Ingredient Glossary
Bismuth Subnitrate
Bismuth Subnitrate (CI 77169, CAS 1304-85-4) is a halal mineral mattifier that absorbs sebum, scatters light for a soft-focus matte finish, and provides mild astringency for Pakistani oily skin.
Bismuth Subnitrate
Bismuth Subnitrate (CI 77169, CAS 1304-85-4) is a halal mineral mattifier that absorbs sebum, scatters light for a soft-focus matte finish, and provides mild astringency for Pakistani oily skin.
Paraffin Wax 64fh
Paraffin Wax 64fh is a fully hydrotreated cosmetic mineral wax (CAS 8002-74-2) for lip balms, pomades, heel ointments, and depilatory wax. Halal, EU permitted, heat-stable at 45°C.
Paraffin Wax 64fh
Paraffin Wax 64fh is a fully hydrotreated cosmetic mineral wax (CAS 8002-74-2) for lip balms, pomades, heel ointments, and depilatory wax. Halal, EU permitted, heat-stable at 45°C.
Olivem 1000
Olivem 1000 is a COSMOS-certified biomimetic O/W emulsifier formingliquid crystal structures that replicate the skin barrier — halal,PEG-free, RSPO-available.
Olivem 1000
Olivem 1000 is a COSMOS-certified biomimetic O/W emulsifier formingliquid crystal structures that replicate the skin barrier — halal,PEG-free, RSPO-available.
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.
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.
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.
Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is Pakistan's essential pH adjuster, carbomer activator, and saponification lye — the enabling foundation for gel serums, halal artisan soaps, and hair relaxers.
Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is Pakistan's essential pH adjuster, carbomer activator, and saponification lye — the enabling foundation for gel serums, halal artisan soaps, and hair relaxers.
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.
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.
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 20
Polysorbate 20 (HLB 16.7, CAS 9005-64-5) is Pakistan's most versatile O/W emulsifier and solubiliser — halal, EU-permitted, and the technical backbone of clear botanical toners and serums.
Polysorbate 20
Polysorbate 20 (HLB 16.7, CAS 9005-64-5) is Pakistan's most versatile O/W emulsifier and solubiliser — halal, EU-permitted, and the technical backbone of clear botanical toners and serums.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
