Products in Cosmetic Ingredients: Conditioning

Cetiol® Ultimate is the ultimate sensory solution for unique textures in skin care leave-on applications. This ultrafast-spreading emollient has a wide range of applications, ranging from ultra-thin oil-in-water formulations to clear sun protection formulations or smooth dry body oils. Thanks to its volatile properties, Cetiol® Ultimate makes products easy to apply, absorb quickly, and leave a smooth, dry feeling. This 100% renewable-based, volatile hydrocarbon is readily biodegradable and is approved by ECOCERT, COSMOS, and NATRUE.

Tinogard® TT is a phenolic antioxidant used to stabilize oxidant-sensitive cosmetic formulations and ingredients. It protects fragrances, oils, fats, and other oxygen-sensitive ingredients from degradation during processing, handling, and storage, thus preserving product performance and providing a long shelf life.

Gluadin® WLM Benz is a powerful ingredient for use in hair care products that can help to address some of the challenges of modern lifestyles. This ingredient has been specifically designed to penetrate deeply into the hair fiber, providing strength, repair, and protection from within. Clinical studies have demonstrated that Gluadin® WLM Benz can reduce breakage by more than 80%, making it an effective solution for those seeking to improve the health and appearance of their hair.

Hyalurosmooth® PW LS 8997 is a natural, botanically derived, high molecular weight polysaccharide from the seeds of the Indian plant Cassia angustifolia, commonly known as senna. The polysaccharides form a protective film on the skin that strongly binds water and fills in fine lines. By providing intense moisturization the skin appears additionally plumped up, which further contributes to reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles and smoothing the skin's surface. As a result of the smoother surface, light reflection is also improved, leading to increased skin radiance.

Linked-Papain™ C-MPB is a stabilized papain for better exfoliation efficacy. By crosslinking papain to a polymer, the stability of the enzyme is increased, allowing for better exfoliation of the skin. Linked-Papain™ is positioned for products, providing smoother skin, increased luminosity, and softer skin.

BASF Caffeine Powder is an active ingredient with various functions, such as the widening of small blood vessels in the skin. It is therefore suitable for skin and hair care applications. This product has potent antioxidant properties and helps protect cells against UV radiation.

Mat-XS® Bright is a synthetic molecule called Sarcosine that reduces all signs of oily skin in 28 days. It is ideally used in matifying skin perfecting treatments, serums that refine the skin's texture, and in matifying treatments for oily skin.

Luviquat® FC 370 is a copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and quaternized vinylimidazole. It is a substantive cationic compound that is used as a conditioning and setting polymer. Luviquat® FC 370 is used in hair and skin care preparations as a conditioning agent and styling product.

Pluracare® E 400 NF is polyethylene glycol (PEG), a polymer of ethylene oxide. It acts mainly as a solvent and solubilizer for a vast number of substances that are only sparingly soluble in water, e.g., essential oils and active ingredients. It also upports rheology (viscosity increase, dimensional stability of toothpaste) by improving body and foam texture/mouthfeel, supports shine and a glossy surface of toothpaste/gel and acts as a humectant.

NUTRILAN® I 50 BP is a hydrolyzed collagen protein that is suitable for use in skin and hair care preparations, particularly surfactant preparations. It is commonly used in formulating shampoos, conditioners, hair coloring, liquid soaps, personal care wipes, shower & bath products, body, face, and color products, baby care & cleansing, facial cleansing, after-sun, and styling products.

Luviquat® Excellence is composed of copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone and quaternized vinylimidazole. It is a substantive cationic compound used in shampoos and shower gels, acting as a conditioning and anti-static agent with protective and wet combability-improving properties. It offers substantivity as a conditioning polymer and is a conditioning agent for cosmetic applications such as conditioners, styling products, and body lotions.

Dehyquart® C 4046 is an economic and mild self-emulsifying conditioner base with an outstanding performance profile. It is a ready-to-use product that does not contain solvents. Dehyquart® C 4046 has excellent dermatological compatibility and is non-irritating to eyes and skin. It is classified as "readily degradable" according to OECD Method 301, and the typical application concentrations range from 4 to 8%, depending on the desired viscosity of the final product.

SEBARYL® FL LS 9088 is an active substance formulated with plant extract and vitamins, suitable for skin and hair care applications. It acts as a bio-regulator of sebaceous secretion, controlling sebum production and reducing the shiny appearance of oily skin without causing any adverse reactions such as hypersecretion or rebound effect. It is a liquid form of delivery and is categorized under the actives product group. It is commonly used in conditioning and shampoo formulations.

Plantasil® 4V is a conditioning booster. It provides significant improvements on wet combing and sensorial performance in different hair types. It also has high combing force reduction even at higher levels of hair damage. This product allows the formulation of high-conditioning shampoos, even with low surfactant content.

Lanette® 22 is a consistency factor composed of Behenyl alcohol (1-docosanol) suitable for all kinds of o/w emulsions. It can be used in applications such as after sun, antiperspirants and deodorants, baby care and cleansing, body care, color care, conditioning, face care, face cleansing, self tanning, and sun protection.

Myritol® 318 is a traditional, medium-spreading emollient that is suitable for all kinds of cosmetic skin care applications. This triglyceride is obtained from saturated fatty acids (C8 - C10) and is supplied as a clear, slightly yellowish, polar, odorless oil with a mean molecular weight.

Lanette® O is a cetyl stearyl alcohol that is used for viscosity regulation in cosmetic oil-in-water emulsions. It is a white to light yellow hydrophilic wax that is supplied in pellets. The benefits of the product include skin care and hair and scalp care.

Lanette® 16 is a consistency-giving factor that regulates viscosity in O/W emulsions. It appears as a white to light yellowish hydrophilic wax that is supplied in pellets or flakes. Due to its consistency-giving properties, it is mainly used for viscosity regulation in cosmetic O/W emulsions.

LANETTE® D is a consistency factor suitable for all kinds of oil-in-water emulsions, composed of cetyl stearyl alcohol. Applications include after-sun care, antiperspirants and deodorants, baby care and cleansing, body care, color care, conditioning, face care, face cleansing, hair coloring, self-tanning, and sun protection.

Myritol® 312 is a medium-spreading emollient suitable for all types of cosmetic skin care applications. It is composed of triglycerides from saturated fatty acids C8-C10 and appears as a clear to slightly yellowish oil with a characteristic odor. It can be used for after sun, antiperspirants and deodorants, baby care and cleansing, body care, color care, face care, face cleansing, and personal care.

Litchiderm™ LS 9704 is a plant extract from Litchi Chinensis pericarp, a holistic active ingredient that brings essential "well-being" elements to the skin. With the refreshing natural power of lychee, Lichiderm™ moisturizes and enhances the skin's complexion for dazzling beauty.

Pluracare ® E 600 is a polyethylene glycol that conforms to the general formula HO(CH2CH2O)nH and is especially suited for the demands of the cosmetics industry. It has a setting point of approximately 20°C, a density of approximately 1.14 g/cm3, a clear melting point of approximately 20°C, and a flash point of approximately 250°C. It is a water-soluble polyether alcohol that can be employed as a solubilizer and viscosity control agent in a variety of applications.

CELQUAT SC-230M is a naturally derived cationic conditioning polymer designed to provide medium to high conditioning to hair care formulations. It shows excellent coacervation profile and deposition performance. With Celquat SC 230-M, formulators can achieve effective thickening performance and significantly better clarity than using cationic guars and starch-based conditioning polymers.

CELQUAT L-200 is a low viscosity, highly cationic conditioner/film former useful in a broad range of styling, cleansing, and skin care products. This water soluble modified cellulosic is highly cationic over the entire useful pH range, is substantive to hair and skin, and provides such esthetic benefits as excellent combability, hold, gloss, and anti-static properties, and a smooth feel.

CELQUAT H-100 is a high viscosity cationic conditioner/film former useful in a broad range of styling, cleansing, and skin care products. This water soluble modified cellulosic is highly cationic over the entire useful pH range, is substantive to hair and skin, and provides such esthetic benefits as excellent combability, hold, gloss, and anti-static properties, and a smooth feel. It can also contribute to thickening effects and is suitable for styling gels, creams, and other products where higher viscosity with hold and conditioning are desired.

Ethomid HP-60 is an ethoxylated amide used in a variety of applications.

BELSIL® DM 6101 E is a non-ionic emulsion containing high-molecular-weight dimethicone fluid with larger droplet sizes. It serves as an excellent conditioning agent, demonstrating effective deposition along the hair fiber. By reducing combing force and facilitating detangling, both when hair is wet and dry, this product significantly minimizes mechanical damage.

BELSIL® DM 5102 E is a non-ionic emulsion of high-viscosity dimethicone. It is an effective conditioning agent for hair care products. BELSIL® DM 5102 E provides a soft, silky touch to natural and damaged hair and significantly reduces dry and wet combing forces and friction.

BELSIL® DM 5700 E is a high-viscosity dimethicone fluid emulsion with a small droplet size, formulated with a sugar-based emulsifier system derived from renewable materials. It serves as an efficient conditioning agent for hair care products. When used in conjunction with appropriate surfactant systems, it facilitates the creation of a rich, luxurious foam that feels dense and appealing to the touch. This active ingredient imparts a smooth, silky texture to both natural and damaged hair, significantly reducing the forces of dry and wet combing as well as friction.

BELSIL® ADM 8105 E is a nonionic microemulsion of an aminofunctional polydimethylsiloxane. It is a highly effective conditioning agent for hair care applications. This microemulsion is specifically designed for formulating transparent products. When used, BELSIL® ADM 8105 E imparts a silky touch to the hair, significantly reduces both dry and wet combing forces, and facilitates detangling.

BELSIL® DM 3096 is a blend of low-viscosity dimethicones and a high-molecular-weight dimethiconol. Due to its composition, it combines the properties of low-viscosity fluids and extremely high-viscosity dimethiconol. The excellent spreading of the low-viscosity dimethicones allows for a good distribution of the high-viscosity conditioning agent, dimethiconol.

BELSIL® P 1101 is a silicone-organic hybrid material that is available as a 50% solution in denatured ethanol. It serves as a hair styling and conditioning polymer, effectively blending the strong holding capabilities of a hair styling resin with the desirable properties of silicone, such as softness and silkiness. BELSIL® P 1101 is suitable for use in various formulations, including aerosols, pump sprays, and balm/gel-type products.

BELSIL® DM 60000 is an unmodified polydimethylsiloxane, known as a linear and non-reactive dimethicone, with a viscosity measuring 60000 mm²/s. This product stands out for its low surface tension and high spreading coefficient. Dimethicones, owing to their flexible polymer structure, exhibit excellent gas permeability, enabling the skin to respire by facilitating the passage of gasses such as water vapor and oxygen.

CHT Beausil™ GUM 8503 is a silicone gum blend for use as an ingredient in personal care formulations. It is an ultra-high viscous silicone gum dissolved in dimethicone for formulating hair and skin care products. These dimethiconol fluids or emulsions are used as conditioning ingredients mainly in hair serums, conditioners, shampoos, and hair and skin treatments however, they can also be used in many skincare and color cosmetic formulations.

CHT Beausil™ Wax 060 is a modified siloxane for use as an ingredient in personal care applications. These silicone waxes are more than an emollient, they are alkyl-modified polydimethylsiloxanes that behave differently when compared to classic silicone fluids in formulations. The alkyl modification creates outstanding performance, which results in unique physical and chemical properties.

CHT Beausil™ FLUID 8103 EM is an emulsion of 60,000 cSt dimethicone with naturally derived surfactants for personal care applications. This dimethicone emulsion is one of the most universal ingredients in personal care. Easy use and good performance are key to this product.