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This guide provides a systematic overview of common cosmetic raw materials categorized by their primary functions. From foundational oils and functional additives to active ingredients, plant extracts, and pH adjusters, understanding these categories helps clarify the roles different components play in product texture, stability, efficacy, and skin feel.

• Oils: Most common raw material, providing lubrication and moisturization for skin and hair.

• Silicone Oil: Common oil-based ingredient providing absorbency and moisturizing effects.

• Oleyl Alcohol: Refined oil used as stabilizer in emulsifiers.

• Pasting Agents: Mild surfactants used for conditioning, anti-dandruff, and increasing product consistency.

• Emulsifiers: Key additives enabling oil and water mixing, enhancing stability.

• Surfactants: Compounds forming films at oil-water interfaces for degreasing and cleansing.

• Binders: Increase product consistency, mostly water-soluble.

• Powder Additives: Provide consistency, gloss, or improve absorbency.

• Antioxidants: Combat free radical damage to skin.

• Whitening Agents: Inhibit melanin formation, lighten spots, brighten complexion.

• Moisturizers: Absorb and lock in moisture.

• Nourishing Ingredients: Lubricate skin, prevent dryness or over-degreasing.

• Low Molecular Weight Ingredients: Easily absorbed, common in serums.

• Sunscreen Agents: SPF-containing ingredients protecting against UV damage.

• Activated Carbon: Adsorbs impurities, detoxifies; used in cleansing and deep-cleansing products.

• Dolomite: Good adsorption properties, used in cleansing products.

• Acidifiers: Create acidic environment, aid antibacterial protection, maintain natural pH.

• Anti-allergy Ingredients: Help reduce allergic reactions.

• Anti-acne Ingredients: Reduce acne count and promote metabolism.

• Herbal Ingredients: Common in natural cosmetics, providing various botanical benefits.

• Calcium: Soothing and catalytic effects, used in soothing formulations.

• Chamomile Oil: Calms and soothes inflammatory discomfort.

• Hyaluronic Acid: Moisturizes, reduces fine lines.

• Mint: Soothes and anti-inflammatory, used for sensitive skin and acne.

• Raisin Extract: Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, improves skin elasticity and radiance.

• Grapefruit: Helps reduce inflammation.

• Cucumber: Hydrates and soothes, used in cleansing and moisturizing products.

• Salicylic Acid: Deeply exfoliates dead skin, unclogs pores, helps control acne.