#alltheingredients: dermosoft® 1388 eco (INCI: Glycerin, aqua, sodium Levulinate, sodium anisate) – preservative

dermosoft® 1388 eco (INCI: Glycerin, aqua, sodium Levulinate, sodium anisate) is a non-traditional, COSMOS and ECOCERT approved, non-broad spectrum preservative from Evonik/Dr Straetmans that can be used in aqueous products, surfactant based products, and emulsions, like lotions, hair conditioners, body butters, creams, and facial moisturizers. It contains 30% to 50% glycerin, 25% to 35% water,...

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#alltheingredients: Geogard® 221 (INCI: Dehydroacetic Acid (and) Benzyl Alcohol (and) Water)

GEOGARD® 221 (INCI: Dehydroacetic Acid (and) Benzyl Alcohol (and) Water) is a sorta naturally compliant preservative that works as a broad-spectrum preservative in emulsions, like lotions, creams, body butters, facial moisturizers, and hair conditioners; anhydrous products, like whipped butters or lotion bars*; aqueous products (water only), like toners. Lonza, the company that manufactures this preservative, claims it compares favourably...

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#alltheingredients: NaturePep® Teff (INCI: Hydrolyzed Eragrostis Tef Seed Extract) – hydrating ingredient

As I’ve been reviewing all the various formulas and ingredients I’ve played with over the last four years – wow, since 2017??? – I’ve been finding ones I haven’t shared with you yet. Today, let’s take a look at NaturePep® Teff (INCI: Hydrolyzed Eragrostis Tef Seed Extract), which I found at Lotioncrafter. I’m reviewing four...

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#alltheingredients: NaturePep® Sacha Inchi (INCI: Hydrolyzed Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Extract) – facial care active

As I’ve been reviewing all the various formulas and ingredients I’ve played with over the last four years – wow, since 2017??? – I’ve been finding ones I haven’t shared with you yet. Let’s take a look at this lovely water soluble ingredient that claims it can reduce the look of our wrinkles, reduce roughness...

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#alltheingredients: NaturePep® Quinoa (INCI: Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract) – for eye bags, creases, and puffiness

As I’ve been reviewing all the various formulas and ingredients I’ve played with over the last four years – wow, since 2017??? – I’ve been finding ones I haven’t shared with you yet. Today, let’s take a look at NaturePep® Quinoa (INCI: Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract), an ingredient you can find at Lotioncrafter.* As a...

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