Ingredient Glossary

Carnauba Wax

Carnauba Wax (COPERNICIA CERIFERA CERA) is the world's hardest natural wax (MP 80–86°C), essential for heat-stable lip balms, mascaras, and hair wax in Pakistan's summer climate. Halal, vegan, EU permitted.

Carnauba Wax

Carnauba Wax (COPERNICIA CERIFERA CERA) is the world's hardest natural wax (MP 80–86°C), essential for heat-stable lip balms, mascaras, and hair wax in Pakistan's summer climate. Halal, vegan, EU permitted.

Myristic Acid

Myristic Acid (CAS 544-63-8) is Pakistan's premier foam-building C14 fatty acid — plant-derived from coconut oil, fully halal, EU-permitted. Essential for CP soap, cleansers, and shaving cream.

Myristic Acid

Myristic Acid (CAS 544-63-8) is Pakistan's premier foam-building C14 fatty acid — plant-derived from coconut oil, fully halal, EU-permitted. Essential for CP soap, cleansers, and shaving cream.

EGMS (Ethylene Glycol Monostearate)

EGMS (Glycol Stearate, CAS 111-60-4) is the pearl-brightening agent for shampoos, body washes and creams. Covers EU status, halal verification, and three formulas for Pakistani formulators.

EGMS (Ethylene Glycol Monostearate)

EGMS (Glycol Stearate, CAS 111-60-4) is the pearl-brightening agent for shampoos, body washes and creams. Covers EU status, halal verification, and three formulas for Pakistani formulators.

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,...

White Mineral Oil

White Mineral Oil (MINERAL OIL, CAS 8042-47-5) is Pakistan's most trusted emollient — reducing TEWL by 40–60%. The backbone of Roghan-e-Bachha baby oil, body lotion, and champi tel hair oil.

White Mineral Oil

White Mineral Oil (MINERAL OIL, CAS 8042-47-5) is Pakistan's most trusted emollient — reducing TEWL by 40–60%. The backbone of Roghan-e-Bachha baby oil, body lotion, and champi tel hair oil.

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.

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearyl Alcohol (CAS 112-92-5) is a plant-derived C18 fatty alcohol that thickens creams, conditions hair, and structures body butters. EU-permitted, FDA GRAS, and Halal-certified.

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearyl Alcohol (CAS 112-92-5) is a plant-derived C18 fatty alcohol that thickens creams, conditions hair, and structures body butters. EU-permitted, FDA GRAS, and Halal-certified.

Stearic Acid

Stearic Acid (CAS 57-11-4) is a palm-derived C18 fatty acid and the backboneof vanishing creams, brightening moisturisers, and conditioning hair treatments.Halal-certified, EU-permitted.

Stearic Acid

Stearic Acid (CAS 57-11-4) is a palm-derived C18 fatty acid and the backboneof vanishing creams, brightening moisturisers, and conditioning hair treatments.Halal-certified, EU-permitted.

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.

Shea Butter

Refined cosmetic-grade Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii) — emollient, occlusive, anti-inflammatory. Essential for halal skincare, brightening creams, and hair masks. EU freely permitted.

Shea Butter

Refined cosmetic-grade Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii) — emollient, occlusive, anti-inflammatory. Essential for halal skincare, brightening creams, and hair masks. EU freely permitted.

Pure Petroleum Jelly

Pure Petroleum Jelly (PETROLATUM, CAS 8009-03-8) is the gold-standard occlusive emollient: up to 99% TEWL reduction, unconditional halal status, and FDA OTC approved for skin protection.

Pure Petroleum Jelly

Pure Petroleum Jelly (PETROLATUM, CAS 8009-03-8) is the gold-standard occlusive emollient: up to 99% TEWL reduction, unconditional halal status, and FDA OTC approved for skin protection.

PEG-7 (Glyceryl Cocoate)

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate — Complete Ingredient Guide

PEG-7 (Glyceryl Cocoate)

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate — Complete Ingredient Guide

Lanolin Ethoxylated

PEG-75 Lanolin is a water-soluble wool-derived emollient delivering TEWL reduction, hair conditioning, and moisturisation in shampoos, creams, and body lotions. Conditionally halal.

Lanolin Ethoxylated

PEG-75 Lanolin is a water-soluble wool-derived emollient delivering TEWL reduction, hair conditioning, and moisturisation in shampoos, creams, and body lotions. Conditionally halal.

Isopropyl Myristate (IPM)

Isopropyl Myristate (IPM, CAS 110-27-0) is the cosmetic industry's premier lightweight emollient and penetration enhancer — EU-permitted, halal-certified, foundational for brightening serums in Pakistan.

Isopropyl Myristate (IPM)

Isopropyl Myristate (IPM, CAS 110-27-0) is the cosmetic industry's premier lightweight emollient and penetration enhancer — EU-permitted, halal-certified, foundational for brightening serums in Pakistan.

Fractionated Coconut Oil

Pakistan's premier halal carrier oil. Non-comedogenic, odourless, EU-permitted. Complete formulation guide for serums, body oils, and hair care.

Fractionated Coconut Oil

Pakistan's premier halal carrier oil. Non-comedogenic, odourless, EU-permitted. Complete formulation guide for serums, body oils, and hair care.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Ethylhexylglycerin (EHG) is a multifunctional cosmetic active that boosts preservation, humects skin, and delivers alcohol-free deodorant activity — the backbone of every paraben-free Pakistani formula.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Ethylhexylglycerin (EHG) is a multifunctional cosmetic active that boosts preservation, humects skin, and delivers alcohol-free deodorant activity — the backbone of every paraben-free Pakistani formula.

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.

Cocoa Butter

Cocoa Butter (THEOBROMA CACAO SEED BUTTER) is a natural body-temperature emollient forming an occlusive barrier that reduces TEWL by 30–50%. EU-permitted, FDA OTC-endorsed, and 100% Halal.

Cocoa Butter

Cocoa Butter (THEOBROMA CACAO SEED BUTTER) is a natural body-temperature emollient forming an occlusive barrier that reduces TEWL by 30–50%. EU-permitted, FDA OTC-endorsed, and 100% Halal.

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.

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.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (CCT) is a non-comedogenic, odourless emollient and active carrier derived from coconut oil — the essential oil phase for Pakistani skin care formulation.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (CCT) is a non-comedogenic, odourless emollient and active carrier derived from coconut oil — the essential oil phase for Pakistani skin care formulation.

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.

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