A cosmetic product is a substance or preparation intended for contact with specific external parts of the human body or the teeth and oral mucosa, primarily to clean, perfume, protect, maintain or change their appearance. The EU has specific requirements defining and regulating cosmetic products and their permitted functions.

Copper tripeptide-1 was the first peptide used in cosmetics for skin application, and resemble the alpha chain of collagen.

A manufacturer outside your company hired to produce a cosmetic product for you.

Carnauba Wax is a natural vegetable wax obtained from the leaves of the Brazilian palm Copernicia cerifera. It is valued for its high melting point, hardness, emulsification properties and ability to improve the structure and gloss of cosmetic formulations.

Collagen is a natural protein found in the connective tissue of the skin, as well as in the organs, muscles, bone and cartilage.

Improves the feel of hair and skin. For example, hair conditioners leave hair smooth, soft and static-free.

Coconut Oil is a natural alternative to mineral oil and is an excellent moisturizer, emollient, and protective for dry and scaly skin.

Citric Acid is a mild acid used in cosmetic applications to buffer products to the pH of the skin. It is non-irritating and practically odorless.

Colipa is the European trade association for cosmetic and personal care industry. Colipa represents the cosmetic industry at a national level.

Chelating agents interfere with the cellular membranes that surround all organisms and weaken them by depriving them of the trace elements that they need for cellular function.

Charcoal Powder is a high-activity powder carbon that removes taste, odor, pesticides, and other contaminants from water.

A cosmetic challenge test, also known as a preservative efficacy test, evaluates whether a cosmetic formulation is adequately protected against microbial contamination. The test deliberately introduces selected microorganisms into the product and monitors their survival over time to assess the effectiveness of the preservation system.

Chemical Abstracts Service Registry. A registry of unique numeric identifiers allocated to each substance.

Cellulose Gum is a safe and versatile cosmetic ingredient used as a thickening agent and emulsifier.

Ylang-ylang, also known as "flower of flowers," is a calming and relaxing essential oil with many benefits, including reducing stress, anxiety, and insomnia.

Cera Alba, commonly known as white beeswax, is a natural wax produced by honeybees. It is valued in cosmetic formulations for its oil-binding, texturising and film-forming properties and is widely used in lip products, emulsions and decorative cosmetics.

Ceramides are sphingolipids that form a major part of the intercellular lipid matrix of the skin’s stratum corneum. They play an important role in the organisation of lipid lamellar structures and are widely used in cosmetic formulations designed to support skin conditioning and barrier function.

Caffeine is a stimulating ingredient that tones, energizes, and drains the skin.

Alpha Bisabolol is a natural, anti-inflammatory ingredient that soothes and heals sensitive skin.

Brand strategy is the long-term plan for building, positioning and developing a brand. It defines the brand’s purpose, values, target audience and differentiation, providing a clear foundation for brand identity, communication and customer experience.

Branding is the strategic process of building and shaping a brand to increase recognition, create differentiation and strengthen customer loyalty. It brings together strategy, identity, communication and customer experience to create a consistent and meaningful brand presence.

Brand identity is the tangible expression of a brand through its visual, verbal and sensory elements. It creates recognition, strengthens differentiation and brings the different elements of a brand together into a consistent and recognisable system.

A brand is more than a name, logo or visual identity. It represents how a company, product or business is perceived and helps create recognition, trust and emotional connections with customers.

Bamboo Silica is one of the natural sources of plant silica.

Behenyl Alcohol is a white, waxy solids. Isostearyl Alcohol is a clear liquid. Fatty alcohols are widely used in cosmetics and personal care products, especially in skin lotions and creams.

Bioplastics constitute a broad range of materials and products that are biobased, biodegradable/compostable, or both.

Biotin, also known as Vitamin B7, is a water-soluble vitamin that improves hair, skin, and nail health.

Benzyl Alcohol is a widely used cosmetic ingredient with preservative, solvent and fragrance functions. It occurs naturally in materials such as balsamic resins and is commonly used in cosmetic formulations as a preservative and formulation aid.