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Orange Extract Liquid

Orange Extract Liquid

Orange Extract Liquid (Citrus sinensis, CAS 8028-48-6) is a water-soluble hesperidin brightening botanical with AHA exfoliation and antioxidant activity for South Asian skin.

Orange Extract Liquid

Orange Extract Liquid (Citrus sinensis, CAS 8028-48-6) is a water-soluble hesperidin brightening botanical with AHA exfoliation and antioxidant activity for South Asian skin.

Pearl Powder: A Complete Guide to Uses, Benefits and DIY Formulation

Pearl Powder

Pearl Powder is a finely milled cosmetic-grade ingredient prized for its luminous finish and naturally occurring amino acid content. This guide covers its skincare uses, DIY formulation applications, safe usage...

Pearl Powder

Pearl Powder is a finely milled cosmetic-grade ingredient prized for its luminous finish and naturally occurring amino acid content. This guide covers its skincare uses, DIY formulation applications, safe usage...

Fine white Alpha Arbutin powder in a frosted-glass petri dish on a white marble surface, Bio Shop Pakistan ingredient glossary.

Alpha Arbutin Powder

Alpha Arbutin Powder is one of the most respected modern brightening actives in cosmetic chemistry — a water-soluble, plant-derived molecule prized for supporting a more even, luminous complexion. This glossary...

Alpha Arbutin Powder

Alpha Arbutin Powder is one of the most respected modern brightening actives in cosmetic chemistry — a water-soluble, plant-derived molecule prized for supporting a more even, luminous complexion. This glossary...

Mulberry Extract Liquid

Mulberry Extract Liquid

Want a brighter complexion without harsh chemicals? Mulberry Extract is a natural power-player for fading dark spots and boosting your skin's glow. Discover why this botanical extract is a must-have...

Mulberry Extract Liquid

Want a brighter complexion without harsh chemicals? Mulberry Extract is a natural power-player for fading dark spots and boosting your skin's glow. Discover why this botanical extract is a must-have...

Pale yellow water-soluble kojic acid powder in a glass petri dish on white marble — Bio Shop Ingredient Glossary

Kojic Acid Water Soluble

Water-soluble kojic acid is one of the most trusted brightening actives in modern DIY skincare. Learn how it works, the recommended usage rates, and how to formulate with it safely.

Kojic Acid Water Soluble

Water-soluble kojic acid is one of the most trusted brightening actives in modern DIY skincare. Learn how it works, the recommended usage rates, and how to formulate with it safely.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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