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Polymers are long-chain molecules, an essential part of many formulas, playing
Essential oils & fixed plant
different roles such as pH adjustment, viscosity control, sensory profile, etc. Some
oils
natural polymers can form a protective network covering the skin, guarding against
Plant extracts & derivatives UV exposure, pollution, and transdermal water loss. Others have mechanical lifting
properties, allowing instantly lift and firm the skin's surface and exposing
Botanical complexes exceptional results.
Marine extracts Depending on requirements, polymers can also thicken, stabilize, emulsify, and
texturize formulations, so those functional ingredients found their unique niche in
Animal & insect derived the cosmetic industry.
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Acrylates Copolymer Acrylates/Acrylamide
Glucosides Copolymer
Acrylates Copolymer is
Extracellular matrix a milky-white liquid, a Acrylates/Acrylamide
components low-viscosity cross- Copolymer is an anionic
linked acrylic polymer. It film-forming agent; a
Enzymes has excellent hard, relatively brittle
suspending, stabilizing, polymer with a strong
Carbohydrates
and thickening setting effect. It forms a
Polymers properties, preferably clear, shiny film that is
within a pH range very moisture-resistant
Organic compounds between 6.3 and 8, but and has good curl
also continues to retention properties.
Inorganic compounds thicken up to pH 11.
Nucleic acids
Fragrance
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylates/Ethylhexyl
Pigments Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylate Copolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylates/Ethylhexyl
Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylate Copolymer is a
is a universal,
exceptionally easy-to-
disperse polymer that
offers the formulation
flexibility of a multi-use
rheological additive and
a wide range of
performance properties.
Ammonium Acryloyl
Dimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl
Acrylate Crosspolymer
Ammonium Acryloyl
Dimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl
Acrylate Crosspolymer Ammonium
is a pre-neutralized, Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beh
cross-linked sulfonic 25 Methacrylate
acid polymer. It is an Crosspolymer
active powder that
Ammonium
swells quickly in
Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Behe
addition to surfactant
25 Methacrylate
systems.
Crosspolymer is a white
powder, a pre-
neutralized
hydrophobically
modified sulfonic acid
copolymer used as an
emulsion stabilizer with
the ability to stabilize
high levels of oils.
Amodimethicone
Glycerocarbamate
Amodimethicone
Glycerocarbamate is a
milky white medium
Ammonium viscous liquid, an EO-
Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP free water-in-
Copolymer silicone/water-in-oil
Aristoflex AVC is a emulsifier with an HLB
synthetic polymer, a value of ~5.
member of a polyester
family, based on
amidosulphuric acid. It
is the secret behind the
new lightness of
creams in tubes and
jars. In addition, the
polymer gives
consistency to care
products, or, as experts
term it is a rheology
modifier.
Aprilose
Aprilose
is a
natural
polymer
containing in apricot Bishydroxyethyl
kernel oil. It smooths, Dihydroxypropyl
calms and soothes Stearammonium
irritated skin. Chloride
Bishydroxyethyl
Dihydroxypropyl
Stearammonium
Chloride is a slightly
hazy liquid with a
cationic nature. It is a
polymeric quaternary
ammonium compound
used as a humectant in
personal care
applications, such
as lotions, shaving
foams, and shampoos.
Brookswax D Brookswax P
Brookswax D is Brookswax P is a non-
composed of fully ionic self-emulsifying
saturated fatty alcohols wax based on cetyl,
blended with stearyl alcohols, and
ethoxylated fatty ethoxylated sorbitan
alcohol to produce a ester. It has an
balanced o/w emulsifier approximate HLB of 8,
with an appropriate HLB making it ideal for
of 9. This ingredient will forming stable o/w
produce elegant, stable emulsions with mineral
o/w emulsions over oil and other commonly
wide pH ranges. used hydrophobic
emollients.
Caprylyl Methicone Carbomer
Caprylyl Methicone is a Carbomers are acrylic
clear liquid, a C8-alkyl polymers used as an
modified trimer silicone emulsifier, stabilizer, or
fluid with low molecular thickener in skincare
weight and increased formulations. Its
compatibility with viscosity-building effect
vegetable oils and makes it suitable for
waxes for color make- use as a co-stabilizer in
up and skin care skincare applications,
formulas. while its crystal clear
appearance also makes
it ideal for use in hair
gels.
Castor Oil Bis-
Hydroxypropyl
Dimethicone Esters
Castor Oil Bis-
Hydroxypropyl
Carboxymethyl Dimethicone Esters is a
Chitosan straw Colored liquid, an
ester of castor oil with
Carboxymethyl
silicone polymer
Chitosan is a water-
obtained by
soluble chitosan
esterification of castor
derivative obtained from
oil with silicone carbinol
natural chitin. Its
in a ratio of 3:1 by
aqueous solution is a
weight.
clear, from light yellow
to yellow, and slightly
viscous liquid with a
characteristic odor.
Ceteareth-25 Ceteth-
20
Ceteareth-25 is a
nonionic emulsifier that Ceteth-
is the 25-mole 20 is
ethoxylate of a blend of
cetyl and stearyl structurally ethoxylated
alcohols. It is a free- Cetearyl alcohol (C16; 1-
flowing, non-dusting Hexadecanol) with 20
microbead with an HLB ethylene oxide units
of 15-17. (PEG-20). It is a high-
active primary
emulsifier.
Chitosan Chitosan Succinamide
Chitosan is a cationic Chitosan Succinamide
biopolymer, a fine, off- is a naturally derived
white, odorless powder biopolymer, a vegetal
of animal or vegetal base with a silicone-like
origin. Manufacturers sensory profile that
prefer the botanical provides an excellent
non-animal Chitosan silky-soft feel on the
backed up by scientific skin. Its solution is an
support and expertise, opalescent, colorless to
an equivalent to a high- slightly yellow liquid
quality analog of animal with 7.0 - 20.0% dry
origin, and approved by content and a pH value
ECOCERT. of 5-7.
Cross Lift MBR Cystine
Bis-PG-
The intensive,
Propyl
mechanical firming of
this cross-linked matrix
can be noticed
immediately after Silanetriol
application and is still
measurable after many Cystine Bis-PG-Propyl
hours. Silanetriol is a
copolymer of the amino
acid cysteine and
silicone, developed
primarily as an
advanced conditioning
agent in performance
hair care products. It
combines the functional
power of cysteine, an
amino acid that plays a
key role in hair
structure, and silicone.
DEA-Oleth-3 Phosphate Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10
Adipate
DEA-Oleth-3 Phosphate
is a powerful oil-in- Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10
water emulsifier, an Adipate is an active
Oleth-3 phosphate ester alkoxylated di-ester, a
in acid form, used in water-dispersible,
household and surfactant soluble, silky
industrial cleaners. The emollient, detangler, and
acid form allows slip enhancer. It is also
formulation flexibility; it used as a solubilizer
can form stable suitable for transparent
microemulsions and formulations.
has excellent alkali
stability and cationic
compatibility.
Di-PPG-3 Ceteth-4 Di-PPG-
Adipate 3
Myristyl
Di-PPG-3 Ceteth-4 Ether
Adipate is a synthetic Adipate
gentle "detackifying"
emollient designed for Di-PPG-3 Myristyl Ether
mildness in leave-on Adipate is a transparent
products, especially for liquid polymer and a
sensitive skin or where low-viscosity emollient
abrasion is involved in with an ESSF (Emollient
the skin treatment Skin Spreading Factor)
process (i.e., facial value of 3.8. It promotes
scrubs, the targeted delivery of
microdermabrasion). actives and pigments.
Dimethicone Dimethicone PEG-7
Cocoate
Dimethicone is usually
used in oil-free facial Dimethicone PEG-7
moisturizers. It Cocoate is a silicone pol
decreases transdermal
water loss without a
greasy feel. PDMS has
occlusive and emollient
properties and suitable
for acne and sensitive
skin as it is non-
comedogenic and
hypoallergenic.
Dimethiconol Behenate Dimethylacrylamide/Acrylic
acid/Polystyrene Ethyl
Dimethiconol Behenate Methacrylate
is a silky and luxurious Copolymer
soft white paste that
imparts a lubricious Dimethylacrylamide/Acrylic
emollience. As a acid/Polystyrene Ethyl
silicone-based Methacrylate
ingredient, it is non- Copolymer is a
comedogenic. bioadhesive block
Dimethiconol Behenate copolymer for dermal
is extremely active delivery and
hydrophobic and enhanced
occlusive making it moisturization. Its
benefits include:
functional for skin
barrier products.
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