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 […]
Papain, also known as papaya proteinase, I, is a protein-degrading enzyme found in papaya (Carica papaya) and mountain papaya (Vasconcellea cundinamarcensis). It is extracted from different […]
Hibiscus is an umbrella term for a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. Member species share the presence of large and showy flowers; altogether […]
Soybean oil is a vegetable oil derived from the seeds of the soybean, Glycine max. It is widely used in the food industry, particularly for frying and […]
Glycerin, also known as glycerol, is a non-toxic, colorless, odorless, and viscous liquid with a sweet taste. It was accidentally discovered by a Swedish scientist in […]
Sea salt is a natural salt derived from saltwater via evaporation. Besides being used as a seasoning in different foods and food preserver, it is widely […]
Menthol is an organic compound that can be derived either synthetically or naturally from the oils of corn mint, peppermint, or other mints. Menthol can chemically […]