Products in Texturizers & Fillers: Cleansing

Cosmedia® GEL CC is a versatile paste featuring dicaprylyl carbonate, propylene carbonate, and stearalkonium hectorite as its INCI name. This multifunctional ingredient, derived from natural, vegetable, and plant sources, serves as a stabilizer, texturizing agent, viscosity modifier, suspension aid, emollient, and emulsion stabilizer. In its paste form, Cosmedia® GEL CC provides ease of incorporation into various formulations.

Verdessence Glucomannan, previously Hydagen® Clean, comes from the Konjac plant's tuber, serving as a heat-free rheology modifier. Perfect for eco-friendly aqueous systems, Verdessence Glucomannan fuels gels, serums, and unique formats like patches and peel-offs.

Verdessence Tara is another 100% plant-based marvel, that crafts sleek textures for aqueous and emulsion systems. As a thickening agent, Verdessence Tara boosts texture without compromising on eco-friendliness, sourced GMO-free and preservative-free for sustainable product development.

AMMONYX® CETAC-30 is a cationic surfactant with its primary application in hair conditioners, hair styling aids, creams, and lotions. Its functions encompass enhancing skin feel and acting as a textile antistatic agent. Its presence spans across the home care, industrial products, institutional and industrial cleaning, and personal care markets. It's worth noting that the product is kosher-certified, preservative-free, and sulfate-free.

AMMONYX® CETAC serves as a cationic surfactant employed in hair conditioners, skin creams, and lotions to deliver conditioning and softening benefits. It is also multifunctional, working as a skin-feel enhancer, textile antistatic agent, and adjuvant. Its applications span a wide range, including 2-in-1 shampoo, automatic dishwashing detergents, body wash, creams and lotions, dairy cleaners, degreasers, detanglers, and more. Notably, it is kosher-certified, preservative-free, and sulfate-free.

Arbalon® R-50 EV cellulose liquid stands as a distinctive and functional pre-activated cellulose solution. Its remarkable trait lies in its capacity to confer a genuine yield stress and suspend insoluble particles in personal care formulas. Notably, it does so while having minimal adverse effects on the final formulation's viscosity. This cellulose liquid introduces an eco-conscious choice, hailing from a microbial fermentation process following vegan and COSMOS guidelines.

Carbopol® Aqua SF-1 polymer is a liquid acrylic rheology modifier that is lightly crosslinked. It is designed to suspend, stabilize, thicken, and enhance the appearance of surfactant-based personal cleansing products and soap-based cleansing systems. This cost-effective and easy-to-use product offers exceptional clarity around neutral pH and is considered the gold standard for thickening and suspending surfactant systems with high surfactant content.

Carbopol® ETD 2020 polymer is a cross-linked polyacrylic acid copolymer that has been polymerized in a cosolvent system preferred for its low toxicity. It is an easy-to-disperse white powder. This polymer is specifically designed to thicken surfactant systems. It offers excellent thickening efficiency, suspending capability, long viscous flow, and sparkling clarity in gel systems. It is recommended for various applications, including clear gels, hydro-alcoholic gels, surfactant systems (such as specialty shampoos and cleaning products), and high electrolyte systems like aloe gels.

Oilkemia™ 5S polymer is a multifunctional oil-soluble rheology modifier. It imparts thickening, clarity, and suspension properties to a wide range of oils and oil mixtures, including vegetable-based oils, triglycerides, esters, and organic UV filters. Oilkemia™ 5S polymer is typically supplied as 30% solids in caprylic and capric triglycerides. It allows the development of various textures, from thin, non-dripping systems to lotions, creams, and solid sticks. It can also improve the sensory experience by reducing the greasy afterfeel of oils in anhydrous and emulsion systems. This rheology modifier is efficient in medium- to high polarity systems, with a typical usage level of 1.0–6.0 wt% for low- to high-viscosity oil gels.

Carbopol® Polymers® Fusion S20 is an INCI-listed liquid viscosity modifier suitable for rinse-off applications in personal care products. It offers benefits such as excellent flowability, superior suspension, and improved thickness while providing a light and soft feel to the product.

Carbopol® Ultrez 20 polymer is an exceptional self-wetting rheology modifier renowned for its remarkable electrolyte tolerance and clarity. It is a white powder comprising a hydrophobically modified crosslinked acrylate copolymer. This polymer offers a multitude of advantages for formulators and marketers of personal care products. It is incredibly user-friendly as it self-wets and disperses rapidly. Alongside its rheology-modifying and stabilizing properties, it demonstrates excellent tolerance to electrolytes and imparts unique sensory benefits to formulations. It is suitable for use in systems with moderate surfactant content, making it ideal for applications like shampoos, body washes, gels, lotions, and creams.

Carbopol® Ultrez 21 polymer is an outstanding self-wetting rheology modifier known for its impressive electrolyte tolerance and high clarity. It is a white powder composed of a crosslinked copolymer of polyacrylic acid polymerized in a cosolvent system that prioritizes safety. Its self-wetting properties make it remarkably easy to use and process efficiently. As a highly efficient rheology modifier, it is capable of providing high viscosity and forming clear gels, hydroalcoholic gels, creams, and lotions.

Arbalon® R-50 cellulose liquid is a unique form of pre-activated cellulose solution known for its ability to impart a true yield stress and suspend insoluble particles in personal care formulations. It has minimal negative impact on the final viscosity of the formulation. Arbalon™ R-50 cellulose liquid is derived from a microbial fermentation process and is considered an eco-friendly alternative. It is used to enhance the stability and texture of personal care products.

Oilkemia™ 5S CC polymer is an oil-soluble rheology modifier renowned for its exceptional thickening prowess, clarity enhancement, suspension capability, and stability assurance. Its application results in captivating textures that grace skincare, sun care, and color cosmetic formulations. This product also boasts a delightful, non-tacky tactile sensation. Notably, it holds CFDA approval, adding to its credibility.

Carbopol® Aqua CC polymer is a liquid rheology modifier, specifically a hydrophobically modified polyacrylate crosspolymer. It is designed to offer cationic compatibility, smooth flow, shear-thinning rheology, suspension capabilities, and high clarity for low pH applications. This polymer is an excellent option for thickening both surfactant-based and highly active cosmetic aqueous formulations. It is particularly well-suited for facial and body treatments, scrubs, and formulations containing high levels of cosmetic acids.

Carbopol® Ultrez 10 polymer is an industry-standard self-wetting rheology modifier known for its excellent short flow and high viscosity performance. It is a white powder composed of crosslinked polyacrylic acid polymerized in a cosolvent system that prioritizes safety. This polymer offers self-wetting properties and produces minimal dust, making it incredibly easy to use and process efficiently. It is a highly efficient rheology modifier capable of providing high viscosity and forming clear gels, hydroalcoholic gels, and creams.

SIPERNAT® 250 PC silicon dioxide provides an alternative to polyethylene beads for delivering exfoliation to skincare formulations. As a mildly friable silica-based particle, SIPERNAT® 250 PC silicon dioxide delivers a gentle yet substantive tactile experience, making this product the ideal choice for sensitive applications such as facial scrubs.

SIPERNAT® 22 PC is an eco-friendly solution. As a silica with particles in the range of 120 um, it is used to replace polyethylene beads in exfoliating skincare formulations such as shower gels and facial cleansers. In addition to its scrubbing effect, its sponge-like structure can also transport liquid ingredients into the cosmetic formulation. Its microbiological quality is guaranteed through regular and stringent monitoring.

SIPERNAT® 2200 PC is an eco-friendly solution. As a micro-granular silica with spherical particles in the range of 320 µm and low fine content, it is used to replace polyethylene beads in exfoliating skincare formulations such as shower gels and body cleansers. In addition to its scrubbing effect, its sponge-like structure can also transport liquid ingredients into the cosmetic formulation. Its microbiological quality is guaranteed through regular and stringent monitoring.

Cosmedia® Gel CC is a rheology additive that functions as an emulsion stabilizer and suspending agent. It improves product spreadability and offers improved water resistance in sun care formulations, enhancing overall product performance. It is also a rheology modifier that provides positive sensory effects in skin care products.

Cegesoft® Peel is a spherically shaped wax bead that provides a gentle and mild exfoliation. Mainly derived from natural and renewable resources, Cegesoft® Peel is a readily biodegradable and environmentally friendly alternative to non-degradable beads and sharp-edged abrasives. It is suitable for vegan and biodegradable rinse-off formulation concepts.

Verdessence™ Glucomannan (formerly known as Hydagen® Clean), obtained from the tuber of the Konjac plant, is a natural, cold-processable rheology modifier that enables you to create verified eco-friendly formulations. It is suitable for aqueous systems like gels, fluids, and serums as well as novel formats such as patches, jellies, and peel-off formulations.

Verdessence™ Tara is a 100% plant-based rheology modifier that enables the creation of smooth and shapely textures. It is suitable for verified eco-friendly aqueous and emulsion systems, acting as an effective thickener and texture enhancer. It also brings sustainability to the table with non-GMO sourcing, no preservatives, and a readily biodegradable composition.

Pluracare® F127 NF Prill FLEX has guaranteed low 1,4-dioxane levels to support formulators in meeting new regulatory limits. Pluracare® F127 NF Prill FLEX is a block co-polymer with an average molecular weight consists of propylene oxide and ethylene oxide. It is used as a thickener, gelling agent, co-emulsifier and bodying agent in toothpastes, mouthwashes, creams and liquid emulsions.

MASPHATE® SCS 94 N is produced from natural fatty alcohols. These highly concentrated dry surfactants offer formulators efficient and low-carbon footprint alternatives to traditional liquid surfactants. Given their excellent foaming properties, Masphate® Sodium Coco Sulfate (SCS) is often used in various personal and home care products such as toothpaste, hand soaps, body wash, detergents, and dishwashing liquids. It is also commonly used in industrial applications, including emulsion polymerization and gypsum board manufacturing, and in agricultural formulations as a wetting agent. Free of 1,4-dioxane, Masphate® SCS provides formulators with a valued ingredient option in their pursuit of regulatory-compliant, efficient, and effective cleaning formulations. Masphate® SCS is offered in three product forms including needles, granules, and powder.

Glacial Bay Organic Pure Marine Clay is a mineral-rich powder with natural cleansing, purifying, exfoliating, and oil absorption properties. It is ideally suited for use in various personal care and cosmetic applications. This ingredient is sustainably hand-harvested, solar dried, and powdered in British Columbia, Canada.

Upsalite® C101 represents a material technology platform centered on amorphous mesoporous magnesium carbonate. Distinguished by its extraordinarily high surface area and pore volume in comparison to other earth metal carbonates, it offers unique properties for various applications. In the realm of cosmetics, Upsalite is finely milled to cosmetic grade, ensuring a smooth and semi-translucent appearance when utilized.

VIVAPUR® CS 9 FM is an extremely fine, white powder with a particle size of 9 μm, which was awarded with the PCHi Fountain Award "Green / Sustainable". VIVAPUR® is a natural based highly pure Microcrystalline Cellulose. It is chemically inert, insoluble in water, and an excellent substitute to inorganic fine powders. Due to its neutral and inert character it can be used after activation universally in practically any area of Personal Care and Oral Care without sensory interference. This product is also independent of temperature, shearing rate, pressure, or pH changes.

VIVASTAR® CS INSTANT Powder is an instant rheology modifier, swelling powder, and absorption powder. This light and soft cream provides high water absorption, instant effect, and a smooth skin feel. It transofrms together with water into a nearly transparent gel and is ideal for use in all kinds of dry and powder formulations.

Silica Scrub series of exfoliating silica particles gives the formulator options for customizable, “dial-in” texture.

BioGenic MagicBead 100YD is a single layer unbreakable capsule. Fluidized bed technology gives uniform particle size and shape.

Silica Scrub series of exfoliating silica particles gives the formulator options for customizable, “dial-in” texture.

BioGenic MagicBead 100GD is a single layer unbreakable capsule. Fluidized bed technology gives uniform particle size and shape.

Silica Scrub series of exfoliating silica particles gives the formulator options for customizable, “dial-in” texture.

Silica Scrub series of exfoliating silica particles gives the formulator options for customizable, “dial-in” texture.

BioGenic MagicBead 100GPD is a single layer unbreakable capsule. Fluidized bed technology gives uniform particle size and shape.