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TRI-K offers a portfolio of key natural and synthetic skin and hair conditioning agents, vitamins, and other specialty ingredients providing moisturization, environmental protection, soothing, brightening, strengthening, as well as functional formulation benefits.
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Allantoin USP improves the skin's moisture retention providing a smoothening effect. Allantoin is used in cosmetic products as an ideal addition to anti-aging products to help to minimize the appearance aging and skin damage. In addition to its moisturizing properties, Allantoin is an effective anti-irritant, protecting the skin. Due to this multifunctionality Allantoin is broadly used in a wide range of beauty care application, including skin care, toiletries, and sun and hair care products.
INCI Allantoin
Vitamin E Nicotinate is an ester of tocopherol and nicotinic acid. It has antioxidant and vasodilatory properties. It can be used as a mild warming agent, without producing the redness typical for nicotinic acid.
INCI Tocopheryl Nicotinate
Vitamin E Linoleate is a mixture of tocopheryl linoleate and tocopheryl oleate. It has excellent moisturizing and anti-oxidant properties. It is excellent for anti-aging and mature skin products.
INCI Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate
Vitamin E Acetate is an excellent anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory. It has good moisturization properties, and leaves skin feeling smooth. Useful in all skin formulations.
INCI Tocopheryl Acetate
OleaClear Olive Squalane is a transparent liquid plant derived squalane that functions as an emollient for topical applications in creams, lotions, ointments, lipsticks and other cosmetics. It is similar to squalene, which occurs naturally in the sebum our skin produces. Light and easily absorbed, it leaves the skin really silky and smooth. It softens the skin, improves elasticity, protects against moisture loss and has a luxurious skin feel. It has a natural origin index of 1.
INCI Squalane
D-Panthenol is valued in skin and hair care for its moisturizing properties. It has anti-inflammatory effects and soothes irritated and sensitive skin. For hair care application it is known for its humectant properties and its ability to improve the resistance of hair to mechanical stress.
INCI Panthenol
DL-Panthenol is a white to creamy white crystalline powder well-known hair conditioner which restores shine & luster to dull hair while also improving tensile strength.
INCI Panthenol
Inhibits melanin synthesis to lighten and brighten skin; provides anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant protection. Ecocert approved.
INCI Tocopherol, Rapeseed Oil (Canola Oil)
Biobase® S is a self-emulsifying system. Biobase systems are extremely mild and non-irritating and possess a unique affinity for skin, conferring benefits such as moisturization, exceptional after-feel and water/wear resistance. It is flexible enough to be incorporated into a wide range of personal care and cosmetic formulations.
INCI Glyceryl Stearate and Cetearyl Alcohol and Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
Ascorbyl PM is a water-soluble derivative of vitamin C which is non-irritating and more stable than vitamin C. Its benefits are seen in boosting collagen synthesis with a mild exfoliating effect that is gentle on sensitive skin. Skin Lightening.
INCI Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Alpha Bisabolol is a natural anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory agent that promotes healing and soothing. It is a major component of German chamomile and is often found in essential oils. It can also be synthetically produced. TRI-K Alpha Bisabolol Natural is sourced from the Candeia tree and contains 100% (-)-α-bisabolol, the only biologically active isomer, while the synthetic version of the product contains only 50% (racemic mixture (±) α-bisabolol). This colorless, viscous oil is known for its antioxidant properties, which help reduce the signs of aging and keep skin firm and youthful. It is thought to provide antioxidant effects for the skin that may help the appearance of aging.
INCI Bisabolol
Aloe Vera Powder 200X SD is a highly concentrated and spray-dried form of Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, carefully processed to minimize disruption of the Aloin layer. The leaves of the plant are harvested at the peak of their maturity to maintain the highest levels of polysaccharides, amino acids and minerals. Concentrating the product reduces shipping costs and the energy needed for transport, making it an environmentally friendly option.
INCI Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Unique natural polymer for skin & hair protection
Phytovie® Defense is a natural, unique film former that functions as an emollient, protective barrier and defensive shield. It has strong moisturizing and film forming properties great for skin and sunscreens, and for hair heat protection
INCI Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Quaternized panthenol for enhanced substantivity and conditioning
TRIspire Vitalize combines Pro-Vitamin B5 (panthenol) with a long chain quaternary which enhances substantivity and hair conditioning even after washing. TRIspire Vitalize is proven to control frizz in high humidity after 24 hours and instantly improves manageability without causing buildup. It is a cost effective alternative to DL Panthenol and D-Panthenol by providing better performance at a lower use level. TRIspire Vitalize was preferred over silicone and the placebo in both rinse-off and leave-on formulations in sensory evaluations. In addition, TRIspire Vitalize boosts foam in shampoo formulations for a more luxurious feel.
INCI Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride
The supercharged moisturizer
Hyaclear® 7 is an optimized ratio of seven unique molecular weights (range of 3,000 to 2,300,000 Da MW) of sodium hyaluronate that: Provides maximum moisturization to the skin. Ensures multi-functional benefits after single application. With continuous application, HyaClear® 7 can stimulate skin to produce more hyaluronic acid for deeper moisturization and younger looking skin.
INCI Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Healthy hair hydration
HyaClear® Solution PF is a crystal clear 1% sodium hyaluronate solution that is derived from a natural mucopolysaccharide, produced by an all-natural fermentation and purification process. This natural humectant, preserves skin elasticity and firmness due to its moisture retention properties, delivering a softer skin feel and youthful appearance instantly. HyaClear® Solution is ideal for any formulation seeking prestige aesthetics and efficacious multi-functional moisturization benefits. HyaClear® Solution PF utilizes a preservative system that is phenoxyethanol free, the Natural Origin Index is 0.963.
INCI Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate