Products in Cosmetic Ingredients: Moisturizers

DOWSIL(TM) 7-3101 Elastomer Blend HIP Emulsion is a high-internal-phase emulsion of dimethicone crosspolymer in cyclopentasiloxane and dimethicone intended to speed the development of skin care formulations containing these emollients. These emulsions have been prepared using a proprietary process to give a particle size similar to the silicone elastomer gels in the emulsion (average particle size 7 - 10 μ), and have been stabilized with nonionic surfactants to provide maximum compatibility in formulations that contain other surfactants.

DOWSIL(TM) 7-3100 Gum Blend HIP Emulsion is a High Internal Phase (HIP) emulsion of ultra-high viscosity dimethiconol in cyclopentasiloxane which provides emolliency and superior esthetics in skin care products. This product is water dilutable and can be easily incorporated into the water phase of a skin care formulation. DOWSIL 7-3100 Emulsion has been prepared with nonionic surfactants to provide maximum compatibility in formulations that contain other surfactants.

DOWSIL(TM) 7-3120 VFAP HIP Emulsion is a concentrated emulsion of dimethicone and trisiloxane which provides emolliency and superior esthetics in skin care products. This product is water dilutable and can be easily incorporated into the water phase of a skin care formulation. DOWSIL 7-3100 Emulsion has been prepared with nonionic surfactants to provide maximum compatibility in formulations that contain other surfactants.

​​A bio-derived & biodegradable cationic cellulosic polymer that can be used as principal conditioning agent or in combination with other conditioning ingredients in conditioners, leave-on products and shampoos. Features & Benefits Provides equivalent hair conditioning to some silicones Enhances dry and wet hair combing especially on damaged hair Restores hair hydrophobicity Reduces hair breakage Improves hair alignment and manageability Enhances silicone deposition on hair especially on damaged hair Provides soft styling benefit (ie. curl retention) in leave-on formulations Ease of formulation – no emulsification needed Enables clear products Acts as rheology modifier Helps increase natural content of formulation

DOWSIL(TM) FZ-3196 Fluid is a caprylyl branched trisiloxane that offers a light silky feel, excellent spreadability, and moderate volatility. DOWSIL(TM) FZ-3196 Fluid also has excellent compatibility with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients, which allows this product to offer a unique set of benefits. It can serve as a co-solubilizer between silicone and hydrocarbon fluids. It can improve the spreadability and reduce the tackiness of vegetable oils. DOWSIL(TM) FZ-3196 Fluid is effective as a carrier fluid for colored pigments and mineral UV filters. The excellent compatibility of DOWSIL(TM) FZ-3196 Fluid is also useful for removing makeup from the skin.

This product delivers light to strong conditioning to hair and controlled deposit of actives. It also enables the formulation of clear shampoos with no build-up on hair and avoids volume-down effects and is recommended for shampoos with submicron particle size silicones or those without silicones. Features & Benefits Substantive to hair and skin Medium to strong conditioning Enables deposition of silicone Minimal build-up on hair, volume friendly Hair repair Split end mending from anionic and amphoteric shampoo systems Can be formulated into clear shampoo systems Can be formulated into opacified shampoo systems

DOWSIL(TM) 7-3118 EBAP HIP Emulsion is a high internal phase emulsion of dimethicone crosspolymer in cyclopentasiloxane and dimethicone intended to speed the development of skin care formulations containing these emollients. These emulsions have been prepared using a proprietary process to give a particle size similar to the silicone elastomer gels in the emulsion (average particle size 7 - 10 μ), and have been stabilized with nonionic surfactants to provide maximum compatibility in formulations that contain other surfactants.

DOWSIL(TM) 5225C Formulation Aid is an emulsifier for the preparation of water-in-volatile silicone formulations. It is supplied as a 12.5% dispersion of active emulsifier in cyclopentasiloxane. DOWSIL(TM) 5225C Formulation Aid product can be used in a wide range of applications including hair care, skin care, sun care, color cosmetics, and antiperspirants & deodorants.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-1403 Fluid is a clear solution of ultra-high viscosity dimethiconol fluid in a low-viscosity dimethicone fluid. This product is suitable for vegans as it does not contain ingredients of animal origin. It is a silicone gum blend designed for hair care. It has a wide range of applications, including hand and body lotions, protective creams, color cosmetics, shower gels, sun creams and lotions, and moisturizing creams and lotions.

Lamesoft® PO 65 functions as a lipid layer enhancer and thickening agent, suitable for various cosmetic cleansing applications, including shower gels, foam baths, shampoos, and baby products. Utilizing a nature-based lipid found naturally in human skin, it delivers a profound moisturizing effect and promotes skin softness. Its properties are particularly advantageous for children's skin, making it a preferred ingredient in products designed for them. It serves multiple functions, including re-fatting, thickening, moisturizing, and viscosity modification. It holds certifications and compliance with COSMOS, BDIH Standard, NaTrue, RSPO Supply Chain Certified, and ECOCERT. Additionally, it provides various benefits, including re-fatting, cleansing, prevention of hair breakage, promoting healthy-looking hair, improved thickness, softening, moisturizing, shine enhancement, and conditioning.

Myritol® 331 is a clear, slightly yellowish oil derived from modified coconut oil, functioning as a medium-spreading emollient with remarkable emulsifying properties. Myritol® 331 is beneficial in sun care products, efficiently dissolving crystalline UV filters and dispersing pigments.

BTC Europe GmbH Hispagel 200 Ns is a multipurpose personal care component that serves as a thickening, stabilizing, modifying viscosity, and moisturizing agent. BTC Europe GmbH Hispagel 200 Ns is ideal for a variety of applications, including bath and shower, hair care, skin care, body wash, hair gel, hair styling products, shampoos and rinses, body cream, body lotion, and moisturizers, due to its benefits such as stabilizing, viscosity boosting, film forming, moisture retention, improved thickness, and lubricating. Creams, gels, leave-on, lotions, and rinse-off formulas are all available in compact drum packaging.

Eumulgin® B 25 is a non-ionic emulsifier, presented in the form of waxy granules, and is specifically designed for producing various O/W emulsions. It consists of ethoxylated cetyl- and stearyl alcohols. This versatile ingredient finds applications in a wide range of products including after-sun formulations, antiperspirants and deodorants, baby care and cleansing, body care, color care, face care, face cleansing, hair coloring, self-tanning, and sun protection products.

Cetiol® C 5C, featuring coco-caprylate/caprate as its inci name. This liquid emollient stands out with its diverse benefits and adherence to clean and conscious beauty standards. Cetiol® C 5C proudly aligns with labeling claims such as clean at sephora, from renewable resources, natural, organic, Credo clean standard, biodegradable, silicone alternative, ulta beauty's conscious beauty, and naturally derived. In its liquid form, Cetiol® C 5C ensures convenient application.

Litchiderm® LS 9704 serves as a scavenging agent with a focus on personal care. Recognized with ultra beauty's conscious beauty labeling claims, it offers benefits such as moisturizing, complexion enhancement, and free radical scavenging. Specifically crafted for beauty and care and skin care applications, Litchiderm® LS 9704 is ideal for formulating moisturizers that contribute to a conscious and effective skincare routine.

Almondermin® LS 3380 functions as a firming agent, offering various benefits such as structuring, anti-aging properties, film formation, softening, improvement in hair elasticity, hydration, skin tightening, protection, lifting, enhancement of skin elasticity, and firming effects. It also provides hair and scalp protection, moisturization, sensory enhancement, and conditioning for both hair and skin.

Cetiol® B, featuring dibutyl adipate as its INCI name. This liquid emollient is designed for various benefits, including self-tanning, cleansing, spreadability, solubilizing, sun protection, after-sun repair, and emolliency. Cetiol® B aligns with clean beauty standards, being clean at Sephora, and it is also odor-free. In its liquid form, Cetiol® B ensures convenient application.

BTC Europe GmbH Oligolin BC10028 is a multi-functional ingredient for the personal care market, functioning as a firming agent and skin barrier protectant. This plant-based powder is characterized by an extensive list of clean and conscious beauty labeling claims, making it suitable for a variety of applications, particularly in skin care. With benefits ranging from barrier function improvement and skin tightening to anti-aging and collagen boosting, BTC Europe GmbH Oligolin BC10028 is ideal for use in creams, leave-on products, lotions, and serums, catering to various skin care needs.

BTC Europe GmbH Dipropylene Glycol Care is designed for the personal care market. It finds applications across various aspects of personal care including beauty and care such as bath and shower products, hair care, nail care, oral care, and skin care. This glycol is utilized in multiple application formats, such as creams, leave-on products, lotions, and rinse-off items. Its benefits include claims for hair repair, humectancy, moisture retention, moisturizing, and solvency. Additionally, it meets specific labeling standards such as clean at sephora, credo clean standard, organic, and ulta beauty's conscious beauty.

Cetiol® SoftFeel Emollient enhances formulas for personal care. This product improves the skin care products' sensory experience by giving them a silky, opulent feel. The emollient qualities of Cetiol® SoftFeel make it the perfect option for formulas that emphasize a smooth, velvety feel on the skin.

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.

Schercemol™ SHS ester is a naturally-derived, soft emollient that liquefies upon contact with the skin. It has excellent spreading properties and is recommended for use in moisturizing lotions, hair pomades and conditioners, liquid make-up, cream powders, lipsticks, and lip glosses. Schercemol™ SHS ester is effective in lipsticks and cream makeup formulations as a viscosity builder, anti-tack agent, and anti-grease agent.

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.

Schercemol™ 1818 ester is a naturally-derived long-chain ester known for its non-greasy, substantive emolliency, and luxurious softness on the skin. It imparts excellent slip and sheen and can be used to disperse pigments in color cosmetic applications such as eye shadow, lipsticks, greaseless suntan lotions, moisturizing facial creams, and fragrance sachets.

Lipochroman™ Molecule is a protective molecule renowned for its antioxidant prowess. As a potent protective agent, it scavenges free radicals and shields the skin from environmental damage. This light yellow to brown powder, available in solid form, boasts an array of benefits. From detoxifying properties to DNA and oxidation protection, Lipochroman™ Molecule delivers anti-pollution effects while improving skin appearance. Its encapsulated actives ensure UV protection, age and dark spot reduction, and overall anti-aging benefits, leaving the skin radiant and glowing.

Schercemol™ NGDO ester is a light emollient ester that offers slip, absorbency, and spreadability. It is commonly used for light moisturization in creams, lotions, makeup removers, aftershave products, and toners. This ester features excellent solvency and good slip and is recommended for use in moisturizers for oily skin. Schercemol™ NGDO ester can serve as a refreshing and non-volatile alternative to cyclomethicone.

Schercemol™ PTID ester is a naturally-derived, high-molecular-weight, large polymeric emollient ester designed for use in color cosmetics and skin care applications. Its super glossy and substantive characteristics make it an ideal candidate for lip gloss and lipstick formulations. As a moisturizer in skin care products, Schercemol™ PTID ester offers a smooth, cushiony, and long-lasting feel.

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).

Schercemol™ CO ester is a light emollient ester known for its exceptional clarity and low odor, making it suitable for fragranced products. It has good solvency and imparts a non-oily feel. This ester is recommended for use in dry oil sprays, makeup removers, matte finish makeup, and moisturizers for oily skin.

Hydramol™ PGPD is an ester having distinctive solubility profiles, granting them uncommon performance attributes. From emolliency, lather, and viscosity in cleansing systems to luxurious esthetics from application to afterfeel in leave-on skin care. When combined with heavy emollients, they mitigate greasiness and improve rinseoff. And they can be used in crystal-clear aqueous formulations to deliver unexpected richness.

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.

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.

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.

SKINMIMICS® PRO MB is our new system solution for healthy aging. It is a synergistic and powerful combination of 7 different Ceramides embedded in a modern and globally applicable emulsifier system and without listed preservatives. Thanks to the combination of skin identical long chain Ceramides and short bioactive Ceramides, this product is the perfect solution for aging skin. It offers skin regeneration from within and an improved barrier function.

TEGO® Sterol KCS is a skin identical Cholesterol derivative. Naturally found in the extracellular lipid matrix in the stratum corneum. Re-enforce the natural skin barrier.

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.