Liquid Absorption Base (LAB) is a carefully selected blend of sterols, triterpenoid alcohols and high molecular weight aliphatic alcohols dissolved in a low molecular weight mineral oil.  It has been processed in such a way to reduce sedimentation and provide a homogenous mixture.

The product is a low viscosity liquid, pale yellow in colour, with practically no discernable odour and is rapidly absorbed by the skin, imparting powerful emollient and moisturising effect.  Its principle use is as a skin conditioner in bath, baby and sunscreen oils and is also used as an auxiliary emulsifier imparting a fine, smooth feel to both o/w and w/o creams, and also pigmented make-up preparations. Liquid Absorption Base (LAB) also finds use in a range of hair creams, pomades, dressings and hair dyes.

Liquid Absorption Base (LAB) has a long history of safe use, classified as a non-eye irritant according to FDA Federal Register and has an acute oral toxicity of greater than the maximum practical dose.