Unlike Newtonian fluids, non-Newtonian fluids possess shear-rate dependent viscosities.

When non-interacting buoyant particles are used in thesefluids, the viscosity of the dispersion can be predicted using the Einstein relation.

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.

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.

NDA stands for Non-disclosure agreement.

Natural ingredients are raw materials derived from natural sources such as plants, minerals, microorganisms or other renewable resources and used in cosmetic formulations. Their origin, processing method and formulation properties all need to be considered when developing natural cosmetic products.

A nanomaterial is a material in which at least one external dimension is in the nanoscale range (1-100 nanometers)

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Microneedles are a promising and minimally invasive transdermal delivery technique effective in promoting peptide permeation through the skin.

Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic that measures less than five millimeters in size.

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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.

Microemulsion is defined as a system of water, oil, and amphiphile, which is a single optically isotropic and thermodynamically stable liquid solution.

Peppermint. Typical minty fragrance with mentholic undertones. It has a clean, clearing, penetrating odor.

A spherical conglomeration of surface active molecules formed in solution. The diameter of a Micelle particle ranges from 5 to 100 nm.

Microcrystalline wax: A hard wax with a high melting point used in lipsticks, creams, and other cosmetics.

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.

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A specific code that uniquely identifies when and where a specific batch was produced.

A class of long-chain hydrocarbons that is insoluble in water. Includes fats, waxes and oils.

Mango Butter is a plant-derived cosmetic ingredient rich in stearic and oleic acids and phytosterols. It is valued for its emollient and skin-conditioning properties and is widely used in skincare, haircare, lip care, decorative cosmetics and massage products.

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.

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

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.

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.

Lactobacillus Ferment is the product obtained from the fermentation of Lactobacillus Lactobacillus fermentum is a Gram-positive species of bacterium in the genus Lactobacillus.

A cosmetic leak test evaluates whether a cosmetic product and its packaging provide adequate leak-tightness and packaging integrity. It helps identify leaks that could lead to product loss, evaporation, contamination or packaging failure during storage, transport and consumer use.

Kojic acid is used in cosmetic products as a skin whitening or depigmenting agent.