Cosmetic formulation is the process of combining carefully selected ingredients to create safe, stable and effective skincare, haircare, makeup and personal care products. It involves ingredient selection, formulation design, testing and optimisation to achieve the desired product performance and sensory properties.

Extrusion Blow Moulding is the process of manufacturing plastic bottles by melting plastic resin and extruding a tube which is them clamped inside two halves of a water-cooled mould.

FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of cosmetics in the USA.

Fatty acids are important components of many vegetable oils used in cosmetic formulations. They contribute to the emollient, occlusive and skin-conditioning properties of oils and can help protect the skin, reduce transepidermal water loss and improve the appearance of dry, rough skin.

Skin scrub agents or body polishers are solid materials from natural origin, or are obtained by chemical synthesis.

Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract is a natural antibacterial ingredient with a wide range of beneficial compounds.

Esters are a diverse group of compounds used in cosmetics for a variety of purposes, including emolliency, thickening, and fragrance.

Candelilla Wax is a natural vegetable wax obtained from the above-ground parts of Euphorbia cerifera, a plant native to the northern Mexican desert. It is valued for its hardness, oil-binding capacity, gloss and useful melting properties, particularly in lipsticks and other decorative cosmetics.

Açai Oil is a distinctive vegetable oil rich in oleic, palmitic and linoleic acids, as well as phenolic compounds and procyanidins. It is valued in cosmetic formulations for its antioxidant and emollient properties and is particularly suitable for mature-skin and conditioning products.

European List of Notified Chemical Substances, that is, the list of substances marketed as of 18 September 1981 and notified under Directive 67/548/EEC

Ectoin is a natural skin conditioner and stabilizer that helps protect cells from stress and UVA damage.

When applied to hair or skin, leaves that surface feeling smoother.

A type of surfactant that allows water soluble and oil soluble components to remain mixed.

An emulsion is a two-phase system that combines normally immiscible liquids, such as oil and water. Emulsions are fundamental to cosmetic formulation and are widely used to create creams, lotions, sunscreens and other products with stable, desirable textures and performance.

European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances.

White dextrins are prepared by heating dry starch in the presence of an acid at a temperature generally below 150°C.

The mud is highly recommended for seborrheic skin or skin suffering from acne, and Dead Sea mud is very efficient for skin care, to deep cleanse and also to be used to relieve painful joints.

It is a curious fact, but there are no legal definitions of natural and this provides much subject for debate and litigation as law enforcement agencies argue interpretation with marketers of products placed onto the market.

A type of surfactant used in cleaning preparations

Diazolidinyl urea is a formaldehyde-releasing preservative used in cosmetics. It is effective against bacteria and molds.

Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of the cucumber, Cucumis sativus L., Cucurbitaceae.

Creatine. Glycine, N-(Aminoiminomethyl)-N-Methyl-. Creatine is naturally produced in the human body from amino acids primarily in the kidney and liver.

Carrot Seed Oil is a natural source of beta-carotene and provitamin A, and is often used in sun care products.

Pumpkin Seed Oil is a highly nourishing and lubricating oil that combats fine lines, dryness, and UV damage.

Cucumber Extract is a cooling, soothing, and refreshing ingredient used in after suns, body lotions, eye pads, skin fresheners, and moisturizers.

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, also known as Abyssinian Kale Oil, is a vegetable oil rich in long-chain fatty acids. It is valued in cosmetic formulations for its excellent slip, spreadability and emollient properties, making it particularly suitable for haircare, lip products and skincare.

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CosIng is the European Commission database for information on cosmetic substances and ingredients.