Functional Bases

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Eau de Source Marine (Spring Sea Water)

Eau de Source Marine, sourced from a unique 22-meter deep natural reservoir in Brittany, France, offers unparalleled advantages for skincare formulators. Unlike regular sea water, it boasts elevated levels of manganese and silicium, contributing to enhanced moisturization and skin vitality. This innovative ingredient not only prevents trans-epidermal water loss by boosting the skin’s natural lipid production but also optimizes water circulation within the skin by increasing dermo-epidermal links. Ideal for moisturizing care and nasal hygiene products, it is compliant with INCI China IECIC regulations, Cosmos-approved for 80% of its composition, and suitable for vegan formulations.

Manufacturer: Givaudan Active Beauty
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Hydrasphere™

Hydrasphere™ is a revolutionary cosmetic ingredient featuring Liquid Magnesium, Minerals, and Trace Elements Extract with Hydration Shell Technology, ensuring cellular and dermal bioavailability. This technology facilitates rapid cellular absorption in an unbound Free Ion Form, benefiting skin health through improved hydration, pH, and TEWL. Its balanced ratio of minerals and trace elements, including Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium, Sulfur, Boron, Zinc, Calcium, Copper, and Selenium, synergistically fuel and regenerate cells. Furthermore, it plays a crucial role in over 600 enzymatic processes, cell formation, energy metabolism, RNA/DNA synthesis, and more. This natural, sustainable, organic ingredient is self-preserving, odorless, and colorless, making it an ideal choice for various cosmetic formulations, including skincare, haircare, oral care, and nutraceuticals, with benefits observed in days, not weeks.

Manufacturer: Oriel
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Natural BBB – Beauty Balm Base

Natural BBB – Beauty Balm Base is a versatile and innovative cosmetic base designed to cater to the evolving needs of modern cosmetics. This 100% natural, Cosmos approved, and vegan-friendly formulation offers both creative freedom and cost-effectiveness. With its butter-like texture, high malleability, and a melting point around 75°C, it imparts a silky-smooth feel upon application and a velvety finish, making it ideal for various formulations such as eye shadows, blushes, lip balms, massage balms, body creams, and more. Additionally, it serves as a co-emulsifier for emulsion systems, enhancing stability and binding up to 15% of water, while demonstrating excellent compatibility with a wide range of natural oils.

Manufacturer: Natura-Tec
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Natural LIP – Lip Intense Pastilles

Natural LIP – Lip Intense Pastilles, a 100% vegetable-based solution, offers a quick and convenient way to formulate lip balms, lipsticks, and lip pencils. Its easy-to-use nature simplifies the traditionally lengthy and intricate preparation process. Designed to meet the demands of today’s fast-paced cosmetic industry, this natural lipstick base is Cosmos approved, palm-free, and vegan compliant, aligning with the preferences of modern consumers. Enriched with Sapote butter, it not only delivers a matte, long-lasting color with a soft and velvety finish but also contributes to skin protection, reinforcing the hydrolipidic film, enhancing elasticity, suppleness, and hydration. Additionally, it aids in formula stability, making it an ideal choice for lip balm and lipstick applications.

Manufacturer: Natura-Tec
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Potassium Olivate

Potassium Olivate, a mild surfactant derived from Mediterranean olive oil fatty acids, is an historically significant ingredient in cosmetic formulations. It possesses delicate and emollient properties, making it suitable for use in hair care and toiletries, and shares characteristics with traditional Marseille soap.

Manufacturer: Kalichem SRL
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Eau de Source Marine (Spring Sea Water)

Eau de Source Marine, sourced from a unique 22-meter deep natural reservoir in Brittany, France, offers unparalleled advantages for skincare formulators. Unlike regular sea water, it boasts elevated levels of manganese and silicium, contributing to enhanced moisturization and skin vitality. This innovative ingredient not only prevents trans-epidermal water loss by boosting the skin’s natural lipid production but also optimizes water circulation within the skin by increasing dermo-epidermal links. Ideal for moisturizing care and nasal hygiene products, it is compliant with INCI China IECIC regulations, Cosmos-approved for 80% of its composition, and suitable for vegan formulations.

Manufacturer: Givaudan Active Beauty
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Hydrasphere™

Hydrasphere™ is a revolutionary cosmetic ingredient featuring Liquid Magnesium, Minerals, and Trace Elements Extract with Hydration Shell Technology, ensuring cellular and dermal bioavailability. This technology facilitates rapid cellular absorption in an unbound Free Ion Form, benefiting skin health through improved hydration, pH, and TEWL. Its balanced ratio of minerals and trace elements, including Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium, Sulfur, Boron, Zinc, Calcium, Copper, and Selenium, synergistically fuel and regenerate cells. Furthermore, it plays a crucial role in over 600 enzymatic processes, cell formation, energy metabolism, RNA/DNA synthesis, and more. This natural, sustainable, organic ingredient is self-preserving, odorless, and colorless, making it an ideal choice for various cosmetic formulations, including skincare, haircare, oral care, and nutraceuticals, with benefits observed in days, not weeks.

Manufacturer: Oriel
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Natural BBB – Beauty Balm Base

Natural BBB – Beauty Balm Base is a versatile and innovative cosmetic base designed to cater to the evolving needs of modern cosmetics. This 100% natural, Cosmos approved, and vegan-friendly formulation offers both creative freedom and cost-effectiveness. With its butter-like texture, high malleability, and a melting point around 75°C, it imparts a silky-smooth feel upon application and a velvety finish, making it ideal for various formulations such as eye shadows, blushes, lip balms, massage balms, body creams, and more. Additionally, it serves as a co-emulsifier for emulsion systems, enhancing stability and binding up to 15% of water, while demonstrating excellent compatibility with a wide range of natural oils.

Manufacturer: Natura-Tec
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Natural LIP – Lip Intense Pastilles

Natural LIP – Lip Intense Pastilles, a 100% vegetable-based solution, offers a quick and convenient way to formulate lip balms, lipsticks, and lip pencils. Its easy-to-use nature simplifies the traditionally lengthy and intricate preparation process. Designed to meet the demands of today’s fast-paced cosmetic industry, this natural lipstick base is Cosmos approved, palm-free, and vegan compliant, aligning with the preferences of modern consumers. Enriched with Sapote butter, it not only delivers a matte, long-lasting color with a soft and velvety finish but also contributes to skin protection, reinforcing the hydrolipidic film, enhancing elasticity, suppleness, and hydration. Additionally, it aids in formula stability, making it an ideal choice for lip balm and lipstick applications.

Manufacturer: Natura-Tec
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Potassium Olivate

Potassium Olivate, a mild surfactant derived from Mediterranean olive oil fatty acids, is an historically significant ingredient in cosmetic formulations. It possesses delicate and emollient properties, making it suitable for use in hair care and toiletries, and shares characteristics with traditional Marseille soap.

Manufacturer: Kalichem SRL
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