Cosmeceuticals

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 […]

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 […]