Cosmeceuticals

The grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) is believed to be originated from Barbados as a hybrid product of Jamaican sweet orange and Indonesian pomelo, which were brought from […]

Sorbitol was initially found in the berries of a mountain ash tree, Sorbus aucuparia, in 1872 by a French chemist. Nowadays, it can be found in pears, apples, prunes, […]

Peptides are small fragments of skin’s protein that are made up of amino acids. They act as messengers which are responsible for signaling the dermis to […]

Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract is a botanical ingredient derived from Lemon, scientifically termed Citrus limon. This species is native to South Asia, primarily Northeast India and […]

Brown sugar is a type of sucrose sugar product that got its brown colour from molasses. Besides the colour change, the content of molasses adds more […]

Pineapple, also known as Ananas comosus, is a tropical plant with edible fruit. It belongs to the family Bromeliaceae. South America is the pineapple’s native home, but since the […]

Arbutin is derived from the leaves of pear, bearberry (uva-ursi), and cranberry.  In skincare formulations, it is used for treating hyperpigmentation and enhancing brightening. It is […]

Quite often we see “Aqua” as one of the first items listed on a cosmetic product’s list of ingredients. “Aqua” simply means water and it is […]

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, more commonly known as Aloe vera, is known for its health, medicinal, beauty, and skincare benefits.  In skin care formulations, Aloe vera […]