Inquiry about Ingredient Availability and Alternatives

Asked by: p.aknarin On: July 25, 2018 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

I have a list of ingredients and would like to know which ones are available for purchase and what alternatives are available for those that are not. Specifically, I am interested in the availability of the following ingredients:

  • Butyrospermum Parkii (SHEA) BUTTER
  • Glycerin
  • Cetearyl Alcohol
  • Stearic Acid
  • Petrolatum
  • Dimethicone
  • Hydroxyethyl Urea
  • Mineral Oil
  • Ceteareth-20
  • Hydrogenated Polydecene
  • Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter
  • Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
  • Arginine
  • Sodium Hydroxide
  • Fragrance
  • Carbomer
  • Caramel
  • Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)
  • OCTYLDODECYL MYRISTATE (Emollient)
  • CETYL ESTERS (Emollient)
  • ETHYLHEXYL ISONONANOATE (Emollient)
  • METHYLPARABEN (Preservative)
  • DMDM HYDANTOIN (Preservative)
  • PROPYLPARABEN (Preservative)
  • WATER

Answer

Available Ingredients from Your List

Based on the ingredient list you provided, here are the ingredients and similar products available for purchase:

  • Butyrospermum Parkii (SHEA) BUTTER: Available as Shea Butter (Refined, Deodorised), Shea Butter (Ultra Soft), and Golden Shea Butter (Virgin, Ghana).
  • Glycerin: Available as Glycerin (USP/Food Grade).
  • Cetearyl Alcohol: Available in different grades such as Cetearyl Alcohol (50/50, e.q. Lanette O) and Cetearyl Alcohol (30/70, eq. Lanette D).
  • Stearic Acid: Available in various grades.
  • Petrolatum: Available as Vaseline Petroleum Jelly (Transparent Gel) and Vaseline Petroleum Jelly (White, Deodorized, High Viscous).
  • Dimethicone: Available in various viscosities, including Dimethicone (Medium/350, Low-Odor), Dimethicone (Light/50, Low-Odor), and others.
  • Hydroxyethyl Urea: Available as HYDRO-UREA® Liquid.
  • Mineral Oil: Available in various viscosities (Light, Heavy, Very Light, Medium).
  • Ceteareth-20: Available as Ceteareth-20 (Flake) and Ceteareth-20 (Solid Mass).
  • Hydrogenated Polydecene: Available as Hydrogenated Polydecene (Light, 6cSt) and Hydrogenated Polydecene Gel (Thixotropic).
  • Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter: Available as Mango Butter (Deodorized).
  • Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter: A similar product, Cocoa Butter Replacer (Quick-Melt), is available.
  • Arginine: Available as L-Arginine.
  • Sodium Hydroxide: Available as Sodium Hydroxide.
  • Fragrance: Various fragrance oils are available, such as Strawberry, Cherry, and Lavender Fragrance Oil.
  • Carbomer: Various types of Carbomer are available for gelling and thickening.
  • Caramel: Available as Caramel Color Powder (Water-Soluble) and other forms like Caramel Color EasyWash™ and Caramel Color HiStain™.
  • Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E): Available as Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate) and Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate) Water-Soluble.

Some ingredients from your list are not available exactly as listed, but alternative ingredients with similar functions are offered:

  • OCTYLDODECYL MYRISTATE, CETYL ESTERS, ETHYLHEXYL ISONONANOATE: These are emollients. Various LipidSoft emollients are available as alternatives, such as LipidSoft Lite, LipidSoft C1215, and LipidSoft CC.
  • METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN: These are preservatives. While DMDM Hydantoin is available, other preservatives are also offered as alternatives, such as Mild Preserved Eco and Thyme Care.

WATER is a basic ingredient and is not typically sold as a raw material product.

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