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

Rice bran wax: A natural wax with unique properties that make it ideal for use in emulsions like mascaras and skin care products.

Sunflower wax: A versatile wax with unique properties that make it ideal for use in lip balms, lipsticks, and other oil gels.

Candelilla wax: A natural wax with unique properties that make it ideal for use in lipsticks and other cosmetics.

Carnauba wax: A natural wax with unique properties that make it ideal for use in lipsticks, lip balms, mascaras, and other cosmetics.

Beeswax: A versatile wax with unique properties that make it ideal for use in a wide range of cosmetics.

Waxes: A versatile group of organic substances with unique properties that make them ideal for use in a variety of applications.

A USP is a concise statement highlighting why customers should choose your product or service over competitors.

Cosmetic formulation: The art of combining ingredients to create safe, effective, and appealing products that meet consumer needs.

Skin ceramides: Essential lipids for a healthy skin barrier.

Pomegranate oil: A unique and potent ingredient for skincare, with anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, and photoprotective effects.

Mango butter: A versatile emollient with potential antioxidative and wound healing benefits.

Almond oil: A versatile emollient with a high content of oleic and linoleic acids.

Açai oil: A unique and potent antioxidant with potential anti-ageing benefits, but use with caution.

Taglines: Short, powerful phrases that define a brand and set it apart.

Abyssinian kale oil: A unique vegetable oil with long-chain fatty acids for shiny, manageable hair and silky lip products.

Cosmetic leak test: A quality control measure to ensure product safety and efficacy.

Cosmetic challenge test: A rigorous test to ensure the efficacy of preservative systems and safety of cosmetic products.

A preservative is any substance used to kill or prevent the growth of microorganisms which, will spoil or contaminate a raw material or product.

Emulsions: Versatile liquid mixtures with a wide range of applications in cosmetics, food, and pharmaceuticals.

Flavonoids: A diverse group of plant compounds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and UV-protective benefits for the skin.

Dry skin? Fixed vegetable oils can help. Fatty Acids coat the skin to occlude and protect it, slowing down transepidermal water loss and increasing hydration.

Natural, naturally derived, and nature-identical: What do these terms mean for your cosmetics?

TEWL: The amount of water lost from your skin, measured to assess skin barrier function.

Age spots (sun spots, solar lentigines, senile lentigines, liver spots): What they are, how they form, and treatment options.

Accelerated stability testing: Predicting shelf life and improving cosmetic products I A&T Formulation Knowledge Base

Cosmetic stability testing: Ensuring product safety and quality throughout shelf life I A&T Formulation Knowledge Base

What is a cosmetic product in the EU? Learn about the definition, categories, and examples of cosmetic products in Europe.