Posted by: blackform on: May 1, 2009
Ethyl macadamiate is a plant-derived (from macademia oil) alternative to synthetic silicones. It is especially non-greasy and non-sticky with excellent spreadability. It helps make the skin feel soft and healthy.
Ethyl Macadamiate is a clear, colorless liquid at room temperature, with a typical fatty ester odor. Ethyl Macadamiate’s melting (congealing) point is 10°C. and its specific gravity [...]
Posted by: blackform on: April 22, 2009
Description: Naturally derived, cationic self-emulsifying wax & quaternary conditioner consisting of cetearyl alcohol & behentrimonium methosulfate (derived from rapeseed oil of the natural plant Colza). Off-white pastilles, faint odor. Insoluble, but dispersible in water & oil. pH Value: 5 – 7 (2% solution). CAS# 67762-27-0 / 8005-44-5, 81646-13-1.
INCI Name: Behentrimonium methosulfate, cetearyl alcohol.
Properties: Skin care [...]
Posted by: blackform on: April 22, 2009
I got this one from curlynikki.com
Description: Cationic quaternary ammonium compound (docosyltrimethylammonium chlorid) made from colza oil (canolla oil) with potent conditiong effect. White to off-white flakes, alcohol-like odor. Soluble in hot water or oil (85oC / 185F), pH: 6 – 8 (2% solution). Activity: 79-81% active substances. CAS# 17301-53-0.
INCI Name: Behentrimonium choride, ethyl alcohol.
Properties: [...]
Posted by: blackform on: April 21, 2009
Soy Protein is a cosmetic grade, enzymatically hydrolyzed soy protein. Low odor and light color characterize this superior soy hydrolyzate. This high quality vegetable sourced protein provides moisture retentive, protective, and sealing films. It adds shine, body, and manageability to hair care products.
Soy Protein increases the ability of the hair and skin to bind moisture [...]
Posted by: blackform on: April 13, 2009
Sound scary doesn’t it. No worries its not.
Superior Moisturization: Hyaluronic Acid is known as the most effective moisturizer ever discovered. A 1% aqueous solution is incredibly effective, even at 0.1-1%. Hyaluronic Acid has recently been used to create Hylaform Gel, an FDA Approved injectable material that aestheticians and plastic surgeons predict will replace [...]
Posted by: blackform on: April 9, 2009
Sodium Lactate
Sodium Lactate, a 60% concentration in water, is the sodium salt of natural L(+)-Lactic Acid, produced through the fermentation of sugar, an AHA that occurs everywhere in nature and is a natural moisturizing factor (NMF) constituent of skin. Sodium Lactate is a superior moisturizer, increasing the moisture content of skin by up to 90%. [...]
Posted by: blackform on: April 2, 2009
Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
Panthenol (Vitamin B5) has been shown to actually penetrate the hair to help strengthen and revive it. Use it in small quantities in shampoos and conditioners.
Research has shown that Panthenol penetrates the hair shaft and root, and can thicken the hair by up to 10%. It also increases the tensile strength of hair, [...]
Posted by: blackform on: April 1, 2009
Guar conditioner
A self-hydrating quaternized guar that offers efficient thickening, and cationic conditioning without buildup.Derived from a natural gum, this wonderfully conditioning ingredient is a MUST HAVE for shampoos and conditioners aimed at producing soft, shiny and silky hair. It also improves both wet and dry combability of hair. This light yellow powder is dispersable in [...]
Posted by: blackform on: March 16, 2009
This is another article from ourhair.net
Have you ever wandered about all those multi-sylable, scientfic names in the ingredient list. What they are, how you say it, what its supposed to do. Well this article answers some of that.
check it out.
With names five syllable long and twenty-five or more letters in length, it’s no wonder we’re [...]
Posted by: blackform on: March 5, 2009
This information is taken from http://www.beauty-cosmetic-guide.com/aloe-vera.htm
Aloe Vera is an ancient herb used since more than 3000 years for curing different akin and related ailments. Among the many plant ingredients that are in use today, the Aloe Vera is one of the most versatile. It is an ancient botanical discovery. Although it is considered to be [...]
