Category Archives: Cosmetic raw materials

Alpha arbutin – skin-lightening properties

Alpha arbutin (α-glycosylated hydroquinone) is a synthetic compound derived from hydroquinone or from the substance [...]

Bakuchiol or retinol – which is better?

Similarities and differences between bakuchiol and retinol The two popular active anti-wrinkle ingredients: bakuchiol (INCI: [...]

Cosmetic properties of sodium cocoylisethionate (SCI)

Sodium cocoylisethionate (SCI) is an anionic surfactant, which is biodegradable and safe for the natural [...]

Retinoic acid and retinol – differences and effects

The term “vitamin A” applies to a group of substances with similar structure and biological [...]