Emollients & Moisturizing
Description of Emollients & Moisturizing: water plays a key role in helping your skin stay healthy and smooth. Moisturizers seal in or trap moisture and help the skin’s protective barrier to minimize evaporation of water. These moisturizing ingredients give the skin a smooth and soft feel and therefore are often referred to as emollients (emollient means softener). Another effect could be preventing friction by applying an oily film, which lubricates the skin or hair. These 3 product functions use the same occlusive mechanism to ensure that water can’t escape easily, however where emollients mainly aim to soften skin, the main function of moisturizers is to prevent loss of water by trapping and sealing in moisture, and the main function of lubricants is to minimize friction between surfaces. Another type of emollient & moisturizer is humectants, they absorb moisture from the air and from the dermis (deeper skin layer) to the epidermis (superficial skin layers). Emollients & Moisturizing Ingredients are widely applied in the personal care industry and especially in skin care products, such as ointments, emollient cream, lotions, and oils.
What is emollient?
Emollient definition is substances that soften and smoothen itchy, dry skin, and make it feel and look better. Most people experience irritated, dry skin from time to time due to weather conditions, excessive use of hand sanitizers and many other reasons including atopic eczema, diaper rash or atopic dermatitis. Cracked dry skin will cause open spaces between skin cells and emollients will fill these spaces with fatty substances called lipids. Emollients containing a high quantity of oil ensure water can’t easily escape from the skin and are called occlusives. Moisturizing Ingredients often have emollient properties, but where the main function of moisturizers is about trapping and sealing in moisture to build the skin’s protective barrier and prevent water loss, emollients mainly aim to soften the skin.
Emollient applications
They come in emollient cream, ointments, lotions, and sprays primarily for skin care. Ointments are most greasy and mainly oil, for example Petrolatum, and form an outstanding thick occlusive layer for thick skin and very dry skin conditions. Skin absorbs this slowly so not often to be reapplied, however not easy to apply on hairy areas and can stain clothes. Lotions and sprays are mostly water and can be spread much easier, the downside is the lower level of moisturizing compared to ointments. Emollient cream is in between ointments and lotions/sprays regarding the level of oil in the aqueous cream. Aqueous cream has a good level of moisturization for dry skin conditions and is still easy to spread. Emollient soap substitute instead of regular soap for handwashing and showering is another application, which can help in case of dry skin conditions. Emollients containing antibacterial agents can be used against folliculitis. This is irritation and inflammation of hair follicles, mainly occurring in the beard skin area. These emollients will fight the infection of hair follicles and smoothen and soften the irritated skin.
Emollients for hair
Emollients for hair are essential ingredients of many hair care products. Although the word emollient is more common in skin care, more and more people are using the term emollients for hair care as well. They are supposed to improve the hydration levels of hair by attracting water or providing a protective barrier that help to soften, smoothen, and moisturize hair, and make it feel and look better. Optimal levels of moisture will give hair better curl retention, more volume and bounce. These functions are very similar to emollients for skin and similarly important for hair to form an even film on the surface and to avoid a greasy or sticky texture.
Emollient Ingredients
Common emollient ingredients include silicones (e.g., IngreSil BADM-965), fatty alcohols, fruit and vegetable oils (for example Pomegranate Seed Oil or Raspberry Seed Oil Organic or Rapeseed Oil), mineral oils, polyquaterniums, butters and petrolatum.
Description of Moisturizing
Water plays a key role to help your skin to stay healthy, smooth and provide the required nourishment. Moisturizers help to seal in or trap moisture and help the to form the skin’s protective barrier to avoid water evaporate from the skin. These moisturizing ingredients give the skin a smooth and soft feel and therefore are often referred to as emollients (emollient means to soften). Both product functions are similar in using the same occlusive mechanism to ensure that water can’t escape easily, however where emollients mainly aim to soften the skin is the main function of moisturizers to prevent loss of water by trapping and sealing in moisture. Moisturizing ingredients come in many categories, most of them combining moisturizing with other benefits, and are primarily used in skin, body, and hair care products. Hyaluronic acid and Polyglutamic acid are seen as super moisturizers, especially hyaluronic acid is very well known among consumers. Other examples of moisturizers are Polyquaternium 11, Broccoli Seed Oil and Sodium Isostearoyl lactylate.
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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Polyquaternium-10
Drums of 25 KG. One full pallet is 36 drums (900 KG). One 20ft container is 10 pallets (9 MT)
Polyquaternium 10-400 is a cosmetic ingredient that is widely used in hair care products due to its anti-static and moisturizing properties. It is compatible with a wide range of surfactants. A non-tacky film former, Polyquaternium 10 supplies sheen coating to hair and can also aid in the repair of damaged hair. Polyquaternium 10-400 is designed to provide conditioning and rich feel to hair and skin. It can be formulated in clear products. A quaternized hydroyethyl cellulose, Polyquaternium 10-400 is a polymeric quaternary ammonium salt and a cationic polymer.
Hydroxypropyl Guar
Boxes of 25 KG. One full pallet is 40 boxes (1 MT). One 20ft container is 10 Pallets (10 MT). One 40ft container is 20 Pallets (20 MT)
Guar HP provides thickening, film forming, viscosity modification and conditioning properties. It's a nonionic ingredient, compatible with cationic surfactants and can be used in a wide range of cosmetics formulations and personal care products. It is highly compatible with electrolytes and hydrophilic liquid formulations and can be formulated over a large pH range. When used in skin care products, Guar HP provides luxurious skin softening properties and enhances the skin’s resistance to irritation. When formulated in hair care products, Guar HP can provide color protection, combability enhancement (for wet and dry hair) and moisturization and shine to damaged hair. It can be used in conditioning shampoos, shower gels, liquid soaps and many other cosmetics products.
Guar Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Chloride
Boxes of 25 KG. One full pallet is 40 boxes (1 MT). One 20ft container is 10 Pallets (10 MT). One 40ft container is 20 Pallets (20 MT)
Both a conditioning agent and thickener, Guar 3000 is a cationic polymer which imparts a smooth and silky feel to skin and hair. Frequently used in shampoos, bath wash, face cleansers, lotions and creams, Guar 3000 can aid in foam stability and provides excellent skin lubrication. It can reduce combing energy when added to hair conditioning formulas containing silicones.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Boxes of 25 KG. One full pallet is 40 boxes (1 MT). One 20ft container is 10 Pallets (10 MT). One 40ft container is 20 Pallets (20 MT)
Used in a wide range of personal care applications, Guar HS14 is a high molecular weight modified guar gum that is compatible with most anionic surfactants. Allowing for a high deposition of actives, Guar HS14 provides texturizing, repairing, protecting, conditioning, moisturizing, and thickening properties. It also provides color protection, soft hold, substantivity and improvement in ease of wet and dry combing. Guar HS14 is recommended for use in conditioners, hair masks, shampoos, detangling products, and nourishing and healing skin care products. The INCI name of this organic compound is guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride. Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride in shampoo and conditioner provides the above-mentioned depositing and antistatic functions without weighing hair down.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Boxes of 25 KG. One full pallet is 40 boxes (1 MT). One 20ft container is 10 Pallets (10 MT). One 40ft container is 20 Pallets (20 MT)
Offering the dual benefits of conditioning and viscosity build, Guar SH13 can be used in both skin and hair care products. It is self-hydrating and does not require pH adjustment for viscosity modification. Guar SH13 is frequently used for products catering to damaged, bleached and chemically treated hair and can be formulated with natural conditioning oils for enhanced conditioning performance.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Boxes of 25 KG. One full pallet is 40 boxes (1 MT). One 20ft container is 10 Pallets (10 MT). One 40ft container is 20 Pallets (20 MT)
Frequently used in conditioners, masks, shampoos, detangling products, shower lotions for deep nourishing, and sulphate-free solutions, Guar VH17 is a cationic guar that enhances deposition of actives including anti-dandruff agents, silicones and nourishing moisturizing. It is compatible with most anionic surfactants and can also provide foam with better stability and improve lather and skin smoothing properties. Offering protective, repairing, thickening, moisturizing, texturizing and conditioning properties, Guar VH17 is used in many products that make claims of color protection, soft hold, volumizing, split end repair, detangling and more.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Boxes of 25 KG. One full pallet is 40 boxes (1 MT). One 20ft container is 10 Pallets (10 MT). One 40ft container is 20 Pallets (20 MT)
Guar XL-45 is a low molecular weight cationic polymer derived from natural guar gum. Both a foaming and conditioning agent, it is recommended for use in hair and skin applications. Guar XL-45 imparts excellent skin feel and conditioning properties without build-up and can aid in the deposition of actives such as silicones, oils and anti-dandruff agents. Known for its outstanding conditioning capabilities in opaque and clear surfactant systems, Guar XL-45 is recommended for use in hair and skin care applications including shampoos, conditioners, cream rinses, detanglers, liquid soaps and body washes.
Polyquaternium-22
Drums of 60 KG. One full pallet is 18 drums (1080 KG). One 20ft container is 10 pallets (10.8 MT)
A viscous, clear to slightly hazy liquid ingredient, Polyquaternium 22 can be used for numerous cosmetic products (mainly applied in rinse off product, but also used in leave on products) and can be formulated in extreme pH levels. Good compatibility with most amphoteric and anionic surfactants. Used in the right concentration, Polyquaternium 22 for hair is known for its good conditioning qualities, ability to provide stiff hold in hair styling products, and has excellent humidity resistance properties. Polyquaternium 22 in shampoo improves wet and dry combing. Polyquaternium 22 is an amphoteric polymer, an aqueous copolymer of acrylic acid and diallyl dimethyl ammonium chloride.
Polyquaternium-47
Drums of 60 KG. One full pallet is 18 drums (1080 KG). One 20ft container is 10 pallets (10.8 MT)
Polyquaternium 47 is known for its great detangling capabilities and use in products for dry & wet combability. Polyquaternium 47 is an ideal ingredient for personal care products such as 2 in 1 shampoos, hair conditioners, styling gels, hair tonic, body washes and hand soap. It's a quaternized terpolymer made of acrylic acid, methyl acrylamide and methyl acrylate. Polyquaternium 47 is compatible with anionic surfactants and is one of the ingredients for hair care, skin care and body-care products.
Polyquaternium-39
Drums of 60 KG. One full pallet is 18 drums (1080 KG). One 20ft container is 10 pallets (10.8 MT)
Closely related to the keratin found in hair and skin, Polyquaternium 39 is a quaternized terpolymer. It is excellent for use in shampoos and conditioners, and lends to moisturization and silky-smooth feeling to body washes and skin creams. Polyquaternium 39 also has great conditioning and styling attributes and is used in curl retention products, natural wave-look products, and heat-protection products. An amphoteric polymer, Polyquaternium 39 is a dimethyl diallylammonium chloride acrylic acid acrylamide copolymer.
Paraffin
PP Bags of 25 KG. One pallet is 60 bags (1500 KG). One 20ft container is 10 pallets (15 MT)*. One pallet is 48 bags (1200 KG). One 40ft container is 20 pallets (24 MT)*. * Also available without pallets.
Parawax 700S is an FDA certified paraffin wax product in slab form. This paraffin wax has a melting point of 58-60C and an oil content of 0.5% max. Paraffin waxes are made from petroleum using a specific refinement process to attain a specific set of parameters. Parawax 700S is used in a wide range of industries, from personal care and cosmetics to ink, paints and adhesives. Parawax 700S provides excellent gloss to formulations as well as moisturizing and lubricating properties. In addition it also thickens and stabilizes emulsions.
Paraffin
Isotank of 18 MT
Parawax 700L is sold in ISO tanks for large volume production. It has a melting point of 58-60C and an oil content of 0.5% max. Similar to other grades of the Parawax, 700L is used in a wide variety of industries that require large volumes of Parafin Wax. With REACH certification, and its safety status, Parawax 700L can be used in a wide range of industries including paints, adhesives, personal care and ink.
Paraffin
Boxes of 18 KG. One pallet is 48 boxes (864 KG). One 20ft container is 10 pallets (8.64 MT)*. One 40ft container is 20 pallets (17.28 MT)*. * also available without pallets.
Parawax 700G has a maximum oil content of 0.5 and a melting point of 58-60C. This granular form of parrafin wax can seal in the skin keeping moisture inside. It is a natural emollient, helping make the skin supple and soft. When applied to the skin, it adds moisture and continues to boost the moisture levels of the skin after the treatment is complete.
Petrolatum
Drums of 175 KG. One full pallet is 4 drums (700 KG). One 20ft container is 10 pallets (7 MT). One 20ft container without pallets is 96 drums (16.8 MT). One 40ft container without pallets is 120 drums (21 MT).
Petroleum Jelly 4PC is a personal care grade jelly based on petrolatum. It's soft, white or almost white and broadly used in hair care & skin care products, Petroleum Jelly 4PC minimizes friction, prevents moisture loss and is odorless when applied to the skin. In addition to Personal Care applications, Petroleum Jelly 4PC can be used in a wide range of other industries.
Paraffin
PP Bags of 25 KG. One pallet is 60 bags (1500 KG). One 20ft container is 10 pallets (15 MT)*. One pallet is 48 bags (1200 KG). One 40ft container is 20 pallets (24 MT)*. * Also available without pallets.
Parawax 500S is a paraffin wax product in slab form. This paraffin wax has a melting point of 52-56C and an oil content of 0.8-1.0%. Paraffin waxes are made from petroleum. Parawax 500S is used in a wide range of industries, from personal care and coatings to ink, and adhesives. Parawax 500S provides excellent gloss to formulations as well as moisturizing and lubricating properties. In addition it also thickens and stabilizes emulsions.
Paraffin
Isotank of 18 MT
Paraffin wax has long been known to have outstanding moisturizing & emollient properties and has also been touted to have healing traits. This ingredient is often used in a wide array of body care and skin care products like spa and manicure treatments, however also in industrial applications coatings and adhesives. Parawax 500L is sold in ISO tanks of 18 MT and has oil content of 0.8-0.1% and a melting point of 52-56C.
Paraffin
Boxes of 18 KG. One pallet is 48 boxes (864 KG). One 20ft container is 10 pallets (8.64 MT)*. One 40ft container is 20 pallets (17.28 MT)*. * also available without pallets.
Parawax 500G is a granular form of paraffin wax commonly used in skin care products due to its moisturizing characteristics. Common applications include hand salves, balms, manicure and pedicure wax treatments. Paraffin wax is known to open up pores and remove dead skin creating a soft silky feeling as well as creating a barrier to prevent dryness. This particular grade of Parafin wax can be blended with a wide variety of wax products and has a melting point of 52-56C and an oil content of 0.8-1.0%.
Paraffin
Boxes of 18 KG. One pallet is 48 boxes (864 KG). One 20ft container is 10 pallets (8.64 MT)*. One 40ft container is 20 pallets (17.28 MT)*. * also available without pallets.
Parawax 600G is a granular paraffin wax that has a melting point of 48-52°C. Used in the plastic, personal care, paint and adhesive markets, parawax 600G has an oil content of maximum 1%. This lubricating ingredient is commonly used in skin moisturizers, chapped lip products and skin repair products.
Paraffin
Isotank of 18 MT
Parawax 600L is a liquid form of paraffin wax. It has a melting point of 48-52 and oil content of 1.0% maximum. This natural emollient is REACH certified. Used in a wide range of spa, skin care and dermatologic products, this paraffin wax is an excellent gloss enhancer and emollient that creates a soft silky feeling on the skin.
Paraffin
PP Bags of 25 KG. One pallet is 60 bags (1500 KG). One 20ft container is 10 pallets (15 MT)*. One pallet is 48 bags (1200KG). One 40ft container is 20 pallets (24 MT)*. * Also available without pallets.
Parawax 600 S is a paraffin wax sold in slab form with a melting point of 48-52°C and oil content of Max 1.0%. Often used in candle production, rubber, plastics and construction industries, Parawax 600S is also used in a wide range of personal care products. This gloss enhancing and moisturizing ingredient can be formulated in Lipsticks and glosses, skin creams and skin lotions, to mention a few applications.
Decyl Glucoside
Drums of 220 KG. One full pallet is 4 drums (880 KG). One 20ft container is 20 pallets (17.6 MT) IBCs of 1100 KG. One 20ft container is 18 IBCs (19.8 MT)
Earth friendly, natural and mild, Decyl Glucoside 50 64 is biodegradable and one of our mild yet effective non-ionic surfactants that effectively provides foaming and can be used as a carrier and solubilizer for essential oils. Used in baby shampoos and other cleansing products for sensitive skin, Decyl Glucoside 50 64 contains 50% active solution and can be used in laundry detergents, home care cleaners, facial and personal care toiletries.
Polyquaternium-11
PE drums of 100 KG. One full pallet is 5 drums (500 KG). One 20ft container is 20 pallets (10 MT)
Polyquaternium 11PE is a polymeric quaternary ammonium salt supplied in 20% aqueous solution and preserved with Phenoxy Ethanol. It's a light yellow clear viscous liquid, which is primarily used in Hair Care applications as Film Former, Hair fixative, Anti-Static Agent and conditioning polymer. Polyquaternium 11PE is an ingredient which improves combability, enhances natural shine and provides smoothness and soft skin feel.
PEG-32
Paper bags of 20 KG. One full pallet is 35 bags (700 KG). One 20ft container is 20 pallets (14 MT)
IngrePol PEG-1500S is a polymer of ethylene oxide in wax-like flakes, with an average molecular weight of 1500. Like all polyethylene glycol surfactants it has good hydroscopic properties. In addition it's an effective non volatile solvent due to its high boiling point and compatible with most organic solvents. IngrePol PEG-1500S is a multifunctional ingredient in numerous personal care and cleaning applications, for example as wetting agent for body cleansers, as moisturizer in antiperspirants, as binder for laundry and dishwashing tabs and can be used in ointments and bath oils, to mention a few applications.
PEG-8
Steel drums of 230 KG. One full pallet is 4 drums (920 KG). One 20ft container is 20 pallets (18.4 MT)
IngrePol PEG-400 is a liquid polymer of ethylene oxide and its INCI name is PEG-8. It is an effective non-volatile solvent due to its high boiling point and is not-toxic and has good bio-degradability capabilities. IngrePol PEG-400 is frequently used in personal care and pharmaceutical applications as a base for hand creams, lotions, ointments and cleansers. It's also formulated in hair texturizers and hair conditioners.
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