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Supplier of: skin actives, cosmetic ingredients, cosmeceuticals, active ingredients, and skin care ingredients, for DIY skin care and cosmetics, and homemade skin care products.
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ACTIVES
- - anti-acne
- - anti-androgenetic alopecia
- - anti-bacterial
- - anti-blackheads
- - anti-inflammatory
- - antioxidant
- - capillary health
- - exfoliating
- - glycation inhibitor and repair
- - increase cellular energy production
- - increase skin elasticity
- - lightening and brightening
- - matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) inhibitors
- - moisturizing and hydration
- - natural phyto estrogens
- - nutrition
- - oil/sebum control
- - pore refinement
- - reduce dark circles under the eyes
- - reduce fine lines and wrinkles
- - reduce rosacea
- - restore barrier function
- - scar care
- - stimulate collagen production
- - stimulate HA production
- - sun damage protection
- - sun damage repair
- - treat hyperpigmentation
- - wound healing support
- - wrinkle relaxers
- - wrinkle tighteners
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- PACKAGING & EQUIPMENT
Reviews
Just recently ordered this and LOVE! Green Tea EGCG truly is one of the most fantastic skincare actives out there. Very difficult to find good quality product (90%) and even harder to actually solubilize it! Love that it comes in pre-dissolved solution. I enjoy adding it at 1% (so 11% sol) to my serum formulations containing Niacinamide 5% + NAG 3%. Excellent for oily acne prone skin.
*Only gripe... because the Pre-Dissolved Solution is SO heavy in propanediol (10 parts Propanediol for 1 part E.. ...»
Victor
Wonderful base cream! Only multi-lamellar structured cream I've found on the market. Cream itself is lightweight (no oil) yet very conditioning/hydrating. Easily accepts water-soluble active ingredients as well as oil-soluble ones. I've even pushed the additional ingred % up to 20 (meaning 80% this cream, 20% added) without any separation issues. Ideal base cream for delivering actives. Personal favorite recipe calls for 5% straight Grapeseed Oil with 5% SebumREG oil active + Panthenol 1% + E Ac.. ...»
Vic
excellence product, very good and made my skin soft and smooth just like baby's skin. Thank you john.. ...»
nky
Im 45 years old; average looking skin for my age. Applied a small pea sized amount of Sea Kelp Bioferment to my face full strength in the am after washing my face of previous night makeup.; let face "dry". Then aplied my foundation as always. Noticed my thick, heavy foundation applied more easily and smooth. Keep in mind this is DAY TWO of me using this. TWO women at work ( separate departments) commented how wonderful my face looked! One specifically came up to me and asked what I was.. ...»
Jessie Sandford
The Pre-dissolved solution is excellent. Ferulic Acid is an amazing skincare ingredient (potent antioxidant, protects other sensitive antioxidants from light degradation, UV protection) but is absolutely ineffective if it isn't solubilized correctly.
Makes adding to any Serum Base or w/o emulsion easy. Love using it (at 6%; so active 0.5%) with the Resveratrol Fluid (10%; active 1%) and Green Tea Extr for potent nighttime brightening treatment... ...»
James
Carla, Many medications can be and are applied topically by prescription. With that in mind, realize that this particular ingredient is wonderful but understand that this is indeed one of those that may create sensitivity with those already using topical hormones or just use sparingly and see how you respond. Sorry for the very late response..... ...»
Angela
Many thanks for the Silicone DM. This product is lovely quality; it is light, silky, and leaves no residue at all.
I use it in the base recipe for a mouldable polymer that I then use to make a simulated 'Amber' for bead making.
At the end of this process I have a silky, translucent polymer plus the most gorgeous hands in the studio !
My thanks again, Helen.. ...»
HELEN pEAKE
Very good product! Only been using it for a short time, its already made a difference.
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Bronwynne
muy satisfecho
profesionales,
y envio sin problemas ,ya que soy de españa
producto bien envasado ,
un placer ser cliente
porque dan comnfianza y calidad.gracias un saludo.. ...»
daniel
Wanting to try this, but.... Angela, what was that about effecting hormones? Could someone explain please..... ...»
Carla
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solvents
Dimethyl isosorbide [DMI] is a solvent made from starch. It increases the solubility of many different active ingredients and increases their penetration into the skin. This reduces the amount of an active ingredient needed to have an effect, which is particularly good for reducing the irritation of harsher actives. Increasing skin penetration also increases the activity of a formulation, in several cases. Dimethyl isosorbide improves the overall properties of formulations, including skin feel and consistency. It can be used in many different types of products and is compatible with many compounds, including non-ionic surfactants.
Key benefits of Dimethyl Isosorbide (Arlasolve DMI) in skin care
- Enhanced penetration of actives to the epidermis, enabling targeted delivery [1] [2] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]
- A lower level of skin irritation with a reduction in the required concentration level of aggressive actives [4] [8]
- Improved formulation shelf stability [8]
- Miscibility with most organic solvents and non-ionic surfactants.[8]
- Incorporation within many product forms, including clear gels [4]
- A long history of safe usage.
- Ability to transport water soluble actives into skin, without recrystallization of the active [4] [8]
$38.80
Octyldodecanol is an emollient, solvent, and moisturizer for skin care products. It provides the skin with a soft, smooth appearance. Octyldodecanol is an ideal solvent to dissolve salicylic acid.
Octyldodecanol in skin care:
- solvent
$10.90
Propanediol (1,3-Propanediol) is a skin friendly, natural (bio-derived from corn), and petroleum free glycol alternative for the cosmetics and personal care market. Approved by Ecocert™ and certified by the Natural Products Association (NPA), Propanediol is a 100% natural source ingredient. Propanediol is the perfect glycol alternative for formulations where non-petroleum based ingredients are desired. Benefits include its high purity, lack of skin irritation or sensitization, improved humectancy, excellent aesthetics and environmentally sustainable nature. It is currently being used in many major hair and skin care brands around the world. Propanediol can be used to replace glycols such as propylene glycol (1,2-propanediol), butylene glycol (1,3-/1,4-butanediol), Ethyxydiglycol, or glycerin.
Depending on your formulation needs, it can function as:
- Emollient
- Humectant
- Solvent
- Hand-feel Modifier
- Viscosity Enhancer
- Botanical Extraction and Dilution
- As a carrier for active ingredients
- Ingredient for natural esters and ethers
- Ingredient in natural preservative systems
Key benefits of Propanediol Propanediol (1,3-Propanediol) in skin care:
- 100% natural - Approved by Ecocert™ and by the Natural Products Association (NPA)
- No Skin Irritation or Sensitization
- Improved Viscosity-Building
- Improved Humectancy
- Enhanced Clarity
- Excellent Sensory Characteristics
- Excellent Cloud Point
- Boosts Preservative Efficacy
- Increased Foaming, if Desired
- 100% natural
- Preservative-free
- Environmentally Sustainable
- High Freeze/Thaw, Heat Stability
- High Purity (99.8% minimum)
- Petroleum-free
$10.30
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