Microwave Hydrodiffusion and Gravity
Microwave Hydrodiffusion and Gravity (MHG) is an innovative and efficient technique for extracting essential oils from various botanical materials. It is a modified form of […]
Cosmetics
The Meaning of Absolute in Perfumery
In perfumery, an “absolute” refers to a highly concentrated and aromatic oil derived from natural plant materials, such as flowers, leaves, resins, or other aromatic […]
The Current State of the Fragrance and Aroma Industry
The fragrance and aroma industry has been a significant and thriving sector with a wide range of applications, including perfumes, cosmetics, personal care products, home […]
Benzalkonium As A Preservative In Cosmetics
Benzalkonium chloride (BAC) is an organic salt composed of a number of compounds. They are classified as quarternary ammonium compounds. It is used as a […]
The Use of Enfleurage in the Perfume Industry
Enfleurage is an ancient and traditional method used in the perfume industry to extract the fragrance of delicate flowers that cannot withstand the high heat […]
The Benefits Of Calamus
Acorus calamus is commonly called calamus, sweet flag or Jeju Changpo. The root extract is most commonly used in hair care, as an antioxidant and […]
The Benefits Of Marula And Its Oil
Marula is not a fruit that is that well known but the oil is something else altogether. The fruit of the tree was probably sought […]
Is Coconut Oil Really That Healthy?
Coconut oil is a valuable cooking and frying medium – an interesting alternative to maize and corn oils. The oil is exceptional as a moisturising […]
The Benefits Of Argan Oil
Argan Oil is not as well known as olive oil but deserves better press. Suppliers at food exhibitions regularly show off this plant oil because it has […]
The Health Benefits Of Collagen Peptides
Collagen peptides are short chain amino acids naturally derived from collagen protein. Unlike gelatin, these peptides are soluble in cold liquids as well as hot. […]
What Is Menthoxypropanediol ?
Menthoxypropanediol (also known as Cooling Agent 10) is a specific cooling agent that is manufactured from menthol. Its is a commonly used fragrance and masking […]
What Is Dimethiconol?
Dimethiconol is a hydroxylated synthetic silicone oil. It is similar to dimethicone in that it confers on a cosmetic or personal care product, the property […]
What Is Carbomer?
Carbomer refers to compounds which are polymers of acrylic acid. It is a trade name. The material is commonly used in gels such as personal […]
Polyethylene Glycols (PEGs) In Cosmetics
Polyethylene glycols (PEGs) are commonly found in cosmetics and personal care products. they are important surfactants where they prevent the build up of silicones in […]
What Is Chlorphenesin ?
Chlorphenesin is commonly found in cosmetics, especially face creams and moisteurizers as a preservative. It is also a muscle relaxant taken in the form chlorphenesin […]
What Is Shea Butter ?
Shea butter is derived from the nut of an African trea, Butyrospermum parkii (Vitellaria paradoxa) and is one of the most ubiquitous ingredients in skin […]
The Use Of Silicones In Skin Creams
Very often you will read an ingredient list on a skin cream or lotion and see it has some extremely complex and often scary language. […]
What Is Propolis And What Can It be Used For?
Propolis is a natural resinous substance collected by bees from parts of plants, their buds, and other exudates as they pollinate them (Ghisalberti 1979). This […]
Rosemary And Rosemary Oil – So Many Uses
Rosemary is one of the ancient cult plants, closely associated with love and marriage, birth and death. Similarly, rosemary oil is an important anti-microbial which […]