Products in Functionals: Hydrating

TAOS Redroot Oil™ is film forming oil and is a part of the TAOS WR Series, a collection of multifunction oils that provide water resistant activity and gloss for skin, color, and hair care applications. Lithospermum Erythrorhizon root, in TAOS Redroot oil is used historically as an herbal medicine for various antiviral and biological activities. Cultivated in Japan starting from AD 710, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon root is known for its rich color, and was used to make dyes. TAOS Redroot Oil is multifunctional and used for anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and detoxification properties. It has also been used for burns, frostbite, eczema and blisters. It additionally provides moisturizing and photoaging inhibitory action, protects against UVB-damaged and provides soothing effect.

Jojoba Valley’s Squalene-based Jojoba Butter doesn’t contain any hydrogenated ingredients and is a natural, stable and pure semi-transparent glossy waxy butter. It is composed ONLY (no preservatives or antioxidants) by Jojoba oil and olive oil Squalene (Unsaponifiables). This Butter continues our long term strategy to supply the industry with highly sustainable products, in order to minimize our ecological footprint on the planet. Our Squalene-Based Jojoba Butter has all the active properties and benefits of the Jojoba and Olive Oil for skin and hair, but with higher concentration of Jojoba oil, Squalene, natural Tocopherols and Sterol Esters.This Butter is a real cosmetic gem, wrapped in the most Waste-Zero and Upcycling product.

BioEstolide™ 30 is a stable bio-derived, sustainable emollient with unique performance features. BioEstolide™ 30 is multi-functional and not only enhances the feel and performance of other cosmetic ingredients, but they come with some powerful benefits of their own. Biosynthetic Technologies is a specialty ingredient supplier to the Beauty and Personal Care industry. BioEstolides™ is REACH registered and Kosher, Vegan and Halal certified and provides exceptional moisturization characteristics as well as a light, satiny feel.

BIKIRA® MONGONGO BUTTER is plant-derived, vegetal based, Non-GMOMoisturizing natural butter from Mongongo nut which is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and a high level of ∝-Eleostearic Acid that polymerize to form a protective film.

Long chain Inulin extracted from chicory roots and agave pinas. Hydration through the skin microbiota. A soluble prebiotic fiber.

AQUA CCTG is PEG,PPG and GMO free nano emulsion, which contain a Capric/Caprylic Triglyceride. This product can be mixed in water phase easily using a simple mixing and create a barrier on the skin’s surface to lock in moisture. It can be used as an ADD-IN process after O/W & W/O emulsion.

Inutec® SL1 is made from inulin that is extracted from chicory root and lauric acid that is derived from coconut oil. When working as emulsifier, the hydrated inulin creates a strong film around oil droplets, creating a very strong and solid emulsification system. Inutec SL1 can also be used as co-emulsifier and has proven to be a robust tool to correct emulsion stability problems. It performs well in a wide pH range (4-11), works in both cold and hot systems and is compatible with all oil soluble or lipophilic substances. Inutec® SL1 is a product from Gobiotics.

Kalizinc inhibits sebum secretion through the astringent action of Zinc, avoiding its excessive production; it also supports skin anti-ageing through its action on metalloproteinases degrading physiological hyaluronates , inhibits bacterial proliferation and gives a balanced moisturisation through the supply of the hydrophilic PCA (main component of the Natural Moisturising factor) to the skin.

YUZU Ceramide B is a sensitive skin and hair care, moisturizing and anti-wrinkle active ingredient, recommended for serum, cream, lotion and other applications, with traditional Japanese beauty image. It is a natural fruit ceramide that is similar to human stratum corneum ceramide for the first time from plants and is confirmed to have excellent rough skin and wrinkle improvement, moisturizing and hair protection efficacies. Expected to enhance skin barrier function through improving transepidermal water loss (TEWL).

SEBUMOL ODPC is a special moisturizing ester for rinse-off formulations e.g. bath and shower oils, moisturizing creams, lotions and syndet bars, hair rinse.

NUTLIX COCONUT is perfectly balanced combination between a selected fraction of ecofriendly coconut water and extra virgin organic coconut oil creating a unique product that may powerfully moisturize skin and hair. NUTLIX COCONUT also improves skin firmness and elasticity.

Refine Ginger improves the supply of water from the dermis to the epidermis by increasing the presence of glycosaminoglycans (including hyaluronic acid) in the dermis. When pores are dilated, they become black. Refine Ginger reduces this oxidation by decreasing lipid peroxidation.

AQUA MEADOWFOAM is a PEG free emulsion, which can be mixed in water phase easily using a simple mixing. This product is widely used in various skin care formulation such as toner, essence, lotion and mask pack. There is Limnanthes alba (Meadowfoam) in AQUA MEADOWFOAM.

Gin TONIQ® is an upcycled botanical active that delivers long-lasting hydration and moisturisation. Made from a by-product of gin distillation, it combines upcycled grain ferment and vegetable glycerine; by working in synergy, these ingredients help to lock in moisture, for longer. It is proven to deliver three times more moisture than glycerine alone and helps to protect the skin from dehydration. Additionally, Gin TONIQ® has been shown to reduce inflammatory marker IL-8, making it suitable for soothing and calming skincare products. Since grains are abundant in phenolic acids, minerals and cabohydrates, Gin TONIQ® can also deliver an antioxidant boost and help maintain skin health. Overall, Gin TONIQ® boosts skin’s moisture levels, combats dehydration & promotes a calmer, healthier complexion.

Kemictol is an active working on restoring the Natural moisturising factor of the skin. Specific for skin care and rinse off applications, wherever hydration support is needed.

BioEstolide™ 250 is a stable bio-derived, sustainable emollient with unique performance features. BioEstolide™ 250 is are multi-functional and not only enhance the feel and performance of other cosmetic ingredients, but they come with some powerful benefits of their own. BioEstolides™ are REACH registered and Kosher, Vegan and Halal certified and provide exceptional moisturization characteristics as well as a light, satiny feel.

The strong content of procyanidin in maritime pine provides an anti-inflammatory effect to the skin, to sooth redness and softening. Highly concentrated in tannins and flavonoids, as catechin and epicatechin oligomers, glycosylate derivatives of quercetin and kaempferol, it’s a proper antioxidant.

Sodium Hyaluronate, is a water-soluble sodium salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is recognized as a natural moisturizing factor with "thousand-fold water retention capacity." It can retain the skin moisture and prevent the water loss through the epidermis. Ziga®Moist HA is a skin conditioner and moisturizer commonly used in cosmetics that can achieve a dual effect on skin absorption when using other functional ingredients.

Virgin Poppy Seed Oil – a sustainably sourced, natural virgin oil containing sterols and Vitamin E.

Actique™ Hyal Mini is a fermentation-derived low molecular weight sodium hyaluronate powder. As HA is mostly used in anti-aging skin care formulations, low molecular weight HA has been shown to increase the moisture level of damaged skin and accelerate damage repair. Actique™ Hyal Mini is an oligosaccharide of HA with excellent skin absorption, hydration and anti-wrinkle benefits. With a MW <10,000 Da., Actique™ Hyal Mini penetrates into the stratum corneum, keeping water inside to sustain the hydration effect for 3 days or longer after application. Actique™ Hyal Mini is also known to provide a “double hydration” effect from the outside in when used with high MW sodium hyaluronate powder.

Cocopure PC206 is composed of natural surfactants and hydrating actives derived from coconut oil that is readily biodegradable. It mildly cleanses the skin by stripping excess oil and can be used at low pH level to match the pH of the skin to improve the protective layer. Cocopure PC206 maximizes warehouse storage capacity by combining key components in one product, thus promoting hassle-free handling and manufacturing.

QUIDITAT NWP is a high performance bioactive ingredient composed of active biomolecules from cucumber, potentia-ted by a synergy with a polymeric network of seaweed poly-saccharides.

Nano™ Nails is a blend of active ingredients encapsulated in lipid particles with particle diameter larger than 200 nm. The blend encapsulation through the technology developed by Nanovetores allows the stabilization of sensitive components, therefore, complex of being formulated in their free form. The ingredients acts to combat leukonychia, as well as in the repair and strengthening of nails in general. Due to its natural features and non-existent chemical aggression, Nano Nails can be used daily providing in continuous applications, the repair of damaged, dull and brittle nails.

FRULIX CACAU (COCOA) is recommended for hair submitted to chemical treatments. Due to its hydrating, antioxidant and dermoprotective properties, FRULIX CERTIFIED CACAU (Cocoa) is also recommended for skin-care products. Highly concentrated, FRULIX CERTIFIED CACAU (COCOA) is produced without the addition of solvents.

BIOVOLUME 128™ is created to provide maximum volume for hair care products. Its biopolymeric content diffuses into hair strands helping the hair fibers retain more moisture while increasing the hair volume. BIOVOLUME 128™ increases hair volume by forming chemical bonds and creates a protective antioxidant film over the hair surface. It helps the hair fibers to bind more moisture, hydrates the hair even at low humidities and increases hair volume.

CireNat Spheres Rice Bran Sunset Orange (850-1180) by Cirebelle is commonly used as Aesthetic Enhancer for a variety of applications in Skin Care. It is a Plant Origin product. It is a Natural Origin Key benefits in use include: Aesthetic enhancement, Skin Radiance, Smoothing and Hydration. CireNat Spheres Rice Bran Sunset Orange (850-1180) is certified as COSMOS and ECOCERT. It is available in Spheres form.

Hitecream® 3000 is a vegetable origin emulsifier composed of a well balanced blend of natural origin lipids and lipoproteins. It is a unique versatile “envelope” emulsifier system, forming a liquid crystals network and leaving a pleasant silky touch, good smoothness and a feeling of freshness on the skin. Ideal for fluid emulsions, milks and body lotions.

Kemiderm KMF is a system designed through a liposomal technology, to deliver more effectively NMF components to the skin, to provide long lasting and controlled actives’ release. Specific for high impact moisturising treatments on the skin’s hydrolipidic film.

Natural W/O emulsifier derived from pure castor oil and glycerin.

Blue Sun International Moist+ is a Most effective ratio of polyaminoacids and polysaccharides plus banana extract that provide the best moisturizing benefit to the skin.

CireNat Spheres Rice Bran Green (850-1180) by Cirebelle is commonly used as Aesthetic Enhancer for a variety of applications in Skin Care. It is a Plant Origin product. It is a Natural Origin Key benefits in use include: Aesthetic enhancement, Skin Radiance, Smoothing and Hydration. CireNat Spheres Rice Bran Green (850-1180) is certified as COSMOS and ECOCERT. It is available in Spheres form.

THE Brazilian Butter. O&3 presents Cupuacu Butter, Refined. Wild harvested in the Brazilian amazon this butter has caused waves across the cosmetic sector for its versatility & production story. Produced from the seeds of the Cupuacu tree, this butter is incredibly subtle/soft & melts beautifully into the skin so we recommend doing little with it in your formulation. A nutritious ingredient, its make up is full of sterols & has a cracking fatty acid profile. Try it on your skin, you will see it melt & absorb just as you want a body butter to....

Polevan S is based on levan, a prebiotic polysaccharide which can be produced by plants and micro-organisms. It has a number of biological properties including moisturizing, antiwrinkle and anti-inflammatory effects. PoLevan S is obtained from sugarcane by an enzymatic process.

CireWax Spheres (CB104) Monarch Blue (150-425) by Cirebelle is commonly used as Aesthetic Enhancer and Exfoliant for a variety of applications in Skin Care. It is a Vegan, Preservative-free, Biodegradable and Non-toxic Key benefits in use include: Aesthetic enhancement, Skin Radiance, Smoothing, Exfoliation and Hydration. CireWax Spheres (CB104) Monarch Blue (150-425) is certified as COSMOS and ECOCERT. It is available in Spheres form.

TechnoHYAL TETR-HA LH is a film former improves the skin barrier versus external aggression, maintains water into the skin and resistant to Hyaluronidase activity