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Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate?
Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate or SLMI is a mild anionic surfactant derived from coconut, which does not contain sulfate. It has excellent water solubility, making it possible to create transparent, sulfate-free shampoo formulations.
Functions: Cleaning agent & Surfactant
Cocamidopropyl betaine?
Cocamidopropyl betaine, or CAPB, is an amphoteric surfactant often used in shower gels and shampoos. This surfactant is made from, among other things, coconut oil derivatives.
Functions: Cleaning & Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioner, Surfactant & Viscosity Control Agent.
Sodium cocoyl isethionate?
Sodium cocoyl isethionate, or SCI, is a mild, sulfate-free anionic surfactant. Derived from the fatty acids of coconut oil and isethionic acid, it has excellent foaming power. It is found in natural products such as solid shampoos. It is completely biodegradable.
Functions: Cleansing Agent, Hair Conditioner & Surfactant.
Glycerin?
Glycerin or glycerol is part of the polyalcohol family. It can be produced synthetically from petroleum derivatives, or from animal or vegetable fats by saponification. It comes in the form of a colorless, hygroscopic (which absorbs moisture) and syrupy liquid. Our glycerin is vegetable and edible.
Glycerin is used for its strong moisturizing, occlusive (protects the skin from aggressions), emollient (smoothes the skin and hair) and humectant (allows a product to retain its fluid appearance) power.
Functions: Denaturant, Hair Conditioner, Humectant, Oral Hygiene Agent, Skin Protectant, Viscosity Control Agent, Perfuming Agent, Skin Conditioning Agent, Solvent.
Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate?
Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate is the sodium salt of the oleic acid amide of N-methyl taurine.
Functions: Antistatic, Cleaning agent, Foaming agent, Surfactant.
Coco-glucoside?
Coco glucoside is a non-ionic surfactant. It is one of the least aggressive cleansing bases for the skin and is widely used in natural product formulations. It is created from sugar and coconut and is ideal for sensitive skin.
Functions: Cleaning agent, Foaming agent & Surfactant.
Glyceryl caprylate?
Glyceryl caprylate is a co-emulsifier used as a stabilizer for essential oils. It is made from various vegetable oils.
Functions: Emollient & Emulsifying agent.
Glycol distearate?
Glycol distearate is produced by the esterification of stearic acid or its esters with ethylene glycol. It appears as a white to cream-colored, waxy solid that is used to condition skin or hair. It is also used as a thickener and gives creams a pearly appearance.
Functions: Emollient, Emulsifying Agent, Opacifier, Skin Conditioning Agent, Viscosity Control Agent.
Citric acid?
Citric acid is one of the main active ingredients in lemon. It is often used to balance the pH (too basic) of cosmetic products. It is also present in certain bath products (bath bombs, bath pebbles, or "magic powders") due to its effervescent properties.
Functions: pH regulator, Chelating agent, Masking agent.
Caprylhydroxamic acid?
Caprylhydroxamic acid is an amino acid derived from coconut oil.
Function: Chelating agent.
Our essential oils
Citrus paradisi (Grapefruit), Abies balsamea (Balsam Fir) or Lavandula angustifolia (True Lavender).
Glossary of functions
Chelating Agent: Reacts and forms complexes with metal ions that could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetic products
Viscosity Control Agent: Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
Skin Conditioning Agent: Keeps skin in good condition
Oral hygiene agent: Provides cosmetic effects to the oral cavity (cleaning, deodorizing and protecting)
Emulsifying agent: Promotes the formation of intimate mixtures between immiscible liquids by modifying the interfacial tension (water and oil)
Masking Agent: Reduces or inhibits the basic odor or taste of the product
Cleaning Agent: Helps keep a surface clean
Fragrance agent: Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials
Skin protectant: Helps prevent the harmful effects of external factors on the skin
Antistatic: Reduces static electricity by neutralizing the electrical charge on a surface
Hair Conditioner: Leaves hair manageable, supple, soft and shiny and/or adds volume, lightness and shine
Denaturant: Makes cosmetics unpleasant. Mainly added to cosmetics containing ethyl alcohol
Emollient: Softens and softens the skin
Humectant: Maintains the water content of a cosmetic in its packaging and on the skin
Opacifier: Reduces the transparency or translucency of cosmetics
pH regulator: Stabilizes the pH of cosmetics
Foam Synergist: Improves the quality of foam produced by increasing one or more of the following properties: volume, texture and/or stability
Solvent: Dissolves other substances
Surfactant: Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product during use.
Reference: https://incibeauty.com/ingredients.
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