Products in Cosmetic Ingredients: Smoothing

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.

DOWSIL(TM) FA 4003 DM Silicone Acrylate is a blend of approximately 40% of acrylates/polytrimethylsiloxy-methacrylate copolymer in 2 cSt polydimethylsiloxane. After the polydimethylsiloxane evaporates, the high-molecular-weight silicone acrylate copolymer forms a film on the skin, providing long-lasting cosmetic wear, an SPF boost, and comfort to wear.

DOWSIL(TM) OFX-5329 Fluid is a polyether functional siloxane supplied at 100% actives. Based on its ability to reduce surface tension, DOWSIL(TM) OFX-5329 Fluid can be used to prepare oil-in-water and silicone-in-water emulsions with improved esthetics such as faster absorption, better spreading, and a lighter feel. It will also impart esthetic benefits when added to neat skin 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.

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.

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) 5-7113 Silicone Quat Microemulsion is a 22% nonionic emulsion containing a quaternized amino-functional silicone polymer. This formulation is designed as a conditioning additive for hair care products, including shampoos, conditioners, and styling aids. The product facilitates easy formulation and maintains stability upon dilution.

XIAMETER(TM) OFX-8220 Fluid is an amino functional polydimethylsiloxane. The highly basic nature of the primary amine groups on trimethylsilylamodimethicone causes this silicone polymer to develop a net positive charge in aqueous systems over a wide pH range (approximately 1 to 10.5). Consequently XIAMETER(TM) OFX-8220 Fluid is substantive to hair and useful for delivering shine, gloss, combing, and smoothness benefits in hair care applications. XIAMETER™ OFX-8220 Fluid is also suitable for clear products such as clear conditioning shampoos.

Beauté by Roquette® CD 100 is an ultrafine cyclodextrin powder that can be used to replace kaolin and talc in dry-shampoo formulations, color cosmetics formulations and other applications. Features Controlled particle size distribution Very high sebum absorption Selective absorption capacity of sebum versus water Anti-caking agent

DOWSIL(TM) AP-8568 Amino Fluid is an aminofunctional polydimethylsiloxane. The organic-like nature of the primary amine groups on amodimethicone causes this silicone polymer to have affinity for hair, which results in a product with benefits such as conditioning, heat protection, and feel.

STEPANQUAT® Soleil is a modern hair conditioning agent that is better for the hair and the environment thanks to its better ecotoxicity profile compared to btac (behentrimonium chloride) and cetac (cetrimonium chloride). Additionally, stepanquat soleil is readily biodegradable, gmo-free, and derived from local renewable or sustainable feedstock. This product smooths each individual hair strand for super-soft, manageable hair without any build-up effect. It allows for easy combing on both wet and dry hair and possesses great substantivity. It conditions hair as well as or better than market-leading conditioning agents while having a very nice environmental profile.

STEPANQUAT® Care Base is a conditioning agent with good conditioning performance. It can be used from 5% with excellent formulation stability, and can be easily dispersed in water, with a cold process. Its main characteristics are: giving viscosity, softness and smoothness to wet and dry hair.

Merquat™ 2003PR polymer is a proprietary, non-paraben, ampholytic terpolymer developed for use in color protection shampoos. It offers attributes such as ultimate foam stability, color retention after multiple washings, and enhanced wet combability and detangling. It is suitable for use in hair care products, shampoos, and conditioners.

Merquat™ 295 polymer is a highly charged, aqueous, cationic copolymer with ampholytic characteristics and no preservatives. It offers excellent stability in extreme pH applications, making it suitable for high pH products and shampoos. It is recommended for use in ethnic hair care, hair color products, and depilatories.

Merquat™ 2001 polymer is a proprietary, ampholytic terpolymer primarily used in hair care products for its superior wet hair combing and detangling properties. It is recommended for use in shampoos and conditioning rinses where excellent wet and dry conditioning properties are desired.

Matrifuse™ S-1 dispersant is a high-performance dispersing additive specifically designed for pigmented skin care applications. It effectively separates the agglomeration of pigment particles and significantly reduces the viscosity of dispersions. Matrifuse™ S-1 dispersant allows for higher pigment loading, enhances uniform coverage, and improves product sensory attributes. It offers convenient handling and improved low-temperature stability to prevent crystallization and settling.

Chromapol™ 5 polymer is a hydrophobically modified alkali-swellable acrylic emulsion (HASE) polymer. It is designed to provide enhanced viscosity and emulsion stability to hair color systems. This polymer is suitable for permanent and semi-permanent color systems, offering a smooth flow, non-drip shear-thinning rheology, and high clarity gels.

Inyline® peptide solution is a hexapeptide that specifically targets expression wrinkles, providing an effective solution to reduce the appearance of fine lines on the face. With regular use, it offers a fresh and youthful look to the skin. The key features and benefits of using Inyline® peptide solution include muscle relaxation, smooth skin texture, and the fading of expression lines. In just one month of consistent application, the depth of wrinkles can decrease by 14.9%, resulting in a fresher and younger appearance of the face.

Fensebiome™ peptide solution takes a holistic approach to reinforce the double barrier function of the skin, restoring it to its original condition in closer contact with nature. It promotes microbiota balance, as demonstrated in in vitro studies, which helps boost the skin's own defense system. The naturality of Fensebiome™ peptide solution is rated at 99.49% according to ISO 16128, indicating its high natural origin content.

Actifoliate™ advanced botanical ingredient is an extract of the fungi Mucor miehei combined with glucosamine HCI and urea. It accelerates the shedding of the stratum corneum (SC) through enzymatic exfoliation at a cellular level. It promotes selective desquamation without causing significant stinging or irritation.

Xpertmoist® molecular film is a molecular film that contains powerful moisturizing and regenerating cosmetic active ingredients to give the skin a feeling of comfort, even in extreme conditions. Its occlusive delivery system has a large area of contact with the skin and promotes the penetration of cosmetic active ingredients to help reduce transepidermal water loss, increase skin hydration, and improve skin roughness. For face and body care. Naturality according to ISO 16128: 98.38% natural origin content.

Chromapol™ ColorPOP polymer is a long-lasting color protection polymer designed for use in permanent, semi-permanent, and temporary hair colors, as well as rinse-off products. It ensures that the hair maintains its true color with vibrant tonality and intensity while offering conditioning and smoothness benefits to the hair fiber. This polymer brings long-lasting color protection to the hair fiber for up to 30 washes and more. It is also easy to disperse and can be processed in cold conditions.

Sensomer™ 10M Polymer is a polyquaternium-10 conditioning polymer optimized to work in combination with Merquat™ polymers. This highly compatible cationic conditioner is useful in a broad range of hair care, skin care, bath, and shower products. It has a high molecular weight of PQ-10 that improves clarity and compatibility.

AlgaPūr™ High Stability High Oleic Algae Oil is one of the most stable liquid bio-based oils on the market, delivering versatility in eco-friendly formulations for skin and hair care. During a controlled manufacturing process, the algae efficiently convert simple sugars into triglyceride oils. This process takes place far from fragile ecosystems, resulting in minimal environmental impact while ensuring rapid scalability and reproducibility. AlgaPūr™ HSHO algae oil is a natural ingredient (according to ISO 16128), readily biodegradable, palm-free, suitable for halal and vegan formulations, and fully traceable. It can be combined with or replaced by typical vegetable oils and, in some instances, mineral oils. This novel ingredient won the 2021 BSB Innovation Award: 3rd prize, Natural Products category (Hair Care).

Eyedeline™ marine ingredient is a biotechnological extract that provides comprehensive care for the delicate eye contour area, targeting the three signs of tiredness and aging: dark circles, eyebags, and wrinkles. It effectively reduces the appearance of dark circles under the eyes within 28 days, demonstrating a 35.7% higher effectiveness compared to the placebo cream.

Oxylance™ advanced botanical ingredient, boasts numerous benefits for your skin. Its formula enhances oxygenation, promoting a healthy, radiant appearance. This versatile ingredient works wonders in leave-on products like serums, masks, and sprays, refining wrinkles, smoothing skin texture, and providing a bright, glowing effect. Whether it's a rinse-off or leave-on application, Oxylance™ advanced botanical ingredient elevates your skincare routine, leaving you with healthier-looking, luminous skin.

SNAP-8™ peptide solution C is an octapeptide that minimizes the appearance of persistent expression wrinkles caused by facial muscle contractions, being a premium topical alternative to botulinum toxin injections. According to ISO 16128, naturality corresponds to 99.49% natural origin content.

Actifcol™ advanced botanical ingredient, that smooths, tightens, and firms skin while boosting collagen. Crafted from natural, plant-based, and organic ingredients, it meets ulta beauty's conscious beauty, and credo clean standard and is halal-certified. Benefit from its highly restructuring properties, skin-smoothing effects, and visible improvements in skin appearance, tightness, firmness, and collagen enhancement.

Dawnergy™ peptide solution C is a nonapeptide that mimics the skin's noontime functions and provides an energizing effect on skin cells. It increases JARID1a and clock genes levels and enhances mitochondrial activity in skin cells, as demonstrated in vitro. With a naturality rating of 99.45% according to ISO 16128, it offers a high natural origin content.

Peelmoist™ molecular film is a specialized film designed to optimize the release of papain and improve skin hydration. Papain promotes the renewal of the stratum corneum by facilitating the removal of corneocytes. The film also contains ions and amino acids that help rehydrate the skin and maintain its barrier function. The naturality of Peelmoist™ molecular film is rated at 94.46% natural origin content according to ISO 16128.

Trylagen® functional ingredient PCB is a combination of cosmetic active ingredients that offers a comprehensive treatment to prevent collagen damage and restore youthful skin. It acts globally, on all stages of the collagen lifecycle: it boosts the skin's natural synthesis of collagen I, III, and IV; supports the dimensions of the fibers; and inhibits enzymatic degradation. Naturality according to ISO 16128: 98.63% natural origin content.

Fixate™ Design polymer is a liquid latex emulsion polymer that provides enhanced volume and customizable soft-to-stiff hold to aerosol mousse and non-aerosol hair styling formulations. It offers a range of features and benefits, including a clean and light wet feel upon application. This polymer is compatible with certain cationic ingredients, adding to its versatility. It also provides a desirable, dry feel once dried. Additionally, the dosage of this polymer is easy to adjust.

Hyadisine® marine ingredient is a marine biotechnology alternative to hyaluronic acid (HA) with superior water-retaining capacity and greater anti-wrinkle efficacy. Discovered on the harsh coast of Brittany, it shares the same monosaccharides as hyaluronic acid. Hyadisine® marine ingredient offsets the decline of HA levels that occurs naturally with aging and helps retain water in the epidermis, combating dehydration and wrinkles. Its naturality, according to ISO 16128, is rated at 99.50% natural origin content.

Vanistryl® functional ingredient WS is a novel complex of cosmetic active ingredients that restores skin integrity by targeting several mechanisms involved in the formation of stretch marks: it inhibits the degradation of extracellular matrix components and supports their regeneration. The active ingredient helps to recover skin elasticity, achieve smoother skin, and visibly attenuate stretch marks. Naturality according to ISO 16128: 96.66% natural origin content.