Personal Care Ingredients

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Hyaluronic Acid and Derivatives

A comprehensive range of hyaluronic acid forms and modified derivatives designed to deliver exceptional hydration, improve skin elasticity, and support the skin barrier. From high-molecular-weight film-forming agents to low-molecular-weight and hydrolyzed types for deep penetration, as well as crosslinked, acetylated, cationic, and silanized variations, these ingredients provide multifunctional benefits including anti-aging, anti-oxidation, and pollution defense for advanced skin and hair care formulations.

Product NameINCI NameApplicationBenefitsProduct Description
ProHA🄬Sodium
Hyaluronate(1.5-2.0M Da)
Sodium HyaluronateSkin care・Moisturizing
・Film-forming
High water retention, Lubricating and film-forming.
ProHA🄬Sodium
Hyaluronate(0.75-1.5M Da)
Sodium HyaluronateSkin care・MoisturizingKeep skin moisture and lubrication for a ling time.
ProHA🄬Sodium
Hyaluronate(0.1-0.5M Da)
Sodium HyaluronateSkin care・MoisturizingNourishing the skin, easily absorbed by skin, increase skin nutrition.
ProHA🄬Sodium
Hyaluronate(<0.1 Da)
Sodium HyaluronateSkin care・Moisturizing
・Repair barrier
Transdermal absorption, deep moisturizing, repair damaged cells.
QuaPlex®4D Hyaluronic acidSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer,
sodium Hyaluronate,
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate,
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate,
Pentylene Glycol,
Ethylhexylglycerin, Water
Skin care・MoisturizingReplenishes water of the inner layer, locks water of the outer layer, presenting a multi-level tender skin.
OctaPlex®8D Hyaluronic acidSodium Hyaluronate (medium molecular weight),
Hyaluronic Acid (medium molecular weight),
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate,
Acetylated Soduim Hyaluronate,
Sodium Hyaluronate crosspolymer,
Hyaluronic acid (Low molecular weight),
Hyadrolyzed sodium hyaluronate,
Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water
Skin care・Moisturizing
・Anti-pollution
・Anti-odxidation
Anti-pollution, anti-odxidation mechanism. Three-dimensional moisturizing system and skin penetration mechaism.
AcetHA® Sodium Acetylated
Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated HyaluronateSkin care・Moisturizing
・Repair barrier
High skin affinity, High absorbability, High moisture retention, repair skin barrier.
Oligo HA(7KDa-10KDa)Hydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateSkin care・Moisturizing
・Repair barrier
・Anti-oxidant
・Firming
・Anti-wrinkle
Antioxidant free redicals, repair cell damage, firm and anti-wrinkle, absorbent through skin.
Enzymatic mini HA(3KDa~5KDa)Hydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateSkin care・Repair barrier
・Firming
・Anti-wrinkle
Repair cell damage, firm and anti-wrinkle, absorbent through skin.
SilaHA®Silanized hyaluronic acidDimethylsil Anol Hyaluronate,
Phenoxyeth Anol, Ethylhexylg Lycerin,Water
Skin care・MoisturizingMoisturizing with good texture.
PosiHA® Cationic Sodium
Hyaluronate Solution
Hydroxypropyltrimonium HyaluronateSkin care,
Hair care
・Moisturizing
・Repairs damaged hair
・Enhances skin elasticity
High absorption, long-term adhesion, high mositure, repair damaged hair, enhance skin elasticity, not easily washed off.
CroHA® Sodium Hyaluronate
Crosspolymer
Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerSkin care・MoisturizingKeeps it within skin's uppermost layers longer, allowing for enhanced hydration.

Ceramide and Related Complex

A complete range of skin-identical ceramides, ceramide precursors, and complex blends designed to strengthen the skin barrier, improve moisture retention, and enhance overall skin health. From pure ceramide types (NP, AP, NG, EOP, NS, AS, EOS, EODS) to functional analogues such as phytosphingosine and hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine, and advanced blends with humectants and emollients, these ingredients deliver multifunctional benefits including deep hydration, barrier repair, anti-aging, and improved skin resilience for skin and hair care formulations.

Product NameINCI NameApplicationBenefitsProduct Description
Ceramide APCeramide APSkin care・Moisturizing
・Firming
・Anti-wrinkle
・Promotes Keratin Renewal
・Barrier repair
Moisturizing, Firming, Anti-wrinkle, Promotes Keratin Renewal.
Ceramide NGCeramide NGSkin care・Moisturizing
・Barrier repair
One of the 12 subtypes of human skin ceramides Pioneer in China.
Ceramide NG-O(NDS)2-Oleamido-1, 3-OctadecanediolSkin care・Moisturizing
・Barrier repair
One of the 12 subtypes of human skin ceramides Pioneer in China.
Ceramide AG(ADS)Hydroxypalmitoyl SphinganineSkin care・Moisturizing
・Barrier repair
One of the 12 subtypes of human skin ceramides.
Ceramide EOG (EODS)Ceramide EODSSkin care・Moisturizing
・Barrier repair
One of the 12 subtypes of human skin ceramides.
Ceramide NP/Ceramide NGCeramide NP, Ceramide NGSkin care・Moisturizing
・Barrier repair
Retains moisture, promotes skin barrier repair, Significant in China.
Ceramide NSCeramide NSSkin care・Moisturizing
・Barrier repair
One of the 12 subtypes of human skin ceramides Pioneer in China.
Ceramide ASCeramide ASSkin care・Moisturizing
・Barrier repair
One of the 12 subtypes of human skin ceramides Pioneer in China
Ceramide EOSCeramide EOSSkin care,
Hair care
・Moisturizing
・Barrier repair
・Scalp care
One of the 12 subtypes of human skin ceramides Pioneer in China. Barrier repair, Hydrate and moisturize, scalp care.
Cerax® Lipi-5Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide NS/Ceramide NG, Polyglyceryl-10 StearateSkin care・Moisturizing
・Reduce irritation
Transparent and stable system in the surfactant system, ceramide deposited on the skin reduces the irritation of the suractants to the skin and the skin dryness.
Cerax® SLP-50Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated, Lecithin, Sucrose Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 StearateSkin care
・Moisturizing
・Barrier repair
Employs Solid Lipid Particle (SLP)technology, improving the oilinsoluble properties of ceramide.
Cerax® OSCeramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Octyldodecanol, Pentylene GlycolSkin care・Moisturizing
・Barrier repair
The ceramide component is based on the natural skin composition and can be used in transparent oil systems with stabilized actives that do not precipitate.
Cerax® 7C-OS 2.0Ceramide NP, Ceramide NS/Ceramide NG, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP,Ceramide AS, Phytosphingosine, Hexyldecanol, Pentylene GlycolSkin care・Moisturizing
・Barrier repair
A seven-ceramide complex biomimetically balanced to match natural skin composition, enables phase-stable solubilization of actives without precipitation.

Polyols (Humectants)

Moisturizing agents that attract and retain water in the skin, improving hydration, texture, and sensory feel in formulations.

Product NameINCI NameApplicationBenefitsProduct Description
Propylene Glycol (USP)Propylene Glycol Skin care,
Hair care,
Make up
・Hydration
・Moisturizing
・Texture improvement
Moisturizing agent that attracts and retains water in the skin, while also acting as an effective solvent.
1,3-Butylene Glycol (Cosmetic grade)1,3-Butylene GlycolSkin care,
Hair care,
Make up
・Hydration
・Moisturizing
・Texture improvement
Moisturizing agent that attracts and retains water in the skin, providing a smooth, silky texture.

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