Products in Cosmetic Ingredients: Moisturizing

DOWSIL(TM) 2501 Cosmetic Wax is a silicone glycol copolymer wax that is water-dispersible. This product has a low melting point and is used in skincare, haircare, suncare, antiperspirant, and deodorant applications. It has a moisturizing effect and is shown to boost foaming in surfactant systems.

DOWSIL(TM)  2511 Cosmetic Wax is a water dispersible silicone glycol copolymer wax with a low melting point and is a water soluble, skin temperature melting wax for increased moisturization and humectancy. It is helpful to add this product into the water phase, where it will disperse with proper mixing, either cold or with heat.

Dow North America Fluid AP is a low-viscosity fluid that provides emolliency, solvency, and slip. This product can be used to formulate roll-on, stick, and aerosol antiperspirants. It delivers a smooth feel while assisting with the spreadability of antiperspirant actives.

EPITEX(TM) 66 Polymer is a film former that provides outstanding water resistance, improved feel on skin and ease of processing in a variety of formulation types, including O/W, W/O and W/S formulations. Compatible with other typical sunscreen ingredients, and suitable for use in creams, lotions and pump sprays.

DOWSIL(TM) 5562 Carbinol Fluid is a carbinol-functional silicone fluid. This material is unique due to its polar organic substituents. The silicone and organic combination provides multiple benefits in personal care applications. This moderately polar material has a novel compatibility profile. This product also acts as a superior suspension aid for pigments, salts, and sunscreens.

DOWSIL(TM) SW-8005 C30 Resin Wax is a silicone resin wax with a melting point of 66°C. This unique compound blends the physical and chemical attributes of silicone wax and silicone resin, offering enhanced non-transfer properties. It acts as a semi-occlusive material and finds versatile application across various cosmetic products, including color cosmetics, skincare, sun care, and hair care formulations.

DOWSIL(TM) 580 Wax is a soft, solid mixture of stearyl alcohol and stearoxytrimethylsilane. The cosmetic properties of this wax are a result of the silicone moiety. The inclusion of the stearoxy group involves compatibility with organic ingredients. Hair care and skin care products benefit from the property of this wax to facilitate the formation of a very thin film that is neither oily, tacky, nor too dry.

FOAMYSENSE(TM) Polymers are linear, high molecular weight, poly(ethylene oxide) polymers that are supplied as white powders. These nonionic polymers bring hydrodynamic drag reduction and a slippery feel to personal care products. FOAMYSENSE(TM) Polymers also boost foam volume and enhance foam creaminess for an excellent in-use experience.

XIAMETER(TM) MEM-1352 Emulsion is a non-ionic emulsion supplied at 60% silicone content. The emulsion contains a blend of ultra-high molecular weight polydimethylsiloxane and high molecular weight polydimethylsiloxane. XIAMETER(TM) MEM-1352 Emulsion delivers conditioning, shine, and sensory benefits in shampoos and conditioners. It can also be used in shower gels to provide emolliency, creamier foam, and a silky smooth after feel on skin.

SoftCAT™ SK-MH Conditioning Polymer is designed to enhance deposition on skin of fragrance or actives such as occlusive moisturizers (e.g. sunflower seed oil, etc.., …) for bath, shower & hygiene applications. SoftCAT™ SK-MH Conditioning Polymer provides exceptional deposition while enabling to formulate clear body washes.

DOWSIL(TM) HMW 2220 Non-Ionic Emulsion has been designed as a unique way of incorporating high (> 120 x 106 mm²/s) viscosity silicone polymer into water based systems. DOWSIL(TM) HMW 2220 offers a rich feel, wash-off resistance, and film barrier properties in skin care applications; it provides a superior foam profile and skin feel in body washes; it also provides smoothness, detangling, enhanced fragranced intensity in hair care. Additionally, DOWSIL(TM) HMW 2220 Non-Ionic Emulsion can be used as a viscosity builder in water-in-silicone systems.

DOWSIL(TM) 3901 Liquid Satin Blend is a mixture of a high molecular weight polymer in dimethicone. This product is a film former as well as a sensory and texture enhancer. It has benefits for hair conditioning, hair protection, and combing in hair care applications, and moisturization and sun protection in skin care applications.

DOWSIL(TM) 2503 Cosmetic Wax is an alkylmethylsiloxane wax that melts upon contact with skin and provides moisturizing benefits in hand lotions, body creams, facial treatments, suncare creams/lotions, and other color cosmetics. It is a true hybrid of hydrocarbon and siloxane chemistry.

DOWSIL(TM) 2502 Cosmetic Fluid is a specialized formulation tailored for skin care, color cosmetics, and hair care applications. It exhibits skin substantivity, offering controlled moisturization for enhanced skin comfort. This fluid uniquely boosts the SPF of both organic and inorganic sunscreens, contributing to effective sun protection. Additionally, it improves shine, is non-comedogenic, and reduces whitening in antiperspirants. Its compatibility with various organic cosmetic ingredients adds versatility to formulations, making DOWSIL(TM) 2502 Cosmetic Fluid an excellent choice for a wide range of beauty and personal care products.

DOWSIL(TM) FA 4004 ID Silicone Acrylate is a film former designed for long lasting benefits in color cosmetics and skin care applications. It exhibits good compatibility with organic sunscreens, pigments and cosmetic ingredients. It provides sebum resistance, wash off resistance as well as comfort to wear. 

ACULYN(TM) 2051 Rheology Modifier is an inverse (water-in-oil) emulsion of sodium polyacrylate in dimethicone. This emulsion contains two surfactants, one to stabilize the thickening agent and the other to help bring the polymer into contact with the aqueous phase of the formulation. When the product is added to water, the polymer expands into the water phase to thicken and give stability to the preparation. As the formulation thickens, the oil-phase ingredients are emulsified and stabilized.

Beauté by Roquette® PO 260 is a natural ingredient that helps stabilize actives in skin care, color cosmetics and oral care applications. It also acts as: Humectant and moisturizer Opacifier Mild scrubbing agent Anti-caking agent Freeze-drying agent Features White crystalline powder Derived from starch Moisture preserving properties Excellent chemical stability Non-cariogenic

Beauté by Roquette® PO 455 is a COSMOS approved plant-based humectant, texturizer and palatability enhancer. This pure maltitol syrup, specifically designed for cosmetics, is produced by hydrogenation of natural disaccharide maltose obtained from a specific enzymatic hydrolysis of native starch. Beauté by Roquette® PO 455 contains about 55% maltitol on dry matter. It is a viscous clear, stable & non-crystallizing syrup, able to give body to cosmetic products.

Beauté by Roquette® PO 070 Polyol is a humectant and moisturizer for oral, skin, sun and hair care applications and color cosmetics. Benefits Natural preservative at high concentration Body enhancer and thickening agent Non-cariogenic for ready-to-use sweet syrups Features Very high bacteriological quality and stability Very high water miscibility and solubility High chemical stability even in alkaline conditions Resistant to acids and to dilute alkalis High thermal stability Non-fermentable by many microorganisms

Beauté by Roquette® PO 500 is a new, patented microbiota-balancing active for oral health and skin care products. It also acts as a strong humectant and moisturizing agent. Benefits Reduces or neutralizes the growth of oral pathogen bacteria Prevents bad breath (halitosis), biofilm formation and dental caries Acts as a strong moisturizing agent to induce immediate skin or hair hydration Performs as an antimicrobial agent Imparts a pleasant, non-tacky feel on the skin Features Plant-based Extremely pure isosorbide solution High water and alcohol solubility High chemical stability even in alkaline conditions High thermal stability Non-cariogenic

Beauté by Roquette® PO 370 is a moisturizing agent that can be used in: daily facial washes, as a mild scrubbing agent flavored lipsticks, to improve overall sensorial experience by providing sweetness or masking a bitter taste oral care products, to aid in tooth remineralisation and tooth decay prevention Features High solubility in water (about 64g/100g water) Large particle size Excellent thermal and chemical stability Reduces microbial growth Reduces chemical reactions and enzyme activity in the final product Sweet flavor

Beauté by Roquette® GA 290 Organic Acid is a multi-functional ingredient that acts as a preservative booster and anti-aging, anti-acne and peeling agent in a variety of cosmetic applications. Benefits Adapted to all skin types, especially to sensitive skin Gentle exfoliator and peeling agent Heavy metal chelator (EDTA substitute) pH regulator Features Plant-based polyhydroxy acid (PHA) Very fine particle size Non-irritating Preservative enhancer when used in a certain pH range

Beauté by Roquette® PO 160 Polyol is a natural humectant and moisturizer for oral care, skin care, color cosmetic and hair care applications. Benefits Natural preservative booster at high concentration Compacting agent for dry powder forms Texturizing agent Non-cariogenic Features Very high solubility Solubility in water

This hydrophilic elastomer blend mixes easily with water and water soluble materials resulting into gel-like texture with superior esthetics, and is compatible with organic materials to expand your formulation flexibility. Create color cosmetics/make up, skin care and sun care formulations with a refreshing, silky feel. Features & Benefits Clear to translucent crosslinked silicone-organic elastomer gel delivered in a silicone carrier fluid. Ability to incorporate water and polar materials while maintaining a viscous, gel structure. Compatible with a wide range of organic ingredients. Provides smooth, powdery, non-greasy skin feel. Enhanced spreadability versus traditional silicone elastomer gels. Improved organic compatibility versus traditional silicone elastomer gels. Ability to create clear systems with organic components. Enhances esthetics of anhydrous and water-based formulations. Provides thickening benefits with organic solvents and in alcohol-based systems. Cold processing Can incorporate up to 75% of water and up to 40% glycerin.

TEXTURLUX® RESIST NG Personal Care Additive is a powder thickener suitable for vegans, vegetarian foods, and ovo-lacto vegetarians. The product is also sewage sludge-free.

TEXTURLUX® RESIST Personal Care Starch is a personal care starch that serves multiple functions, including acting as a moisturizing agent, absorbent, binder, emulsion stabilizer, carrier, filler, and film former. It is available in powder form, making it versatile for use in various cosmetic formulations.

STEPAN-MILD® PCL is a mild, sulfate-free, anionic surfactant blend known for generating high foam and possessing excellent viscosity-building characteristics. It is a versatile ingredient suitable for formulating shampoos, facial cleansers, body washes, bubble baths, and liquid hand soaps. Notably, it is bio-based, naturally derived, plant-derived, and sulfate-free.

LATHANOL® LAL Powder is a mild anionic surfactant providing foaming, wetting, and emulsification. Its primary function is as a foam booster. It can be used in bubble baths, shampoos, and cleansing creams. This product is bio-based, naturally derived, plant-derived, preservative-free, sulfate-free, and eo-po-free. It is kosher-certified.

LATHANOL® LAL COARSE is a mild anionic surfactant providing foaming, wetting, and emulsification. It can be used in bubble baths, shampoos, and cleansing creams. Its primary function is as a foam booster. It can be used in bubble baths, shampoos, and cleansing creams. This product is bio-based, naturally derived, plant-derived, preservative-free, sulfate-free, and eo-po-free. It is kosher-certified.

STEPANQUAT® GA 90 is a quaternary compound utilized as a conditioning agent in hair conditioners, skin care products, and household and industrial fabric softeners. It's derived from natural and plant-based sources, bio-based, and suitable for applications such as body washes, detanglers, fabric softeners, facial cleansers, hair conditioners, hair styling products, and textile softeners.

AMPHOSOL® HCG-HP is a mild amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil that provides foam boosting and viscosity building in a wide range of personal care, hard surface cleaning, and specialty foamer products. It is preserved with excess alkalinity, which allows the formulator flexibility when choosing a preservative for their finished formulation.

STEPAN-MILD® L3 is a multi-functional ingredient with various roles, including viscosity building, foam boosting, emulsification, and emollience. It's a valuable addition to formulations like shampoo, body wash, liquid soap, bubble bath, facial cleanser, and cream or lotion. Moreover, it aligns with the u.S. Epa safer choice program's standards and is listed on cleangredients.

ALPHA-STEP® PC-48 is an anionic surfactant derived from oleochemicals and is extensively utilized in household, industrial, and personal care applications. It meets the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen and clean ingredients listing. Its functions include serving as a foam booster, and it boasts attributes like being bio-based, kosher (certified), naturally derived, plant-derived, preservative-free, sulfate-free, and eo po-free.

STEPAN-MILD® LSB is a mild surfactant blend with commendable foam quality and viscosity-building properties. It finds utility in baby products, shampoos, bubble baths, liquid hand soaps, shower gels, and bath products. Furthermore, being bio-based, naturally derived, plant-derived, and sulfate-free enhances its appeal.

LATHANOL® LAL FLAKE stands as a gentle anionic surfactant boasting foaming, wetting, and emulsification properties. It boasts applicability in an array of personal care products, including 2-in-1 shampoo, body scrubs, body wash, facial cleansers, hand soaps, men's grooming, shampoos, shower gel, and soap bars. The product finds its niche within the personal care market. Notable attributes encompass being bio-based, kosher (certified), naturally derived, plant-derived, preservative-free, sulfate-free, and eo po-free.

AMPHOSOL® CDB-HP is an enhanced amphoteric surfactant designed for cold processing and easy handling. It functions as a secondary surfactant, contributing to viscosity building and foam boosting across an array of personal care applications. Its flexibility in preservation choice is a valuable feature for formulators.