Ingredient Glossary
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.
Hyaluronic Acid
Cosmetic-grade Sodium Hyaluronate powder — holds 1,000× its weight in water. Fermentation-derived, fully halal, EU-permitted. Complete formulation guide for Pakistani skin and hair care.
Hyaluronic Acid
Cosmetic-grade Sodium Hyaluronate powder — holds 1,000× its weight in water. Fermentation-derived, fully halal, EU-permitted. Complete formulation guide for Pakistani skin and hair care.
Guar Gum Powder
Natural galactomannan thickener grown in Pakistan — builds extraordinary viscosity at 0.2–1.5%, forms a moisture-retaining skin film, and delivers halal-certified, EU-permitted performance.
Guar Gum Powder
Natural galactomannan thickener grown in Pakistan — builds extraordinary viscosity at 0.2–1.5%, forms a moisture-retaining skin film, and delivers halal-certified, EU-permitted performance.
Green Tea Extract
EGCG-rich Camellia sinensis liquid extract delivering antioxidant protection,anti-acne sebum regulation, and photoprotection. Halal, EU-permitted, for Pakistani skin.
Green Tea Extract
EGCG-rich Camellia sinensis liquid extract delivering antioxidant protection,anti-acne sebum regulation, and photoprotection. Halal, EU-permitted, for Pakistani skin.
GMS (Glycerol Monostearate)
GMS (GLYCERYL STEARATE) is the world's most used cosmetic emulsifier — simultaneously co-emulsifier, emollient, opacifier & texture builder. Plant-derived, Halal, EU permitted.
GMS (Glycerol Monostearate)
GMS (GLYCERYL STEARATE) is the world's most used cosmetic emulsifier — simultaneously co-emulsifier, emollient, opacifier & texture builder. Plant-derived, Halal, EU permitted.
GMS-AS
GMS-AS (Glyceryl Stearate & PEG-100 Stearate) is a self-emulsifying O/W cosmetic emulsifier. HLB ≈11, acid-stable pH 3.5–9.0, halal, non-comedogenic.
GMS-AS
GMS-AS (Glyceryl Stearate & PEG-100 Stearate) is a self-emulsifying O/W cosmetic emulsifier. HLB ≈11, acid-stable pH 3.5–9.0, halal, non-comedogenic.
Glycolic Acid
Glycolic acid: Pakistan's most clinically proven AHA exfoliant at 76.05 g/mol. Addresses hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and dull skin. Halal, EU-permitted, DRAP-compliant.
Glycolic Acid
Glycolic acid: Pakistan's most clinically proven AHA exfoliant at 76.05 g/mol. Addresses hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and dull skin. Halal, EU-permitted, DRAP-compliant.
Glycerin Soap Base
Ready-to-use melt-and-pour soap matrix combining 10–20% glycerin humectant with vegetable soap salts. No lye, no curing — melt, customise, pour. Halal certified.
Glycerin Soap Base
Ready-to-use melt-and-pour soap matrix combining 10–20% glycerin humectant with vegetable soap salts. No lye, no curing — melt, customise, pour. Halal certified.
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.
Ferulic Acid
Ferulic Acid (CAS 1135-24-6) is a plant-derived phenolic antioxidant and the gold standard Vitamin C stabiliser for Pakistani skin care formulators.
Ferulic Acid
Ferulic Acid (CAS 1135-24-6) is a plant-derived phenolic antioxidant and the gold standard Vitamin C stabiliser for Pakistani skin care formulators.
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.
Epsom Salt
Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate, MgSO₄·7H₂O) is a 100% halal inorganic mineral active for bath salts, body scrubs, foot soaks, and shampoo thickening. EU permitted. No restriction.
Epsom Salt
Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate, MgSO₄·7H₂O) is a 100% halal inorganic mineral active for bath salts, body scrubs, foot soaks, and shampoo thickening. EU permitted. No restriction.
EGDS (Ethylene Glycol Distearate)
EGDS (Glycol Distearate, CAS 627-83-8) is the pearlizing agent that gives shampoos and body washes their brilliant nacreous lustre — halal, EU-permitted, and CIR-assessed safe.
EGDS (Ethylene Glycol Distearate)
EGDS (Glycol Distearate, CAS 627-83-8) is the pearlizing agent that gives shampoos and body washes their brilliant nacreous lustre — halal, EU-permitted, and CIR-assessed safe.
EDTA 2NA
EDTA 2NA (CAS 139-33-3) is the cosmetic industry's essential chelating agent — protects Vitamin C, brightening actives, and preservatives from metal-ion degradation in every formula.
EDTA 2NA
EDTA 2NA (CAS 139-33-3) is the cosmetic industry's essential chelating agent — protects Vitamin C, brightening actives, and preservatives from metal-ion degradation in every 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chamomile Extract
Cosmetic-grade Chamomilla recutita flower extract — a multi-pathway COX-2 inhibitor and skin soother for sensitive, PIH-prone Pakistani skin. Halal. EU permitted.
Chamomile Extract
Cosmetic-grade Chamomilla recutita flower extract — a multi-pathway COX-2 inhibitor and skin soother for sensitive, PIH-prone Pakistani skin. Halal. EU permitted.
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.
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.
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.
Candelilla Wax
Candelilla Wax (CANDELILLA CERA) is a plant-derived, halal-certified structural wax for lip balms, lipsticks, and hair pomades — the vegan beeswax alternative for Pakistani formulators.
Candelilla Wax
Candelilla Wax (CANDELILLA CERA) is a plant-derived, halal-certified structural wax for lip balms, lipsticks, and hair pomades — the vegan beeswax alternative for Pakistani formulators.
BTMS 85
BTMS 85 (Behentrimonium Methosulfate) — Pakistan's premier cationic conditioning emulsifier. Plant-derived, halal-confirmed, EU-permitted. Deep conditioning guide at bioshop.pk.
BTMS 85
BTMS 85 (Behentrimonium Methosulfate) — Pakistan's premier cationic conditioning emulsifier. Plant-derived, halal-confirmed, EU-permitted. Deep conditioning guide at bioshop.pk.
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.
Aloe Vera Extract
Aloe Vera Extract Liquid (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, CAS 85507-69-3) — the acemannan-rich botanical humectant and anti-inflammatory active trusted in Pakistani skin care as Gheekwaar (گھیکوار)
Aloe Vera Extract
Aloe Vera Extract Liquid (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, CAS 85507-69-3) — the acemannan-rich botanical humectant and anti-inflammatory active trusted in Pakistani skin care as Gheekwaar (گھیکوار)
Almond Solution
Almond Solution (PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS OIL) is Pakistan's heritageemollient base — oleic-acid-rich, halal, EU-permitted, and ready-to-usefor skin care and hair care formulation.
Almond Solution
Almond Solution (PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS OIL) is Pakistan's heritageemollient base — oleic-acid-rich, halal, EU-permitted, and ready-to-usefor skin care and hair care formulation.
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.
