Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
A light emollient that absorbs quickly to leave a dry but silky skin feel.
Coco-Glucoside
A mild, biodegradable surfactant that gives a pleasant, stable foam.
Coconut Acid
The fatty acid component of cocount oil, used to impart a smooth feel on the skin, it can also be used in cleansing preparations.
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
A saturated fatty acid, high in lauric acid, that melts on the skin
Colloidal Sulfur
Gentle on skin it is shown to have activity against bacteria that may cause Acne or dandruff. Works great in combination with salycilic acid
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
A vegetable wax from the leaves of the Palm tree Copernicia Cerifera. It gives body to creams and lotions,
Cyclopentasiloxane
A volatile silicone (meaning it evaporates from the skin), it gives skin and hair a sliky, smooth feel.
Darutoside
Decyl Glucoside
A naturally derived cleanisng agent that produces mild foam. Also helps with stabilisation of formulations. It is readily biodegradable
Dehydroacetic Acid
A synthetic preservative used to protect the product from spoilage
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
A lightweight, colourless oil that spreads easily on the skin and leaves a velvety dry feel.
Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
Dilauryl Citrate
Derived from citric acid, it helps to keep skin and hair in good condition, keeping skin soft.
Dimethicone
A commonly used silicone available in many viscosities. It imparts a silky smooth feel on the skin an can be used to create an occlusive barrier on the skin.
Dimethyl Isosorbide
Used to enhance the delivery of active ingredients in the formula
Dimethylacrylamide/Acrylic Acid/Polystyrene Ethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Works to thicken formulations, and has film forming properties
Dipropylene Glycol
Used to help disperse ingredients into the formulation
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
A mild cleansing agent, that produces good quality foam.
Disodium Edta
It works to mop up trace mineral elements(mainly from the water) that would otherwise affect product stability
Disodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate
An extra mild surfactant derived from a water soluble silicone polymer
Disodium Phosphate
Used to adjust the pH of our products. It is alkaline so can be used to raise the pH of a product.
Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride
A quaternary ammonium salt, that leaves hair sleek and shiny. It helps to detangle and discharge static electricity
Ethyl Ferulate
A powerful free radical scavenger
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
A medium spreading emollient that can impart a rich feel to creams.