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The cationic protein derivatives of collagen, keratin, casein, silk, conchiolin, soy and wheat are substantive to the hair, having anti-static, conditioning effects on the hair. Water (and) hydroxypropyltrimonium hydrolysed keratin, water (and) hydroxypropyltrimonium hydrolysed silk, hydroxypropyltrimonium hydrolysed collagen powder, water (and) hydroxypropyltrimonium hydrolysed wheat protein.
MW 400-30 000. Sourced from sheep wool. Peptides with a high affinity for hair. High MW peptides are film-formers and are used for curl retention. Lower MW peptides permeate into the inner hair shaft to treat damaged hair. Water (and) Hydrolysed Keratin, hydrolysed keratin powder.
Fibroin peptides - high film-forming ability on the hair cuticles gives gloss and smoothness to damaged hair. Sericin peptide is moisturising on skin and hair. Water (and) hydrolysed silk , hydrolysed silk powder.
Proquinoa CO is aqueous hydrolysed Quinoa seed with a composition rich in lipid and amino acids. It penetrates hair fiber and protects and repairs damage caused on a daily basis. It forms a protective film strengthening and nourishing the hair and skin. It is COSMOS and Ecocertified. INCI name: Hydrolysed quinoa (and) water (and) sodium gluconate (and) sodium benzoate (and) potassium sorbate.
Radial polymeric oil thickener. Allows for thickening, film formation and water repellency of non-polar oils for enhanced texture, touch and spreadability. Hydrogenated styrene/Isoprene copolymer.
RSPO mass balance Melt & Pour base to help nourish and condition the hair using shea butter and coconut oil.
Ultra-mild, soap-free syndet noodles. pH 5.5 - 6.5. High-foaming, creamy lather which leaves the skin feeling soft and hydrated. Product has to be processed at temperatures of 42-46°C, using specialised equipment such as a roller mill or a refiner plodder. Minimum order full pallet.
Melt & Pour syndet base which is ultra-mild, with high foaming properties and 100% soap-free and Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certified.   including facial skincare and shampoo bars tailored to sensitive skin and scalps, unlike a traditional glycerine soap. Other applications include moisturising shave bars and solid beauty bars. Minimum order full pallet.
This complex is obtained from Tamarind pulp which increases the integrity, cohesion and resistance of hair fiber. It reduces friction in the hair cuticle by smoothing it giving a 'satin cap' or frizz-free effect. Tamariliz is rich in polysaccharides and organic acids, mainly tartaric, malic and citric acid. It is a film-forming, conditioning agent and improves shine, frizz, volume and wet and dry combability. It is a great active for extremely curly and coily hair. Conditioner, softener, astringent, film forming, smoothing the hair cuticle.  It is natural, vegan and COSMOS and Ecocertified. INCI name : Tamarindus indica fruit extract.    
Tri-block polymeric gellant, various grades available to tailor cohesive strength. Soluble in low polarity carriers and oils. Enables clear, soft, solid, water-repellent gels with a high degree of flexibility and cushioning properties. Hydrogenated styrene/ butadiene copolymer.
African oils and butter. Mongongo oil (Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil), Baobab oil (Adansonia digitata), Marula oil (Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil), Ximenia oil (Ximenia Americana Seed Oil), Kalahari Melon oil (Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil), Mafura butter (Trichilia Emetica Seed Butter). These are sourced from Africa, but cleaned by Aldivia and exported to South Africa. Aldivia supplies a Union for Ethical Biotrade certificate which is an alternative to the South African BABS certificate.
100% natural, COSMOS certified blend of polyglycerides. Multifunctional oil-soluble anti-ageing active. Different grades with increasing viscosities and melting points for use in rinse-off products, emulsions, anhydrous products and colour cosmetics. Two types: oleic/linoleic/linolecnic polyglycerised and hydrostearic/linolenic/oleic polyglycerides. Patented.
Water-dispersible oils, amphiphilic, non-ionic. Co-emulsifiers, emollients, co-surfactants. COSMOS certified. Blend of esters obtained by transesterification between oils and polyglycerin-6 or polyglycerin-10.
Vistanol GDHR is 100% plant-derived ester with high viscosity and high oxidative stability and superior gloss. Alternative to lanolin oil. Excellent substantivity to skin. Suitable for lipstick and lipgloss.
High oxidative stability oil, low viscosity for light-textured skin care preparations. Very substantive to skin, good pigment dispersant. Neopentyl glycol dicaprate.
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