Ingredient Glossary
Dimethicone
Dimethicone (PDMS) is the gold-standard silicone emollient in 16% of all cosmetics — delivering silky skin feel, TEWL reduction, and frizz control. Halal-confirmed, EU freely permitted.
Dimethicone
Dimethicone (PDMS) is the gold-standard silicone emollient in 16% of all cosmetics — delivering silky skin feel, TEWL reduction, and frizz control. Halal-confirmed, EU freely permitted.
Cyclopentasiloxane Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Silicone elastomer gel: velvety dry-touch, pore-minimising, non-comedogenic. Premium primer, SPF serum & South Asian hair frizz control. Halal-certified. EU REACH D5 2027 explained.
Cyclopentasiloxane Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Silicone elastomer gel: velvety dry-touch, pore-minimising, non-comedogenic. Premium primer, SPF serum & South Asian hair frizz control. Halal-certified. EU REACH D5 2027 explained.
Crodax Wax
Crodax Wax (CETEARYL ALCOHOL AND CETEARETH-20) is a non-ionic self-emulsifying wax that simultaneously thickens, stabilises, and opacifies oil-in-water creams at 2–6%.
Crodax Wax
Crodax Wax (CETEARYL ALCOHOL AND CETEARETH-20) is a non-ionic self-emulsifying wax that simultaneously thickens, stabilises, and opacifies oil-in-water creams at 2–6%.
Collagen Peptides
Hydrolyzed Collagen (CAS 9015-54-7) — a multi-mechanism cosmetic active delivering film-forming moisturisation, matrikine fibroblast signalling, and hair protein repair. Marine/Halal-certified.
Collagen Peptides
Hydrolyzed Collagen (CAS 9015-54-7) — a multi-mechanism cosmetic active delivering film-forming moisturisation, matrikine fibroblast signalling, and hair protein repair. Marine/Halal-certified.
Coco Glucoside
Coco Glucoside (COCO-GLUCOSIDE, CAS 141464-42-8) is a sulphate-free, COSMOS-approved, halal nonionic APG surfactant for baby care, shampoos, and brightening facial cleansers.
Coco Glucoside
Coco Glucoside (COCO-GLUCOSIDE, CAS 141464-42-8) is a sulphate-free, COSMOS-approved, halal nonionic APG surfactant for baby care, shampoos, and brightening facial cleansers.
Coco Betaine
Coco Betaine (COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE) is the world's most-used amphoteric surfactant — the gentle foam booster that transforms harsh SLES into salon-quality cleansers. Halal, EU-permitted, South Asian skin-safe.
Coco Betaine
Coco Betaine (COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE) is the world's most-used amphoteric surfactant — the gentle foam booster that transforms harsh SLES into salon-quality cleansers. Halal, EU-permitted, South Asian skin-safe.
Cocamide DEA
Cocamide DEA is Pakistan's most-used foam booster and viscosity builder for shampoos and liquid soaps. Halal, semi-synthetic, IARC 2B rated — formulate responsibly.
Cocamide DEA
Cocamide DEA is Pakistan's most-used foam booster and viscosity builder for shampoos and liquid soaps. Halal, semi-synthetic, IARC 2B rated — formulate responsibly.
Citric Acid
Citric Acid (CAS 77-92-9) — multifunctional AHA, pH adjuster, chelating agent and preservative booster. Halal-certified, E 330 food-approved. Essential for Pakistan cosmetic formulation.
Citric Acid
Citric Acid (CAS 77-92-9) — multifunctional AHA, pH adjuster, chelating agent and preservative booster. Halal-certified, E 330 food-approved. Essential for Pakistan cosmetic formulation.
Cetyl Alcohol
Cetyl Alcohol (CAS 36653-82-4) is the C16 fatty alcohol that builds Pakistan's finest creams and conditioners. Plant-derived, EU-permitted, halal-verified. Complete formulation and skin science guide.
Cetyl Alcohol
Cetyl Alcohol (CAS 36653-82-4) is the C16 fatty alcohol that builds Pakistan's finest creams and conditioners. Plant-derived, EU-permitted, halal-verified. Complete formulation and skin science guide.
Cetrimonium Chloride
Cetrimonium Chloride (CTAC, CAS 112-02-7) is Pakistan's definitivecationic hair conditioning agent — anti-frizz, detangling, and cuticlesmoothing for South Asian hair.
Cetrimonium Chloride
Cetrimonium Chloride (CTAC, CAS 112-02-7) is Pakistan's definitivecationic hair conditioning agent — anti-frizz, detangling, and cuticlesmoothing for South Asian hair.
Cetostearyl Alcohol
Cetostearyl Alcohol (CETEARYL ALCOHOL) is the fatty alcohol emulsion stabiliser and emollient that forms the lamellar gel network in virtually every cream and conditioner.
Cetostearyl Alcohol
Cetostearyl Alcohol (CETEARYL ALCOHOL) is the fatty alcohol emulsion stabiliser and emollient that forms the lamellar gel network in virtually every cream and conditioner.
Carbomer 940
Carbomer 940 (CAS 9003-01-4) is a pH-smart gelling polymer that creates crystal-clear, stable gels at 0.1–0.5%. Essential for face serums, hand sanitisers, and hair gels. Halal, EU-permitted.
Carbomer 940
Carbomer 940 (CAS 9003-01-4) is a pH-smart gelling polymer that creates crystal-clear, stable gels at 0.1–0.5%. Essential for face serums, hand sanitisers, and hair gels. Halal, EU-permitted.
Boric Acid
Boric Acid (H₃BO₃, CAS 10043-35-3): antiseptic, antifungal, and pH-buffering mineral active for Pakistan domestic foot care. EU Annex II prohibited — not for EU/UK export.
Boric Acid
Boric Acid (H₃BO₃, CAS 10043-35-3): antiseptic, antifungal, and pH-buffering mineral active for Pakistan domestic foot care. EU Annex II prohibited — not for EU/UK export.
BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)
BHT is a synthetic hindered phenolic antioxidant that prevents rancidity incosmetic oils and protects active ingredients. Halal, FDA GRAS, EU Annex IIIcompliant. Essential for Pakistani climate formulation.
BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)
BHT is a synthetic hindered phenolic antioxidant that prevents rancidity incosmetic oils and protects active ingredients. Halal, FDA GRAS, EU Annex IIIcompliant. Essential for Pakistani climate formulation.
Beta-Arbutin
Beta-Arbutin (ARBUTIN, CAS 497-76-7) is a tyrosinase-inhibiting brightening active for South Asian skin. EU Annex III max 7%, halal certified, 2–7% use level.
Beta-Arbutin
Beta-Arbutin (ARBUTIN, CAS 497-76-7) is a tyrosinase-inhibiting brightening active for South Asian skin. EU Annex III max 7%, halal certified, 2–7% use level.
Beeswax
Yellow cosmetic-grade Cera Alba — the natural wax backbone of lip balms, body bars, beard balm, and kajal. FDA GRAS, EU permitted. Full science, halal guidance & three Pakistani formulas.
Beeswax
Yellow cosmetic-grade Cera Alba — the natural wax backbone of lip balms, body bars, beard balm, and kajal. FDA GRAS, EU permitted. Full science, halal guidance & three Pakistani formulas.
Azelaic Acid
Azelaic Acid (CAS 123-99-9) is a halal, EU-freely-permitted cosmetic active delivering anti-acne, brightening, and anti-PIH benefits for Pakistan's Fitzpatrick IV–VI complexions.
Azelaic Acid
Azelaic Acid (CAS 123-99-9) is a halal, EU-freely-permitted cosmetic active delivering anti-acne, brightening, and anti-PIH benefits for Pakistan's Fitzpatrick IV–VI complexions.
Allantoin
Allantoin (CAS 97-59-6) is a gentle, halal-certified skin-conditioning active — keratolytic, humectant, anti-irritant, and cell-proliferative. EU freely permitted. For all skin types.
Allantoin
Allantoin (CAS 97-59-6) is a gentle, halal-certified skin-conditioning active — keratolytic, humectant, anti-irritant, and cell-proliferative. EU freely permitted. For all skin types.
Kojic Acid Dipalmitate
Oil-soluble skin brightening active (CAS 79725-98-7). Stable tyrosinase inhibitor, EU-unrestricted, conditionally Halal. For fairness creams, brightening serums, and bridal body lotions.
Kojic Acid Dipalmitate
Oil-soluble skin brightening active (CAS 79725-98-7). Stable tyrosinase inhibitor, EU-unrestricted, conditionally Halal. For fairness creams, brightening serums, and bridal body lotions.
