Cosmetic Active Ingredients Essential for Positive Effect
                     Cosmetic Active Ingredients Essential for 
Positive Effect
Anil Kumar
Works for one of the quality cosmetics active ingredients suppliers. 
Writes on cosmetics active ingredients for personal care, home 
care, hair colour, sun care products, pigmentation dryer and 
dietary supplements including Iscotrizinol, also called as Uvasorb 
Heb / Diethylhexyl butamido triazone.
    There is no denying the fact that cosmetic products are inseparable 
elements in the lives of almost everyone especially women. We can 
hardly find people who do not use some cosmetic product or the other. 
When these items occupy such an important position, it is imperative 
that we are knowledgeable about some key aspects regarding the usage 
of cosmetics. And, one of the most significant of those aspects is 
possessing knowledge about cosmetic active ingredients.
   What are cosmetic active ingredients?
   Cosmetic active ingredients are the primary substances present in these 
products. It is because of these ingredients that any cosmetic product is 
able to show the results for which consumers buy them. All other 
substances found in these products are secondary. 
    Here, one must not conclude that these secondary substances are 
unimportant; they too contribute their bit in making the products yield 
the desired outcome. It’s just that the active ingredients play a bigger role 
in making sure that consumers aren’t disappointed with the products.
    Every buyer should compulsorily be aware of the active ingredients that 
are in a cosmetic product, and their properties. Otherwise, there is every 
chance that one might end up buying the wrong product that fails to 
resolve the given skin issue.
    Some significant cosmetic active ingredients
    Now that we know about the rudimentary points, let us succinctly focus 
on some major cosmetic active ingredients commonly used in 
contemporary products.
• AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid): It’s from natural substances that extraction of 
AHA acids takes place. As a result, these ingredients are gentle and 
especially very useful for skin types that are sensitive. Alpha Hydroxy 
Acid exfoliates the skin and works as a brightener, too. Additionally, 
when you are seeking a product for preventing acne, you should 
consider the ones where AHA is an active ingredient.
• BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole): This is an anti-oxidant ingredient added 
as preservative to increase the shelf-life of other active ingredients. It is 
considered safe to use by regulators below a concentration of 0.02%. 
This cosmetic additive helps to make other cosmetic active ingredients 
effective for longer periods by its presence.
• Ceramides: Ceramides are kinds of fatty acids that are naturally made by 
the skin. They keep it safeguarded from damage that can be caused by 
external factors. Ceramides ensure that the skin is continuously 
moisturized, as well.
    But, there could be a decline in the ceramide levels in the skin due to 
things such as exposure to chemicals, harsh soaps, or hot water. But, the 
matter is addressed when any cosmetic product loaded with ceramides 
is used. These products make certain that the quantity of ceramides in 
the skin again increases.
• Vitamin C and Vitamin E: The antioxidant effects of vitamin C are of 
enormous value when it comes to brightening skin and markedly 
delaying its aging. Similarly, even vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant 
that offers tremendous protection to the skin against free radicals. 
Hence, you are advised not to miss a cosmetic item that has either/ 
both of these vitamins as active ingredients.
• Retinoids: The importance of retinoids in skin care can never be 
overstated. Retinoids are Vitamin A based ingredient. A product where 
these elements are among the active ingredients successfully combats 
improper skin tone, wrinkles, and pigmentation.
    Apart from what has been mentioned above, there are many other 
active ingredients included in modern-day cosmetics. Details of all those 
ingredients couldn’t be provided here due to a paucity of space.
  About Vinner Labs 
    Vinner Labs specialises in the supply of 
functional and active ingredients for 
personal care, home care, hair dye 
intermediates, sun filter ingredients, FD&C 
pigments and dyes․ We have global reach 
and focused approach towards providing 
our customers with best products via our 
networked manufacturing and R&D 
facilities․ Vinner Labs aims to provide a 
wide range of functional active ingredients 
from a variety of technological platforms․ 
We are one of the unique players in this 
niche segment of specialty chemicals from 
India․ We consider ourselves as value-
unlockers in a variety of personal care 
categories including beauty care, skin care, 
and hair care․