Mandarin (green) oil, organic and Ecocert certifiedOrigin: Brasil100% natural and pure essential oil obtained by cold pressing the peelINCI: CITRUS RETICULATA PEEL OIL EXPRESSEDCAS# 84929-38-4 / 8008-31-9EINECS# 284-521-0 / -You'll receive the complete analysis, SDS and the breakdown of allergenes with your order.Storage condition: Keep in a closed container protected from heat and direct light.According to Tisserand, the furocoumarin content of mandarin oil is not enough for phototoxic reactions but it may contribute to the total psoralen content of the

Mandarin (red) oil, organic cerified according to EU-Öko-VerordnungOrigin: Italy100% natural and pure essential oil obtained by cold pressing the peelINCI: CITRUS NOBILIS PEEL OIL EXPRESSEDCAS# 84929-38-4 / 8008-31-9EINECS# 284-521-0 / -You'll receive the complete analysis, SDS and the breakdown of allergenes with your order.Storage condition: Keep in a closed container protected from heat and direct light.According to Tisserand, the furocoumarin content of mandarin oil is not enough for phototoxic reactions but it may contribute to the total psoralen content of the mixture.

Manuka oil, wildOrigin: Australia100% natural and pure essential oil obtained by steam distillation of the leavesINCI: LEPTOSPERMUM SCOPARIUM BRANCH/LEAF OILCAS# 223749-44-8EINECS# -You'll receive the complete analysis, SDS and the breakdown of allergenes with your orderStorage condition: Keep in a closed container protected from heat and direct light.Exp. Date 1/25

INCI: SCLEROCARYA BIRREA SEED OILSaponification value: 192 mg KOH/grIodine value: 75 gI2/100 grThe oil is derived from the seeds of the marula  fruit (Namibia and Zimbabwe)The oil profile is similar to the olive oil and because of the low iodine value the oil is used in cooking and can be heated in hot processThe unrefined oil has a high content of gamma-tocopherol and a moderate (<50 ppm) content of ascorbyl palmitateReduced price because of the short shelf-life: 01/26

This is a crosslinked (phosphate ester) rise starch. Natrue and COSMOS approvedINCI Name: Distarch phosphateCAS #: 55963-33-2EINECS #: 232-679-6Rice starch has the smallest particle size compared to potato and corn starch . It has a particle size much smaller than mica and an excellent binding capacity of oils. The crosslinked rice starch has the advantage of improved absorbency but because it doesn't swell by absorbing oil or water, it doesn't clog the skin pores even by repeated everyday use. This makes it an ideal ingredient in all skin care products where talcum or mica are used.Apart from mattifying and a good attachment to skin, it imparts a silky feel to all skin care products specially: baby powder, deodorants, facial powder, mineral make-up, loose and pressed powder, rouge or eye shadow.In emulsions and creams, modified rice starch improves the flow property, reduces shine and improves stability.Application in emulsions: disperse the starch in the cold water phase or cold oil phase before heating and before blending the oil and water phase (dispersion in the oil phase is a little bit more tricky but the outcome has a nicer texture). In balms, butters (and liptick) predisperse the starch in a part of the oil phase and add it after waxes and butters are melted.Dosage: 0,5-5,0% in emulsions. Up to 100% in powders.

INCI: Cetearly alcohol & cetearyl glucosideMONTANOVTM 68 MB is a plant based, green, COSMOS and NaTrue approved anionic emulsifier. The emulsifier is derived from wheat, corn, palm, coconut and rapeseed oilThis emulsifier is very forgiving and versatile and creates creams and lotions with a medium to high viscosity. The skin feel is non-greasy. It creates liquid crystal structure with an outstanding stability and long-term moisturizing and emollient propertiesApplication dosage: 4,0-5,0% as the standalone emulsifierAdd to the oil phase, heat oil and water phase to 80 C. Add the oil to the water phase,cool down slowly. At a temperature <50 C add sensitive ingredients.pH range: 4,5-6,5

INCI: Moringa oleifera seed oil CAS# 93165-54-9 EINECS# 296-941-1 Iodine value: 65-72 Sap. value: 192 mg KOH/gr The oil has a high content of oleic acid. This is nothing quite exciting about a plant oil, exciting is however, the content of palmitic, stearic and behenic acid together with low content of arachidic and gadoleic acid. This fatty acid profile makes moringa oil a predestined oil for hair care and for pampering dry and damaged skin. The relatively low iodine value (for a liquid oil) is an advantage for skin and hair care formulations. Moringa oil has a relatively low content of tocopherols (Ca. 295 ppm, with 125 ppm alpha- and 65 ppm Gamma-Tocopherol). The content of phytosterols is however quite noticeable (ca. 1000 ppm, with 480 ppm Beta-Sitosterol, 180 ppm Stigmasterol and 160 ppm Campesterol).

Raw Unrefined Organically Grown/Wild-Harvested Murumuru butter INCI: Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter CAS# 356065-49-1;906350-19-4 Melting point: 30-35 C Iodine value: 10-15 mg I2/100 gr Saponification value: 230-240 mg KOH/gr This is an elegant replacement for shea butter. With a low inherent colour and an earthy scent. Melts over the skin with a soft and nice skin feel. An excellent ingredient for hair care as well as for skin care.

Myrica Wax INCI: Myrica Pubescens Fruit WaxMelting point 45-55 oC Saponification value 210-240 Acid value 5-25 This is a plant based wax, Ecocert certified and suitable for all natural and vegan cosmetic applications. Myrica wax is derived from the peels of the myrica berry, a tree/shrub native to Colombian Andes. The plant and the berries are called wax myrtle and bayberry as well. The wax has a decent pale colour and scent and does not affect the colour and scent of the product. Myrica wax is applicable in all cosmetic material from cleansing balms and butters to hair styling product, decorative cosmetics and emulsions. It has emulsion stabilizing properties, viscosity modifying properties in W/O emulsions and adds hold and shine to hair care products. Read more about  natural waxes for cosmetic applications A formulation example from our  blog More about myrica wax in hair care

Organic CO2 extract of myrrh resinINCI: Commiphora Myrrha resin extractCAS-No. 84929-26-0EINECS-No.284-510-0This is a lipophilic extract (Halal and Kosher certified).Contains ca. 90% essential oil.Being one of the world's oldest cosmetic and perfumery ingredient, myrrh has been even mentioned in the bible. It has strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and is known to protect skin's own squalene against oxidation. We recommend this extract in anti-aging, after-sun, sun protection products as well as in deodorants.Application dosage: 0,1-0,5%Do not use this extract during pregnancy and lactation.

INCI: Sodium gluconateCAS# 527-07-1 / 14906-97-9EC#: 208-407-7 / 238-976-7Country of origin: germanyApplication dosage: 0,1-1,0%USP GradeThis is a natural, plant based (fermentation of sugar), readily biodegradable, non-GMO chelator with the property of increasing the pH.Na- Gluconate could be used both in cold and hot phase

Na-PCA 50% aqueous solutionINCI: Sodium PCACAS # 28874-51-3EC # 249-277-1Sodium PCA is a natural moisturizer and humectant and is the sodium salt of PCA which is present at 12% in our own NMF (natural moisturizing factor). PCA is derived from L-Glutamic acid. Na-PCA has a much superior moisturizing efficacy than glycerine .It is a colourless and odourless aqueous solution and very easy to apply. You can add it to the warm or cold water phase in all hair and skin care products.In haircare, it reduces flyaway and static electricity and improves wet combability as well as colour retention after hair dying.Application dosage: 0,5-5,0%This ingredient is palm-free and is made by fermentation of molasses

INCI: Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate; Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate; Glycerin; Serenoa Serrulata (saw palmetto) Fruit Extract; Juniperus Communis Fruit ExtractNatural active decalact sebum is a specialty blend for treatment of acne prone skin. It is a naturally derived ingredient, COSMOS approved and accepted for application in "natural & organic" formulations.In-vivo studies show that application of Natural active decalact sebum reduces the skin pores, regulates sebum production, reduces skin inflammation and redness and comedones as well as slows down the growth of unwanted bacterial over skin. Even non-greasy skin will love this ingredientNatural active decalact sebum is a lipophilic ingredient and should be applied in the oil phase of the formulation or be blended in the surfactant phase (for cleansing products) or incorporated with a solubilizer (in toners and micellar waters). It should be added to the formulation below 40 degrees Celsius. In emulsions, you need to add it to the hot oil phase just before emulsification so that it is not heated for a long time.Natural active decalact sebum is a high viscosity amber/yellow liquid.Application dosage: 2,0%Make sure the pH of the product is between 4,0-6,5 as you add this ingredient to the formulation and adjust the pH at the end according to the requirements of the preservative system (optimally 4,5-5,5). Over time, the pH might drift but you can enhance the stability and avoid pH change by adding about 0,5% sodium citrate to the formulation

INCI: Sodium Phytate, Aqua, AlcoholNatural chelator PA-3 is an Ecocert certified, globally accepted, palm-free and natural based chelating agent for natural and organic cosmetics. Chelating agents have the ability to complex and inactivate metal ions. Metal ions (entering the cosmetic product from water, from natural ingredients such as clays or pigments) promote oxidation and color change and reduce foaming of soaps and cleansing products. In addition to that, chelating agents, by binding metal ions can weaken cell walls of microorganisms and in boost the preservative system. This mechanism is specially important by application of natural, modern antimicrobial preservatives such as Preservative 1388® Eco .Less biodegradable chelators like EDTA are mobilizing toxic heavy metals from sediments in sewer systems or waterways. These metals can then re-enter the food chain and subsequently pose a risk for humans and their natural food sources. As a natural ingredient Natural chelator PA-3 is readily biodegradable. The environmental risk of mobilization of heavy metals is therefore minimized.Natural chelator PA-3 has an acidic pH and might reduce the pH of the final product.Apply natural chelator PA-3 in the water phase of the product at any stage to the water phase.Recommended application dose is between 0,05%-0,5%.Do nut use this ingredient in W/O emulsions.

INCI: Phytic acid, Aqua,This is the alcohol-free and Halal and NaTrue certified version of Natural chelator PA-3 and is a COSMOS-approved, globally accepted, palm-free and natural based chelating agent for natural and organic cosmetics. Chelating agents have the ability to complex and inactivate metal ions. Metal ions (entering the cosmetic product from water, from natural ingredients such as clays or pigments) promote oxidation and color change and reduce foaming of soaps and cleansing products. In addition to that, chelating agents, by binding metal ions can weaken cell walls of microorganisms and in boost the preservative system. This mechanism is specially important by application of natural, modern antimicrobial preservatives such as Preservative 1388® Eco .Less biodegradable chelators like EDTA are mobilizing toxic heavy metals from sediments in sewer systems or waterways. These metals can then re-enter the food chain and subsequently pose a risk for humans and their natural food sources. As a natural ingredient Natural chelator complex is readily biodegradable. The environmental risk of mobilization of heavy metals is therefore minimized.Natural chelator phytate has an acidic pH and might reduce the pH of the final product.Apply natural chelator in the water phase of the product at any stage to the water phase.Recommended application dose is between 0,15%-0,2%.Do nut use this ingredient in W/O emulsions.

Natural Emulsifier to create rich emulsions and creamsINCI: Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl BehenateThis emulsifier could be used as a standalone emulsifier or in combination with nonionic emulsifiers to improve the texture and stability of the emulsions. This emulsifier is the brother of our GSC with the difference that is already contains a thickening fatty alcohol and a fatty ester. COSMOS and NaTrue approvedApplication dosage: 3,0-5,0%Oil phase concentration: 15-40 %Application:This is a hot process emulsifier. Heat the emulsifier with the oil phase to 75-80 degrees Celsius, heat the water phase separately. When the emulsifier is completely melted blend the oil phase and slowly add the oil phase to the water phase and blend. Homogenize the mixture for a few minutes. Stir and cool down the emulsion. At about 35-40 degrees add sensitive ingredients and the preservative and adjust the pH (According to the preservative)This is a very versatile emulsifier for a broad range of purposes from hand and body moisturizers to cleansing emulsions, baby products and hair conditioners. It creates white emulsions (unless you use oils and extracts with an intensive colour) with a very silky and luxurious appearance.

Natural Emulsifier GSC palm oil free is an anionic, natural and palm-free O/W emulsifier based on rapeseed (canola) oil.INCI: Glyceryl stearate citrateThis emulsifier could be used as a standalone emulsifier or in combination with nonionic emulsifiers to improve the texture and stability of the emulsions.GSC palm oil free complies with Ecocert, BDIH, Cosmos and NaTrue standards .Application dosage: 0,5-4,0%Oil phase concentration: 15-40 %Melting range: 58-62 °CApplication:This is a hot process emulsifier. Heat the emulsifier with the oil phase to 75-80 degrees Celsius, heat the water phase separately. When the emulsifier is completely melted blend the oil phase and slowly add the oil phase to the water phase and blend. Homogenize the mixture for a few minutes. Stir and cool down the emulsion. At about 35-40 degrees add sensitive ingredients and the preservative and adjust the pH (According to the preservative)GSC palm oil free creates medium viscosity emulsions when used alone. You can increase the viscosity of the emulsions by adding butters, waxes or fatty alcohols to the oil phase. The higher the oil phase concentration and the concentration of butters and waxes the higher the emulsion viscosity.This is a very versatile emulsifier for a broad range of purposes from hand and body moisturizers to cleansing emulsions, baby products and hair conditioners. It creates white emulsions (unless you use oils and extracts with an intensive colour) with a very silky and luxurious appearance. It is free from that horrible soapiness accompanying many natural emulsifiers.Read this blog post for more info and recommendations about working with this emulsifier.

Natural solubilizer Clear plusINCI: Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside; Aqua; Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate; Glyceryl Caprylate; Citric Acid; Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate; Sodium SurfactinThis is a new solubilizer from the Natural solubilizer family , approved and conform for "natural" formulations. It is a PEG-free and a gluten free solubilizer and has replaced both Natural solubilizer XC and Natural solubilizer clear since May 2018.Natural solubilizer clear plus is very similar to the previous Natural solubilizer varieties. It has a much lighter colour than Natural solubilizer XC and its color doesn't have any impact on the finished product. It has no inherent scent of its own. It foams slightly more than Natural solubilizer clear and Natural solubilizer XC but by adding some pentylene glycol and to the formulation you can reduce the concentration of the solubilizer and reduce the amount of foam.Natural solubilizer Clear plus is applied like other solubilizers. It is applied to impart fragrance oils and essential oils into aqueous solutions (tonic, body splash, low surfactant cleansers, hair mist, micellar water etc.).Application dosage: dosage depends on the fragrance or essential oil and varies from ingredient to ingredient. It is usually between 1:3-1:5 (5 parts solubilizer for 1 part EO). It can tolerate max. 10% of alcohol.Read this tutorial to know more about this solubilizer and how to work with it.

INCI: Betaine (Trimethylglycin)CAS # 107-43-7EC # 203-490-6Natural Betaine (Trimethylglcin) is an aminoacid derivative which is derived from sugar beet molasses. It is an amphoteric component and acts as a cationic conditioner at acidic pH.In skincare products, betaine reduces TEWL, improves skin compatibility with surfactants, performs as a moisturizing ingredient. In hair care products it imparts to anti-static and conditioning properties.Natural betaine is a mild and non-sensitizing ingredient. It is applicable in all hair and skin care products both leave-on and rise-off such as after shave, shaving products, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, cleansing creams, emulsions and creams.Application: Although the supplier recommends an application dosage between 1-10% we recommend an application dosage between 1-5%.Betaine is easily water soluble. In hot process emulsions, dissolve it in a small part of the water (or hydrosol phase) and add it to the finished emulsion as the temperature is not higher than 40 degrees Celsius.Attention: The powder is very sensitive against humidity. Store it in closed and tight containers (if possible over moisture absorbent or in a desiccator.We ship this ingredient with a desiccant sachet filled with natural clay. You can discard the sachet with your household garbage (when it is saturated) and replace it with a new sachet or any other suitable absorbent. Our sachets weight 6 gr and they are saturated when they reach a weight of 7,3 gr).

INCI: Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate (>90%), Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate (<10%)Country of origin: BelgiumNaTrue certifiedHLB: ca. 3,5Neocare P3R is a natural (palm-free and suitable for vegan formulations) emulsifier for W/O (water in oil) emulsions. This is an amazing blend creating light and low viscosity (even sprayable) emulsions with an outstanding stability and a silky skin feel that is very untypical for W/O emulsions.It is very easy and uncomplicated to work with. You can apply the emulsifier both in cold or hot process depending on your preferences and other ingredients in your emulsion. The emulsifier is a high viscosity liquid. At cold temperatures and in winter, you may have to slightly warm it up to reduce the viscosity and help blending it in the oil phase if you're doing a cold process.Application:3-5% in the oil phase for 10-40% oil content. Blend oil and water phase separately. For W/O emulsions, the pH of the water phase should be adjusted before blending the two phases. W/O emulsions need an electrolyte for stabilization. Generally bivalent ions (such as Magnesium) are more effective than mono-valent ions (such as sodium). Add 0.5-1.0% of NaCl, Magnesium Sulphate or another suitable electrolyte into the water phase.After both phases are homogeneous, very slowly add the water phase to the oil phase while stirring the oil phase. Try to avoid building of any water pool. After all of the water phase is added to the oil phase, stir for another 30 minutes. This emulsifier does not necessarily need homogenization. Long homogenization may even have adverse effect on the stability.Voila, enjoy your emulsion.Read this blog post for a sample formulation.Discount because of the short shelf-life: 10/25

INCI: NiacinamideCAS#: 98-92-0EC#: 202-713-4Niacinamide is a physiologically active form of vitamin B3 which is involved in many biochemical processes.In skin care, it imparts anti-inflammatory, skin whitening, anti-cellulite, anti bacterial properties as well as collagen synthesis enhancing properties. It is a water soluble powder with a good light and heat stability but rather narrow pH-stabilityThis is a cosmetic specialty ingredient with a very low content (<0,2%) of skin irritating nicotinic acid.Application dosage: 0,5-5.0% in the water phaseAlthough niacinamide has a good heat stability we recommend you add this ingredient during the cool down phase (<40 C)Optimum pH of this ingredient is around 6 at a much higher or much lower pH it disintegrates to nicotinic acid which irritates the skin. Make sure the pH of the product is between 5,0-6,5 before you add this ingredient.

INCI: Phenethyl alcohol, EthylhexylglycerinCAS# 60-12-8, 70445-33-9EC# 200-456-2, 408-080-2NOT natural (natural identical), NOT Palm-oil freeThis is a non-preservative preservative and stabilizer suitable for all rinse-off and leave-on formulations. It performs independent of the pH (max. pH 12) and is easy to use and imparts a faint "rose" scent in the product.You can use it as a stand-alone ingredient or in blend with conventional preservatives to enhance their efficacy and reduce the overall concentration of the sensitizers. Apart from that, ethylhexylglycerin has deodorant properties.Application: 0,5-1,1%Max. processing temperature: 80 oCIn water based products blend with a surfactant or solubilizer (limited water solubility)In emulsions add during the cool down and after emulsification (even in cold process)

Ojon oil, wild crafted, cold pressed and filtered INCI Elaeis oleifera Fruit Oil Iodine value (IV) 50–70 g l 2 /100g Saponification number 180-200 mg KOH/g Ojon is a kind of palm from the Amazonian rain forest. This oil with a lovely orange/red colour contains almost 50% saturated fatty acids (lauric, palmitic, myristic , stearic and behenic) and 50% unsaturated fatty acids (oleic and linoleic). The deep red colour comes from the high content of carotenoids, mainyl alpha- and beta-carotene. Ojon oil is specifically effective in hair care specially in preparations for coloured and chemically damaged hair.

Olive SqualaneCAS # 111-01-3EC # 203-825-6Squalane is the hydrogenated form of the squalene which is derived from unsaponifiables of the olive oil. This is an upcycled squalane from the waste of the oil pressing industry.Since squalene is very susceptible to oxidation and has a very short shelf-life, it is hydrogenated to squalane for an improved stability and a prolonged shelf-life.This is a 100% plant based (suitable for vegan formulations) and COSMOS and ECOCERT approved ingredient.Squalene is naturally present in some seeds and grains and fruits. Its main commercial source however was and is the shark liver. Squalene is a precursor of sterol synthesis and is a component of our own sebum and plays as a lubricant, refatting and moisturizing agent.Olive squalane has neutral scent is colourless. It has a very light skin feel. It is added to skin and hair care products to impart emolliency, silky skin feel, reduction of TEWL.Application: in the oil phase between 0,5-20,0%Squalane is a stable hydrocarbon and you can add it to the hot phaseReduced price because of low shelf-life: 01/26