Shirley Powell

Ceramide-3 is used mainly as a moisturizer in various cosmetic products.

In addition, Ceramide-3 used in cosmetics and dietary supplements. For instance, they are currently are either synthesized or extracted mostly from whole grain wheat and brown rice. In addition to sweet potato and konjac tuber.

Castor (Ricinus Communis) Oil can increase the thickness of the lipid (oil) portion of cosmetic products.

In addition, Castor (Ricinus Communis) Oil in cosmetics and personal care products are used in the formulation of many different cosmetic and personal care products. For instance, lipstick and skin-care products.

Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil acts as a lubricant on the skin surface. For instance, it gives the skin a soft and smooth appearance. It is also used as a skin conditioning agent.

Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil is the oily liquid obtained by pressing the seeds of the Carthamus tinctorius plant and is used in the formulation of topical skin care lotions and moisturizers.

Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax is known to increase the thickness of the oil portion of solid /stick-products such as lipstick, giving it structure, allowing for a smooth application. When used in eye makeup, the waxes stiffen but do not harden the product, and facilitate application.

Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax also called Carnauba Wax, is obtained from the leaves of the Brazilian tropical palm tree. In cosmetics is used in the formulation of a wide range of products including lipstick, makeup, skin care products, as well as sunscreen and suntan products.

Capryly Glycol functions as a skin conditioning agent and a humectant moisturizer.

When added to a product, Capryly Glycolcan help to prevent other ingredients from spoiling. For instance, it extends the shelf life of the product. 

Moreover, due to its multi-functioning nature (antimicrobial and moisturizer), Capryly Glycol is used in a variety of personal care products, sunscreens, anti-aging treatments, lip gloss, and mascara.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is known to provide a lightweight, non-greasy barrier of lubrication that helps to increase moisture retention at the skin’s surface.

In addition, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is a mixed triester derived from coconut oil and glycerin.

Moreover, it is an emollient, dispersing agent, and thickener. For instance, it is used in a variety of cosmetics, facial moisturizers, body moisturizers, and sunscreen products.

C13-14 Isoparaffin is a skin conditioning agent/emollient that helps trap moisture in the skin.

In addition, C13-14 Isoparaffin ingredients may be used in eye makeup preparations. For instance, mascara, makeup preparations, manicuring preparations, skin care, and hair care products.

Ascorbic Acid is an antioxidant that boosts collagen, skins luminosity and skin tone along with helping to treat UV exposure photo damage.

In addition, Ascorbic Acid and its salts are used in the formulation of cosmetics and personal care products.

Moreover, antioxidants slow deterioration caused by exposure to the air and also to control the pH of the finished product.