Ingredient Glossary

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sorbitol

Sorbitol (INCI: SORBITOL, CAS 50-70-4) is a corn-derived NMF humectant polyol. EU permitted, FDA GRAS, halal. Essential for moisturisers, brightening serums & hair care in Pakistan.

Sorbitol

Sorbitol (INCI: SORBITOL, CAS 50-70-4) is a corn-derived NMF humectant polyol. EU permitted, FDA GRAS, halal. Essential for moisturisers, brightening serums & hair care in Pakistan.

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA (NaPCA) is a skin-identical NMF humectant — plant-derived, halal, EU-freely-permitted — delivering lightweight, non-greasy hydration for serums, toners, and hair care.

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA (NaPCA) is a skin-identical NMF humectant — plant-derived, halal, EU-freely-permitted — delivering lightweight, non-greasy hydration for serums, toners, and hair care.

Silky PQ-22 (Polyquaternium-22)

Polyquaternium-22 (Silky) is a halal, pH 1–14 stable conditioning polymer for shampoo, body wash, and conditioner. EU-permitted, CIR safe, fully synthetic.

Silky PQ-22 (Polyquaternium-22)

Polyquaternium-22 (Silky) is a halal, pH 1–14 stable conditioning polymer for shampoo, body wash, and conditioner. EU-permitted, CIR safe, fully synthetic.

Silk Protein (Hydrolyzed Silk)

Hydrolyzed Silk (CAS 96690-41-4) is a Bombyx mori-derived protein complex delivering skin film-forming, NMF replenishment, and hair cuticle repair for Pakistani cosmetic formulators.

Silk Protein (Hydrolyzed Silk)

Hydrolyzed Silk (CAS 96690-41-4) is a Bombyx mori-derived protein complex delivering skin film-forming, NMF replenishment, and hair cuticle repair for Pakistani cosmetic formulators.

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.

Propanediol

Propanediol (1,3-PDO) is a bio-based humectant, penetration enhancer, and preservative booster from corn fermentation. The halal PG alternative for Pakistan's serum and skin care formulations.

Propanediol

Propanediol (1,3-PDO) is a bio-based humectant, penetration enhancer, and preservative booster from corn fermentation. The halal PG alternative for Pakistan's serum and skin care formulations.

Polyquaternium-47 (PQ-47)

Polyquaternium-47 is an ampholytic cationic conditioning polymerdelivering 30–65% wet combing force reduction. Unique anionicsurfactant compatibility for conditioning shampoos. Halal. EU Permitted.

Polyquaternium-47 (PQ-47)

Polyquaternium-47 is an ampholytic cationic conditioning polymerdelivering 30–65% wet combing force reduction. Unique anionicsurfactant compatibility for conditioning shampoos. Halal. EU Permitted.

Polyquaternium-7 (PQ-7)

Polyquaternium-7 (PQ-7) is a cationic DADMAC copolymer that conditions hair and skin via electrostatic film deposition. Halal-certified, EU Annex III permitted, ideal for Pakistani hair care.

Polyquaternium-7 (PQ-7)

Polyquaternium-7 (PQ-7) is a cationic DADMAC copolymer that conditions hair and skin via electrostatic film deposition. Halal-certified, EU Annex III permitted, ideal for Pakistani hair care.

Polysorbate 80

Polysorbate 80 (HLB 15) is Pakistan's essential O/W emulsifier and essential oil solubiliser. EU-permitted, CIR-safe — with a critical halal origin verification requirement for oleic acid source.

Polysorbate 80

Polysorbate 80 (HLB 15) is Pakistan's essential O/W emulsifier and essential oil solubiliser. EU-permitted, CIR-safe — with a critical halal origin verification requirement for oleic acid source.

Polysorbate 60

Polysorbate 60 (Tween 60, HLB 14.9) is the gold-standard oil-in-water emulsifier for serums, lotions, and botanical formulations. EU-permitted, halal (plant origin), FDA GRAS.

Polysorbate 60

Polysorbate 60 (Tween 60, HLB 14.9) is the gold-standard oil-in-water emulsifier for serums, lotions, and botanical formulations. EU-permitted, halal (plant origin), FDA GRAS.

PG (Propylene Glycol)

Propylene Glycol (CAS 57-55-6) is the multi-functional humectant, solvent, and penetration enhancer used in thousands of cosmetic formulas — halal, EU-permitted, and climate-proven for Pakistan.

PG (Propylene Glycol)

Propylene Glycol (CAS 57-55-6) is the multi-functional humectant, solvent, and penetration enhancer used in thousands of cosmetic formulas — halal, EU-permitted, and climate-proven for Pakistan.

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is Pakistan's essential solubilizer — it makes oils, fragrances, and vitamins clear in water for serums, mists, and hair sprays.

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is Pakistan's essential solubilizer — it makes oils, fragrances, and vitamins clear in water for serums, mists, and hair sprays.

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, 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.

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) is a nonionic cosmetic thickener forming crystal-clear, salt-tolerant gels for serums, shampoos, and skin care. EU-permitted, halal, EWG score 1/10.

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) is a nonionic cosmetic thickener forming crystal-clear, salt-tolerant gels for serums, shampoos, and skin care. EU-permitted, halal, EWG score 1/10.

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.

Germall Plus Liquid

Germall Plus Liquid is Pakistan's first-choice broad-spectrum cosmetic preservative — Diazolidinyl Urea + IPBC dual-mechanism blend protecting every water-based formula at just 0.3%.

Germall Plus Liquid

Germall Plus Liquid is Pakistan's first-choice broad-spectrum cosmetic preservative — Diazolidinyl Urea + IPBC dual-mechanism blend protecting every water-based formula at just 0.3%.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sandalore

Sandalore (CAS 65113-99-7) is the benchmark synthetic Chandan aroma chemical — an OR2AT4 agonist with clinically proven hair-growth activity and IFRA-Restricted status. Essential for Pakistani attar makers.

Sandalore

Sandalore (CAS 65113-99-7) is the benchmark synthetic Chandan aroma chemical — an OR2AT4 agonist with clinically proven hair-growth activity and IFRA-Restricted status. Essential for Pakistani attar makers.

Bulgarian Lavender Essential Oil — Complete Ing...

Bulgarian Lavender EO (Lavandula angustifolia) — Ustukhudoos Unani heritage, linalool GABA-A pharmacology, lavandin adulteration guide, Fougère and Sukoon attar formulas for Pakistani formulators.

Bulgarian Lavender Essential Oil — Complete Ing...

Bulgarian Lavender EO (Lavandula angustifolia) — Ustukhudoos Unani heritage, linalool GABA-A pharmacology, lavandin adulteration guide, Fougère and Sukoon attar formulas for Pakistani formulators.

Garlic Essential Oil — Complete Ingredient Guide

Garlic Essential Oil (Allium sativum L.) — dominated by Diallyl Disulfide (DADS) 20–50% & Diallyl Trisulfide (DATS) 17–45%. No IFRA restriction as whole oil. Used in Roghan Seer Attar, scalp...

Garlic Essential Oil — Complete Ingredient Guide

Garlic Essential Oil (Allium sativum L.) — dominated by Diallyl Disulfide (DADS) 20–50% & Diallyl Trisulfide (DATS) 17–45%. No IFRA restriction as whole oil. Used in Roghan Seer Attar, scalp...

Lime Essential Oil Guide - Chemistry & Uses

Citrus aurantifolia (Christm.) Swingle — Mexican distilled grade, non-phototoxic, D-Limonene 45–62%, β-Pinene 10–18%, IFRA restricted cold-pressed / approved distilled, for Neebu Bahar Attar and Citrus Storm EDT — for Pakistani...

Lime Essential Oil Guide - Chemistry & Uses

Citrus aurantifolia (Christm.) Swingle — Mexican distilled grade, non-phototoxic, D-Limonene 45–62%, β-Pinene 10–18%, IFRA restricted cold-pressed / approved distilled, for Neebu Bahar Attar and Citrus Storm EDT — for Pakistani...

Rosemary Essential Oil — Complete Ingredient Guide

Rosmarinus officinalis L. (syn. Salvia rosmarinus) — dominant 1,8-cineole chemistry, IFRA restricted (camphor limits apply), featured in Ikleel Cologne & Ikleel Baal Tel formulas — the definitive rosemary reference for...

Rosemary Essential Oil — Complete Ingredient Guide

Rosmarinus officinalis L. (syn. Salvia rosmarinus) — dominant 1,8-cineole chemistry, IFRA restricted (camphor limits apply), featured in Ikleel Cologne & Ikleel Baal Tel formulas — the definitive rosemary reference for...

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