of the sesame plant, an annual originally found in Africa and India, but now grown widely around the world. It was known to the ancient Egyptians, Chinese and the Romans. Sesame seed oil can be used as a general-purpose oil and it suits most cosmetic applications; Creams, lotions, body butter; sun care; massage products; soap; bath oils. Sesame oil is high in zinc which helps produce collagen in the skin. The oil contains an antioxidant called sesamol.

Conventional or organic available The Apricot tree (Prunus armeniaca) is the most commonly cultivated apricot species. It is a small tree that grows up to 12 meters tall with a dense, spreading canopy. The fruits, which ripen to orange or yellowish orange, sometimes tinged with red, have soft flesh surrounding a hard, flattened stone, containing a kernel within. Apricot oil is pressed from the seed of the fruit. It has a clear light texture and is easily absorbed by the skin and full of nutrients and rich in essential fatty acids and is an excellent moisturizer.

Conventional or certified organic available Rice Bran Oil is obtained from rice bran which is the outer coat of brown rice. This coat is removed during a milling process and it is rich in vitamin, minerals, proteins, and essential oils. Rice Bran Oil also has components that are believed to hinder UV rays as they meet the skin's surface. Rice Bran Oil has been used for more than 2000 years throughout Asia. Today, it continues to be used for soap and skin cream manufacturing, especially in Japan, where the women who use it are known as Rice Bran Beauties, one of the highest compliments they can receive. Historically, Japanese Geishas would add the water that remained after washing rice to their baths after discovering its ability to cleanse, soften, moisturize, soothe, nourish, and smooth the skin, which slowed the look of aging and brightened the complexion. Aside from being used in their baths and to gently clean their natural wood floors, Rice Bran Oil was used to wash their faces and their hair, to name only two of countless other applications for this beneficial oil.

RHEOSOL Q7 is a cationic aqueous solution of dimethyl ammonium chloride (DADMAC) and acrylamide copolymer.

RHEOSOL OP is a cationic acrylic homopolymer of Polyquaternium 37 in powder form. It is free of the carrier oils and surfactants associated with traditional liquid forms of this thickener type. It offers the formulator an alternative thickener choice where such oils and surfactants are considered undesirable in a finished cosmetic formulation. Its prime function is as an additive to control the viscosity and rheology in finished products. Applications are within the toiletries and cosmetics industry.

RHEOSOL AVC is designed to be applied within hair and skin care formulations. It improves performance whilst promoting excellent spreading of the finished formulations.

RHEOSOL AP is a homopolymer of sodium polyacrylate in powder form. It is free of the carrier oils and surfactants associated with traditional liquid forms of this thickener type. It offers the formulator an alternative thickener choice where such oils and surfactants are considered undesirable in a finished cosmetic formulation. Its prime function is as an additive to control the viscosity and rheology in finished products. Applications are within the toiletries and cosmetics industry.

RHEOSOL AVH is an anionic acrylic homopolymer dispersed in a personal care grade carrier oil. Its primary function is as an additive to control rheology in finished products. Applications are within the toiletries and cosmetics industry.

RHEOSOL Q6P is a cationic homopolymer of diallyl dimethyl ammonium chloride (polyDADMAC).

This rich oil infusion is full of soothing and healing benefits. Calendula flowers are macerated in Sunflower Oil in an approximate ratio of 1 to 10 to achieve this beautiful combination. Calendula infused in Sunflower Oil is versatile and useful, with soothing and softening qualities. Amongst its varied properties, it is anti-inflammatory, antifungal and anti-bacterial.

RHEOSOL Q7B is a paraben free cationic aqueous solution of diallyl dimethyl ammoniumchloride (DADMAC) and acrylamide copolymer.

Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate is a synthetic compound derived from fatty acid. When Iron Oxides are surface treated with Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, they display strong color development properties with increased adhesion to the skin. TPT is very reactive to almost all pigments and forms a uniform coating of lipophilic isostearate groups. There are abundant fatty ester groups on the treated surface; therefore, the titanate treated pigments can be easily wetted by and dispersed in organic vehicles, like esters, mineral oils or petrolatum. Oil absorption is substantially reduced, allowing the loading of pigments in the formula to be increased. TPT treated pigments are suitable for liquid foundations, lipsticks, blushes, eye shadows, and sunscreens.

Our Advisory Board developed our Hydrating Oil Blend by strategically combining natural, cold-pressed seed oils to take advantage of natural synergies. The Hydrating Oil Blend helps to keep skin looking healthy by visibly soothing and softening the skin. Our Hydrating Oil Blend offers antioxidant and emollience properties which are ideal for use in a wide range of personal care products such as oil-based cleansers, lotions, creams, lip balms, and soaps. Recommended inclusion of 0.5% to 5%.

Vegelane® OL is a vegetal squalane produced from olive oil.

Papain is a natural enzyme from the seeds of the papaya fruit. it is essential for the plants natural defense against varmints. Papain is an effective peel-off substrate for the renewal of soft skin. This makes the skin look fresh and younger after the treatment. Suitable for: Anti aging, Whitening, Anti acne. (Enzyme activity minimum 800.000 u/g)

Bromelain (600) is a natural plant protease that is biotechnologically derived from pineapple strains. The main component is the enzyme bromelain. It has a strong anti-inflammatory effect and reduces skin tanning caused by the sun. It also acts selectively on aged skin cells, breaks them down and shows a nice peeling effect. So it leads to soft and tender skin. It can also be used to lighten skin and remove freckles.

Papain is a natural enzyme from the seeds of the papaya fruit. It is essential for the plants natural defense against varmints. Papain is an effective peel-off substrate for the renewal of soft skin. This makes the skin look fresh and younger after the treatment. Suitable for: Anti aging, Whitening, Anti acne. (Enzyme activity minimum 200.000 u/g)

Bromelain (100) is a natural plant protease that is biotechnologically derived from pineapple strains. The main component is the enzyme bromelain. It has a strong anti-inflammatory effect and reduces skin tanning caused by the sun. It also acts selectively on aged skin cells, breaks them down and shows a nice peeling effect. So it leads to soft and tender skin. It can also be used to lighten skin and remove freckles.

Cationic surfactant / Conditioning effect

Cationic surfactant / Conditioning effect

Conditioning agent for leave-on and rinse-off hair conditioners / Less-irritation from IPA / Good antistatic effect and softening effect / Superior lubrication from long C22 alkyl chain / High concentrated product easy to apply to various formulations

Cationic surfactant / Conditioning effect