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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Dimethicone; PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer; Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer; Cyclopentasiloxane; Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone;
PEG-7 Glyceryl cocoate
Steel drums of 200 KG. One full pallet is 4 drums (800 KG). One 20ft container is 20 pallets (16 MT)
IngrePol PEG-7GC is a water soluble fatty acid ester based on polyethylene glycol and fatty acids derived from coconut oil. It's a non-ionic surfactant and functions as an emulsifying agent, emollient and skin conditioning agent. IngrePol PEG-7GC is an ingredient which is used in skin care, hair care and body care (bath) products. Additionally due to the low levels of irritancy it can also be used for baby care products.
Polyquaternium-10
Paper drums of 20 KG. One full pallet is 18 drums (360 KG). One 20ft container is 20 pallets (7.2 MT)
Polyquaternium 10-3000HC (PQ10-3000HC) is a high molecular weight and high charge density Polyquaternium-10 product. It is widely used in the Personal Care industry, most commonly in hair care products due to its anti-static and moisturizing properties. It is also an excellent non-tacky film former, PQ10-3000HC supplies sheen coating to hair while also aiding the repair of damaged hair. This ingredient is in addition also used in skin care applications for which it provides good moisturization and reduces irritation to skin caused by surfactants.
Amodimethicone; Cetrimonium Chloride; Trideceth-12
Plastic drums of 50 KG. One pallet is 18 drums (900 KG). One 20ft container is 16 pallets (14.4 MT) Plastic drums of 200 KG
IngreSil BADM-965 is a cationic amino silicone oil emulsion that is primarily used in Hair Care products but also in Skin Care. In Hair Care applications, IngreSil BADM-965 provides excellent conditioning and anti-static properties, enhances the hair gloss and makes the hair feel light and improves combability. In Skin Care products, IngreSil BADM-965 provides a soft, smooth skin feel. Additionally this material is a very easy to formulate ingredient into a wide range of personal care products.
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Plastic drums of 25 KG. One full pallet is 32 drums (800 KG). One 20ft container is 18 pallets (14.4 MT).
IngreSil PEG-10DM-215 is an excellent silicone emulsifier with low viscosity. It is often used to formulate highly stable W/O emulsions and creams. Besides stabilizing and emulsifying, IngreSil PEG-10DM-215 also adds a smooth, light skin feel. It is easy to formulate and highly flexible in its use cases. It is also a great additive to disperse powders in both polar and silicone oil formulations. IngreSil PEG-10DM-215 is used in a wide range of Skin Care and Decorative cosmetic products, from skin/sun creams and lotions to a wide variety of make up products like foundations. It is also commonly used in antiperspirants and skin moisturizers.
Dimethicone; PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer; Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Plastic drums of 20 KG. One full pallet is 32 drums (640 KG). One 20ft container is 20 pallets (12.8 MT).
IngreSil BDM-960 is a high molecular weight silicone resin dispersed in polymethylsilsesquioxane. It is frequently used in decorative cosmetics because of its excellent smoothness and skin feel, as well as the velvet look it imparts. It is also popular because of its film forming capabilities, the film provides excellent water resistance and reduces pigment migration. Additionally, IngreSil BDM-960 acts as a rheology modifier, emulsifier and stabilizer. It's most commonly used in lipsticks and glosses, skin/sun creams and lotions, foundations, shampoos, hair conditioners and many more.
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer; Cyclopentasiloxane; Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone;
Plastic drums of 20 KG. One full pallet is 32 drums (640 KG). One 20ft container is 20 pallets (12.8 MT).
IngreSil BDMCP-805 is a highly concentrated silicone elastomer gel. It acts as an emulsifier and silicone surfactant, both these properties contribute to IngreSil BDMCP-805 having great conditioning characteristics. It is mainly used in Skin & Body Care products like skin moisturizer, skin/sun creams and lotions, body wash, body lotions but it is also used in Hair Care products like conditioners and shampoos. In all of these applications, IngreSil BDMCP-805 provides a smooth, soft, non-tacky feel. It also has the added benefit of being oil controlling and viscosity reducing.
Amodimethicone
Plastic drums of 25 KG. One full pallet is 32 drums (800 KG). One 20ft container is 18 pallets (14.4 MT). Metal drums of 200 KG
IngreSil ADM-400 is an amino silicone polymer with a medium viscosity. It has excellent reactivity and adsorption provides great conditioning, hair gloss and greatly improves combability. By softening the hair, IngreSil ADM-400 can act as an anti-static, while also improving hair feel. It is often used in Hair Care products like shampoos, hair conditioners and hair colorants. In hair colorants, IngreSil ADM-400 can improve the color stability and improves the longevity of the color.
Phenyl Dimethicone
Plastic drums of 25 KG. One full pallet is 32 drums (800 KG). One 20ft container is 18 pallets (14.4 MT).
IngreSil PDM-500 is a phenyl modified silicone oil with low viscosity. It's highly film forming, increasing waterproofing while still maintaining breathability of the skin or hair. It also imparts superior gloss and lubricity to both skin and hair, making for healthier looking and feeling skin. IngreSil PDM-500 is very compatible with hydrocarbon oils and a wide range of other ingredients. It is mainly used in skin and hair care applications like skin/sun creams and lotions, hair conditioners and hair styling products, but it can also be added to Decorative Cosmetics like lipsticks and glosses.
Cyclopentasiloxane; Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Plastic drums of 20 KG. One full pallet is 32 drums (640 KG). One 20ft container is 20 pallets (12.8 MT). Plastic drums of 180 KG
IngreSil BD5-910 is a silicone elastomer in gel form. It's an ultra high molecular weight crosslinked silicone copolymer dispersion in Cyclopentasiloxane. It is frequently used in decorative cosmetics as it is velvety smooth and gives a matte, powdery appearance, allowing it to cover tiny wrinkles and skin imperfections. This ingredient has some cleansing properties, making it a useful additive in skin care products. IngreSil BD5-910 also improves skin affinity of make up products and it increases the longevity of color cosmetics. It's easy to (cold) formulate and imparts a non-tacky feel to the formulation.
C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone
Paper drums of 20 KG. One full pallet is 18 drums (360 KG). One 20ft container is 20 pallets (7.2 MT)
IngreSil ALDM-470 is a silicone polymer wax with long alkane carbon chains. The long carbon chains make for excellent moisturizing and lubricating properties while also keeping the product usable in a wide range of applications. In Skin Care, IngreSil ALDM-470 is mostly used in skin moisturizers and skin and sun creams because it can make the skin feel soft and smooth without being tacky. In addition this ingredient is used in antiperspirants and deodorants and also widely used in decorative cosmetics like lipsticks and glosses. IngreSil ALDM-470 excels in bar products, like lipsticks, where it greatly improves performance by reducing pigment migration and making it easier to tint.
Dimethicone; Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Plastic drums of 20 KG. One full pallet is 32 drums (640 KG). One 20ft container is 20 pallets (12.8 MT) Plastic drums of 180 KG
IngreSil BDM-926 is a high molecular weight silicone copolymer dispersion in nonvolatile dimethicone. It boasts great long-lasting film forming properties, making it ideal for Decorative Cosmetics and Skin Care applications. IngreSil BDM-926 imparts a soft, smooth velvet like skinfeel, this in combination with its moisturizing and softening properties, makes it ideal for many products like skin moisturizers, skin and sun creams and lotions, body lotions and many more. In Decorative Cosmetics it leaves a matt, powdery look that can cover tiny skin blemishes. It also provides a water resistance, making it ideal in lipsticks and glosses and cosmetics in powder form.
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Plastic drums of 25 KG. One full pallet is 18 drums (450 KG). One 20ft container is 20 pallets (9 MT).
IngreSil TMS-122 is a high molecular weight silicone resin powder. It is an excellent polymer film former, providing a soft film, that improves durability in a wide range of Skin care and Decorative Cosmetic applications. IngreSil TMS-122 is an ideal additive for Decorative Cosmetics and colored make-up products because it provides great stability to color pigments. It's commonly used in products like skin and sun creams and lotions, antiperspirants, lipsticks&glosses, foundations, eye liners and many more Skin Care products.
Carbomer
Carton boxes of 20 KG. One full pallet is 20 boxes (400 KG). One 20ft container is 10 pallets (4 MT)
IngreCarbomer 380 is used in numerous Personal Care products, mainly in O/W emulsions like skin/sun lotions & creams, body lotions, shampoos and styling gels. It's polymerized in a cosolvent system, short flow and is a crosslinked polyacrylate polymer that acts as a highly efficient, low dosage suspending agent and thickener. If neutralized with an appropriate base, the molecular chain greatly expands, increasing the viscosity and forming a clear gel. IngreCarbomer 380 has a shelf life of 2 years after the date of manufacture. It’s a low-density white powder which should be stored in a tightly closed container in a dry, cool, dark, and well-ventilated environment. Due to its low density it’s a bulky product and only around 4MT can be packed in a 20 ft container. Typically, the recommended dose of IngreCarbomer 380 in a personal care product is about 0.2 – 1.0%.
Carbomer
Carton boxes of 21 KG. One full pallet is 25 boxes (525 KG). One 20ft container is 10 pallets (5.25 MT)
IngreCarbomer 340, INCI name Carbomer, is an outstanding rheology modifier, suspending and thickening agent. It is a fluffy white powder of crosslinked polyacrylate polymer. If neutralized by an alkali, the molecular chain greatly expands, increasing the viscosity and forming a clear gel. IngreCarbomer 340 can also increase the yield and modify the rheology of a formulation, this combination makes it easier to suspend insolubles at low dosage. Its short flow, non-drip properties are perfect for products like skin moisturizers, creams, lotions, body washes and gels.
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Drums of 15 KG. One full pallet is 36 drums (540 KG). One 20ft container is 10 pallets (5.4 MT)
Sarcosinate SL95 is an extremely mild amino-acid surfactant in powder form. It's a surfactant that boasts high foamability and it becomes synergistic when combined with other surfactants. When used as a co-surfactant, it can also reduce irritation and further improve foamability. It is widely used for its mildness and soft skin and hair feel and therefore an essential ingredient in personal care and especially baby products. Sarcosinate SL95 is commonly used in Body wash, Shampoo and facial cleanser, but also in mouthwashes and shaving products.
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Drums of 15 KG. One full pallet is 36 drums (540 KG). One 20ft container is 10 pallets (5.4 MT)
Glycinate CK95U is a very mild surfactant. It boasts extremely good foamability, no irritation and good biodegradability. Glycinate CK95U can reduce irritation caused by other anionic surfactants when used as a co-surfactant. Glycinate is commonly used in Personal Care applications because of its silky smooth skin feel and moisturizing properties. Recommended for personal care products for sensitive skin and babies.
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Drums of 200 KG. One full pallet is 4 drums (800 KG). One 20 ft container is 20 pallets (16 MT) IBCs of 1000 KG. One 20 ft container of 20 IBC (20 MT).
Sarcosinate SL30 is one of the mildest anionic surfactants used in personal care and baby care products. It's an amino-acid surfactant in 30% solution and its INCI name is Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate. It produces high foam and in combination with other surfactants it aids in reducing irritation and enhancing foamability. Sarcosinate SL30 has good compatibility with disinfectants and can be formulated in soaps, body washes and cleansers containing disinfectants. Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate in shampoo is another common application. It has a shelf life of 2 years and should be shipped and stored below 40°C.
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cardboard boxes of 20 KG. One full pallet is 18 or 27 boxes (360 or 540 KG) Cardboard drums of 25 kg. One full pallet is 16 drums (400 KG). One 20ft container is 16 pallets of 16 drums (6.4 MT).
A white powder, IngreCore SCI 85-P is a primary surfactant, which is very mild to the skin and hair. In skin and hair care applications it creates a dense and luxurious foam that makes for an elegant and conditioned feel. In shampoos, it also adds an anti-static effect. It can be combined with other surfactants in shampoos and body washes. In bar soaps and syndets it can be used as the sole surfactant. IngreCore SCI 85-P is derived from coco-betaine and easy to handle and formulate in a wide variety of applications. Also available in granules IngreCore SCI 85-G.
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cardboard boxes of 25 KG. One full pallet is 18 or 27 boxes (450 or 675 KG). One 20ft container is 20 pallets of 18 boxes (9 MT).
What is Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate? It’s a primary surfactant and it’s an ingredient for hair and skin care products, which is plant based and derived from fatty acids of coco-betaine. INCI name Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate in skin care and hair care is known for its mildness to the skin and hair and provides dense and luxurious foam. It's an anionic surfactant with moisturizing and anti-static effects. What is Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate used for? Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate surfactants are commonly used as syndet, semi syndet and soap bar ingredients and can be applied as sole surfactant for most products in bar form – bar soaps, bar conditioners, bath bombs and other cleansing bars. It’s also formulated in other personal care products such as hair conditioning, wet wipes, body washes and shower gels. It's hard water tolerant, easy to use and can be formulated in a wide variety of personal care products. IngreCore SCI 85-G is Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate in granule form. It’s packed in 25 kg fiber drums and has a shelf life of 2 years. This product is also available as powder and called IngreCore SCI 85-P.
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Plastic drums of 220 KG. One full pallet is 4 drums (880 KG) IBCs of 1000 KG.
Natural Rose Water is a 100% pure and natural product from Bulgaria. The fresh rose petals from the Rosa Damascena are distilled and cohobated to give the water a total rose oil concentration of approximately 0.05%. Natural Rose Water has hydrating, disinfectant, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. It can be used in skin care products for all skin types. It is also suitable for other hair & skin care products, as well as in perfumes and in food products. Also available as organic product called Organic Rose Water.
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Aluminum bottles of 0.250 KG Aluminum bottles of 0.500 KG Aluminum bottles of 1 KG Aluminum bottles of 2 KG Aluminum bottles of 5 KG Aluminum bottles of 10 KG Aluminum bottles of 25 KG
Natural Rose Oil is a 100% pure and natural product. The fresh rose petals harvested from the Bulgarian Rosa Damascena plants are water-steam distilled to yield the oil, containing 283 micro and macro components. Natural Rose Oil has hydrating, disinfectant, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. It can be used in skin care products for all skin types. It is also used in perfumery, aromatherapy and flavors for drinks and food. Also available as organic grade called Organic Rose Oil.
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Aluminum bottles of 0.250 KG Aluminum bottles of 0.500 KG Aluminum bottles of 1 KG Aluminum bottles of 2 KG Aluminum bottles of 5 KG Aluminum bottles of 10 KG Aluminum bottles of 25 KG
Organic Rose Oil is organic certified by Lacon. It is made by water-steam distilling of the fresh rose petals picked from the Rosa Damascena fields in Bulgaria. This gives an oil containing a wealth of micro and macro components such as citronellol, geraniol and linalool etc. Organic Rose Oil can be used in skin care formulations for all kinds of skin, but is especially suitable for dry and irritated skin, because of its great hydrating, disinfectant, and anti-inflammatory properties to products. It is also used in perfumery, aromatherapy and flavors for food supplement capsules and beverages. Also available as conventional grade called Natural Rose Oil and Natural Rose Oil - 06.
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Plastic drums of 215 KG. One full pallet is 2 drums (430 KG) Metal drums of 210 KG.
Natural Rose Water - 06 is a 100% natural product. Double distillation of the fresh Bulgarian Rosa Damascena petals gives a rose oil concentration of approximately 0.06%. Rose water contains antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory & anti-bacterial properties. It's therefore commonly used in products used on the skin, from moisturizing creams to wound healing. Natural Rose Water - 06 is also used to add cleansing, perfuming, hydrating and refreshing properties to formulations.
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Plastic drums of 220 KG. One full pallet is 4 drums (880 KG) IBCs of 1000 KG.
Organic certified by Lacon, Organic Rose Water is a natural and organic product. The fresh rose petals from Rosa Damascena are picked from Bulgarian fields at the end of the season, followed by a distillation and cohobation process. Organic Rose Water hydrates the skin and has disinfectant and anti-inflammatory properties. It can be used in skin cleansing and other skin care products. It is suitable for hair care, perfumes and in food products. Also availabe as conventional grade called Natural Rose Water or Natural Rose Water - 06.
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