Products in Hair Care: Film Former

TRI-K Industries, Inc. Mari Coll NPNF® is great for hair and skin. Hydrolyzed collagen improves the moisture content of skin and hair due to its film forming and moisture binding properties. Offers the versatility of collagen but is derived only from fish. INCI: Hydrolyzed Collagen Suggested use level: 1 - 5%; add in the water or cool down phase, when less than 40°C. For a formulation, the ideal pH range is 4.0 - 7.0. This product is gluten-free and non-GMO.

Advanced Solutions MariMoist® KPF (R10097) is a sustainable marine biopolymer derived from Chondrus crispus aquatic plants with bio-derived high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HA), a glycosaminoglycan that is an important natural component of skin. Referred to as the “aloe of the ocean,” MariMoist® KPF is a water-soluble, viscous, hydrocolloid-flowing gel with the highest standards of consistency, quality, and purity.   MariMoist® KPF provides water delivery and a unique textural sensation, improving the aesthetic and tactile properties of finished products while helping to build “body” and impart a rich, luxurious feel. MariMoist® KPF has been demonstrated to bind and deliver water for optimal hydration of the skin, scalp, and hair. Acting as a humectant, MariMoist® KPF is an emollient liquid that instantly moisturizes and softens dry skin.   Applications for MariMoist® KPF include an emollient and hydrator in skin and hair products and a formulation aid or aesthetic modifier of product viscosity and body. MariMoist® KPF is an excellent base for formulations.

Advanced Solutions MariMoist® (R10041) is a sustainable marine biopolymer derived from Chondrus crispus aquatic plants with bio-derived high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HA), a glycosaminoglycan that is an important natural component of skin. Referred to as the “aloe of the ocean,” MariMoist® is a water-soluble, viscous, hydrocolloid-flowing gel with the highest standards of consistency, quality, and purity.   MariMoist® provides water delivery and a unique textural sensation, improving the aesthetic and tactile properties of finished products while helping to build “body” and impart a rich, luxurious feel. MariMoist® has been demonstrated to bind and deliver water for optimal hydration of the skin, scalp, and hair. Acting as a humectant, MariMoist® is an emollient liquid that instantly moisturizes and softens dry skin.   Applications for MariMoist® include an emollient and hydrator in skin and hair products and a formulation aid or aesthetic modifier of product viscosity and body. MariMoist® is an excellent base for formulations.

Fucogel® 1.5P is a purified biotechnological anionic polysaccharide (mean molecular weight 106 Da) prepared through bacterial fermentation. It is a linear structure with a saccharide sequence comprising galacturonic acid, L-fucose, and D-galactose. Fucogel has immediate and remnant moisturizing and restructuring properties, which combine to create remarkable sensory power, providing comfort and softness to cosmetic formulae during and after application. It is available in 1% (w/w) in water.

OleoFLEX™ EG 200 is a novel elastomeric and non-greasy gel consisting of natural oil and advanced synthetic polymers. It is based on a patented technology that structures the natural vegetable oils by creating a 3-dimensional microsponge polymer network. When used alone or in combination with traditional waxes, it creates novel cushion textures and new product formats. It forms a flexible and invisible vegetable oil film on the skin and hair, transforming dry and flaky skin into fresh and young-looking skin and restoring the dry and lifted hair cuticles back to healthy and shiny hair.

OleoFLEXTM FG 100 is a novel, honey-like, non-greasy gel consisting of natural oil and advanced synthetic polymers. It is based on a patented technology that structures the natural oils by creating a 2-dimensional micro-sponge polymer network. It is an excellent film former and forms a flexible and invisible vegetable oil film on the skin and hair, transforming dry and flaky skin into fresh and young-looking skin and restoring the dry and lifted hair cuticles back to healthy and shiny hair.

PHYTOCARE-HA™ CG 1M is a COSMOS-approved biological active extracted from snow mushrooms. It has played a prominent role in Chinese history as a celebrated ingredient in herbal, cosmetic, and culinary applications. It features powerful hydration, film-forming, and anti-oxidation properties, making it very suitable for anti-aging, anti-pollution, and urban defense formulations.

Granresin™ SiW-MQIZ unveils the power of water-coated silicone technology for your formulations. As a film former and adhesion promoter, this offers a straightforward and effective approach to infusing silicone materials into water-based formulations. Unlock the potential of this innovative solution to disperse hydrophobic "MQ" resin seamlessly into water-based systems, enhancing skin adhesion for remarkable results.

Gransil™ Blur-X11 is a dynamic combination of spherical elastomer and soft focus powders. Functioning as both a film former and flattener, this innovation offers instant wrinkle blurring and soft focus effects while effectively masking imperfections and promoting an even skin tone. With its range of benefits, including a mattifying effect, sebum absorption, cushioning, ease of formulation, oil control, and esthetic enhancement, Gransil Blur-X11 is the perfect addition to your skincare regimen.

Granresin™ PHQ-Fluid functions as a film former and offers benefits such as long wear, water repellency, a mattifying effect, excellent adhesive properties, and film-forming capabilities. Labeling claims highlight being preservative-free and adhering to Ulta Beauty's conscious beauty standards. This product targets the personal care market and is suitable for use in color cosmetics, skin care, and sun care.

Ash Ingredients Shellac Wax is known for its gloss when used as a surface-polishing agent to produce sugar-coated candies or pharmaceutical tablets. This wax is obtained through the dewaxing of bleached shellac. Additional Applications: Shellac wax is often utilized in conjunction with other waxes in solvent- or water-based polishes for both consumer and commercial products (e.g., automotive, leather, and furniture polishes). In personal care, it can be employed as a binding agent, a film former, or for the gloss it contributes to cosmetics, particularly lipsticks, lip salves, and lip balms.

Galsilk™ 7 SB is a versatile cosmetic ingredient that offers a wide range of benefits for various beauty and personal care products. It is suitable for different application formats, including bars, creams, gels, lotions, rinse-offs, and sprays, making it applicable to a variety of product types.

Cossil® TMS 50 ID is a blend of MQ resin and isododecane, formulated for direct addition into the oil phase of formulations. It provides excellent water repellency and serves as a versatile ingredient suitable for various personal care products. Specifically, it finds application in antiperspirants, deodorants, skin care, color cosmetics, and sun care products. It is particularly beneficial in sun care creams and lotions, makeup products such as foundations and concealers, as well as color cosmetics like lipsticks, mascaras, eyeliners, and eyeshadows. Thanks to the volatility of isododecane, it exhibits fast drying properties, good water repellency, and exceptional film-forming abilities.

Galsilk™ 700 is a versatile cosmetic ingredient that offers a range of benefits for hair care and personal care products. It is particularly well-suited for creams, rinse-off products, and lotions, making it a valuable addition to various beauty and care formulations.

Vellaplex™ MB is a 100% plant-based moisturizer & natural film-forming polymer optimized for moisture retention and a cushiony sensory profile.

Cossil® TMS 50 is a blend of MQ resin and dimethicone, designed for direct addition into the oil phase of formulations. It imparts excellent water repellency and serves as a versatile ingredient suitable for various personal care products. Specifically, it finds application in sun care products like creams and lotions, makeup products such as foundations and concealers, and color cosmetics including lipsticks, mascaras, eyeliners, and eyeshadows. Known for its good water repellency and outstanding film-forming properties, it ensures long-lasting effects in formulated products.

LexFeel™ Shine imparts shine and gloss to lipstick, lip gloss, and other color cosmetics, as well as in hair serum, hair gel, hair spray, and other hair styling products. LexFeel™ Shine can replace other high refractive index materials, such as Phenyl Trimethicone, in many cosmetic formulations.

Galsilk™ 7 is a versatile cosmetic ingredient with a wide range of applications and benefits for various beauty and care products. It can be used in different application formats, including bars, creams, gels, lotions, rinse-offs, and sprays, making it suitable for a variety of product types.

Hydrolyzed Proteins Vegetable derived Rice bran lysate. The composition provides balanced moisturizing and film-forming properties making it suitable for damaged hair and sensitive skin products.

Powdered silk protein hydrolyzate. Hair conditioning and protective, skin moisturizer. Indicated in skin / hair care products, makeup and toiletries.

A proprietary biobased, biodegradable silk polypeptide that outperforms silicone elastomers in beauty and personal care.clean, vegan and easy to work with, it delivers silky softness and environmental defense in a broad range of applications.

Hydrolyzed keratin in solution obtained by enzymatic controlled hydrolysis of keratin from wool. Great affinity with the hair structures. Film-forming, protective, restructuring, capillary reparative. Film-forming, protective, restructuring, capillary reparative.

Water-soluble protein fraction of silk. Due to its marked film-forming, moisturizing and protective properties, it is particularly suitable for non-rinse hair-care, skin-care and makeup products with moisturizing, protective and restorative purposes.

Product obtained with a controlled enzymatic process from wool keratin, supplied as a watery solution.

Vegetable protein hydrolyzate obtained by enzymatic lysis of wheat proteins, in the form of atomised powder. It has a high affinity for skin and capillary keratins. Due to its recognized protective and film-forming properties it represents the best functional alternative to collagen hydrolysates, suggesting the use of the product in a wide range of hair / skin-care products.

Osaka Organic Chemical Industry LTD HC Polymer 1S is comprised of Polyquaternium-11 and 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl ester, polymer with 1-ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone, compd. with diethyl sulfate. It is commonly used as Anti Static Agent, Film Former and Fixative for a variety of applications in Hair Care, Skin Care and Treatment Products. It is a Chemical Synthesis product.

Osaka Organic Chemical Industry LTD HC Polymer 5 is comprised of Polyquaternium-11 and 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl ester, polymer with 1-ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone, compd. with diethyl sulfate. It is commonly used as Film Former, Fixative and Anti Static Agent for a variety of applications in Hair Care, Skin Care and Treatment Products. It is a Chemical Synthesis product.

Osaka Organic Chemical Industry LTD HC Polymer 1N is comprised of Polyquaternium-11 and 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl ester, polymer with 1-ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone, compd. with diethyl sulfate. It is commonly used as Film Former, Fixative and Anti Static Agent for a variety of applications in Hair Care, Skin Care and Treatment Products. It is a Chemical Synthesis product.

Osaka Organic Chemical Industry LTD HC Polymer 1NS is comprised of Polyquaternium-11 and 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl ester, polymer with 1-ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone, compd. with diethyl sulfate. It is commonly used as Anti Static Agent, Film Former and Fixative for a variety of applications in Hair Care, Skin Care and Treatment Products. It is a Chemical Synthesis product.

Osaka Organic Chemical Industry LTD HC Polymer 1NP is comprised of Polyquaternium-11 and 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl ester, polymer with 1-ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone, compd. with diethyl sulfate. It is commonly used as Anti Static Agent, Fixative and Film Former for a variety of applications in Hair Care, Treatment Products and Skin Care. It is a Chemical Synthesis product.

Osaka Organic Chemical Industry LTD HC Polymer 3A is comprised of Polyquaternium-11 and 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl ester, polymer with 1-ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone, compd. with diethyl sulfate. It is commonly used as Anti Static Agent, Film Former and Fixative for a variety of applications in Hair Care, Skin Care and Treatment Products. It is a Chemical Synthesis product. It is available in Liquid form.

Lipidure® NA is a 1% active cationic, biocompatible polymer with various effects in hair care. It reduces static electricity and restores the surface of damaged hair. It prevents discoloration of the hair, and improves the smoothness of hair follicles.

Lipidure® C is a 5% active cationic, biocompatible polymer with excellent moisture retention properties. It acts by smoothing hair cuticles, to restore the strength of damaged hair and to reduce static electricity.

Permethyl® 104A is highly occlusive with excellent coverage and barrier properties, improving the wear and shine of lip products. The Permethyl® line is a series of unique, highly branched aliphatic hydrocarbons ranging from highly volatile, low viscosity liquids to non-volatile viscous materials. The low viscosity grades have excellent makeup removal properties and are differentiated by skin feel, spreadability and volatility. The high viscosity grades give high gloss and film forming properties, and are differentiated by product viscosity.

Permethyl® 105A is highly occlusive with excellent barrier and long lasting wear properties. It may be combined with other Permethyls to balance film forming and esthetic properties. The Permethyl® line is a series of unique, highly branched aliphatic hydrocarbons ranging from highly volatile, low viscosity liquids to non-volatile viscous materials. The low viscosity grades have excellent makeup removal properties and are differentiated by skin feel, spreadability and volatility. The high viscosity grades give high gloss and film forming properties, and are differentiated by product viscosity.