Emollients / Moisturizers

Trade Name INCI Name Properties Applications
Kariseha B Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Extract Moisturizing and water-retentive; rich in nutrients and lipids to condition and repair skin; offers antioxidant support against free radicals; gentle for sensitive skin. Moisturizing & anti-aging formulas; dry/sensitive skin and winter care; baby care; suncare and after-sun repair; color cosmetics; hair care.
Mango Butter Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter Emollient and nourishing; rich in nutrients and fatty acids; strengthens the skin barrier; antioxidant benefits to improve elasticity and firmness. Face creams, nourishing creams, body lotions.
Marula Oil Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil Rich in unsaturated fatty acids; prevents transepidermal water loss; helps reduce inflammation and repair a compromised barrier; protects against oxidative aging. Body lotions, day/night creams, hair-care treatments.
EP / ELP Lanolin (Anhydrous / Lanolin) Emollient and skin-softening; helps prevent moisture loss; promotes renewal for a supple, glossy appearance. Body lotions, nourishing creams, day & night creams.
Squalane Squalane Bio-fermented grade (~98%); fluid emollient oil. Emollient phase for creams, lotions, balms and general skin care formulas.
Refined Olive Oil Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Similar lipid profile to sebum; contains unsaponifiables; excellent moisturizing and fast absorption. Emollient for creams, lotions, milks; skin-care and hair-care products.
Sweet Almond Oil Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil Moisturizing emollient that imparts a smooth, soft feel. Creams, lotions, milks; skin-care & hair-care.
Jojoba Oil Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil Moisturizing emollient with a light, non-greasy skin feel. Creams, lotions, milks; skin-care & hair-care.
Jojoba Oil Golden Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil Moisturizing emollient with a balanced, silky feel. Creams, lotions, milks; skin-care & hair-care.
Safflower Oil Refined Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil Moisturizing emollient with a smooth, even after-feel. Creams, lotions, milks; skin-care & hair-care.
Sunflower Oil Refined Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Moisturizing emollient with a soft, non-sticky feel. Creams, lotions, milks; skin-care & hair-care.
Safflower Oil High Oleic Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil (High Oleic) Moisturizing emollient with stable, silky sensory. Creams, lotions, milks; skin-care & hair-care.
Sunflower Oil High Oleic Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (High Oleic) Moisturizing emollient with a smooth, elegant feel. Creams, lotions, milks; skin-care & hair-care.
Macadamia Oil Refined Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Conditioning emollient; soft, cushiony skin feel; spreads well. Emollient for creams, lotions; skin-care & hair-care.
Meadowfoam Oil Refined Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil Stable emollient; leaves a velvety, long-lasting softness. Creams, lotions; skin-care & hair-care; lip care.
Avocado Oil Refined Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil Nourishing emollient; comfortable, rich after-feel. Creams, lotions; skin-care & hair-care.
Apricot Kerneloil Refined Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil Moisturizing emollient; smooth, balanced skin feel. Creams, lotions; skin-care & hair-care.
Aquae 7C/9C/13C Paraffinum Liquidum Food-grade white mineral oil; cosmetic base oil that enhances slip and reinforces barrier & moisturization. Skin-care & hair-care bases.
Claire 38 Paraffinum Liquidum Food-grade white mineral oil; improves slip and moisturization in cosmetic bases. Rich creams, lotions, sunscreens.
Petroleum (Petrolatum) Petrolatum Highly purified petroleum jelly (pharma/cosmetic/industrial grades); nearly odorless, white/yellow; meets pharmacopeia and FDA purity standards; occlusive, protective. Base for skin-care and hair-care products; ointments, balms; color cosmetics.
Lubrajel® CG Glyceryl Acrylate, Acrylic Acid Copolymer; PVM/MA Copolymer Transparent multi-functional moisturizer; improves slip; elegant, cushiony after-feel; good spreadability. Watery gels, essences/serums, creams, masks.
Lubrajel® Oil Glyceryl Acrylate, Acrylic Acid Copolymer; PVM/MA Copolymer Transparent functional humectant; enhances skin feel; improves slip and after-feel; good spreadability. Creams, lotions, toners, makeup removers, masks, serums.
Lubrajel® PF Glyceryl Acrylate, Acrylic Acid Copolymer Transparent humectant with high water-binding; smooth cushioning sensory; superior freshness in watery systems. Humectant for creams, milks, lotions; various skin-care & body-care.
Lubrajel® II XD PF Glyceryl Polyacrylate/Glycerin High-clarity moisturizing polymer gel; transparent multi-functional moisturizer. Humectant for creams, lotions, gels; skin-care & body-care.
Ceraphylo® RMT Castoryl Maleate Rinse-off film former for cleansing products. Facial cleansers, body wash.
X-tend 226 Phenethyl Benzoate Sunscreen solvent/booster; improves UV filter performance; enhances spreadability and feel. Sunscreens and make-up with UV filters.
1,3-Butylene Glycol 1,3-Butylene Glycol Widely used humectant/solvent; provides good moisturization and slip. Skin care, body care, makeup, hair care.
BioGel VLHS Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Triisostearin, Hydroxystearic Acid Plant-derived film-forming emollient; creates a soft, moisturizing protective film on skin; in lipsticks forms an occlusive oil film to build body and lubrication. Lip care and color cosmetics; massage oils; personal care.
Pelemol BB Behenyl Behenate Provides richer body and luxurious feel even at low wax/oil; can act as an oil-phase structurant and elegant thickener/gellant. Skin-care formulas, lipsticks, solid sticks, hair-treatment products.
Pelemol DD Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate Excellent compatibility and solubility in silicones and other oils; enhances glide. Lipsticks, eye make-up, hair-conditioning products.
Pelemol GTHS Trihydroxystearin Castor-like hydrogenated oil; colorless and odorless. Skin care and color cosmetics.
Pelemol 6GPR Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate End group contains a hydroxyl and hydrocarbon chain; functions as dispersant, wetting agent and film former. Lip and eye make-up; various emulsion systems.
Pelemol G7A Glycereth-7 Triacetate Fully water-soluble emollient ester; improves solubilization of oily UV filters/emollients; effectively reduces tack; imparts silky-smooth skin feel. Skin care, sunscreens.
Pelemol G45L Glycereth-5 Lactate Lightweight moisturizing emollient with sponge-like long-lasting hydration; suitable for high-alcohol systems. After-shave products, creams, lotions, sprays and color cosmetics.
Pelemol OE Oleyl Erucate Silicone-like alternative with zero weight; light, fast-drying emolliency and excellent spreadability. Various personal-care products.
Pelemol PTIS Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate Very fast-absorbing ester; slightly draggy soft feel with an elegant, subdued finish. Skin-care products; sticks and color cosmetics.
Pelemol TISC Triisostearyl Citrate Moderate fluidity; promotes emulsification and wetting. Skin care and color cosmetics.