Ingredient Glossary

CMC Powder (Carboxy Methyl Cellulose)

CMC Powder, or Carboxy Methyl Cellulose, is a versatile water-soluble thickener used across modern skincare, haircare and cosmetic formulation. This Bio Shop™ Ingredient Glossary guide explains what CMC does, where...

CMC Powder (Carboxy Methyl Cellulose)

Xanthan Gum

Xanthan Gum (CAS 11138-66-2) is Pakistan's essential cosmetic bio-thickener — a halal, EU-permitted fermentation biopolymer for gel serums, face masks, hair gels, and emulsions at 0.1–2%.

Xanthan Gum

Xanthan Gum (CAS 11138-66-2) is Pakistan's essential cosmetic bio-thickener — a halal, EU-permitted fermentation biopolymer for gel serums, face masks, hair gels, and emulsions at 0.1–2%.

TEA (Triethanolamine)

Triethanolamine (TEA) is Pakistan's essential pH adjuster and Carbomer gel activator. EU Annex III restricted at 2.5% leave-on; halal; the foundation of brightening serums and moisturising creams.

TEA (Triethanolamine)

Triethanolamine (TEA) is Pakistan's essential pH adjuster and Carbomer gel activator. EU Annex III restricted at 2.5% leave-on; halal; the foundation of brightening serums and moisturising creams.

PVP-K30 (Polyvinylpyrrolidone)

VP-K30 is a water-soluble film-forming polymer for hair gels, serums & sunscreens. EU fully permitted, halal, CIR safe as used. Available at bioshop.pk.

PVP-K30 (Polyvinylpyrrolidone)

VP-K30 is a water-soluble film-forming polymer for hair gels, serums & sunscreens. EU fully permitted, halal, CIR safe as used. Available at bioshop.pk.

HPMC (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose)

HPMC is a halal, EU-permitted cellulose ether polymer that builds clear, non-sticky gel textures for serums, peel-off masks, and hair styling gels.

HPMC (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose)

HPMC is a halal, EU-permitted cellulose ether polymer that builds clear, non-sticky gel textures for serums, peel-off masks, and hair styling gels.

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.

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