When non-interacting buoyant particles are used in thesefluids, the viscosity of the dispersion can be predicted using the Einstein relation.
Ingredient
Niacinamide
Niacinamide is used in around 30 cosmetic formulations including shampoos, hair tonics, skin moisturizers, and cleansing formulations. Niacin is used in a few similar product types.
Packaging
Neck finish
When choosing your bottle you will need to decide which neck best suits your products and choice of cap. This number is the the neck finish.
Product development
NDA
NDA stands for Non-disclosure agreement.
Formulation
Regulatory services
Natural ingredient
Natural, naturally derived, and nature-identical: What do these terms mean for your cosmetics?
Formulation
Regulatory services
Nanomaterial
A nanomaterial is a material in which at least one external dimension is in the nanoscale range (1-100 nanometers)
Formulation
Regulatory services
MSDS
MSDS Explained: Get comprehensive information on chemical hazards, safety measures, and handling guidelines. Stay informed for safe chemical use.
Formulation
Microneedling
Microneedles are a promising and minimally invasive transdermal delivery technique effective in promoting peptide permeation through the skin.
Packaging
Microplastics
Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic that measures less than five millimeters in size.
Project management
Product development
MOQ
Discover MOQ essentials: Learn why manufacturers set minimum order quantities for cosmetics, packaging, and materials. Get insights on typical MOQ ranges.
Formulation
Ingredient
Mineral Oil
Mineral oil is a common ingredient in cosmetics and skin care products, but it is important to note that not all mineral oils are created equal.
Formulation
Microemulsions
Microemulsion is defined as a system of water, oil, and amphiphile, which is a single optically isotropic and thermodynamically stable liquid solution.
Ingredient
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint)
Peppermint. Typical minty fragrance with mentholic undertones. It has a clean, clearing, penetrating odor.
Formulation
Ingredient
Micelle
A spherical conglomeration of surface active molecules formed in solution. The diameter of a Micelle particle ranges from 5 to 100 nm.
Formulation
Ingredient
Microcrystalline Wax
Microcrystalline wax: A hard wax with a high melting point used in lipsticks, creams, and other cosmetics.
Regulatory services
Formulation
Melasma
Melasma manifests as increased pigmentation in the face, typically symmetric patches or macules are found on either side, with a tendency to occur on the sunexposedareas of the face.
Packaging
Letterpress
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Formulation
Product development
Lot number
A specific code that uniquely identifies when and where a specific batch was produced.
Formulation
Ingredient
Lipid
A class of long-chain hydrocarbons that is insoluble in water. Includes fats, waxes and oils.
Formulation
Ingredient
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil (Mango butter)
Mango butter: A versatile emollient with potential antioxidative and wound healing benefits.
Formulation
Ingredient
Lecithin
Lecithin is a natural mixture of polar and neutral lipids; the word lecithin is also used as the trivial name of a particular phospholipid: phosphatidylcholine.
Formulation
Ingredient
Lanolin
Lanolin is extracted from sheep wool grease; it is a complex mixture of esters of high molecular weight lanolin alcohols and of lanolin acids; free lanolin alcohols, acids, and lanolin hydrocarbons are minors
Ingredient
Lavandula Angustifolia Water
Lavandula Angustifolia Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, Labiatae. is distilled from the flower buds of Lavandula angustifolia.
Ingredient
Lactic acid
The role of lactic acid is to improve the integrity of the acid mantle of the skin and it acts as part of the skin’s natural moisturising function.
Ingredient
Lactobacillus Ferment
Lactobacillus Ferment is the product obtained from the fermentation of Lactobacillus Lactobacillus fermentum is a Gram-positive species of bacterium in the genus Lactobacillus.
Formulation
Laboratory tests
Leak test
Cosmetic leak test: A quality control measure to ensure product safety and efficacy.
Ingredient
Kojic Acid
Kojic acid is used in cosmetic products as a skin whitening or depigmenting agent.