Fats in Cosmetic and Soap Applications

Natural lipids/fats obtained from de-shelled fruit kernels of Shea, Sal, Mango and Kokum tree, native to sub-continental India and the tropics are beneficial ingredient in skin care products. Pressed from the seed kernels, these highly valued fats are exceptional quality base ingredients for body care products viz., lotions, massage creams, and hair products. Application of exotic fats in cosmetic skin care products is an ancient practice. Exotic fats such as Shea, Sal Mango and Kokum have many attributes that make them suitable for skin care products. These butters not only reduce degeneration of skin cells but also restore flexibility. The exotic fats used in creams and lotions are known to exhibit their effects on the skin by forming an inert, epicutaneous occlusive membrane. The high oxidative resistance vegetable fats make them ideal for inclusion in sunscreen and sun-care products while the repairing and protecting properties open up possibilities to formulate caring products for sensitive skin. Such natural lipids and its derivatives have been highly appreciated by the cosmetic industry for a long time. This popularity has even increased in recent years; a result of fats not only being an excellent emollient, but also offering interesting bioactive properties.

We are lipid and emollient specialists for the cosmetics industry, with an extensive range of natural vegetable lipids specially developed for application areas such as skin and hair care, body oils, colour cosmetics and toiletries. Our fats are also used for Novell Drug Delivery system in pharmaceutical applications.