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 […]
Sulfur is a core chemical element needed for biochemical functioning and an elemental macronutrient essential for all living organisms. Amino acids (e.g., methionine and cysteine) and […]