Products in Cosmetic Ingredients: Soft Feel

BELSIL® DM 50 is a linear, non-reactive, unmodified polydimethylsiloxane. It is characterized by low surface tension and a high spreading coefficient. Due to their flexible polymer backbone, dimethicones have high permeability to gasses such as water vapor and oxygen, enabling the skin to breathe.

BELSIL® OW 2100 DE is a copolymer consisting of polydimethylsiloxane and organic glycol. This product exhibits excellent compatibility with a diverse range of cosmetic ingredients, including water and alcohol, and remains stable in water-based systems. With a calculated HLB of 12, BELSIL® OW 2100 DE can provide exceptional conditioning effects at low dosage levels in formulations.

BELSIL® DM 1000000 is a linear, non-reactive, unmodified polydimethylsiloxane. It is a dimethicone with a high viscosity of 1000000 mm²/s. It exhibits low surface tension and a high spreading coefficient. Its flexible polymer backbone grants it high permeability to gasses such as water vapor and oxygen. This permeability enables the skin to respire.

BELSIL® RG 100 is an elastomer gel composed of an organosiloxane polymer dispersed in cyclopentasiloxane. This semitransparent gel serves as a thickener in formulations, ensuring smooth applications. When subjected to shear stress, BELSIL® RG 100 thins, making it easy to incorporate cosmetic ingredients such as pigments. It is effortless to distribute on the skin and provides a pleasant, non-greasy, silky skin feel. As the volatile silicones evaporate, a non-tacky film is left behind, enhancing the water resistance of formulations.

BELSIL® SPG 128 VP is available as a 20% active solution in cyclopentasiloxane. The solution includes a silicone polyglucoside, which is a nonionic surfactant with an HLB (hydrophilic-lipophilic balance) value of approximately 6-7. This silicone polymer is produced using a renewable, sugar-based component. Silicone polyglucosides are recognized for their mild and gentle properties as surface-active silicone surfactants. However, they are not typically used as primary surfactants since they do not generate significant foam independently.

BELSIL® DM 300000 is a linear, non-reactive, unmodified polydimethylsiloxane. It is a dimethicone with a high viscosity of 300000 mm²/s. It is characterized by low surface tension and a high spreading coefficient. Thanks to its flexible polymer backbone, this dimethicone exhibits high permeability to gasses such as water vapor and oxygen, allowing the skin to respire and maintain a healthy environment.

BELSIL® W 3230 is a blend of dimethicone and stearoxy-modified polydimethylsiloxane. It is a white wax that offers effective protection against aqueous media. In skin care formulations, BELSIL® W 3230 creates a protective barrier, providing moisturizing benefits. It imparts a non-greasy, soft, velvety feel to the skin and exhibits excellent compatibility with a wide range of cosmetic raw materials. In color cosmetic formulations, it enhances gloss and brilliance, contributing to a more lustrous appearance.

BELSIL® DM 1 Plus S is a colorless and clear fluid with low viscosity and high volatility. It is a non-polar substance that is insoluble in water but can easily mix with mineral oils, lower alcohols, esters, and other solvents commonly used in cosmetics. Thanks to its low heat of vaporization, when applied to the skin, BELSIL® DM 1 Plus S evaporates without causing a cooling or stinging effect.

BELSIL® eco DM 5 is an unmodified, linear polydimethylsiloxane derived from renewable raw materials, certified according to the "TÜV NORD Standard REDcert²." This product features low surface tension and a high spreading coefficient. The flexible polymer backbone of dimethicones enables excellent gas permeability, allowing the skin to breathe by facilitating the passage of gasses such as water vapor and oxygen.

BELSIL® DM 5 is a linear, non-reactive, unmodified polydimethylsiloxane. It is characterized by low surface tension and a high spreading coefficient. Due to their flexible polymer backbone, dimethicones have high permeability to gasses such as water vapor and oxygen, allowing the skin to breathe.

BELSIL® eco DM 100 is an unmodified, linear polydimethylsiloxane derived from renewable raw materials, certified according to the "TÜV NORD Standard REDcert²." This product features low surface tension and a high spreading coefficient. The flexible polymer backbone of dimethicones enables excellent gas permeability, allowing the skin to breathe by facilitating the passage of gasses such as water vapor and oxygen.

BELSIL® DM 20 is a linear, non-reactive, unmodified polydimethylsiloxane. It is known for its low surface tension and high spreading coefficient. Dimethicones, including BELSIL® DM 20, possess a flexible polymer backbone that enables them to have high permeability to gasses such as water vapor and oxygen. This property allows the skin to breathe and maintain its natural respiration.

BELSIL® RG 90 is an elastomer gel consisting of a crosslinked, high-molecular-weight organosiloxane polymer dispersed in isododecane. It is supplied as a transparent or semitransparent gel. This gel is effortless to distribute on the skin and provides a pleasant, silky feel. As the isododecane evaporates, it leaves behind a non-tacky film, which enhances the transfer and water resistance properties of cosmetic formulations. Additionally, BELSIL® RG 90 exhibits thixotropic behavior, thinning under shear stress and facilitating the easy incorporation of cosmetic ingredients such as pigments.

BELSIL® DM 10 is a linear, non-reactive, unmodified polydimethylsiloxane. It is known for its low surface tension and high spreading coefficient. Dimethicones, like BELSIL® DM 10, have a flexible polymer backbone that enables high permeability to gasses such as water vapor and oxygen. This property allows the skin to breathe and maintain its natural respiration.

BELSIL® eco DM 1000 is an unmodified, linear polydimethylsiloxane derived from renewable raw materials, certified according to the "TÜV NORD Standard REDcert²." This product features low surface tension and a high spreading coefficient. The flexible polymer backbone of dimethicones enables excellent gas permeability, allowing the skin to breathe by facilitating the passage of gasses such as water vapor and oxygen.

BELSIL® SDM 5055 VP is a silicone wax known as stearyl dimethicone, classified according to the CTFA (Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association) guidelines. It exhibits excellent compatibility with various cosmetic raw materials, including oils, waxes, fatty alcohols, and fatty acids.

BELSIL® DM 500000 is a linear, non-reactive, unmodified polydimethylsiloxane. It is a dimethicone with a viscosity of 500,000 mm²/s. BELSIL® DM 500000 is characterized by low surface tension and a high spreading coefficient. Due to its flexible polymer backbone, this dimethicone exhibits high permeability to gasses such as water vapor and oxygen, enabling the skin to breathe.

Eucarol® AGL 35 MB is a glutamate-based, mild, anionic surfactant. It has outstanding foam-boosting properties, providing a fine and creamy foam in combination with other surfactants. It leaves a soft feeling on the skin during and after use. Due to its conditioning properties on skin and hair, it is also suitable for haircare, providing lubricity, softness, and a silky feel to the hair. Physical form: liquid, 30% solution

ESAFLOR® PLUS is a highly charged cationic bio-based polymer, derived from guar gum. Ideal for thick, ethnic or damaged hair. It ensures excellent conditioning properties and high deposition of water-insoluble actives. Suitable for conditioning shampoos, cream rinses, hair treatments and conditioners, bath and shower products and other personal care products. Manufactured sustainable Esaflor® ZERO-X Tecnology. Physical form: powder, 100%

ESAFLOR® HDR is a non-ionic, high molecular weight bio-based polymer, derived from guar gum. Excellent thickener for solutions containing high alcohol or glycol content. Ideal, for example, for hand sanitizers with a soft skin feel. Physical form: powder, 100%

ESAFLOR® ZERO-X is a cationic bio-based derivative of guar gum, with high molecular weight and medium cationic substitution. It is self-hydrating, requiring no pH adjustment for its dissolution in water. It offers optimal conditioning properties for hair and skin care products, as well as deposition of water-insoluble actives. Ideal for everyday-use shampoos. Suitable for conditioning shampoos, cream rinses, bath and shower products and other personal care products. Manufactured sustainable Esaflor® ZERO-X Tecnology. Physical form: powder, 100%

ESAFLOR® HM 22 is is a non-ionic, high molecular weight bio-based polymer, derived from guar gum. Excellent emulsification-aid for O/W emulsions, with optimal thickening and stabilizing properties. It works in sinergy with the cmost commonly used emulsifiers, helping delivering stable emulsions with tunable texture. A good compatibility with electrolytes completes its applicative behaviour. It also ensures a smooth skin feel, for a pleasant sensorial appeal. Physical form: powder, 100%

ESAFLOR® EC 3 is a cationic bio-based derivative of guar gum, with high molecular weight and medium cationic substitution. It offers optimal conditioning properties for hair and skin care products, as well as deposition of water-insoluble actives. Ideal for everyday-use shampoos. Suitable for conditioning shampoos, cream rinses, bath and shower products and other personal care products. Physical form: powder, 100%

ESAFLOR® EC 5 is a cationic bio-based polymer, derived from guar gum, with low aqueous viscosity. Ideal for baby shampoos or thin hair. It ensures light conditioning rpoperties, without weighing hair down, perfect for volumizing and conditioning shampoos. Suitable also for cream rinses, bath and shower products and other personal care products. Physical form: powder, 100%

ESAFLOR® EC 4 is a cationic bio-based derivative of guar gum, with high molecular weight and medium cationic substitution. It is self-hydrating, requiring no pH adjustment for its dissolution in water. It offers optimal conditioning properties for hair and skin care products, as well as deposition of water-insoluble actives. Ideal for everyday-use shampoos. Suitable for conditioning shampoos, cream rinses, bath and shower products and other personal care products. Physical form: powder, 100%

EUCAROL® AGL C100 MB is a glutamate-based, mild, anhydrous anionic surfactant. Outstanding foam boosting properties, providing a fine and creamy foam in combination with other surfactants. Soft feeling to the skin during and after use. Due to its conditioning properties on skin and hair, it is suitable also for haircare, providing lubricity, softness and silk feel to the hair. The absence of water make it suitable for solid, water free or low water cointaining products. Physical form: powder, 100%

ESAFLOR® 4W is a non-ionic, high molecular weight bio-based polymer, derived from guar gum. Excellent thickening properties, effective at low concentrations, especially in surfactant solutions. Good compatibility with electrolytes. Smooth skin feel. Physical form: powder, 100%

ESAFLOR® ZERO-XB is a cationic bio-based derivative of guar gum, with high molecular weight and medium cationic substitution. It offers optimal conditioning properties for hair and skin care products, as well as deposition of water-insoluble actives. Ideal for everyday-use shampoos. Suitable for conditioning shampoos, cream rinses, bath and shower products and other personal care products. Manufactured sustainable Esaflor® ZERO-X Tecnology. Physical form: powder, 100%

ESAFLOR® LIGHT is a cationic bio-based polymer, derived from guar gum, with low aqueous viscosity. Ideal for baby shampoos or thin hair. It ensures light conditioning properties, without weighing hair down, perfect for volumizing and conditioning shampoos. Suitable also for cream rinses, bath and shower products and other personal care products. Manufactured sustainable Esaflor® ZERO-X Tecnology. Physical form: powder, 100%

VISCOLAM® AT 100 P is a ready-to-use rheology modifier for O/W emulsions. It is not only a thickening agent, but also an excellent stabilizer and texturizing agent. It is a pre-neutralized, liquid polymer in inverse emulsion, easy to process and to handle. It is extremely versatile, with a broad pH compatibility, being suitable both for hair or skin care applications. It can be used to develop formulas of any consistency, from thin lotions to rich creams and butters. It guarantees a fresh and melting skin feel.Physical form: liquid

ESAFLOR® HC 56 is a cationic bio-based derivative of guar gum. It is characterized by moderate aqueous viscosity and optimal compatibility with surfactant systems. It offers light conditioning properties, ideal for volumizing and conditioning shampoos. At the same time it improves hair brightness. In skin cleansing formulations, such as shower gels, body washes and liquid soaps, it can increase mildness towards skin. It is suitabble for hazy or opaque formulations. Physical form: powder, 100%

BEAUTYSPHAERA® S is a unique urethane powder suitable for leave-on applications such as skin care, sun care and make-up. Physical form: powder

Bodyflux® Olive is a ceramide complex derived from organic olive oil for body and skin care applications. It is based on an environmentally friendly, biotechnology-based production process. It improves epidermal moisturization and offers the well-known benefits of Ceramide NP.

LACTIL® is a blend of humectants in aqueous solution adapting the "Natural Moisturizing Factor"(NMF) of human skin. Especially suitable for use in hydroregulative cosmetics.

HyaCare® a biosynthetic, non-animal derived hyaluronic acid is available. HyaCare® is based on a unique production method by fermentation of a novel strain, Bacillus subtilis. In contrast to the commonly used strain Streptococcus equi, Bacillus subtilis is a safe and non-pathogenic host as. The compatibility and tissue-friendliness of hyaluronic acid allows it to be used in skin care products as an excellent moisturizer. It is one of the most hydrophilic molecules in nature and can be described as "Nature's moisturizer". This makes it an attractive active ingredient for various skin care applications.

ECOHANCE® Care PS3 is a next generation solution O/W emulsifier for natural lotions and creams with an eco-optimized sourcing beyond bio-based. It is fully based on a post-industrial residue from olive oil production and supports a deforestation free supply chain. The sourcing is not in competition to food feedstock and contributes to a carbon footprint emission reduction. It offers a caring soft skin feel combinded with a quick absorbtion.