Formulation Philosophy

Formulation Philosophy

At esteta Skincare, our formulation philosophy is built on the pillars of Purity, Delicacy and Effective Products. We meticulously craft high-performance skincare solutions for individuals seeking gentle yet transformative results, particularly those with sensitive or compromised skin barriers.

Our commitment begins with, science-backed ingredients, prioritizing biocompatible activities like ceramides and hyaluronic acid, complemented by sustainably harvested botanical extracts. We adhere to a strict ‘free-from’ list, excluding parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances, and dyes, ensuring every product is formulated at an optimal skin-friendly pH.

Each formulation undergoes rigorous dermatological testing and stability assessment to guarantee both efficacy and safety. We believe in transparency, empowering our clients with clear information about our ingredients and their benefits. Furthermore, our dedication to the planet is reflected in our efforts to utilize sustainable packaging wherever possible, while continuously working to minimize our environmental impact across the entire supply chain.

Ultimately, we strive to create a holistic skincare experience that not only nurtures your skin but also aligns with your values for a healthier you and a healthier planet.

Our ingredients, what they are and what they do:

Acmella Oleracea Extract

Properties:

Helps skin defend against such as dry air or pollution particles. Lessens the appearance of fine lines. Anti-Inflammatory

Description:

Derived from the leaves and flower buds of the Acmella Oleracea plant

ALLANTOIN

Properties:

Moisturizing, Exfoliating, Soothing, Wound Healing, Skin Protectant, Anti-Irritant

Description:

Compound derived from plants like comfrey, or it can be produced synthetically from urea and glyoxylic acid

AGAR

Properties:

Binding, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling, Moisturizing

Description:

Natural polysaccharide derived from seaweed

BEHENYL ALCOHOL

Properties:

Emollient, Thickening, Emulsifying, Hydrating

Description:

A saturated fatty alcohol. Safe for topical application and is not related to drying forms of alcohol.

BENZYL ALCOHOL

Properties:

Perfuming, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling

Description:

It's a naturally occurring aromatic alcohol found in some fruits and essential oils.

BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER

Properties:

Moisturizing, Emollient, Anti-inflammatory, Healing

Description:

Natural fat extracted from the nuts of the African shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa), native to Central and West Africa

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

Properties:

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Perfuming, Solvent

Description:

Light-weight, non-greasy organic (chemically speaking) compound derived from coconut oil and glycerin.

CETEARYL ALCOHOL

Properties:

Emollient, Emulsifying, Thickening, Emulsion stabilizer

Description:

Non-drying fatty alcohol derived from plant-based sources like coconut or palm oil mixed with Stearyl Alcohol.

CETEARYL OLIVATE

Properties:

Emulsifying, Moisturizing, Texture Enhancement, Skin Conditioning

Description:

Compound cetearyl alcohol (a fatty alcohol derived from coconut or palm oil) with fatty acids obtained from olive oil.

CETETH-10 PHOSPHATE

Properties:

Emulsifier, Emollient, Surfactant, Cleansing

Description:

Mixture of esters derived from phosphoric acid and cetyl alcohol

CETYL ALCOHOL

Properties:

Emollient, Emulsifying, Thickening

Description:

Non-drying fatty alcohol derived from plant-based sources like coconut or palm oil.

CETYL PALMITATE

Properties:

Emollient, emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Texture enhancement

Description:

Compound of cetyl alcohol and palmitic acid, produced from sustainable palm oil

CITRIC ACID

Properties:

Exfoliating, Brightening, Anti-oxidant, PH Adjuster, Pores cleanser

Description:

Extract derived from citrus fruits and/or sugar fermentation

CITRULLUS LANATUS (WATERMELLON) FRUIT EXTRACT

Properties:

Hydrating, Soothing, Anti-oxidant protection, Skin Brightening

Description:

Derived from watermelon and rich in vitamins (A, B, C & E), amino acids, and antioxidants like lycopene & beta-carotene

DICETYL PHOSPHATE

Properties:

Emulsifying, Surfactant

Description:

Non-foaming compound derived from cetyl alcohol and phosphoric acid

DIETHYLHEXYL CARBONATE

Properties:

Emollient, Solvent, Skin Conditioning

Description:

Light weight, non-greasy synthetic ester primarily composed of two components: 2-ethylhexanol and carbonic acid

DIGLYCERIN

Properties:

Emollient, Hydrating, Solvent

Description:

Derivative of glycerin emollient

DIHEPTYL SUCCINATE (AND) CAPRYLOYL GLYCERIN/SEBACIC ACID COPOLYMER

Properties:

Emollient, Silicon Alternative, Moisturizing

Description:

Natural, sustainable and biodegradable plant-derived ingredient used as a silicone alternative

ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

Properties:

Skin Conditioning, Preservative

Description:

Derived from glycerin, it's often produced from vegetable-based sources like palm or soy.

GLYCERYL BEHENATE

Properties:

EMOLLIENT, EMULSIFYING, THICKENING

Description:

PLANT-DERIVED COMPOUND, MADE WITH A MIXTURE OF GLYCERIN AND BEHENIC ACID

GLYCERYL BEHENATE/EICOSADIOATE

Properties:

Emollient, Emulsifying, surfactants

Description:

Made from glycerin and two fatty acids: behenic acid and eicosanoic acid (also known as arachidic acid - peanut oil)

GLYCERYL DIBEHENATE

Properties:

Emollient, Emulsifying, Thickening

Description:

Plant-derived compound, made with a mixture of glycerin and behenic acid

GLYCERYL STEARATE

Properties:

Emollient, Emulsifying, Thickening, Food Additive

Description:

Derived from glycerin and stearic acid. Stearic acid, a fatty acid, is typically obtained from vegetable or animal fats and oils, such as coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and soy oil. It's also naturally occurring in the human body

GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE

Properties:

Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

Studies have found that it can improve skin hydration and reduce irritation, even in those with conditions like atopic dermatitis."

Description:

Same as GLYCERYL STEARATE with the addition of CITRIC ACID

GLYCERIN

Properties:

Humectant - moisturizing agent

Description:

Is a Carbohydrate

GLYCOLIC ACID

Properties:

Exfoliation, Anti-Aging, Hyperpigmentation reducing

Description:

It is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). A natural acids found in foods. Glycolic acid comes from sugarcane

HEMP SEED OIL

Properties:

Moisturizing, Skin Condition relief, Antioxidant protection, Skin Strengthening

Description:

Derived from cannabis sativa seeds

HYDROGENATED LECITHIN

Properties:

Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Skin Barrier support, Improve Ingredient Absorption

Description:

Derived from regular lecithin which is found in many animal and plant tissues

HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE

Properties:

Emollient, Moisturizing, Viscosity Controlling, Lubricating, Moisture Barrier

Description:

synthetic emollient polymer used as a replacement for mineral oil or silicones

HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER

Properties:

Binding, Emulsion Stabilizing, Film forming, Viscosity controlling

Description:

synthetic emollient polymer

HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE

Properties:

Binding, Emulsion Stabilizing, Film forming, Viscosity controlling

Description:

Plant based, derived from cellulose

HYDROXYSTEARIC/LINOLEIC/OLEIC POLYGLYCERIDES

Properties:

Binding, Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning

Description:

Polyglyceride derived from vegetable oils

ISOPENTYLDIOL

Properties:

Moisturizer

Description:

Synthetic ingredient primarily composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

KAOLIN

Properties:

Abrasive, Absorbent, Anti-caking, Bulking, Opacifying

Description:

Also known as china clay, is a mineral composed of the mineral kaolinite and hydrated aluminum silicate.

LAUROYL LYSINE

Properties:

Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Control

Description:

It's created by reacting lauric acid (a fatty acid) with lysine (an essential amino acid)

LENS ESCULENTA (LENTIL) FRUIT EXTRACT

Properties:

Moisturizing, Antioxidant, Skin Softening, Anti-Inflammatory

Description:

Lentil seed extract

PEG-6, PEG-32, PEG-90

Properties:

Humectant, Solvent, Emulsifier, Surfactant

Description:

Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) compound, is a polymer of ethylene oxide

PHENOXYETHANOL

Properties:

Preservative, Solvent

Description:

Derived from green tea or made by reacting phenol with ethylene oxide

PHYTOSTEROLS

Properties:

Antioxidant, Skin Renewal, Anti-Aging, Antibacterial

Description:

Naturally occurring compounds found in plants that are structurally similar to cholesterol

POLYGLYCERYL-10 MYRISTATE

Properties:

Emulsifier, Skin Conditioning

Description:

Compound made of Myristic acid (fatty acid), and polyglycerin-10 (polymer of glycerin)

POLYGLYCERIN-6

Properties:

Humectant

Description:

Synthetic polymer of Glycerin

PROPANEDIOL

Properties:

Solvent, Preservative, Emollient

Description:

Ingredient derived from corn

PRYUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT

Properties:

Antioxidant, Exfoliating, Moisturizing, Brightening, Anti-inflammatory, Astringent

Description:

Apple Extract

SALICYLIC ACID

Properties:

Exfoliant

Description:

It is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) derived from natural sources like willow bark and wintergreen leaves

SILICA

Properties:

Texture improvement

Description:

Occurs naturally in various forms, including quartz, tridymite, and cristobalite, and is a major component of minerals

SODIUM CITRATE

Properties:

PH Adjustment, Chelating, Masking

Description:

Is the sodium salt of Citric Acid

SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE

Properties:

Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant, Moisture retention, Skin Barrier Support

Description:

Gentle, biodegradable surfactant derived from coconut oil

SODIUM HYALURONATE

Properties:

Hydrating, Skin Conditioning

Description:

Sodium salt derived from hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body

SODIUM LACTATE

Properties:

Hydrating, Skin Barrier, Exfoliating, Cell Renewal, PH Regulation

Description:

Sodium salt of lactic acid. It is produced by fermentation of a sugar source, such as maize or beets

SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE

Properties:

Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant

Description:

Mild, Biodegradable, sulfate-free surfactant derived from coconuts

SODIUM PCA

Properties:

Moisturizing

Description:

Derived from proline, a naturally occurring amino acid

SORBITAN OLEATE

Properties:

Emulsifying

Description:

Emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid

SORBITAN OLIVATE

Properties:

Emollient, Hydrating

Description:

Created by combining sorbitol (a sugar alcohol) with fatty acids from olive oil

SORBITAN PALMITATE

Properties:

Emulsifying, Surfactant

Description:

Created by combining sorbitol (a sugar alcohol) and Palmitic Acid

SQUALANE

Properties:

Moisturizing

Description:

Natural lipid found in both plants and animals. derived from plants such as olives, sugarcane, rice, and wheat.

STEARIC ACID

Properties:

Emollient, Emulsifying

Description:

Saturated fatty acid found in both animal and vegetable fats and oils

STEARYL ALCOHOL

Properties:

Emollient, Emulsifying, Thickening, Moisturizing

Description:

Non-Drying fatty alcohol derived from natural fats and oils such as coconut or palm

TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE

Properties:

Antioxidant, Skin Brightening

Description:

Vitamin C

TOCOPHEROL

Properties:

Antioxidant

Description:

Vitamin E

TRIBEHENIN

Properties:

Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Description:

Derived from glycerin and behenic acid (fatty acid)

TRIETHYLHEXANOIN

Properties:

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Description:

Derived from glycerin and behenic acid (fatty acid)

XANTHAN GUM

Properties:

Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling

Description:

Polysaccharide produced by fermenting a sugar, typically from corn, wheat, or soy

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