Experience a refreshingly cool, lightweight cream that glides effortlessly onto your skin, leaving no greasy residue. Powered by the natural probiotics found in Greek yogurt, this nourishing formula taps into centuries of Greek tradition to deliver deep, long-lasting hydration. Perfect for ultra-dry skin, this cream helps restore moisture and revitalize your complexion, leaving it soft, smooth, and radiant.
Experience a refreshingly cool, lightweight cream that glides effortlessly onto your skin, leaving no greasy residue. Powered by the natural probiotics found in Greek yogurt, this nourishing formula taps into centuries of Greek tradition to deliver deep, long-lasting hydration. Perfect for ultra-dry skin, this cream helps restore moisture and revitalize your complexion, leaving it soft, smooth, and radiant.
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Yoghurt - Nourishing Probiotic Intense Cream
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Day Cream For Face
Product Type
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Greek Yoghurt
Active Ingredients
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Cucumber
Scent
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Gel Cream
Texture
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Suitable for all skin types
Skin Type
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Dry and very dry skin
Ideal for:
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Yoghurt - Nourishing Probiotic Intense Cream
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Day Cream For Face
Product Type
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Greek Yoghurt
Active Ingredients
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Cucumber
Scent
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Gel Cream
Texture
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Suitable for all skin types
Skin Type
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Dry and very dry skin
Ideal for:
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This daily moisturizing face cream, enriched with real Greek yoghurt, delivers an instant cooling and soothing sensation. Infused with a superdose of probiotics, it deeply nourishes the skin while advanced Microbiome Technology helps re-balance and restore a healthier, refreshed appearance, perfect for dehydrated and stressed skin.
Function
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48h
Time - Release
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Tinted, BB or CC
Coverage
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Sunblock cream
Sun Protection
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Application before make up or sunscreen.
Other Functions
Korres
Yoghurt - Nourishing Probiotic Intense Cream
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This daily moisturizing face cream, enriched with real Greek yoghurt, delivers an instant cooling and soothing sensation. Infused with a superdose of probiotics, it deeply nourishes the skin while advanced Microbiome Technology helps re-balance and restore a healthier, refreshed appearance, perfect for dehydrated and stressed skin.
Function
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48h
Time - Release
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Tinted, BB or CC
Coverage
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Sunblock cream
Sun Protection
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Application before make up or sunscreen.
Other Functions
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For everyone
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Appropriate for all age groups, best suited for individuals under 50.
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Not recommended for children under 3 years of age.
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Suitable for all skin types and tones
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Contains ingredients of animal origin. It is not suitable for vegans
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Dry and very dry skin, mature skin, dehydrated and stressed skin especially during summertime.
Gender
Age
Age
Skin Type
Vegan?
Ideal for:
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Yoghurt - Nourishing Probiotic Intense Cream
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For everyone
Gender
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Appropriate for all age groups, best suited for individuals under 50.
Age
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Not recommended for children under 3 years of age.
Age
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Suitable for all skin types and tones
Skin Type
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Contains ingredients of animal origin. It is not suitable for vegans
Vegan?
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Dry and very dry skin, mature skin, dehydrated and stressed skin especially during summertime.
Ideal for:
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Apply an appropriate amount of cream to clean and dry skin on the face and neck. Avoid the eye area. The cream can be used throughout the day and does not need to be removed with water. You can also use this cream as a moisturizing base before applying makeup or sunscreen. In this case, apply the cream at least 30 minutes before applying sunscreen or makeup. It is always recommended to use products from the same brand for optimal results.
Instructions For Use
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Suitable for use on the delicate neck and décolleté areas
Special Instructions
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Not suitable for use around the delicate eye area.
Special Instructions
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Application before make up or sunscreen.
Special Instructions
Korres
Yoghurt - Nourishing Probiotic Intense Cream
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Apply an appropriate amount of cream to clean and dry skin on the face and neck. Avoid the eye area. The cream can be used throughout the day and does not need to be removed with water. You can also use this cream as a moisturizing base before applying makeup or sunscreen. In this case, apply the cream at least 30 minutes before applying sunscreen or makeup. It is always recommended to use products from the same brand for optimal results.
Instructions For Use
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Suitable for use on the delicate neck and décolleté areas
Special Instructions
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Not suitable for use around the delicate eye area.
Special Instructions
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Application before make up or sunscreen.
Special Instructions
Korres
Yoghurt - Nourishing Probiotic Intense Cream
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Greek Yoghurt
Active Ingredient
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Probiotics
Active Ingredient
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Sea water, Maypop oil, Chia seed oil, Aloe vera juice, Argan oil, Shea butter, Candelilla wax, Green alga, Abyssinian kale oil, Soya oil, Sunflower oil, Oarweed extract, Sea lily extract, Panthenol, Vitamin C, Yacon strawberry juice, Apricot oil, Serine, Hyaluronic acid, Vitamin E, Urea, Ginger extract
Key Ingredients
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95.6% Content of Natural Origin
Ingredients Type
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Clean Formula
Formula Type
Korres
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Greek Yoghurt
Active Ingredient
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Probiotics
Active Ingredient
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Sea water, Maypop oil, Chia seed oil, Aloe vera juice, Argan oil, Shea butter, Candelilla wax, Green alga, Abyssinian kale oil, Soya oil, Sunflower oil, Oarweed extract, Sea lily extract, Panthenol, Vitamin C, Yacon strawberry juice, Apricot oil, Serine, Hyaluronic acid, Vitamin E, Urea, Ginger extract
Key Ingredients
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95.6% Content of Natural Origin
Ingredients Type
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Clean Formula
Formula Type
Korres
Yoghurt - Nourishing Probiotic Intense Cream
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40 ml / 1.35 fl. oz.
Product Volume
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Recyclable
Packaging.
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Eco Friendly
Manufacturing Process
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6.4 x 6.2 x 6.4 cm
Product dimensions
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Not Animal Tested
Quality Assurance
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In vivo self-assessment test, 32 female volunteers 18-30 years old
Quality Assurance
Korres
Yoghurt - Nourishing Probiotic Intense Cream
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40 ml / 1.35 fl. oz.
Product Volume
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Recyclable
Packaging.
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Eco Friendly
Manufacturing Process
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6.4 x 6.2 x 6.4 cm
Product dimensions
(L x W x H)
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Not Animal Tested
Quality Assurance
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In vivo self-assessment test, 32 female volunteers 18-30 years old
Quality Assurance
Product Overview
Active Ingredients
Emollients
Herbal Oils
Antiaging Factors
Vitamins
Herbal Butters & Waxes
Mosturizing Factors
Herbal Extracts & Juices
Excipients
Active Ingredients
Emollients
Vitamins
Herbal Oils, Butters & Waxes
Antiaging Factors
Mosturizing Factors
Herbal Extracts & Juices
Excipients
Εxtensive Ιngredient Αnalysis
Water meeting the quality criteria for the production of a cosmetic preparation
Μoisturizing and emollient agent. It contributes to hydration, as it has the ability to bind and retain water in the lower layers of the skin.
Synthetic fatty ingredient that mimics natural triglycerides. It has a softening effect on the skin, and contributes to its better scenting, as it enhances the fragrance of the cream.
Mixture of natural or synthetic origin of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is an excipient which acts as an emulsifier, increasing the stability of the cream and acting as a viscosity regulator. It has an emollient effect on the skin. If contact allergy is suspected, this ingredient can be tested by a standard dermatological test at the dermatologist.
An excipient that acts as an emulsifier, increasing the stability of the cream and acting as a viscosity regulator. It also has an emollient effect on the skin. It may be of animal, synthetic or vegetable origin.
Emollient that provides a smooth, refreshing glide with a soft, powdery finish. It is biodegradable, making it an eco-friendly option for skincare formulations that prioritize both skin health and environmental sustainability.
Excipient that prevents the agglomeration of the ingredients of the cream, while ensuring its excellent consistency. Improves the texture and appearance, while absorbing the finely dispersed substances of the product.
A substance derived from the esterification or salt formation of fatty acids extracted from olive oil. Softens, smoothes the skin and gives it a youthful appearance and texture.
Maypop oil, offers numerous benefits for the skin. It is rich in essential fatty acids that deeply nourish and hydrate the skin, leaving it soft and supple. The oil has anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce redness and calm irritated skin, making it ideal for sensitive skin types. Its antioxidant content protects the skin from environmental stressors and free radicals, helping to prevent premature aging. Additionally, it supports the skin’s natural barrier, helping to retain moisture and shield the skin from external irritants. Its lightweight, non-comedogenic texture ensures that it doesn’t clog pores, making it a great option for acne-prone skin. Overall, Maypop oil helps soothe, hydrate, and protect the skin, promoting a healthier and more balanced complexion.
An excipient that acts as a solvent for other substances and regulates the viscosity of the cream.It has a hygroscopic character, so it retains moisture in cosmetic products, while at the same time it helps to moisturize the skin, retaining water in its deeper layers and preventing its evaporation through the pores of the skin.
Clear, colourless and odourless oil, which can be produced from olive oil, from an animal source or synthetically. It has a smoothing effect on the skin and is suitable as a solvent for fat-soluble active ingredients. It has emollient properties and restores lipids to the hair or the upper layers of the skin.
Ethyl linoleate is an ester formed from the combination of linoleic acid and ethyl alcohol. It is a long-chain fatty acid commonly used in skincare products for its ability to moisturize the skin and improve barrier function. Ethyl linoleate helps maintain skin hydration and supports skin health due to its rich fatty acid content. It is also known for having potential anti-inflammatory properties and is sometimes used in cosmetic formulations to help regulate sebum production, making it beneficial for acne-prone skin.
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, also known as chia seed oil, is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, particularly alpha-linolenic acid, which is known for its powerful moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to improve skin hydration, reduce redness, and soothe irritated skin. The oil also contains antioxidants such as caffeic acid and rosmarinic acid, which combat free radicals and protect the skin from premature aging. Additionally, its ability to support collagen production makes it effective in reducing fine lines and wrinkles, promoting a youthful appearance.
A spray-dried or freeze-dried form of Aloe Leaf Juice that retains the same moisturizing, emollient, regenerative, and healing qualities as the fresh juice.
Algin is a polysaccharide derived from brown seaweed, commonly used in cosmetics as a versatile ingredient. It acts as a gelling agent, helping to thicken and stabilize formulations. As an aromatic component, it enhances the scent of products and can perfume the skin. Additionally, it serves as a viscosity control agent, adjusting the thickness of cosmetic products, and functions as a binding agent to ensure the consistency of powdered formulas.
Alpha-glucan Oligosaccharide is a prebiotic that supports healthy skin flora by selectively nourishing beneficial microbes while inhibiting harmful ones. It helps smooth the skin’s surface, cleanses, and conditions, promoting overall skin health and balance.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a synthetic polymer that creates smooth gel-like textures in cosmetics. It acts as a texturizer and thickener for oil-in-water emulsions, enhancing the product’s skin feel without stickiness. It also controls viscosity, ensuring consistency.
Argan oil, known as the “liquid gold of Morocco,” is rich in 80% unsaturated fatty acids, primarily oleic and linoleic acids, as well as antioxidant vitamin E and phenols. This highly nourishing oil moisturizes, enhances skin elasticity, and helps protect against moisture loss. Its anti-inflammatory properties make it ideal for dry, irritated skin.
Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) promotes collagen synthesis, acts as a free radical scavenger, and protects the skin from oxidative stress. Added to cosmetics for its antioxidant action, it prevents product degradation while boosting collagen production, fading hyperpigmentation, and enhancing UV protection when used under sunscreen.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, a stable ester of Vitamin C, is used in cosmetics for its antioxidant properties. It helps prevent oxidative deterioration of products and protects the skin from oxidative stress. It promotes collagen synthesis and acts as a free radical scavenger, making it ideal for anti-aging formulations.
Bisabolol, a key component of chamomile essential oil, is a sesquiterpene known for its anti-inflammatory, soothing, and skin-strengthening properties. Used in skincare, it acts as a soothing agent to relieve discomfort, a skin emollient to maintain skin condition, and as an aromatic to enhance the scent of products.
Shea butter (Butyrospermum Parkii) is a nourishing and versatile cosmetic ingredient obtained from the fruits of the shea tree. Rich in unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants like Vitamin E, and allantoin, it is a powerful moisturizer and emollient that soothes dry skin and hair. Shea butter promotes skin regeneration, softens brittle hair, and is ideal for irritated skin.
Candelilla wax (INCI: Euphorbia Cerifera Cera) is a natural vegetable wax derived from the North Mexican candelilla shrub. It forms a continuous film on the skin, hair, and nails, serves as a viscosity control agent, and enables gel formation. It is commonly used to stabilize emulsions and creams, providing structure and stability in cosmetics.
Caprylyl Glycol is a versatile ingredient used in cosmetics. It acts as a skin emollient, keeping skin soft and smooth while enhancing the effectiveness of preservatives. It also conditions hair, leaving it supple, soft, and shiny. Additionally, it helps reduce unpleasant body odors, making it a valuable multifunctional additive in personal care products.
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, derived from the algae known as Common Chlorella, is a herbal emollient that keeps the skin in good condition. Rich in lipids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, it has rejuvenating, antibacterial, and re-mineralizing properties. It enhances cell renewal, promotes hydration, and helps make skin smooth, elastic, and revitalized.
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil is an emollient plant oil from the seeds of Crambe Abyssinica, a lesser-known plant native to the Ethiopian Highlands. Rich in erucic acid (50-65%), a long-chain unsaturated fatty acid, it provides a silky, silicone-like feel on the skin. As a skin conditioner, it keeps the skin soft and smooth. This herbal oil is valued for its high content of vitamins and carotenoids.
Disodium Phosphate is a synthetic ingredient used in cosmetic formulations primarily as an anti-corrosive agent, preventing rust and corrosion in packaging. It also acts as a buffer, helping to control and stabilize the pH of cosmetic products, ensuring their efficacy and shelf life.
Ethylhexylglycerin is a synthetic ingredient that reduces unpleasant body odors and acts as a skin emollient, keeping the skin in good condition. It also enhances the effectiveness of certain preservatives. If a contact allergy is suspected, it can be tested via a standard skin test. Additionally, it provides a pleasant, non-irritating feel on the skin.
Glyceryl Caprylate is a multifunctional ingredient used as both a surfactant and skin emollient in cosmetics. It allows the formation of stable oil-and-water emulsions and softens the skin. Derived from synthetic or vegetable sources, this natural emulsifier also contributes to the skin’s moisture balance, acts as a co-emulsifier, and has antimicrobial properties.
Glyceryl Polyacrylate is an ingredient containing glycerol, often combined with other alcohols or sugars. As a polymer or copolymer based on acrylic acid, it plays a key role in cosmetics by forming a continuous protective film on the skin, hair, or nails. This “membrane factor” function helps retain moisture and enhances the skin’s smooth appearance.
Glyceryl Stearate, a Glyceryl Stearic Acid Ester, is a versatile emulsifier commonly used in cosmetics. It enables the formation of stable oil-water mixtures, like in lotions and creams, while acting as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin. Sourced from plant, animal, or synthetic origins, it’s found in a range of products including make-up, cleansers, and sunscreens.
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, derived from wild soybean, is a versatile fat or essential oil used in cosmetics. It acts as an aromatic agent in fragrance oils and a skin emollient, helping to soften and smooth the skin. Rich in linoleic acid (48-59%), it supports skin barrier repair, making it an excellent moisturizing oil. Often found in fragrance agents, it’s both herbal and moisturizing.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, derived from sunflower seeds, is an aromatic agent and a skin emollient, softening and smoothing the skin. Rich in vitamin E, it provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, protecting the skin from premature aging. Its high linoleic acid content makes it lightweight, easily absorbed, and beneficial for maintaining the skin’s hydrolipidic layer.
Hexyldecyl Stearate acts as a skin emollient, helping to maintain the skin’s condition by softening and smoothing it. Often used in cosmetic formulations, it provides a lightweight, non-greasy texture to products. This ingredient is sourced from animal or synthetic origins and is commonly found in moisturizers and conditioners.
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, derived from the unsaponifiable parts of olive oil, act as a skin emollient that keeps the skin in good condition by softening and smoothing it. This ingredient is sourced from both synthetic and plant-based origins.
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil is a versatile ingredient used in cosmetics for its emollient and viscosity-controlling properties. It keeps the skin in good condition, softens, and smoothes it, while also regulating the thickness of formulations. Sourced from synthetic or plant-based origins, it’s commonly used as a thickening agent and consistency regulator in skincare products.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is a versatile cosmetic ingredient known for its emollient properties. It helps keep the skin in good condition by softening and smoothing it. Derived from synthetic or plant-based sources, this oil forms part of skincare formulations to enhance hydration and improve skin texture. Commonly used in skin care products for its conditioning effects.
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate is a skin-conditioning agent derived biotechnologically or synthetically. It is a fragmented form of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the skin known for its ability to bind water and maintain hydration. As we age, hyaluronic acid production decreases, leading to loss of skin elasticity and wrinkles. Used in anti-aging products, this ingredient helps retain moisture in the upper layers of the skin, promoting softness and reducing visible signs of aging. Its small molecular size allows it to penetrate deeply but may pose potential inflammatory risks.
Lactic Acid, an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), is a powerful exfoliant and moisturizer that enhances skin hydration while improving skin firmness, thickness, and reducing wrinkles at concentrations above 10%. It acts as a skin emollient, buffer, and hygroscopic agent, retaining moisture and regulating the pH of cosmetic products. Lactic acid is a key component of the skin’s hydrolipidic film, maintaining its pH balance and aiding in the absorption of moisture. It also has keratolytic properties, promoting exfoliation and improving the stratum corneum, while offering antibacterial effects in liquid soaps. This versatile ingredient can be sourced from vegetable, biotechnology, or synthetic origins.
Lactobacillus, a genus of lactic acid bacteria, is widely used in the fermentation of cosmetic ingredients. It acts as a skin emollient, helping to maintain the skin in good condition. This beneficial bacteria is commonly found in skincare formulations for its ability to enhance the skin’s moisture and promote a balanced skin microbiome, making it a key ingredient in skin care products.
Laminaria Digitata Extract, derived from brown algae, is a powerful skin protection agent, shielding the skin from external influences. Rich in lipids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, it has rejuvenating and re-mineralizing effects. This vegetable-sourced extract boosts cell renewal, enhances skin hydration, and improves elasticity, making the skin smooth and supple, commonly used in toners and exfoliants.
Lecithin, a versatile ingredient from both animal and plant sources, is widely used in cosmetics. It serves as a surfactant-emulsifier, aiding the formation of stable emulsions by mixing oil and water. As a skin emollient, it conditions, softens, and smoothes the skin. Lecithin reduces electrostatic charges in hair and enhances absorption of other ingredients, making it ideal for lotions, masks, and hair care.
Maltodextrin is a versatile ingredient derived from vegetable sources, commonly used in cosmetics. As a remover, it absorbs finely dispersed substances. It functions as a skin emollient, keeping skin in good condition, and as a hair conditioner, making hair manageable, soft, and shiny. It also acts as an emulsion stabilizer, membrane factor, and compositive agent, ensuring consistency and improving product stability. This glucose-based carbohydrate mixture is obtained from starch hydrolysis and is often found in skincare, hair care products, and emulsions.
Maris Aqua (Sea Water/Eau de Mer) is a versatile cosmetic ingredient primarily used for its ability to dissolve other substances. It also has hygroscopic properties, helping to retain and maintain moisture in cosmetic formulations. As a solvent and moisturizer/humectant, it supports hydration, making it ideal for skincare products focused on maintaining moisture balance.
Menthyl Lactate is a versatile cosmetic ingredient known for its aromatic properties, enhancing the fragrance of a product and imparting a pleasant scent. As a cooling agent, it delivers a long-lasting, refreshing sensation to the skin, providing a cooling effect. It can be sourced from animal, synthetic, plant, or biotechnology origins, making it adaptable for various formulations.
Olus Oil is a 100% vegetable-derived oil, primarily composed of triglycerides of fatty acids. It is widely used in cosmetic products for its excellent skin emollient properties, helping to soften and smooth the skin. As a plant-based oil, it delivers a velvety and smooth feel to the skin, making it ideal for creams and lotions.
Pancratium Maritimum Extract (Sea Daffodil) is a natural plant-based ingredient used for its skin brightening properties. It acts as a whitening agent, helping to lighten the skin tone or hair color, providing a more radiant appearance. This extract is derived from plants and is commonly used in cosmetic formulations aimed at improving skin brightness.
Panthenol, also known as provitamin B5, is a versatile ingredient widely used in cosmetic products. It acts as a skin emollient, keeping the skin hydrated and smooth. It also serves as a hair conditioner, making hair soft, shiny, and manageable. Panthenol enhances the skin’s protective barrier, improves elasticity, and promotes cell regeneration, making it ideal for sensitive skin. Its anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties are beneficial in treating sunburns and minor skin irritations.
Pentylene Glycol is a versatile ingredient with a silky texture, commonly used in cosmetics for its multiple functions. It acts as an emulsion stabilizer, solvent, and broad-spectrum antimicrobial, ensuring product stability while enhancing texture. As a skin conditioner, it helps keep the skin hydrated and in good condition. Derived from synthetic or plant sources, Pentylene Glycol is widely used in various cosmetic formulations, including hair care products and body lotions.
Phenethyl Alcohol is a colorless liquid used in cosmetics for its aromatic properties, enhancing the fragrance of a product and providing a pleasant scent. It is often used as a masking agent, which means it helps hide unpleasant odors from other cosmetic ingredients. Originating from synthetic sources, it is typically added in small amounts to improve the overall olfactory experience.
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is a gentle, natural emulsifier that creates a soft and powdery feel in cosmetic formulations. Ideal for sensitive or baby skin products, it functions as a surfactant-emulsifier, enabling the stable mixture of oil and water. Sourced from vegetable or synthetic origins, it helps maintain the consistency of cosmetic products by forming stable emulsions.
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, derived from the yacon plant, is a vegetable-based ingredient used in cosmetics. Extracted from the roots, this juice acts as a skin emollient, helping to keep the skin in good condition by providing hydration and nourishment. It is 100% plant-based and promotes smoother, healthier-looking skin.
Potassium phosphate is a useful buffering agent in cosmetic formulations, ensuring the pH level is balanced and optimal for product performance and skin compatibility. It belongs to the group of alkalizing agents, acids, and neutralizing agents. This synthetic ingredient helps maintain the stability and effectiveness of cosmetic products by controlling their pH levels.
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil is a high-quality vegetable oil derived from the cold-pressed inner core of apricot kernels. Rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin E, it acts as a skin emollient, keeping the skin hydrated and soft. With high oleic acid content (54-74%), it is ideal for dry skin, helping retain moisture. Additionally, apricot kernel oil enhances shine and smoothness in hair care products and is used in shampoos and treatments. It also serves as an aromatic component, enhancing the scent of cosmetic formulations.
Pullulan is a polysaccharide polymer derived from biotechnology, belonging to the group of membrane and binding agents. It dissolves in water and forms a thin, elastic, and moisture-absorbing film when applied to the skin, hair, or nails, creating an instant tightening effect. Additionally, it helps ensure the consistency of powder products, making it valuable as a compositive medium in cosmetics.
Saccharide Isomerate is a plant-based or synthetic moisturizer derived from isomerized sugars (carbohydrates). It binds to the skin for long-lasting hydration, making it an effective humectant. This hygroscopic ingredient retains moisture in cosmetic products and helps maintain skin hydration for extended periods, keeping the skin soft and smooth.
Serine is a non-essential amino acid commonly included in cosmetic formulas for its moisturizing properties. It acts as a skin softener, hair conditioner, and aromatic enhancer, reducing electrostatic charges and improving manageability. Serine is a water-binding ingredient, contributing to skin hydration and softness, often used in moisturizing complexes to keep the skin and hair supple and shiny.
Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-glucan is a versatile synthetic ingredient used in cosmetic formulations. It functions as a cleanser, helping to remove impurities from the skin, hair, or teeth. It also acts as a viscosity control agent, adjusting the thickness of products, and as a conditioning agent, ensuring the consistency of powdered formulas. It belongs to the surfactants, thickening agents, and binding agents groups.
Sodium Gluceptate is a synthetic chelating agent used in cosmetic formulations. It works by binding metal ions that could negatively impact the stability and appearance of cosmetic products, helping to prevent unwanted reactions that may degrade product quality. It belongs to the group of stabilizers and chelating agents, playing a key role in maintaining product integrity.
Sodium Hyaluronate is a powerful humectant and emollient that helps retain moisture in the skin, keeping it hydrated, smooth, and elastic. It is derived from biotechnology/plant sources and is the sodium salt form of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body. Sodium Hyaluronate is used in anti-aging products like eye creams, face creams, and masks to bind water in the upper skin layers, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and improving skin texture. It is famous for its ability to hold up to 1000 times its weight in water, making it a key ingredient in maintaining youthful, plump skin.
Tocopherol, also known as Vitamin E, is a powerful fat-soluble antioxidant that plays a crucial role in protecting skin cells from free radicals, which can damage collagen and lead to skin aging. Because it’s fat-soluble, it is easily absorbed by the skin, helping to maintain smoothness and hydration. In cosmetics, it acts as an antioxidant to prevent ingredient oxidation and as a skin softener to keep the skin in good condition. It is commonly used in skincare products and sunscreens.
Tocopheryl Acetate is the most commonly used esterified form of vitamin E in cosmetics. It is more stable and has a longer shelf life compared to pure vitamin E but is less easily absorbed by the skin and may have reduced photoprotective effects. Tocopheryl Acetate acts as an antioxidant in cosmetic products, inhibiting the reactions of materials with oxygen, which helps to prevent oxidation and the deterioration of ingredients. It also functions as a skin softener, helping to maintain the skin in good condition. This ingredient is derived from synthetic or plant-based sources and is commonly used in skincare products and sunscreens to enhance the stability and efficacy of formulations.
Trehalose is a sugar known for its strong water-binding properties, making it a great moisturizing agent in cosmetic products. It helps increase the skin’s water content, keeping it soft and smooth, while also retaining moisture. Trehalose is derived from vegetable sources and belongs to the hygroscopic group of ingredients, perfect for maintaining hydration and skin health.
Urea is a key natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the skin, making up about 7% of NMFs, alongside amino acids, PCA, and lactate. It helps the skin retain water, keeping it plump and elastic. Urea is not just a moisturizer—it’s a “small-molecule regulator” of epidermal function. It acts as a mild keratolytic agent, breaking down proteins like filaggrin to release amino acids, while enhancing antimicrobial peptides and improving skin barrier function. In cosmetics, urea is known for its hydrating, skin-softening, and pH-controlling properties. It’s a hygroscopic ingredient, naturally binding moisture to the skin and gradually releasing it. Urea is especially effective in products for dry skin, smoothing and improving elasticity, and can also provide antimicrobial and anti-itching benefits depending on its concentration.
Yogurt is a versatile ingredient used in cosmetic products, known for its nourishing properties. As a hair conditioner, it leaves hair manageable, soft, elastic, and shiny, while also adding volume. It serves as a skin protection agent, shielding the skin from external factors. Yogurt belongs to the group of ingredients found in hair care and skin care products, contributing to healthy and conditioned hair and skin.
Yogurt powder is a versatile skincare ingredient derived from dehydrated yogurt. It retains essential nutrients like proteins, calcium, and vitamins, helping to soothe, soften, and rejuvenate the skin. Used in products like soaps, scrubs, and masks, it improves skin hydration, enhances foam texture, and provides a creamy lather for a luxurious feel.
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract is derived from the roots of the ginger plant through a solvent extraction process. It is widely used in cosmetics for its aromatic qualities, enhancing fragrance in products, and as a skin emollient that keeps the skin in good condition. Known for refining the skin, enhancing blood circulation, and its disinfectant action, it is beneficial for oily, irritated, or uneven skin. Ginger extract also supports the natural production of collagen and elastin. It is used in a variety of products such as bath salts, creams, shampoos, and exfoliants. With its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, thanks to gingerol, it soothes the skin and reduces redness, often working synergistically with Bisabolol for enhanced effects.
Benzyl Alcohol is a versatile ingredient used in cosmetics, acting as a perfuming agent, dissolving other substances, and controlling viscosity. It also functions as a conditioner, protecting products from microbial spoilage. Found naturally in essential oils like ylang-ylang, jasmine, and rose, Benzyl Alcohol can also be synthetically produced. It’s commonly used in perfumes, colognes, after-shave products, and various perfumed cosmetics. As a preservative, it helps maintain product stability, typically in small amounts (up to 1%), and is often combined with other preservatives like potassium sorbate for broader effectiveness.
Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative used in cosmetic products to control the growth of microorganisms like bacteria and fungi, protecting products from spoilage. It is commonly found in deodorants, skin and hair care, sunscreens, and make-up. As a clear liquid with a pleasant odor, phenoxyethanol can also act as a perfume. It works optimally in the pH range of 4 to 5 and is often combined with parabens for enhanced preservation. Its maximum concentration is 1%. Widely used since the 1950s, phenoxyethanol is known for being safe and gentle, contributing to consumer health by preventing microbial contamination in water-containing cosmetics.
Salicylic Acid is a multifunctional cosmetic ingredient known for its keratolytic properties, helping to exfoliate the skin by removing layers of dead skin cells, leaving the skin smoother. It is also effective in preventing and relieving seborrhoea, seborrhoeic dermatitis, and dandruff. Additionally, it acts as a skin emollient, improving skin texture, and as a conditioner, it protects products from microbial spoilage. Approved at up to 0.5% as a preservative in cosmetics, it is not recommended for products for children under 3 years of age.
Sorbic Acid is a mild preservative used in cosmetics to protect products from microbial spoilage, especially in water-containing formulas. It is often combined with other preservatives like Benzoic Acid and Dehydroacetic Acid to enhance effectiveness. Sorbic Acid also has aromatic properties, improving the scent of products. Sourced from synthetic or vegetable origins, it is used in cosmetics, eye drops, contact lens liquids, and food preservation. Its double bonds are sensitive to oxygen, making it effective when paired with antioxidants.
Parfum/Fragrance refers to the composition of natural or synthetic raw materials that enhance the aroma of a product. As a perfuming agent, it is a key component in fragrance oils and flavoring agents. Found in nearly all cosmetics, such as perfumes, eau de toilette, creams, lotions, and shampoos, it can be made from natural or semi-synthetic substances. In cosmetics, fragrance compositions are labeled as “Parfum” in the INCI list. The concentration varies: 15-30% in perfumes, 10-14% in eau de parfum, 6-9% in eau de toilette, and up to 1% in skin creams and shampoos.
Water meeting the quality criteria for the production of a cosmetic preparation
Μoisturizing and emollient agent. It contributes to hydration, as it has the ability to bind and retain water in the lower layers of the skin.
Synthetic fatty ingredient that mimics natural triglycerides. It has a softening effect on the skin, and contributes to its better scenting, as it enhances the fragrance of the cream.
Mixture of natural or synthetic origin of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is an excipient which acts as an emulsifier, increasing the stability of the cream and acting as a viscosity regulator. It has an emollient effect on the skin. If contact allergy is suspected, this ingredient can be tested by a standard dermatological test at the dermatologist.
An excipient that acts as an emulsifier, increasing the stability of the cream and acting as a viscosity regulator. It also has an emollient effect on the skin. It may be of animal, synthetic or vegetable origin.
Emollient that provides a smooth, refreshing glide with a soft, powdery finish. It is biodegradable, making it an eco-friendly option for skincare formulations that prioritize both skin health and environmental sustainability.
Excipient that prevents the agglomeration of the ingredients of the cream, while ensuring its excellent consistency. Improves the texture and appearance, while absorbing the finely dispersed substances of the product.
A substance derived from the esterification or salt formation of fatty acids extracted from olive oil. Softens, smoothes the skin and gives it a youthful appearance and texture.
Maypop oil, offers numerous benefits for the skin. It is rich in essential fatty acids that deeply nourish and hydrate the skin, leaving it soft and supple. The oil has anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce redness and calm irritated skin, making it ideal for sensitive skin types. Its antioxidant content protects the skin from environmental stressors and free radicals, helping to prevent premature aging. Additionally, it supports the skin’s natural barrier, helping to retain moisture and shield the skin from external irritants. Its lightweight, non-comedogenic texture ensures that it doesn’t clog pores, making it a great option for acne-prone skin. Overall, Maypop oil helps soothe, hydrate, and protect the skin, promoting a healthier and more balanced complexion.
An excipient that acts as a solvent for other substances and regulates the viscosity of the cream.It has a hygroscopic character, so it retains moisture in cosmetic products, while at the same time it helps to moisturize the skin, retaining water in its deeper layers and preventing its evaporation through the pores of the skin.
Clear, colourless and odourless oil, which can be produced from olive oil, from an animal source or synthetically. It has a smoothing effect on the skin and is suitable as a solvent for fat-soluble active ingredients. It has emollient properties and restores lipids to the hair or the upper layers of the skin.
Ethyl linoleate is an ester formed from the combination of linoleic acid and ethyl alcohol. It is a long-chain fatty acid commonly used in skincare products for its ability to moisturize the skin and improve barrier function. Ethyl linoleate helps maintain skin hydration and supports skin health due to its rich fatty acid content. It is also known for having potential anti-inflammatory properties and is sometimes used in cosmetic formulations to help regulate sebum production, making it beneficial for acne-prone skin.
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, also known as chia seed oil, is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, particularly alpha-linolenic acid, which is known for its powerful moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to improve skin hydration, reduce redness, and soothe irritated skin. The oil also contains antioxidants such as caffeic acid and rosmarinic acid, which combat free radicals and protect the skin from premature aging. Additionally, its ability to support collagen production makes it effective in reducing fine lines and wrinkles, promoting a youthful appearance.
A spray-dried or freeze-dried form of Aloe Leaf Juice that retains the same moisturizing, emollient, regenerative, and healing qualities as the fresh juice.
Algin is a polysaccharide derived from brown seaweed, commonly used in cosmetics as a versatile ingredient. It acts as a gelling agent, helping to thicken and stabilize formulations. As an aromatic component, it enhances the scent of products and can perfume the skin. Additionally, it serves as a viscosity control agent, adjusting the thickness of cosmetic products, and functions as a binding agent to ensure the consistency of powdered formulas.
Alpha-glucan Oligosaccharide is a prebiotic that supports healthy skin flora by selectively nourishing beneficial microbes while inhibiting harmful ones. It helps smooth the skin’s surface, cleanses, and conditions, promoting overall skin health and balance.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a synthetic polymer that creates smooth gel-like textures in cosmetics. It acts as a texturizer and thickener for oil-in-water emulsions, enhancing the product’s skin feel without stickiness. It also controls viscosity, ensuring consistency.
Argan oil, known as the “liquid gold of Morocco,” is rich in 80% unsaturated fatty acids, primarily oleic and linoleic acids, as well as antioxidant vitamin E and phenols. This highly nourishing oil moisturizes, enhances skin elasticity, and helps protect against moisture loss. Its anti-inflammatory properties make it ideal for dry, irritated skin.
Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) promotes collagen synthesis, acts as a free radical scavenger, and protects the skin from oxidative stress. Added to cosmetics for its antioxidant action, it prevents product degradation while boosting collagen production, fading hyperpigmentation, and enhancing UV protection when used under sunscreen.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, a stable ester of Vitamin C, is used in cosmetics for its antioxidant properties. It helps prevent oxidative deterioration of products and protects the skin from oxidative stress. It promotes collagen synthesis and acts as a free radical scavenger, making it ideal for anti-aging formulations.
Bisabolol, a key component of chamomile essential oil, is a sesquiterpene known for its anti-inflammatory, soothing, and skin-strengthening properties. Used in skincare, it acts as a soothing agent to relieve discomfort, a skin emollient to maintain skin condition, and as an aromatic to enhance the scent of products.
Shea butter (Butyrospermum Parkii) is a nourishing and versatile cosmetic ingredient obtained from the fruits of the shea tree. Rich in unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants like Vitamin E, and allantoin, it is a powerful moisturizer and emollient that soothes dry skin and hair. Shea butter promotes skin regeneration, softens brittle hair, and is ideal for irritated skin.
Candelilla wax (INCI: Euphorbia Cerifera Cera) is a natural vegetable wax derived from the North Mexican candelilla shrub. It forms a continuous film on the skin, hair, and nails, serves as a viscosity control agent, and enables gel formation. It is commonly used to stabilize emulsions and creams, providing structure and stability in cosmetics.
Caprylyl Glycol is a versatile ingredient used in cosmetics. It acts as a skin emollient, keeping skin soft and smooth while enhancing the effectiveness of preservatives. It also conditions hair, leaving it supple, soft, and shiny. Additionally, it helps reduce unpleasant body odors, making it a valuable multifunctional additive in personal care products.
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, derived from the algae known as Common Chlorella, is a herbal emollient that keeps the skin in good condition. Rich in lipids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, it has rejuvenating, antibacterial, and re-mineralizing properties. It enhances cell renewal, promotes hydration, and helps make skin smooth, elastic, and revitalized.
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil is an emollient plant oil from the seeds of Crambe Abyssinica, a lesser-known plant native to the Ethiopian Highlands. Rich in erucic acid (50-65%), a long-chain unsaturated fatty acid, it provides a silky, silicone-like feel on the skin. As a skin conditioner, it keeps the skin soft and smooth. This herbal oil is valued for its high content of vitamins and carotenoids.
Disodium Phosphate is a synthetic ingredient used in cosmetic formulations primarily as an anti-corrosive agent, preventing rust and corrosion in packaging. It also acts as a buffer, helping to control and stabilize the pH of cosmetic products, ensuring their efficacy and shelf life.
Ethylhexylglycerin is a synthetic ingredient that reduces unpleasant body odors and acts as a skin emollient, keeping the skin in good condition. It also enhances the effectiveness of certain preservatives. If a contact allergy is suspected, it can be tested via a standard skin test. Additionally, it provides a pleasant, non-irritating feel on the skin.
Glyceryl Caprylate is a multifunctional ingredient used as both a surfactant and skin emollient in cosmetics. It allows the formation of stable oil-and-water emulsions and softens the skin. Derived from synthetic or vegetable sources, this natural emulsifier also contributes to the skin’s moisture balance, acts as a co-emulsifier, and has antimicrobial properties.
Glyceryl Polyacrylate is an ingredient containing glycerol, often combined with other alcohols or sugars. As a polymer or copolymer based on acrylic acid, it plays a key role in cosmetics by forming a continuous protective film on the skin, hair, or nails. This “membrane factor” function helps retain moisture and enhances the skin’s smooth appearance.
Glyceryl Stearate, a Glyceryl Stearic Acid Ester, is a versatile emulsifier commonly used in cosmetics. It enables the formation of stable oil-water mixtures, like in lotions and creams, while acting as an emollient to soften and smooth the skin. Sourced from plant, animal, or synthetic origins, it’s found in a range of products including make-up, cleansers, and sunscreens.
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, derived from wild soybean, is a versatile fat or essential oil used in cosmetics. It acts as an aromatic agent in fragrance oils and a skin emollient, helping to soften and smooth the skin. Rich in linoleic acid (48-59%), it supports skin barrier repair, making it an excellent moisturizing oil. Often found in fragrance agents, it’s both herbal and moisturizing.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, derived from sunflower seeds, is an aromatic agent and a skin emollient, softening and smoothing the skin. Rich in vitamin E, it provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, protecting the skin from premature aging. Its high linoleic acid content makes it lightweight, easily absorbed, and beneficial for maintaining the skin’s hydrolipidic layer.
Hexyldecyl Stearate acts as a skin emollient, helping to maintain the skin’s condition by softening and smoothing it. Often used in cosmetic formulations, it provides a lightweight, non-greasy texture to products. This ingredient is sourced from animal or synthetic origins and is commonly found in moisturizers and conditioners.
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, derived from the unsaponifiable parts of olive oil, act as a skin emollient that keeps the skin in good condition by softening and smoothing it. This ingredient is sourced from both synthetic and plant-based origins.
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil is a versatile ingredient used in cosmetics for its emollient and viscosity-controlling properties. It keeps the skin in good condition, softens, and smoothes it, while also regulating the thickness of formulations. Sourced from synthetic or plant-based origins, it’s commonly used as a thickening agent and consistency regulator in skincare products.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is a versatile cosmetic ingredient known for its emollient properties. It helps keep the skin in good condition by softening and smoothing it. Derived from synthetic or plant-based sources, this oil forms part of skincare formulations to enhance hydration and improve skin texture. Commonly used in skin care products for its conditioning effects.
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate is a skin-conditioning agent derived biotechnologically or synthetically. It is a fragmented form of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the skin known for its ability to bind water and maintain hydration. As we age, hyaluronic acid production decreases, leading to loss of skin elasticity and wrinkles. Used in anti-aging products, this ingredient helps retain moisture in the upper layers of the skin, promoting softness and reducing visible signs of aging. Its small molecular size allows it to penetrate deeply but may pose potential inflammatory risks.
Lactic Acid, an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), is a powerful exfoliant and moisturizer that enhances skin hydration while improving skin firmness, thickness, and reducing wrinkles at concentrations above 10%. It acts as a skin emollient, buffer, and hygroscopic agent, retaining moisture and regulating the pH of cosmetic products. Lactic acid is a key component of the skin’s hydrolipidic film, maintaining its pH balance and aiding in the absorption of moisture. It also has keratolytic properties, promoting exfoliation and improving the stratum corneum, while offering antibacterial effects in liquid soaps. This versatile ingredient can be sourced from vegetable, biotechnology, or synthetic origins.
Lactobacillus, a genus of lactic acid bacteria, is widely used in the fermentation of cosmetic ingredients. It acts as a skin emollient, helping to maintain the skin in good condition. This beneficial bacteria is commonly found in skincare formulations for its ability to enhance the skin’s moisture and promote a balanced skin microbiome, making it a key ingredient in skin care products.
Laminaria Digitata Extract, derived from brown algae, is a powerful skin protection agent, shielding the skin from external influences. Rich in lipids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, it has rejuvenating and re-mineralizing effects. This vegetable-sourced extract boosts cell renewal, enhances skin hydration, and improves elasticity, making the skin smooth and supple, commonly used in toners and exfoliants.
Lecithin, a versatile ingredient from both animal and plant sources, is widely used in cosmetics. It serves as a surfactant-emulsifier, aiding the formation of stable emulsions by mixing oil and water. As a skin emollient, it conditions, softens, and smoothes the skin. Lecithin reduces electrostatic charges in hair and enhances absorption of other ingredients, making it ideal for lotions, masks, and hair care.
Maltodextrin is a versatile ingredient derived from vegetable sources, commonly used in cosmetics. As a remover, it absorbs finely dispersed substances. It functions as a skin emollient, keeping skin in good condition, and as a hair conditioner, making hair manageable, soft, and shiny. It also acts as an emulsion stabilizer, membrane factor, and compositive agent, ensuring consistency and improving product stability. This glucose-based carbohydrate mixture is obtained from starch hydrolysis and is often found in skincare, hair care products, and emulsions.
Maris Aqua (Sea Water/Eau de Mer) is a versatile cosmetic ingredient primarily used for its ability to dissolve other substances. It also has hygroscopic properties, helping to retain and maintain moisture in cosmetic formulations. As a solvent and moisturizer/humectant, it supports hydration, making it ideal for skincare products focused on maintaining moisture balance.
Menthyl Lactate is a versatile cosmetic ingredient known for its aromatic properties, enhancing the fragrance of a product and imparting a pleasant scent. As a cooling agent, it delivers a long-lasting, refreshing sensation to the skin, providing a cooling effect. It can be sourced from animal, synthetic, plant, or biotechnology origins, making it adaptable for various formulations.
Olus Oil is a 100% vegetable-derived oil, primarily composed of triglycerides of fatty acids. It is widely used in cosmetic products for its excellent skin emollient properties, helping to soften and smooth the skin. As a plant-based oil, it delivers a velvety and smooth feel to the skin, making it ideal for creams and lotions.
Pancratium Maritimum Extract (Sea Daffodil) is a natural plant-based ingredient used for its skin brightening properties. It acts as a whitening agent, helping to lighten the skin tone or hair color, providing a more radiant appearance. This extract is derived from plants and is commonly used in cosmetic formulations aimed at improving skin brightness.
Panthenol, also known as provitamin B5, is a versatile ingredient widely used in cosmetic products. It acts as a skin emollient, keeping the skin hydrated and smooth. It also serves as a hair conditioner, making hair soft, shiny, and manageable. Panthenol enhances the skin’s protective barrier, improves elasticity, and promotes cell regeneration, making it ideal for sensitive skin. Its anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties are beneficial in treating sunburns and minor skin irritations.
Pentylene Glycol is a versatile ingredient with a silky texture, commonly used in cosmetics for its multiple functions. It acts as an emulsion stabilizer, solvent, and broad-spectrum antimicrobial, ensuring product stability while enhancing texture. As a skin conditioner, it helps keep the skin hydrated and in good condition. Derived from synthetic or plant sources, Pentylene Glycol is widely used in various cosmetic formulations, including hair care products and body lotions.
Phenethyl Alcohol is a colorless liquid used in cosmetics for its aromatic properties, enhancing the fragrance of a product and providing a pleasant scent. It is often used as a masking agent, which means it helps hide unpleasant odors from other cosmetic ingredients. Originating from synthetic sources, it is typically added in small amounts to improve the overall olfactory experience.
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is a gentle, natural emulsifier that creates a soft and powdery feel in cosmetic formulations. Ideal for sensitive or baby skin products, it functions as a surfactant-emulsifier, enabling the stable mixture of oil and water. Sourced from vegetable or synthetic origins, it helps maintain the consistency of cosmetic products by forming stable emulsions.
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, derived from the yacon plant, is a vegetable-based ingredient used in cosmetics. Extracted from the roots, this juice acts as a skin emollient, helping to keep the skin in good condition by providing hydration and nourishment. It is 100% plant-based and promotes smoother, healthier-looking skin.
Potassium phosphate is a useful buffering agent in cosmetic formulations, ensuring the pH level is balanced and optimal for product performance and skin compatibility. It belongs to the group of alkalizing agents, acids, and neutralizing agents. This synthetic ingredient helps maintain the stability and effectiveness of cosmetic products by controlling their pH levels.
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil is a high-quality vegetable oil derived from the cold-pressed inner core of apricot kernels. Rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin E, it acts as a skin emollient, keeping the skin hydrated and soft. With high oleic acid content (54-74%), it is ideal for dry skin, helping retain moisture. Additionally, apricot kernel oil enhances shine and smoothness in hair care products and is used in shampoos and treatments. It also serves as an aromatic component, enhancing the scent of cosmetic formulations.
Pullulan is a polysaccharide polymer derived from biotechnology, belonging to the group of membrane and binding agents. It dissolves in water and forms a thin, elastic, and moisture-absorbing film when applied to the skin, hair, or nails, creating an instant tightening effect. Additionally, it helps ensure the consistency of powder products, making it valuable as a compositive medium in cosmetics.
Saccharide Isomerate is a plant-based or synthetic moisturizer derived from isomerized sugars (carbohydrates). It binds to the skin for long-lasting hydration, making it an effective humectant. This hygroscopic ingredient retains moisture in cosmetic products and helps maintain skin hydration for extended periods, keeping the skin soft and smooth.
Serine is a non-essential amino acid commonly included in cosmetic formulas for its moisturizing properties. It acts as a skin softener, hair conditioner, and aromatic enhancer, reducing electrostatic charges and improving manageability. Serine is a water-binding ingredient, contributing to skin hydration and softness, often used in moisturizing complexes to keep the skin and hair supple and shiny.
Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-glucan is a versatile synthetic ingredient used in cosmetic formulations. It functions as a cleanser, helping to remove impurities from the skin, hair, or teeth. It also acts as a viscosity control agent, adjusting the thickness of products, and as a conditioning agent, ensuring the consistency of powdered formulas. It belongs to the surfactants, thickening agents, and binding agents groups.
Sodium Gluceptate is a synthetic chelating agent used in cosmetic formulations. It works by binding metal ions that could negatively impact the stability and appearance of cosmetic products, helping to prevent unwanted reactions that may degrade product quality. It belongs to the group of stabilizers and chelating agents, playing a key role in maintaining product integrity.
Sodium Hyaluronate is a powerful humectant and emollient that helps retain moisture in the skin, keeping it hydrated, smooth, and elastic. It is derived from biotechnology/plant sources and is the sodium salt form of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body. Sodium Hyaluronate is used in anti-aging products like eye creams, face creams, and masks to bind water in the upper skin layers, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and improving skin texture. It is famous for its ability to hold up to 1000 times its weight in water, making it a key ingredient in maintaining youthful, plump skin.
Tocopherol, also known as Vitamin E, is a powerful fat-soluble antioxidant that plays a crucial role in protecting skin cells from free radicals, which can damage collagen and lead to skin aging. Because it’s fat-soluble, it is easily absorbed by the skin, helping to maintain smoothness and hydration. In cosmetics, it acts as an antioxidant to prevent ingredient oxidation and as a skin softener to keep the skin in good condition. It is commonly used in skincare products and sunscreens.
Tocopheryl Acetate is the most commonly used esterified form of vitamin E in cosmetics. It is more stable and has a longer shelf life compared to pure vitamin E but is less easily absorbed by the skin and may have reduced photoprotective effects. Tocopheryl Acetate acts as an antioxidant in cosmetic products, inhibiting the reactions of materials with oxygen, which helps to prevent oxidation and the deterioration of ingredients. It also functions as a skin softener, helping to maintain the skin in good condition. This ingredient is derived from synthetic or plant-based sources and is commonly used in skincare products and sunscreens to enhance the stability and efficacy of formulations.
Trehalose is a sugar known for its strong water-binding properties, making it a great moisturizing agent in cosmetic products. It helps increase the skin’s water content, keeping it soft and smooth, while also retaining moisture. Trehalose is derived from vegetable sources and belongs to the hygroscopic group of ingredients, perfect for maintaining hydration and skin health.
Urea is a key natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the skin, making up about 7% of NMFs, alongside amino acids, PCA, and lactate. It helps the skin retain water, keeping it plump and elastic. Urea is not just a moisturizer—it’s a “small-molecule regulator” of epidermal function. It acts as a mild keratolytic agent, breaking down proteins like filaggrin to release amino acids, while enhancing antimicrobial peptides and improving skin barrier function. In cosmetics, urea is known for its hydrating, skin-softening, and pH-controlling properties. It’s a hygroscopic ingredient, naturally binding moisture to the skin and gradually releasing it. Urea is especially effective in products for dry skin, smoothing and improving elasticity, and can also provide antimicrobial and anti-itching benefits depending on its concentration.
Yogurt is a versatile ingredient used in cosmetic products, known for its nourishing properties. As a hair conditioner, it leaves hair manageable, soft, elastic, and shiny, while also adding volume. It serves as a skin protection agent, shielding the skin from external factors. Yogurt belongs to the group of ingredients found in hair care and skin care products, contributing to healthy and conditioned hair and skin.
Yogurt powder is a versatile skincare ingredient derived from dehydrated yogurt. It retains essential nutrients like proteins, calcium, and vitamins, helping to soothe, soften, and rejuvenate the skin. Used in products like soaps, scrubs, and masks, it improves skin hydration, enhances foam texture, and provides a creamy lather for a luxurious feel.
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract is derived from the roots of the ginger plant through a solvent extraction process. It is widely used in cosmetics for its aromatic qualities, enhancing fragrance in products, and as a skin emollient that keeps the skin in good condition. Known for refining the skin, enhancing blood circulation, and its disinfectant action, it is beneficial for oily, irritated, or uneven skin. Ginger extract also supports the natural production of collagen and elastin. It is used in a variety of products such as bath salts, creams, shampoos, and exfoliants. With its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, thanks to gingerol, it soothes the skin and reduces redness, often working synergistically with Bisabolol for enhanced effects.
Benzyl Alcohol is a versatile ingredient used in cosmetics, acting as a perfuming agent, dissolving other substances, and controlling viscosity. It also functions as a conditioner, protecting products from microbial spoilage. Found naturally in essential oils like ylang-ylang, jasmine, and rose, Benzyl Alcohol can also be synthetically produced. It’s commonly used in perfumes, colognes, after-shave products, and various perfumed cosmetics. As a preservative, it helps maintain product stability, typically in small amounts (up to 1%), and is often combined with other preservatives like potassium sorbate for broader effectiveness.
Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative used in cosmetic products to control the growth of microorganisms like bacteria and fungi, protecting products from spoilage. It is commonly found in deodorants, skin and hair care, sunscreens, and make-up. As a clear liquid with a pleasant odor, phenoxyethanol can also act as a perfume. It works optimally in the pH range of 4 to 5 and is often combined with parabens for enhanced preservation. Its maximum concentration is 1%. Widely used since the 1950s, phenoxyethanol is known for being safe and gentle, contributing to consumer health by preventing microbial contamination in water-containing cosmetics.
Salicylic Acid is a multifunctional cosmetic ingredient known for its keratolytic properties, helping to exfoliate the skin by removing layers of dead skin cells, leaving the skin smoother. It is also effective in preventing and relieving seborrhoea, seborrhoeic dermatitis, and dandruff. Additionally, it acts as a skin emollient, improving skin texture, and as a conditioner, it protects products from microbial spoilage. Approved at up to 0.5% as a preservative in cosmetics, it is not recommended for products for children under 3 years of age.
Sorbic Acid is a mild preservative used in cosmetics to protect products from microbial spoilage, especially in water-containing formulas. It is often combined with other preservatives like Benzoic Acid and Dehydroacetic Acid to enhance effectiveness. Sorbic Acid also has aromatic properties, improving the scent of products. Sourced from synthetic or vegetable origins, it is used in cosmetics, eye drops, contact lens liquids, and food preservation. Its double bonds are sensitive to oxygen, making it effective when paired with antioxidants.
Parfum/Fragrance refers to the composition of natural or synthetic raw materials that enhance the aroma of a product. As a perfuming agent, it is a key component in fragrance oils and flavoring agents. Found in nearly all cosmetics, such as perfumes, eau de toilette, creams, lotions, and shampoos, it can be made from natural or semi-synthetic substances. In cosmetics, fragrance compositions are labeled as “Parfum” in the INCI list. The concentration varies: 15-30% in perfumes, 10-14% in eau de parfum, 6-9% in eau de toilette, and up to 1% in skin creams and shampoos.
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