products in Personal Care: Moisturizing Agent

Tinci Materials

TC-Carbomer™ 380

TC- Carbomer 380 is a crosslinked polyacylate polymer with strong moisturizing ability, acting as high-efficient & low-dosage thickener and suspending agent. It can be neutralized by alkali to form clear gel. Once its carboxyl group is neutralized, molecule chain expands extremely and viscidity comes up, due to mutually exclusion of negative charge. It can enhance yield value and rheology of liquid substances, thus it is easy to get insoluble ingredients(granual, oil drop) suspended at low dosage. It is widely used in O/W lotion and cream as favorable suspending agent.

McKinley Resources, Inc.

Beta-Glucan M™

Beta-Glucan M™ also called “Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan” is the sodium salt of a carboxymethyl ether of Beta-Glucan. It is commonly used as a binding agent and rheological modifier in personal care formulations. It is known to soothe irritated skin, support the skin’s own antioxidant activity, protect the skin from environmental damage, and help the skin to retain moisture.

bitop AG

Ectoin® natural

Ectoin® natural is a very safe, 100% natural and multifunctional cosmetic active ingredient with outstanding cell protection and anti-aging properties. Various in vivo and in vitro studies as well as clinicaltrials underline the extraordinary efficacy of Ectoin® natural. Ectoin® natural was discovered in 1985 as the self-defense and survival substance of microorganisms living in a saltlake in Wadi El Natrun (Egyptian desert).

Bioalkemia

iMoist™ PGA

Polyglutamic Acid (PGA) is classified as a long lasting natural moisturizer with whitening properties. This multi-functional and biodegradable polymer is water soluble. PGA has proven to be a better moisturizer than that of hyaluronic acid and collagen protein as it restores skin elasticity and smooth skin wrinkles. Additionally, this anionic amino acid can it provide smoothness, silkiness, protection against external aggressions and provide soothing response against allergies and inflammations.

Ajinomoto

AMISOFT® CT-12

AMISOFT® CT-12 is a 30% active mild natural surfactant, created from the amino acid, L-Glutamic Acid and coconut fatty acids. This product is hypo-allergenic and non-comedogenic. It is derived from natural sources and is highly biodegradable. It can be used in a variety of cleansing applications including hair and body care, facial care, baby and geriatric care, health care and house hold uses.

Kao Chemicals

LEVENOL® H&B

LEVENOL® H&B is an extra-mild non-ionic surfactant - glycereth-2 cocoate - with emulsifying properties. Skin emollient and moisturizing agent. Foam booster and thickening agent. Ecological product. It doesnt need any risk or safety warnings on its label.

Ajinomoto

PRODEW® 400

PRODEW® 400 is a highly effective moisturizer formulated with NMF (Natural Moisturizing Factor) components. It has excellent moisture absorption and retention capabilities. dadfa Because of its excellent moisturizing effects and the high level of safety to the skin and eye mucosa, it is especially useful as a humectant for cosmetics and toiletries.

DAITO KASEI

SACRAN™ 05

SACRAN-05 is a water dispersion, polysaccharide extracted from “Suizenji nori" which is single-celled organisms that only live together in the pure spring water in Kyusyu, Japan. This product has a very high molecular weight which gives it superior water retaining effects. It keeps anti-freezing water, which never evaporates; therefore, even in dry conditions, it has a superior moisturizing effect. In addition, it may make a film on the skin; however, its thixotropy property, fluid is thick under normal conditions but flows once shaken or stressed. When SACRAN is applied on the skin, it become smooth.

Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG

ERYLITE®

Jungbunzlauer ERYLITE® (erythritol) is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol, produced commercially by microbial fermentation of a carbohydrate substrate. According to INCI ERYLITE® is approved as moisturizer and humectant. The moisturizing properties are particularly useful for creams and lotions of all kinds. Attractive humectant properties are especially revealed in oral care products such as toothpaste in which ERYLITE® can also serve as a powerful taste enhancement agent.

Solabia Group

3Dermilyn®

3Dermilyn® is a plant polysaccharide extracted from the seeds of plantains grown in France. This organic and sustainable source is rich in mucilage. 3Dermilyn® restructures the skin's architecture, acts on the mechanisms that contribute to feelings of wellbeing, and relaxes the skin while visibly reducing the signs of aging.

SEPPIC INC

SEAMOSS™ BG PF

SEAMOSS™ BG PF is a water soluble red algae extract. Ideal for mass market products, SEAMOSS™ BG PF‘s film forming properties due to carrageenan help moisturize the skin in rinse off applications to soften and protect from the effects of surfactants and environmental stresses.

ALZO International Inc.

ALZO™ Sodium Lactate Solution

Sodium Lactate Solution is a moisturizer and humectant for use in skin and hair care.

Tinci Materials

GLUCO™ P20

GLUCO P20 is a mild, non-irritative moisturizer derived from natural glucose. It can be mixed with water, alcohol and grease, providing favorable moisturization, lubricity and emollience. It’s widely used in skin care, hair care and body wash products, reducing irritation to skin caused by alcohol. It also helps to fix fragrance.

Ajinomoto

AMISOFT® GS-11P

Grant Industries

Granpremul™ 1005

Granpremul™ 1005 is a convenient solution as a moisturizing agent. This pre-emulsified silicone elastomer base is formulated for effortless integration into personal care formulations. With its pourable and pump-friendly nature, Granpremul 1005 streamlines processes by eliminating the need for pre-mixing before kettle processing.

Bioalkemia

iMoist™ PCA

Sodium PCA it is part of natural moisturizer factor on skin and provides stronger hydrating power than glycerin, sorbitol and propanediol. This naturally occurring humectant is the salt of pyrrolidone carbonic acid. It has high water absorbing properties and it is also considered to be hygroscopic. Sodium PCA then binds moisture to cells in an efficient way as it is a nonirritant to the eyes nor skin even at high concentrations. Sodium PCA can be used in all kinds of cosmetics products, like toner, cream, lotion, foundation, shampoo, facial cleanser and soap.

Normactive

BIOVITRIENT 124™

The secret to BIOVITRIENT 124™ lies in powerful combination of protein, saponin, flavonoid and mucilage components that restore the protective layer of hair. Ultra nourishing content of BIOVITRIENT 124™ rebalances the moisture level of the hair, smooths the cuticle and prevents dehydration. Its film forming ability provides manageability and shine to each strand while retaining natural movement of hair.

Sandream Specialties

PureSyn™ 4

PureSyn™ 4 is a low-viscosity polyalphaolefin (PAO), representing a unique premium fluid distinguished from other fluids such as silicones, mineral oils, petrolatum, and polybutene. These bright and clear, high-purity fluids are characterized as non-comedogenic and non-irritating. These versatile fluids find application in various products, including sunscreen and sun lotions, skin cleansers, body washes, skincare moisturizers, and other hair care products.

Biocosmethic

KALMETHIC®

KALMETHIC® BCE5032 is coming from Kakadu (Australian tree) fruit known for its high content in Vitamin C, KalmEthic® rebalances skin microbiota while reducing redness and cutaneous discomforts of sensitive skins. It is the extract of the fruit of the Terminalia ferdinandiana.

Ajinomoto

AMISOFT® ECS-22SB

AMISOFT® ECS-22SB is a 30% active anionic surfactant produced from the amino acid, L-Glutamic acid and plant-derived coconut fatty acid. Applications include body shampoo, facial cleansing gel, hair shampoo, facial cleansing foam, make-up cleansing and bar soap. This product is suitable as an additive for skin and facical cleansers containing SLES or fatty acid soap. AMISOFT® ECS-22SB generates moderate to good foaming and is an effective additive to conventional surfactants improving their mildness.

Seiwa Kasei

Solublekeratin SKSP

Solublekeratin SKSP is a water-soluble keratin polymer of natural wool origin. Keratin is the one of main components of stratum corneum which protects skin against external stimulations (UV, Chemical) and keeps water in epidermis. Soluble Keratin SKSP improves barrier function and provides smoothness as well. It is also suitable for nail care formulations because its main component is keratin. This product is preservative free powder type. It is developed and manufactured in Japan by SEIWA KASEI.

Aurorium

Jarplex™ SB-EE

Jarplex™ SB-EE is a natural shea butter ethyl ester derived from raw materials of vegetable origin. This product exhibits an excellent odor profile, has very low viscosity and is a great spreading agent.

Biocosmethic

Biocosmethic Refined Chiuri Butter

Refined Chiuri Butter is obtained from the expelling of the seeds of Diploknema butyracea Roxb syn Bassia Butyracea, then deodorized and filtered.

Kewpie Corporation

Hyabest® (S) LF-P

Hyabest® (S) LF-P is hyaluronic acid for food use, produced by fermentation and refined to high purity. It has high stability and suitable for making various foods, and dietary supplements.

Kewpie Corporation

Hyaluronsan™ HA-LQH

Hyaluronsan HA-LQH is one of two products in the powder series of Sodium Hyaluronate which is made by fermentation method. It is a highly refined hyaluronic acid which has excellent stability. It also has a high water-binding property and is made into sodium salt which is easy-to-formulate with various ingredients. It is recommended for making a wide range of cosmetic products because of its excellent property of moisture retention. It plays a very important role especially in such organs like eyes, joints, and skin where keeping moisture is crucial.

CLR Berlin GmbH

DayMoist CLR™

DayMoist CLR™ potently and immediately increases the concentration of the natural moisturizing factors (NMF) in the upper layers of the skin, resulting in immediate and long-lasting moisturizing effects. These results were obtained by making use of Confocal Raman Microspectroscopy and analyzing skin capacitance. Additionally, DayMoist CLR™ has potent hair care properties. DayMoist CLR™ is a complex of natural plant-derived active ingredients.

Seiwa Kasei

Promois™ SILK-1000F

Promois™ SILK-1000F is hydrolyzed silk protein with hair conditioning efficacy. Silk protein is formed of two proteins: fibroin and sericin. Fibroin has a unique amino acid composition. It is rich in glycine, alanine and serine which have small molecular weight and simple chemical structure. This composition is known to form a sheet structure to which is associated the comfortable touch of silk. Many of the amino acids of sericin have hydroxyl groups which provides uncomparable moisturizing effect. Promois™ series is a range of peptides and derivatives obtained through hydrolysis of natural proteins. There are also products with different preservatives. It is developed and manufactured in Japan by SEIWA KASEI.

BRB International B.V.

BRB™ 1834

BRB 1834 is a clear solution of ultrahigh viscosity Dimethiconol fluid in cyclopentasiloxane fluid.

Tinci Materials

POLYQUTA™ 3000

POLYQUTA 3000 is a water-soluble cationic polymer compatible with all kinds of surfactant. With good performances of thickening, colloid stability, antistatic, moisturization, lubrication, it can repair damaged hair, and impart good moisturization and manageability to hair, as well as reduce irritation caused by surfactants, recover skin’s self-protection, impart skin moisture, lubricity and a elegant afterfeel.

bitop AG

Glycoin® natural

Glycoin® natural is a 100% natural multifunctional anti-aging and cell boosting active ingredient. It shows strong activity on aged and stressed skin cells with powerful rejuvenation properties. Old skin cells are re-vitalized and behave like young cells again. Sluggish cells functions and metabolic activity are boosted and stimulated. Glycoin® natural is the perfect multifunctional anti-aging active ingredient for mature or tired and stressed skin - reactivating the power of youth by the model of nature.

SEPPIC INC

SEPPIC INC Madecassoside

Madecassoside is a powerful soothing dermo-cosmetic active for atopic & psoriasis prone skin, made of highly purified Centella asiatica. It is an active ingredient for use in anti-aging, sensitive skin, very dry skin and mature skin applications. Madecassoside activates collagen expression, it provides normalization of hyperproliferation of keratinocytes, global anti-inflammatory properties and a visible effect on excessive desquamation.

Seiwa Kasei

Amitose™ DGA

Amitose™ DGA, "Rich-Moisturizing vitamin C", is a novel stable vitamin C derivative produced by binding Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and two glyceryl groups using SEIWA KASEI's original technology. In addition to inhibiting melanin production it provides ultra moisture to the skin as it strenghtens the cornified cell envelope in the stratum corneum. As a non-ionic ingredient it can be used easily in gel and emuslion formulae such as creams but it is also notably recommended for transparent gel-serums, Vitamin C-rich serum and skin toners. This product is preservative free water-soluble ingredient. It is developed and manufactured in Japan by SEIWA KASEI.

Ajinomoto

AMISOFT® HS-11P

AMISOFT® HS-11P is a N-acyl amino acid salt. It is mild to skin and hair, and shows good biodegradability. This product can be used in facial cleansers, shampoos, and body wash, and is a very effective emulsifier for creams and lotions. It comes in powder and flake form.

Bioalkemia

iActive™ CERAMIDE PGF

Ceramide is the main component of the stratum corneum of the epidermis layer of human skin. Together with cholesterol and saturated fatty acids, ceramide creates a water-impermeable, protective organ to prevent excessive water loss due to evaporation as well as a barrier against the entry of microorganisms. The stratum corneum is composed of 50% ceramides, 25% cholesterol, and 15% free fatty acids. With aging there is a decline in ceramide and cholesterol in the stratum corneum of humans, which leads to dry skin and irritation. iActive Ceramide PGF is an oil soluble complex of Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4 and Ceramide 6 present in human skin. This product helps to repair the skin barrier function, improve skin hydration and reduce TEWL. It is also effective for improving hair hydrophobicity and smoothness.

Bioalkemia

iEmul™ Crystal (Polybase Crystal)

iEmul Crystal is a PCA precursor, a natural moisturizing factor. Acyl glutamates acts as a high quality and exceptionally stable oil/water emulsifiers while offering an excellent and Lightweight after-feel.

SEPPIC INC

BIOPLASMA™ BG 40

BIOPLASMA™ BG: detoxifying & anti-stress. BIOPLASMA™ BG is an extract from Scenedesmus Sahel culture. The Scenedesmus is a phytoplankton constituted of unicellular algae, also known as microalgae from the desert. Thanks to an original morphological & pigmentary equipment, Scenedesmus Sahel resists despite of the strong irradiation. If phytoplankton protects itself from UV, it might contribute to protect the skin against oxydation.