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Citric acid is an organic compound which is naturally found in citrus fruits, such as lemons, limes, and oranges. This colorless weak organic acid belongs to […]

Cetyl alcohol is a white, waxy substance that is derived from natural sources such as coconut oil, palm oil, or vegetable oil.  Cetyl alcohol was first […]

Seaweed, also known as macroalgae, is a collective term for a wide range of multicellular, macroscopic, and marine algae species.  Seaweed is very versatile and can […]

The family Asteraceae consists of more than 30 thousand flowering plants, which are often grouped under the following umbrella terms: daisies, sunflowers or asters. Bellis perennis is one […]

Salicylic acid is a plant hormone which was originally extracted from white willow bark (Salix alba). Its name comes from the Latin salix meaning willow tree. In plants, […]

Squalane is a colorless hydrocarbon and a hydrogenated derivative of squalene. In the past, the unsaturated form of squalene has been extracted from sharks’ livers- to […]

Jojoba oil is a natural oil derived from seeds of the Simmondsia chinensis. It is a drought-resistant shrub native to southern areas of California and Arizona as […]

Bamboo is a fast-growing, perennial grass that is native to Eastern Asia and other warm climates. There are over 1,000 species of bamboo, and it is […]

Haloxyl is a synthetic peptide and a popular skin-lightening ingredient in many of anti-aging and anti-blemishing skincare products. It is typically found in eye creams and […]