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Cosmetic Ingredients
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Nikko Chemicals
Provides Specialty Chemicals for Cosmetic and Personal Care
www.nikkol.co.jp/en /index.html
New Phase Polymers
Novel personal care and cosmetic ingredients
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Cosmetic Raw Materials
High Quality, Low Prices Hyaluronic Acid, MAP, Nano Oxides
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Cosmetic Ingredients
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Baobab Fruit - Novel Food
Baobab Fruit Pulp has recently been approved as Novel Food
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Private Label Skin Care
Manufacturer of stock and custom skin care and cosmetics
www.polysciences.com
Arbelle Skincare Products
Pure Cosmetic Argan Oil Cooperative Sourced from Morocco
www.arbelle.com
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Colors and Ingredients
Bulk and Craft Supplies for many Soap, Bath and Body Products.
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Active Organics
Producers of specialty cosmetic ingredients and botanical extracts.
www.activeorganics.com
Alka Chemical Industries (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Indian manufacturers and exporters of petroleum jelly, paraffin wax, microcrystalline wax and transparent gel for candles.
www.alkachemical.com
Amway
Manufacturer of branded vitamin and mineral supplements in tablet and capsule form. Manufactures personal care and household cleaning products.
www.amway.com
Amway (China)
China based manufacturer of personal care and household cleaning products.
www.amway.com.cn
Aroma Tech
Manufacturer of fragrances for use in personal care products, home environmental and industrial applications, provides innovative product concepts and delivery systems.
www.aromatec.com
Avatar Corporation
Offers a comprehensive line of chemical products for pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
www.avatarcorp.com
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Beeschem
Specialty chemical distributor, mainly active in the chemical and pharmaceutical fields also involved in importing & exporting of chemical and pharmaceutical goods.
www.bees.co.kr
Biosil Technologies
Supplier of specialty raw materials, manufactures biosil basics. Also functions as United States distributors for: Codif - seaweed and algae extracts, Exsymol - silanols and pseudodipeptides, GfN - naturally derived active ingredients and Vinyal...
www.biosiltech.com
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Taiwan Tekho Camphor
Manufacturer of camphor derivatives, essential oils, as well as aromatic chemicals.
www.camphor.com.tw
Canberra Corporation
Manufacturer of commercial, industrial and retail related cleaning and personal care products.
www.canberracorp.com
Cellulean.com Reviews
Cellulean.com Reviews - Anti-Cellulite Cream and Fat Eliminator.
www.CelluleanReviews.com
Charlotte Chemical
Manufacturer and distributor of specialty chemicals including PVC and nonvinyl polymers, paints, lubricants, cosmetics and tannery products.
www.charlotte.com.mx
Chempri
Manufacturer of oleochemicals, including vegetable, animal and mineral oils, fatty acids and fatty alcohols as well as esters and ionic surfactants.
www.chempri.com
Cognis North America
Manufacturer and custom developer of oleochemicals, care chemicals, agrochemicals, high-performance protective coatings, leather chemicals, oil field and mining chemicals, plasticizers and ester-based lubricants.
www.cognis-us.com
Cognis
International manufacturer and custom developer of oleochemicals, care chemicals, agrochemicals, high-performance protective coatings, leather chemicals, oil field and mining chemicals, plasticizers and ester-based lubricants.
www.cognis.com
A & E Connock
England based supplier of speciality cosmetic ingredients to the personal care industry; products include: arbutin, quillaia extract, bis-phenylpropyl dimethicone, kukui nut oil and glitters.
www.connock.co.uk
Cosmetic Rheologies
Company is focused on tailored polymers and specialty products for the personal care industry.
www.cosrheo.com
C.P. Hall
Supplier of performance additives to the polymer and personal care industries, worldwide. These products are used extensively in rubbers, plastics, adhesives and coatings, and selected personal.
www.cphall.com
Creation Herbal Products
Makers of soaps, extracts, essential oils, moisturizers, salves and many other types of herbal products.
www.creationherbal.com
Boxin Oil & Fat Chemical
Manufacturer of oleo chemicals including fatty acids, fatty amines, glycerine and their derivatives.
www.creoleochem.com
Croda
A subsidiary of Croda International PLC, supplying chemical specialties, surfactants and high purity lipids to the personal care, household and pharmaceutical industries.
www.croda.com
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Decon Laboratories, Inc.
Producer of biotech cleaners, detergent disinfectants, hand soaps and protective hand creams. Products are sold to the medical industry.
www.deconlabs.com
Desert Whale Jojoba Company
Producers of natural oils, involved in all aspects of the growing, processing, and shipping of their products.
www.desertwhale.com
Dow Corning Corp.
Manufacturer of silicones and silicon based products, including cosmetics, skin and hair care products and antiperspirants. This company is a joint venture of Corning Incorporated and Dow Chemical Co. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.dowcorning.com
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Ethox Chemicals
Manufacturer of phosphate esters, ethoxylated alcohols, fatty acids and glycerides. Also provides process development consulting.
www.ethox.com
Exsymol
Produces pharmaceutical and cosmetic active ingredients. The production deals with synthetic actives, natural-derived actives, vehicles, and complexes of targeted actives.
www.exsymol.com
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Fanning
Manufacturer of functional raw materials for the Cosmetic and personal care industry worldwide.
www.fanncorp.com
Far North Soap and Supply
Provides exotic oils, butters and other soap & lotion making supplies to soap makers in Alaska.
www.farnorthsoap.com
FOI Industries
Producer of fatty acids and glycerine.
www.floraoleo.com
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Gemtekr Products
Providing the industrial, commercial and retail consumer with cleaners, degreasers, solvents, bio-remediators, finish protectants and personal care products.
www.gemtek.com
Goldschmidt
Manufacturer of chemical specialties with a global production network and worldwide distribution for skin and hair care products, cleaning and cosmetic care products, polyurethanes as well as lacquers and paints.
www.goldschmidt.com
Grain Processing
Manufacturer and worldwide marketer of corn-based products including ethyl alcohol, maltodextrins and corn syrup solids, food, pharmaceutical and personal care starches.
www.grainprocessing.com
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Henkel Austria
Austrian based manufacturer and marketer of detergents and household cleansers, cosmetics and toiletries and adhesives.
www.henkel.at
Henkel
International developer and producer of dedicated chemicals for the cosmetics, personal hygene, detergent, coating, and adhesive industries.
www.henkelcorp.com
Rhodia
Supplier of fine and specialty chemicals for personal care products, cosmetics, agrochemical formulations, metal treatment solvents, oil field processing fluids and polymer system additives.
www.hpcii.rhodia.com
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Independent Chemical Corp.
Manufacturers and distributors of cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food and industrial chemicals.
www.independentchemical.com
Ind Expo Dyechem
Manufacturer and exporter of oleochemicals, products include undecylenic acid, heptaldehyde & fatty acids.
www.indexpo.com
Il Shin Emulsifier
Manufacturer of specialty esters and fatty acids including glycerol fatty acids, sorbitan fatty acid esters, sodium stearoyl lactylate and polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acids.
www.ise.co.kr
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Jacques Paltz
Produces a range of natural health and beauty formulas from France.
www.jacquespaltz.fr
Jeen International
International distributor of specialty chemicals serving the cosmetic, personal care, fragrance and pharmaceutical industries.
www.jeen.com
Jungbunzlauer
Headquartered in Switzerland and represented by a world-wide sales network, specializes in fermentation products including citric acid, xanthan gum and gluconates.
www.jungbunzlauer.com
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Liberty Natural Products
Provider of botanical ingredients including essential oils, aromatherapy, soap making, herbs & spices and more.
libertynatural.com
L.S Raw Materials
International suppliers specializing in many pharmaceutical and chemical raw materials.
www.ls-rawmaterials.com
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Maple Springs Farm
Producers of emu oil and health and beauty care products, including lotions, creams, shampoos and soaps. Located in Pennsylvania.
www.maplesprings.com
Maypro Industries
Distributor of raw materials for nutritional supplement, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, fine chemicals, health food and feed industries.
www.maypro.com
Mazzoni
An engineering and manufacturing company that manufactures soaps, glycerine, detergents and confectionery.
www.mazzonilb.it
Mibelle AG
Switzerland based manufacturer of active ingredients for the personal care industry.
www.mib-bio.com
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Laboratoires Nelly De Vuyst
Develops, produces and packages beauty products for the face and body.
www.nellydevuyst.com
Norman, Fox & Co.
Specialty chemical manufacturer of liquid soap, methyl esters, alkanolamides and related oleochemicals. Also functions as a distributor of other higly specialized oleochemicals mainly for making soap.
www.norfoxx.com
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Fine Organics
Producer of oleochemical derivatives and specialty chemicals.
www.oleofine.com
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Penreco
Provider of specialty gels for moisturization of ski, controlled fragrance release, suspension of sunblocks and hydrocarbon fluids.
www.penreco.com
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Sipo Oil and Fat Chemical
Chinese manufacturer of fatty acids and their derivatives.
www.sipo.com.cn
SoapWorks
California-based supplier of natural, nontoxic and hypoallergenic soap products.
www.soapworks.com
Viva
Manufacturer and exporter of surfactants, metallic stearates, soap powder, laurates, myristates, oleates, caprylates, palmitates and ricinoleates.
www.sodiumstearate.com
Stockhausen
Subsidiary of Degussa-Huls Corporation dedicated to specialty polymers and chemicals for personal care products, textile auxiliaries and water treatment products.
www.stockhausen-inc.com
Süd-Chemie
Producer of catalysts, adsorbents and additives for industrial and consumer markets. Also manufactures rheological additives, desiccants, humidity indicators, industrial minerals and skin protectants.
www.sud-chemieinc.com
Summit Research Labs
Specialty chemical manufacturer of antiperspirant actives, pulp and paper processing chemicals and water treatment chemicals.
www.summitresearchlabs.com
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Ultra Chemicals
Manufacturer and distributor of raw materials to the personal care and cosmetic industries.
ultrachem.com
Universal Group
Manufacturer of dyes intermediates, disinfectants and cosmetics.
www.universal-india.com
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Yasho Industries
Specialty chemical manufacturer of cosmetic ingredients, antioxidants, pharmaceuticals, fragrances, flavors, plastic and rubber additives.
www.yashoindustries.com
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Cosmetic ingredients
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Nikko Chemicals
Provides Specialty Chemicals for Cosmetic and Personal Care
www.nikkol.co.jp/en /index.html

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Guide to Cosmetic Ingredients

Buy cosmetic ingredients from reputable cosmetic ingredient suppliers

By Howard Robertson


Cosmetic ingredient suppliers extract cosmetics ingredients from a variety of natural resources like flowers and crushed insects. However, with the advanced research and complicated equipment, the cosmetic ingredient suppliers can also manufacture the cosmetic ingredients using synthetic chemicals and compounds. These new techniques allow the cosmetic ingredients manufacturers to minimize the use of traditional resources.

Many consumers rely upon the natural cosmetic ingredients, as natural ingredients in makeup compounds are eco-friendly and less hazardous for the consumers. However, synthetic cosmetic ingredients are gaining popularity, as the use of plants and natural products is limited while producing these types of cosmetic ingredients.

CTFA (Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association) has suggested some guidelines and rules about producing and classifying the cosmetic or makeup ingredients. When you are buying cosmetic ingredients, ensure that your cosmetic ingredient supplier follows the rules set by CFTA.

Some important parameters you must consider before buying cosmetic ingredients are:
  1. Type of cosmetic product you want to manufacture using cosmetic ingredients
  2. Required features of the cosmetic ingredients
  3. Required quantity of the cosmetic ingredients
  4. Chemical composition of the cosmetic ingredient
  5. Type of cosmetic ingredients available in the market


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Buy cosmetic ingredients from reputable cosmetic ingredient suppliers

Once you know the ingredients in cosmetics you want to produce, check out different cosmetic ingredient chemicals available in the market.

I recommend: Floratech offers an extensive selection of superior botanical emollients and specialty particles to the cosmetics and personal care industry. Eco-Shell, Inc. is another cosmetic ingredient supplier that offers exfoliates for facial, body and foot scrubs to the cosmetic producers.

Buy cosmetic ingredients from a reputable cosmetic ingredient distributor

You can compare different cosmetic ingredients based on the features and prices at distributors or retailers' websites. However, the chemicals available at the distributors are mostly the base chemicals which cosmetic producers use for manufacturing customized cosmetic products.

I recommend: Spectrum Chemicals is a cosmetic ingredient manufacturer that also distributes various cosmetic chemicals such as moisturizers, cosmetic thickeners and waxes, cosmetic antimicrobials, cosmetic preservatives and antioxidants, cosmetic emulsifiers, color additives and pH adjusters. Alfa Chem is a chemical distributor that offers cosmetic ingredients. Jedwards International is a specialty oil supplier that serves various companies that manufacture dietary supplements and cosmetic products.

Find custom and toll manufacturers that produce cosmetic ingredients as per your requirements

A custom and toll manufacturer can research, develop, formulate and manufacture the cosmetic ingredients as per your cosmetic recipe. However, check out the toll manufacturer's credentials to preserve the confidentiality of your cosmetic recipe.

I recommend: Raani Corporation is a reputed bulk cosmetic ingredient supplier and private label manufacturer of personal care products. Essential Wholesale Inc. manufactures natural ingredients in makeup industry in bulk quantities.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

  • •  Always verify the certifications and licenses of the cosmetic producers before buying any cosmetic ingredient.
  • •  Sample test or examine the cosmetic ingredients before purchasing.
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Guide to Using Cosmetic Ingredients

Effective cosmetic products result from formulations using cosmetic ingredients to their fullest

By Renee Baumgardner


The cosmetic industry offers consumers an array of products with cosmetic ingredients formulated to deliver healthy, youthful looking skin. To address the diversity of skin types, when developing products, manufacturers include ingredients in cosmetics designed to help acne-prone skin, dry skin and sensitive skin and market them accordingly.

A key to any successful cosmetic product is the ability of cosmetic producers using cosmetic ingredients effectively. For example, if producing a product designed for sensitive skin, they would not include ingredients such as fragrance, menthol, sodium lauryl sulfate or TEA-lauryl sulfate because they are irritants. Instead, they would include hypoallergenic or non-comedogenic ingredients.

Items for cosmetic producers to take into consideration include:

1. Researching cosmetic ingredients to learn what role they serve

2. Using natural ingredients in makeup

3. Using ingredients that have anti-aging qualities

Action Steps
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Determine the best cosmetic ingredients for your company

Educate yourself about the various cosmetic ingredients that are contained in the cosmetic products you use or plan to use. A cosmetic ingredient dictionary is a useful resource to learn about what the purpose of each ingredient is, as well as if there are side effects such as redness, breakouts of acne, dryness or skin that may become sensitive to sunlight.

I recommend: Paula’s Choice and Dean Coleman provide online cosmetic ingredient dictionaries that explain what the ingredient is, what its purpose is, and any side effects (such as skin irritation) it may have.

Use natural makeup ingredients when manufacturing your product

People that have sensitive skin or blemish prone skin prefer to buy cosmetics that have natural ingredients to help prevent irritation. If you must include ingredients that are not natural, avoid ingredients such as cetearyl alcohol, cocoa butter, coconut oil, isocetyl stearate and sodium laureth sulfate as they are irritants. Instead, select ingredients such as benzoic acid, glyceral stearate SE, olive oil and sodium laureth sulfate.

I recommend: Cosmetic ingredient suppliers such as Essential Wholesale and Natural Cosmetic Supplies can supply you with the natural cosmetic ingredients necessary to manufacture your cosmetic products.

Incorporate cosmetics ingredients that have anti-aging properties into your products

Society's desire to maintain a youthful appearance has resulted in more and more cosmetic products incorporating anti-aging ingredients into their product formulations. Buy cosmetics ingredients such as tretinoin, alpha-hydroxy acids, beta hydroxyl acids, antioxidants, collagen, elastin and hydroquinone, as they work to reduce wrinkles and fine lines, skin discolorations and produce smooth skin. One should exercise caution when using these products as they may cause some skin irritation and increase their skins sensitivity to sunlight.

I recommend: CenterChem, Ultra Chemical and ParChem are cosmetic ingredients suppliers that offer anti-aging ingredients.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

  • •  When marketing your product, be sure to provide samples and/or coupons to consumers so they may test the product to determine if the makeup ingredients affect their skin. Hopefully, they will make future product purchases.
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Guide to Cosmetic Ingredients News and Trends

Increase business marketability by keeping current with cosmetic ingredients news and trends information

By Rachel Davy, Writer/Editor


For businesses in the cosmetic industry, the ability to receive current information about cosmetic ingredients news and trends is vital to their success. Because of many issues such as animal testing and organic or green ingredients, the more you know about how to buy cosmetics ingredients and the products you distribute, the better it will be for the productivity of your business. Thankfully, there are many cosmetic industry publications and magazines for cosmetic producers, as well as organizations and seminars where you can receive access to the latest information about ingredients in cosmetics from cosmetic ingredients suppliers.

Many organizations have listings and newsletters that they update regularly. This is a great way for you as a cosmetic ingredient distributor to receive the latest information about new makeup ingredients. Here are some additional things to consider about cosmetic ingredients news and trends:

1. Learn about cosmetics ingredients news and trends by reading cosmetic industry publications.

2. Become a member of organizations and associations for cosmetic ingredient suppliers.

3. Go to conferences and seminars to get the latest information from cosmetic producers about news and trends.

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Read trade publications for cosmetic ingredient suppliers to learn about new cosmetic trends

There are many industry publications written specifically for cosmetic ingredients manufacturers and they are a great resource for information about ingredients in makeup. Read reviews of new makeup ingredients to become knowledgeable about the products you distribute to your customers.

I recommend: Read the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) to receive up-to-date information about the quality and safety of cosmetic ingredients. The CIR features information about ingredient alerts so that cosmetic ingredients suppliers can be aware of any harmful materials. Learn about the testing and creation of various ingredients in makeup by reading The International Magazine of Cosmetic Technology. Find cosmetic trade publications at the U.S. Food and Drug Association website to research information about the latest cosmetic recipe ingredient news and trends.

Join cosmetic industry organizations and councils to learn about ingredients in cosmetics

Becoming a member of cosmetic industry organizations is great way to learn about upcoming trends in makeup ingredients, but also to network with other cosmetic ingredient suppliers to share ideas about specific makeup ingredients. There are organizations for those who distribute organic makeup products and organizations for the creator of various makeup ingredients, but whatever you choose, you can access news about upcoming cosmetic ingredient trends.

I recommend: Join the Personal Care Council which is the leading trade association for those who work in the cosmetic and personal care industry to learn about new ingredients and products. There is also information about safety assessment for makeup ingredients, as well as information about cosmetic industry seminars and webinars. They have also created a cosmetic ingredient dictionary to help members learn cosmetic recipe formulas. Become a member of the Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers & Distributors to receive industry updates about new products and ingredients as well as information about industry regulations and product testing.

Attend seminars and conferences to get information about ingredients in cosmetics

Every year the cosmetic industry holds various seminars and conferences around the world so that cosmetic ingredient suppliers and buyers can learn about the latest cosmetic ingredients news and trends. Attending these events is a great way to see cosmetic ingredients and products in use as well as to network with other suppliers and buyers of makeup and to learn where to buy cosmetics ingredients supplies.

I recommend: Attend the Annual Scientific Seminar held by the Society of Cosmetic Chemists to learn about innovations and testing of ingredients in cosmetics. Attend one of the International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conferences held across the United States each year to learn about new ingredients in cosmetic products and speak with industry experts about upcoming trends.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

  • •  Research information about banned cosmetic ingredients supplies to inform your clientele and stay within federal regulations.
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Guide to Cosmetic Ingredients Key Terms

Delve into both natural and man-made cosmetic ingredients key terms

By Lydia Block


There are many types of ingredients that are necessary to make cosmetics, and there are many cosmetic ingredients key terms specific to the industry. Cosmetic lines can include all types of make-ups, moisturizers and other skin care products. Many ingredients on the market are made from natural products such as walnut shells, botanicals, and oils. Other ingredients are synthetic chemicals made especially for the cosmetic industry. The number of ingredients derived from different sources is impressive, and a variety of sources can affect the texture, color and fragrance of the cosmetics.

Learn the following cosmetic ingredients key terms you'll need to navigate the chemical makeup of makeup.

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Botanicals

Botanicals include naturally derived products and oil-free emollients, some of which are water soluble. These ingredients are used for products for the skin, lips and nails. Fragrances and many body washes are also made out of botanicals.

I recommend: Learn more about botanical ingredients and their uses from CosmeticsInfo.org.

Walnut shell media

Walnut shell media is used in the cosmetic industry as an exfoliant in facial, body and foot scrub products.

I recommend: See what Ecoshell offers in walnut shell media to makeup manufacturers.

Preservatives

Preservatives help create shelf-stable cosmetic products, allowing manufacturers to create products for a global market that would otherwise spoil within just a few days. A consumer movement for paraben and formaldehyde free preservatives has created a natural preservatives movement within the cosmetics industry. This has prompted some manufacturers to research the effectiveness of ingredients such as cinnamon, curry and grapefruit as cosmetic preservatives.

I recommend: The Spectrum Chemical site carries many different ingredients and explains their uses well. Cosmetics & Toiletries Magazine offers an insider's view of the anti-preservative movement.

Aromatics

Aromatics can include waxes, waters and distillates. The waxes are from aromatic plants. The waters are a by-product of essential oils and the distillates are available in non-floral varieties.

I recommend: A&E Connock carries a large inventory of aromatics.

Speciality oils

Suppliers of specialty oils to the cosmetic industry, specifically in North America, use sources such as plants or marine life. Examples of plant oils are almond oil, black currant oil, avocado oil, peach kernel oil or olive oil. The oils are available in very large or small quantities depending on the needs of the manufacturer.

I recommend: The Jedwards International site has many natural products including specialty oils.

Humectants

Humectants are moisturizers and are important ingredients in many skin care products. Humectants prevent loss of moisture which is important in the production and use of cosmetics. Some of the compounds that are used actually attract moisture.

I recommend: Visit Makingcosmetics.com to learn about humectants and see examples within the company's product line.
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