Ingredient Glossary

Bio Shop™ cosmetic-grade Palmitic Acid white flakes in glass petri dish on marble — for DIY soap and skincare in Pakistan

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid is a versatile saturated fatty acid widely used as a co-emulsifier, thickener, and structuring agent in DIY soap, creams, lotions, and candle making. Discover its properties, common uses,...

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid is a versatile saturated fatty acid widely used as a co-emulsifier, thickener, and structuring agent in DIY soap, creams, lotions, and candle making. Discover its properties, common uses,...

Vitamin E Oil

Vitamin E Oil (TOCOPHEROL) is Pakistan's essential lipid antioxidant — EU freely permitted, Halal, and proven for UV barrier repair, brightening, and anti-ageing in all skin types.

Vitamin E Oil

Vitamin E Oil (TOCOPHEROL) is Pakistan's essential lipid antioxidant — EU freely permitted, Halal, and proven for UV barrier repair, brightening, and anti-ageing in all skin types.

Vitamin B5 (D-Panthenol)

Vitamin B5 (D-Panthenol)

D-Panthenol (CAS 81-13-0) is the wound-healing Provitamin B5 that converts to Pantothenic Acid in skin cells. Halal, EU-permitted, FDA-approved. Three verified Pakistani formulas included.

Vitamin B5 (D-Panthenol)

D-Panthenol (CAS 81-13-0) is the wound-healing Provitamin B5 that converts to Pantothenic Acid in skin cells. Halal, EU-permitted, FDA-approved. Three verified Pakistani formulas included.

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Niacinamide (CAS 98-92-0) is the multifunctional B-vitamin active for brightening, barrier repair, sebum control, and anti-acne in Pakistani skin care formulas.

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Niacinamide (CAS 98-92-0) is the multifunctional B-vitamin active for brightening, barrier repair, sebum control, and anti-acne in Pakistani skin care formulas.

Squalane

Squalane (CAS 111-01-3) is a plant-derived, sebum-identical emollient with a non-comedogenic rating of 0–1. Fully unrestricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation and 100% halal.

Squalane

Squalane (CAS 111-01-3) is a plant-derived, sebum-identical emollient with a non-comedogenic rating of 0–1. Fully unrestricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation and 100% halal.

Lanolin

Lanolin (CAS 8006-54-0) is a cholesterol-rich occlusive emollient from sheep wool that repairs dry skin barriers, reduces TEWL for 72 hours, and heals cracked heels.

Lanolin

Lanolin (CAS 8006-54-0) is a cholesterol-rich occlusive emollient from sheep wool that repairs dry skin barriers, reduces TEWL for 72 hours, and heals cracked heels.

Hydrolyzed Keratin

Wool-derived protein hydrolysate for hair repair, skin barrier conditioning, and humectancy. EU-permitted, CIR-assessed safe, conditionally halal. Essential for Pakistani hair care formulation.

Hydrolyzed Keratin

Wool-derived protein hydrolysate for hair repair, skin barrier conditioning, and humectancy. EU-permitted, CIR-assessed safe, conditionally halal. Essential for Pakistani hair care formulation.

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