Beauty Essentials Ingredients for Cosmetics and Personal Care
MORRE-TEC Industries, founded in 1987, is a respected supplier of functional and innovative active ingredients to the personal care industry. Our “Beauty Essentials” portfolio has expanded to include a broad range of natural ingredients including exotic oils, butters and customized extracts. In addition, we provide innovative ingredients specific to personal care categories ranging from skin care actives, hair care and styling, oral care, AP/Deo and personal cleansing. Please request our respective line cards for these categories. We welcome the opportunity to provide technical support and unique ingredients to energize your formula development. Our goal is simple–your success!
Natural Oils
| Item | INCI | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Amla | Brassica campestris seed oil Sesamum indicum seed oil Emblica officinalis fruit extract | Used in hair care as well as ayurvedic beauty care products. |
| Amla Curcumin | Brassica campestris seed oil Sesamum indicum seed oil Emblica officinalis fruit extract Curcumin | Used in hair care as well as ayurvedic beauty care products. |
| Apricot | Prunus armeniaca kernel oil | Used as an emollient in skin and hair care products. |
| Argan | Argania spinosa kernel oil | Contains a high percentage of essential fatty acids and very resistant to oxidation. Used in skin, hair and nail care products. |
| Avocado | Persea gratissima oil | Used in cleansing creams, moisturizers, skin care, hair conditioners, lipstick, suntan lotions, bath oils and make up bases. |
| Babassu | Orbignya oleifera kernel oil | Used in skin care products such as body milks, creams, lip balms, bath products, hair care products especially for dry and brittle hair. |
| Baobab | Adansonia digitata seed oil | Used in hand soaps, skin care creams and lotions, balms and bar soaps. |
| Black Cumin Seed | Nigella sativa oil | Used in various hair and skin care applications; contains potent phytochemicals and antioxidants. |
| Black Currant | Ribes nigrum seed oil | Used in various personal care and health care applications. |
| Blueberry | Vaccinium corymbosum seed oil | Used as a skin conditioner and carrier due to its good penetrating properties which provides relief to dry and sensitive skin. |
| Borage | Borago officinalis seed oil | An excellent natural emollient. It is a particularly effective ingredient to restore the flexibility of the skin. |
| Castor Oil (USP) | Ricinus communis seed oil | Natural emollient with conditioning properties; widely used as a moisturizer and lubricant in lip care products to add shine and luster and as a good hair conditioner. |
| Cranberry | Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil | Used as a skin conditioner and carrier oil in personal care products |
| Dragon Fruit Seed | Hylocereus undatus seed oil | Used in skin care products to reduce the visible signs of aging by firming skin and reducing appearance of stretch marks and scars. |
| Evening Primrose | Oenothera biennis seed oil | Used in various personal care and health care products. |
| Grape Seed | Vitis vinifera seed oil | Used as carrier oil in cosmetics due to its relatively quick-penetrating properties. |
| Hazelnut | Corylus avellana seed oicucumberl | Provides good occlusive properties in skin care that results in lower TEWL. |
| Hemp Seed | Cannabis sativa seed oil | Used in body and facial creams and lotions, sunscreens and soaps. Improves healing and moisturization in compromised skin. |
| Jojoba | Simmondsia chinensis seed oil | Used in wide range of hair and skin care products. Unique natural liquid wax with antimicrobial properties and structure almost identical to human sebum. Light feel with quick penetration. |
| Kakadu | Terminalia ferdinandiana seed oil | Provides a relatively dry non-greasy feel with a very low content of saturated fatty acids for skin care applications. |
| Kalahari Melon Seed | Citrullus lanatus seed oil | Used as an emollient and carrier oil in personal care products. |
| Karanja | Pongamia glabra seed oil | Provides good emollient properties making it an excellent replacement for many synthetic emollient enhancers. Provides softening effect and spreads quickly on the skin. |
| Kiwi Seed | Actinidia chinensis | Used in anti-aging formulas as it improves skin elasticity due to the high content of essential fatty acids. |
| Kukui | Aleurites moluccanus seed oil | Provides an excellent emollient quality and restores flexibility of the skin. |
| Lime Seed | Citrus aurantifolia seed oil | Highly effective skin moisturizer with antimicrobial properties. |
| Macadamia Oil | Macadamia ternifolia seed oil | Used as emollient in a wide range of skin care products. |
| Mafura | Trichilia emetica seed | Used as a skin conditioner and carrier due to its stability and neutral taste and odor. |
| Mango | Mangifera indica seed oil | Used in skin care, massage creams, make up and sun care products. |
| Mangosteen | Garcinia mangostana | Provides good emollient properties making it a very suitable replacement for many synthetic emollient enhancers. |
| Manketti (Mongongo) | Schinziophyton rautanenii kernel oil | Used in skin care products due to concentration of important polyunsaturated fatty acids which are beneficial to the skin. |
| Marula | Sclerocarya birrea seed oil | Used in a wide range of cosmetic products. Provides a high percentage of oleic fatty acid and high oxidative stability. |
| Moringa | Moringa oleifera seed oil | Used as a skin conditioner and emollient |
| Neem | Melia azadirachta seed oil | Used as a hair tonic and has skin benefits. |
| Oat | Avena sativa kernel oil | Used in hair and skin care products due to its high content of natural emollients and essential fatty acids. |
| Passion Fruit | Passiflora edulis seed oil | Rich in linoleic acid, which aids in the restoration of the lipid layer of the skin and provides moisturizing and emollient properties that increase the silkiness of the skin. |
| Pequi | Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil | Used in skin and hair care products. |
| Perilla | Perilla ocymoides oil | Provides a great source of omega-3 essential fatty acids from which many of its health and skin therapeutic benefits are derived. |
| Plum Kernel | Prunus domestica seed oil | Used for skin care products due to its light texture, quick absorption and delicate aroma. |
| Pomegranate Seed | Punica granatum seed oil | Provides natural estrogenic properties and is rich in antioxidants. Provides anti-inflammatory effect and reduced TEWL. Used in hair and skin care products. |
| Prickly Pear | Opuntia ficus indica seed oil | Provides excellent moisturizing and smoothening qualities. Improves the lipid barrier and revitalizes aging skin. |
| Pumpkin Seed | Cucurbita pepo seed oil | Used as an emollient and carrier in skin care due to great skin conditioning properties. |
| Quinoa | Chenopodium quinoa seed oil | Used as a skin conditioner to mitigate dry skin, eczema, acne, wrinkles, and revitalize damaged skin, hair, and nails. |
| Rice Bran | Oryza sativa bran oil | Contains high unsaponifiable component providing benefit to skin and hair care. |
| Rosa Mosqueta/Moschata | Rosa moschata seed oil | Used as a skin conditioner and carrier due to its penetrating properties. Provides relief to dry and sensitive skin as well as improved skin flexibility. |
| Rose Hip Seed (canina) | Rosa canina seed oil | Used as a skin conditioner and carrier due to its penetrating properties. Provides relief to dry and sensitive skin as well as improved skin flexibility. |
| Safflower | Carthamus tinctorius seed oil | Used in the formulation of topical skin care lotions, moisturizers and bath products; high oleic acid content. |
| Sancha Inchi | Plukenetia volubilis seed oil | Used in facial cream, eye cream, cleansing lotion, lipstick, soap, foot balm and creams, shampoos, shower gels and body creams. |
| Sea Buckthorn | Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil | Used as a skin conditioner and carrier due to its penetrating properties. Provides relief to dry and sensitive skin as well as improved skin flexibility. |
| Sesame | Sesamum indicum seed oil | Used to improve hair health. Provides natural UV protection properties. |
| Shea | Butyrospermum parkii nut extract | Used as emollient in many skin care applications, such as baby care products, skin care products, massage creams, make-up. |
| Strawberry | Fragaria vesca seed oil | Used in skin care, sun protection, soap and hair care formulations. |
| Sunflower | Helianthus annuus seed oil | Used in skin care and sunscreen products. Contains high content of oleic acid. |
| Sweet Almond | Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil | Used as an emollient and carrier in skin care due to it high stability and neutral odor. |
| Tamanu | Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil | Used as an emollient in a wide range of skin care products providing natural anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. |
| Tea Seed | Camellia oleifera kernel oil | Provides good humectant, occlusive and skin conditioning properties, reducing TEWL. |
| Tsubaki | Camellia japonica seed oil | Provides moisturization and sheen to hair care products and soft feel to skin. |
| Watermelon Seed | Citrullus lanatus seed oil | Used as an emollient and carrier in skin care products improving skin elasticity. Readily absorbs in skin. |
| Wheat Germ | Triticum vulgare / Triticum aestivum germ oil | Used in facial cleansing and hair care. |
| Ximenia | Ximenia americana seed oil | Used in hair and skin care products due to rich conditioning properties. |
Natural Butters
| Item | INCI | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Acai | Enterpe oleracea fruit oil Butyrospermum parkii butter | Used in skin care providing immune-stimulating, energy-boosting properties. |
| Almond | Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil Butyrospermum parkii nut extract | Provides good humectant, occlusive and skin conditioning properties, reducing TEWL. |
| Aloe Vera | Aloe barbadensis leaf extract Cocos nucifera seed oil | Used as an emollient in a wide range of skin care products due to its excellent skin healing and antioxidant properties. |
| Apricot | Prunus armeniaca kernel oil Butyrospermum parkii nut extract | Used as an emollient and carrier in skin care due to its high stability and neutral odor. |
| Argan | Argania spinosa kernel oil Butyrospermum parkii butter | Used in hair care products to enhance shine. |
| Avocado | Persea gratissima butter Butyrospermum parkii nut extract | Used in cleansing creams, moisturizers, hair conditioners, lipsticks, suntan lotions, bath oils and makeup bases. |
| Black Cumin Seed | Nigellia sativa seed extract | Used as an emollient and carrier in skin care products providing great conditioning properties. |
| Black Currant | Ribes nigrum seed oil Butyrospermum parkii kernel fat | Used in skin care products to restore skin flexibility. |
| Carrot | Daucus carota sativa seed oil Butyrospermum parkii butter | Rich in beta carotene, vitamin A and E; used in skin and hair care products. |
| Chamomile | Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract Butyrospermum parkii butter | Used in body butter, creams and lotions. |
| Chia | Salvia hispanica seed oil Butyrospermum parkii kernel butter | Used in skin care due to natural mitigation of acne, eczema and psoriasis. Restores skin flexibility. |
| Cocoa | Theobroma cacao seed butter | Used in skin care products, massage creams, make-up and sun care products. |
| Cucumber | Cucumis sativus seed oil Butyrospermum parkii nut extract | Used in skin care products to improve the lipid barrier and revitalize aging skin. |
| Cupuacu | Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter | Used as an ingredient in skin care products, massage creams, make-up andsun care products. |
| Elderberry | Sambucus nigra fruit extract | Used to impart anti-aging properties to skin and hair care products. |
| Hemp Seed | Cannabis sativa seed oil Butyrospermum parkii butter | Used in body and facial creams and lotions, sunscreens and soaps. |
| Illipe | Shorea stenoptera | Provides emollient properties as natural emollient enhancers. |
| Jojoba | Simmondsia chinensis seed oil Butyrospermum parkii kernel fat | Blends with skin’s sebum, performs well in O/W emulsions in moisturizers, creams, lotions, ointments, lipsticks, sunscreens, eye treatments and hair care products. |
| Kokum | Garcinia indica seed butter | Used in skin care products, massage creams, make-up and sun care products. Imparts natural healing properties to lip, hand and foot care products. |
| Kukui | Butyrospermum parkii nut extract Aleurites moluccana seed oil | Used in skin care due to good penetration properties providing relief to dry skin. |
| Lavender | Lavandula angustifolia oil Butyrospermum parkii kernel fat | Used as an emollient in a wide range of skin care products providing natural anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. |
| Lemon Seed | Citrus limon seed oil Butyrospermum parkii nut extract | Used as an emollient and skin conditioner by improving the lipid barrier and revitalizing aging skin. |
| Lime | Citrus aurantifolia seed oil Butyrospermum parkii nut extract | Used in skin care to mitigate dry skin, eczema, acne and visible signs of aging. |
| Macadamia | Macadamia ternifolia seed oil Butyrospermum parkii nut extract | Used as an emollient in a wide range of skin care products. |
| Mango | Mangifera indica seed butter | Used in skin care products, massage creams, make-up and sun care products. |
| Marula | Sclerocarya birrea seed oil | Used in skin and hair care products providing relief to dry skin, eczema, acne, visible signs of aging, and damaged skin, hair, and nails. |
| Moringa | Moringa oleifera seed oil Butyrospermum parkii nut extract | Used in skin care products by mitigating visible signs of aging. |
| Murumuru Seed | Astrocaryum murumuru | Used in skin care products such as body milks, creams, lip balms, bath products as well as in hair care products for dry and brittle hair. |
| Pumpkin Seed | Curcubita pepo seed oil Butyrospermum parkii nut extract | Used as an emollient and natural conditioning agent in skin care products. |
| Raspberry | Rubus idaeus seed oil | Used in skin care products to restore skin flexibility. |
| Rosemary | Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Butyrospermum parkii kernel fat | Used in a variety of personal care products to enhance oxidative stability. |
| Shea | Butyrospermum parkii nut extract | Used in a wide variety of skin and hair care applications. |
| Tamanu | Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil Butyrospermum parkii butter | Used to impart anti-aging benefits to skin care products due to phospholipid and glycolipid constituents found in healthy skin. |
| Turmeric | Curcuma longa extract Butyrospermum parkii kernel fat | Used in skin care products due to its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. |
| Watermelon | Butyrospermum parkii nut extract Citrullus lanatus seed oil | Used in skin care products as an emollient that absorbs quickly and improves skin elasticity. |
Botanical Extracts
Customized liquid extracts - produced in hydroglycerin, hydroglycolic, hydroalcoholic and anhydrous infusion formats:
| Item | INCI |
|---|---|
| Acacia Senegal | Acacia senegal gum |
| Cameillia Oleifera Leaf | Camellia oleifera leaf extract |
| Chamomile Flower | Chamomilla recutita flower extract |
| Cranberry | Vaccinium macrocarpon extract |
| Cucumber | Cucumis sativus fruit extract |
| Dandelion Leaf | Taraxacum officinale extract |
| Grapefruit Seed | Citrus grandis seed extract |
| Green Tea | Camellia sinensis leaf extract |
| Kakadu Plum | Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract |
| Licorice | Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract |
| Papaya | Carica papaya fruit extract |
| Plantain | Plantago major extract |
| Pomegranate | Punica granatum extract |
| Rooibos Tea | Aspalathus linearis extract |
| White Willow Bark | Salix alba bark extract |
| Wild Water Mint | Mentha aquatica leaf extract |
Standardized extract powders:
| Item | INCI |
|---|---|
| Birch Leaves | Betula alba leaf extract |
| Elder Leaves | Sambucus nigra |
| Eucalyptus | Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract |
| Green Tea | Camellia sinensis leaf extract |
| Olive Leaf | Olea europea leaf extract |
| Panax Ginseng Root | Panax ginseng root extract |
Essential Oils
| Item | INCI |
|---|---|
| Basil | Ocimun basiculum |
| Bay WI | Pimenta acris leaf oil |
| Bergamot | Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil |
| Bois De Rose | Aniba rosaeodora wood oil |
| Chamomile, Roman | Anthemis nobilis flower oil |
| Clary Sage | Salvia sclarea oil |
| Eucalyptus | Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil |
| Fennel Sweet | Foeniculum vulgare oil |
| Galbanum | Ferula galbaniflua resin oil |
| Geranium | Pelargonium graveolens flower oil |
| Ginger | Zingiber officinale root oil |
| Grapefruit | Citrus grandis peel oil |
| Guaiacwood | Bulnesia sarmienti oil |
| Juniperberry | Juniperus communis fruit oil |
| Lavandin | Lavandula hybrida oil |
| Lavender | Lavandula angustifolia flower oil |
| Lemon | Citrus medica limonum peel oil |
| Lime | Citrus aurantifolia oil |
| Neroli | Citrus aurantium oil |
| Orange, Sweet | Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil |
| Orange Bitter | Citrus aurantium amara peel oil |
| Patchouli | Pogostemon cablin oil |
| Peppermint | Menth piperita oil |
| Rose (Otto) | Rosa damascena flower oil |
| Rosemary | Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil |
| Spike Lavender | Lavendula latifolia oil |
| Tangerine | Citrus reticulata peel oil |
| Tea Tree | Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil |
| Vetiver | Vetiveria zizanoides root oil |
| Wintergreen | Gaultheria procumbens leaf oil |
| Ylang Ylang | Cananga odorata flower oil |
CO2 Extracted Oils
| Item | INCI |
|---|---|
| Ginger | Zingiber officinalis |
| Turmeric | Curcuma longa |
| Holy Basil | Ocimum sanctum |
| Sea Buckthorn | Hippophae rhamnoides |
Waxes
| Item |
|---|
| Castor Wax MP-80 (Partially Hydrogenated Castor Oil) |
| Synthetic structuring waxes |
| Rice Bran Wax |
Scrubs
| Item |
|---|
| Pomegranate seed scrub |
| Jojoba seed scrub |
Dry Botanical Ingredients
| Item |
|---|
| Eucalyptus |
| Green Tea |
| Olive Leaf |
| Panax |
| Ginseng Root |
| Spirulina |
Benefit Agents & Active Ingredients
| Item |
|---|
| Natural Alpha Bisabolol |
| Hydroquinone USP |
| D- Panthenol |
| Plant Stem cell actives |
| Tranexamic acid |
Surfactants
| Item |
|---|
| Decyl Glucoside |
| Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate |
| Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Taurate |
| Sodium Sarcosinate |
Thickeners & Conditioners
| Item |
|---|
| Modified Guar |
| Carbomers |