Glossary
The terms that come up when buying private-label skincare and exosome serums, defined in one or two sentences each.
A
Activator
The liquid supplied with a freeze-dried powder. Pouring it into the powder vial reconstitutes the serum at the moment of use.
Amino acid cleanser
A cleanser based on mild amino-acid surfactants, chosen for a soft, low-stripping wash. Related
Ampoule serum
A concentrated serum, usually in a dropper bottle, used as a short intensive step. In the full range, ampoule serums sit alongside lighter daily serums. Related
Ampoule set
An exosome format of 30 mg powder + 1.5 ml activator per set, in boxes of 16 or 30 sets, sized for treatment rooms. Related
B
Bakuchiol
A plant-derived ingredient often positioned as a gentle alternative to retinol in anti-aging formulas.
Bond repair
Hair-care positioning for formulas that help condition and strengthen damaged-feeling hair, typically after color or heat. Related
C
Cleansing balm
A solid oil cleanser that melts on contact with skin; used like a cleansing oil and often packed in a jar. Related
Cleansing oil
An oil-based cleanser that dissolves makeup and sunscreen on dry skin, then emulsifies with water and rinses clean. Related
COA (certificate of analysis)
A batch document listing test results for a specific lot. Mars supplies a COA per batch on request. Related
CPNP
The EU Cosmetic Products Notification Portal, where cosmetics are notified before sale in the European Union.
E
Ectoin
An extremolyte used in barrier-focused and anti-pollution skincare for its comfort and hydration positioning.
Exosome
A nano-sized vesicle with a lipid membrane that cells release. In cosmetics, exosomes are typically derived from plants such as cucumber, ginseng, turmeric or hop, or from milk, and used as an active ingredient. Related
EXW
Ex Works: a price for goods made available at the supplier’s premises, before freight and duties.
F
Fresh-activated
Mars term for a two-part kit: freeze-dried powder and activator stored apart and mixed only when the serum is used. Related
H
I
INCI
International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients: the standard ingredient names used on cosmetic labels.
ISO 22716 / GMPC
The international guideline for Good Manufacturing Practice in cosmetics.
L
Lyophilization (freeze-drying)
Freezing a product and removing the water under low pressure, leaving a dry powder. It keeps the exosome active stable until use. Related
M
Micellar water
A no-rinse cleansing water in which surfactant micelles lift makeup and impurities onto a cotton pad. Related
Microneedle patch
A patch with tiny dissolvable cones of active ingredients that soften into the skin surface; used in cosmetic patch formats. Related
MOQ
Minimum order quantity. At Mars it is set per formula — one box for exosome products and from 48–50 pieces for most full-range formulas. Related
MSDS / SDS
Material (or safety) data sheet describing handling, storage and safety information for a product.
N
NAD+
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, a coenzyme name used in skincare positioned around skin energy and vitality.
NTA (nanoparticle tracking analysis)
A method that tracks particles moving in a liquid under laser light to estimate their size and count per millilitre. Related
O
ODM
Original design manufacturing: a product adapted or developed to your brief, then supplied under your brand.
OEM
Original equipment manufacturing: an existing formula supplied under your brand.
P
Particles per millilitre (particles/mL)
How exosome concentration is stated: the number of particles counted in one millilitre. Mars exosome serums state 10 billion particles/mL.
PDRN
Polydeoxyribonucleotide, often sourced from salmon DNA, used in skincare positioned for renewal and recovery.
Plant-derived exosome
An exosome-like vesicle extracted from plant material. The Mars Exosome Lab uses cucumber, ginseng, turmeric curcumin and hop sources.
Price tier
A quantity band with its own unit price. Ordering more pieces moves the order into a lower tier.
Private label
Selling a product under your own brand name: your logo, artwork, label languages and packaging on an existing or adapted formula. Related
V
Vial kit
An exosome format of 100 mg powder + 3 ml activator per set, in boxes of 6 or 24 sets, for home use and retail. Related
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